Night in a barrel in the Alto Monferrato
Highlights
- Come to the province of Alessandria and spend a magical night in a barrel
- Breathe in the history and tradition of the Alto Monferrato even while you sleep
- Experience the thrill of waking up to a delicious cooked breakfast
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Full description
Get out of the routine and enter. .. a barrel!
That's right, with this experience in the Alto Monferrato you will experience a night in a barrel, made of 19th century oak and chestnut wood! You will sleep in a structure steeped in history and tradition and wake up to a delicious breakfast.
What are you waiting for? Don't miss this unique opportunity!
What we will do
The accommodation is located in Rocca Grimalda (AL). Once you arrive at your destination, you can check in from 14: 00 onwards. The property is located in the Alto Monferrato, an area of rare beauty, dotted with hills, vineyards, wineries and characteristic villages. The historic centre of Rocca Grimalda, in particular, is famous for the Museum of the Mask and because it hosts the Lachera, one of the oldest popular carnivals.
The accommodation you will spend the night in is a barrel made from the chestnut and oak wood of 19th-century barrels, reused so as not to let these creations of the master coopers of the time go to waste. Together, they create a small flat, complete with a double bedroom, bathroom with shower and a veranda.
The room is small but comfortable and will make you feel immediately at ease, regardless of the weather or the season, as it is equipped with running water, electricity and heating. Should you wish to buy something for dinner and eat it on site, you can go to the standard room (included) that will be provided for you, a short distance from the barrel. There you will find a table to dine on and a more spacious bathroom, should you need it.
Finally, after a dreamy night inside the barrel, you will go to a nearby room for breakfast (included) . This will be sweet or savoury (on request) and will include yoghurt, fruit juice, cereals and cakes or sliced meats, cheese, toast and eggs.
After this pleasant awakening, you can check out by 10: 30 a. m. and set off on your next adventure!
Who it is aimed at
Accommodation is available for guests aged 18 years or older.
The facility is not accessible to wheelchair users or those with walking difficulties.
Other information
Staying in the barrel is available all year round, even in bad weather. Check-in is from 14: 00 and check-out no later than 10: 30.
The barrel has a double bedroom, a veranda and a bathroom with shower. It is also equipped with hot water and electricity. Bathroom and bed linen is also provided and can accommodate a maximum of 2 persons. In the case of a couple with a small child (who can sleep in the double bed together with their parents) , there is an additional charge of EUR 10 for breakfast, to be paid on site. The presence of any children must be communicated to the host in advance using the contact details on the booking confirmation e-mail.
In winter, the property is heated via a convector heater and a thermal blanket is provided for guests. In addition, the host will provide a normal room in case you wish to use a more spacious bathroom or wish to consume purchased food or drinks on a table.
The fee includes a sweet breakfast. By making a request to the host in advance via the contact details on the booking confirmation email, a savoury breakfast is possible. In case of allergies or intolerances, an alternative can be requested via the same contact details.
The meeting point cannot be reached by public transport, but free parking spaces are available on site.
Dogs are not allowed.
Recommended clothing
Comfortable clothing suitable for the season
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.
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Choose your preferred date
Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Rocca Grimalda, Alessandria
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for carrying out the activity safely (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to choose whether or not to accept these suggestions. If you are unable to reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund! If you have set the date of your Gift Voucher and bad weather has prevented the activity from taking place, the Voucher remains valid until the expiry date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is last minute. You get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours from the activity start. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.
