Govone
Beautiful location -one of the most cute towns in the area. Not too noisy as Alba and Asti and not too dead as tens of other small towns -Govone is just perfect. There is a pharmacy, bakery, supermarket. On Wednesdays, there is a market near the castle, offering good choise of cheeses and fruits. The castle is worth visiting, the weekend bar near the castle has the most tasty gelato in the area and also there are fine facilities for a baby toplay -a sandbox, swings and a slide.
As to the house itself -it is very comfortable, well maintained, and clean. The kitchen has all you need -a coffee machine, a kettle, a dishwasher, all plates and pans that you can imagine. The rooms are very big and nicely decorated.
The garden worth to be mentioned separately - not just because it is full if roses, irises, rododendrons and lavender, good planned and maintained but also because it has such a stunning view to Alps and valley that you can spend all day there, relaxing in a chaise-longue, drinking superb wine bought in a local shop...
The owner is very friendly and hostile. He loves and treats children well so our baby son called him a granny:) He and his beautiful wife Yuko made us a nice welcome dinner of local food, and I predict that one day when they open a restaurant there, it becomes very popular thanks to Filippo's talent to cook cream caramel!
We spent one month there.Enjoyed every day in Filippo's house. We recommend it to everybody, especially for families with kids as it is a perfect place for them!