Luxury hotel holiday Relais Villa d'Amelia Piemonte

In the heart of the Langhe region is the 4-star Relais Villa d'Amelia,on a hill surrounded by woods, hazlenut groves and vines. Decorated in the deep pink of the region, with green shutters, this villa-hotel exudes a welcoming warmth. The interior is elegant and tasteful, the gardens carefully tended and the gourmet restaurant, DaMa, has a Michelin star. There are 37 rooms and suites, comfortable and restrained in colour-theme and style, with some deluxe rooms having vineyard views. Much appreciated by our clients.
Included in your Expressions holiday
  • Accommodation in a double or twin room on bed and breakfast
  • Scheduled flights with British Airways London to Turin
  • Hire of a group A car for the duration of the holiday
  • Concierge service and Expressions Holidays regional helpful hints
  • Optional room, car and flight upgrades. Details on request

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Relais Villa d'Amelia is a 4-star hotel amid beautiful countryside. Michelin-starred cuisine, excellent spa and wellness facilities and immaculate gardens afford guests a truly relaxing and restorative retreat.

Facts in brief

Official star rating 4

Location About 3 minutes' drive from the village of Benevello and about 13 kms from Alba

Annual opening 1 April to 31 December

Closest airport Turin

Distance from airport The hotel is just under 2-hours' drive from Turin Airport

Closest railway station Alba, Turin

Distance from railway station Alba is 10 minutes away but Turin Porta Nuova, 90 minutes away, gives direct access from Paris/London.

Hotel facilities and services

Michelin star restaurant, Bistro restaurant, Bar and lounge, Wellness and fitness area, Whirlpool, Turkish bath and Finnish sauna, Outdoor heated swimming pool, 7 acres of park lands and a courtyard.

Complimentary

Wi-Fi, Newspapers in room and outdoor parking.

Land sports

The terrain around the hotel is ideal for walking and treks. Mountain bikes and horse riding can be organised by the hotel. There are a number of golf courses nearby with the closed Golf Club Alba at 16km distance.

Out and about nearby

Truffle hunting is possible, as well as excursions around the countryside in classic cars. At around an hour's distance, Piedmont has many boutiques and designer brand shops. Alba hosts local events which includes music festivals throughout the year, cheese festival in September and a white truffle festival during October and November. Barolo village is around 20km distance where local wine merchants and tasting cellars can be found.

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We particularly loved the Hotel del Sogno on Lake Garda for its character, beauty and amazing views. Great service too from the reception staff. Also they gave us great recommendations for restaurants.
Mr and Mrs S, June 2023

Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Superior double room for 7 nights

From about

£1,320 low season

Holiday Code EXH1763

The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.

Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to Relais Villa d'Amelia, Piemonte

Room descriptions

Relais Villa d'Amelia has 37 rooms, each with an ensuite bathroom and television.

Superior Double Room offering views of the hotel's private garden or inner courtyard, superior rooms are available with a king-size bed or twin beds. These rooms have marble bathrooms, most with a shower. Superior rooms may interconnect.
Deluxe Double Room offering panoramic views over the valley and the Alps, Deluxe Rooms have a marble bathroom with either a shower or a bathtub. King or twin beds are available.
Junior Suite there are two junior suites, one overlooks the valley and the second overlooks the courtyard. Junior Suites offer four-poster king beds, a lounge area, a work station and large closet space.
Deluxe Suite one bed-room suite with an oversized king-bed and separate living rooms with panoramic views. Located on the ground or first floor, the suites have a marble bathroom with bath and shower.
San Luigi Chapel Suite located above the old chapel, this is a one bedroom suite with panoramic views and living and dining areas.

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We particularly loved the Hotel del Sogno on Lake Garda for its character, beauty and amazing views. Great service too from the reception staff. Also they gave us great recommendations for restaurants.
Mr and Mrs S, June 2023

Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Superior double room for 7 nights

From about

£1,320 low season

Holiday Code EXH1763

The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.

Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to Relais Villa d'Amelia, Piemonte

The journey and how you get there

For a holiday to Villa d'Amelia in Piemonte, our clients usually fly to Turin airport or arrive by train at Turin railway station. We recommend the use of a hire-car for a stay at this hotel and we would include it in the price of holiday. If you do not want to use a hire-car and are happy to rely on taxis when you are at the hotel, we can arrange a private car transfer for you from the airport or the station to the hotel.

Additional information

Children: Children are welcome and children's menus can be provided. Children under the age of 12 stay free of charge on a room only basis when sharing with two adults.

Special offers

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We particularly loved the Hotel del Sogno on Lake Garda for its character, beauty and amazing views. Great service too from the reception staff. Also they gave us great recommendations for restaurants.
Mr and Mrs S, June 2023

Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Superior double room for 7 nights

From about

£1,320 low season

Holiday Code EXH1763

The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.

Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to Relais Villa d'Amelia, Piemonte

Highlights of Piemonte

Turin, the regional capital, is a fascinating city of Baroque architecture and famous for its association with Fiat cars. Visit the car museum, the Mole Antonelli for a panoramic view. Visit some of the beautiful 18th Century House of Savoy palaces, many built by Filippo Juvarra, including Rivoli, Venaria Reale and Mandria. North of Turin is the subalpine region of Canavese with numerous castles many of which have been opened to the public very recently such as the Castello di Masino, now carefully restored. Lace is produced in the Valsesia. Alba is the centre of the white truffle and of course the local wines (Barolo, Barbera etc) should be tasted and purchased. Cuneo holds a market in the Piazza Galimberti every Tuesday.

Cultural highlights of Piemonte

Turin is laden with architectural treasures including the Palazzo Madama by Filippo Juvarra (now home to the Museo Civico d`Arte Antica which contains the 15th Century Portrait of an Unknown Man by Antonello da Messina), Guarini`s Palazzo Carignano, the Baroque buildings of the Piazza San Carlo.In Cuneo is the 18th Century Church of Santa Croce with a concave facade by Francesco Gallo. Vercelli had a school of art and its masterpieces can be seen in the Museo Civico Borgogna and in the Chuch of San Cristoforo are to be found frescoes and a 16th Century Madonna painted by Gaudenzio Ferrari. In the Palazzo Comunale of Alba is a painting of the Madonna and Child by the 16th Century artist Macrino d`Alba.The finest Romanesque buildings in Piemonte are to be found at the Abbey of Vezzolano at Albugnano.

Festivals in Piemonte

Many are linked to food and wine in this region. Asti holds an annual horse race in the Piazza del Campo del Palio, accompanied by mediaeval pageantry and coinciding with a local wine fair in September.

Gastronomy in Piemonte

Cuneo holds a cheese fair in November. Ivrea is famous for its Carnival celebrations including a Battle of Oranges. The region is renowed for its gastronomy and wine. Beef, cheese, butter, red wine, rice and truffles (particularly the white truffes of Alba) are all basic ingredients. Specialities include Manzo al Barolo (beef in red wine and garlic), Fonduta (hot dip of fontina cheese, milk, eggs, truffles and pepper), Bagna cauda (hot spicy sauce with garlic and anchovies), The wines of the region include Barolo, Barbaresco, Dolcetto.

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