Cascina Zan
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- Sleep under the stars on a farm site in the Alta Langa countryside
- Truffle-tasting in Alta 25 minutes’ drive; Mondovì 40 minutes
- Wooden pod with an open roof; breakfast supplied and produce available
When you fancy falling asleep under stars and waking up to Piedmont’s clear blue skies, it’s time to head on down to Cascina Zan, a peaceful farm site 10 minutes’ from Paroldo in the Alta Langa countryside. Accommodation here comes in an ingenious StarsBOX – inspired by the shepherd’s huts found in the Alps – a tiny wooden house with a roof that opens, giving you spectacular vistas of the sparkling night sky.
Bedding is supplied and the StarsBOX – which sleeps up to two in comfort – is surrounded by woodlands and meadows, and set on a hill with far-reaching rural views. It’s reached via a path about five minutes’ walk from the main farmhouse, where there is bathroom for guest use, a terrace with a picnic table and a communal kitchen-living room with a fireplace.
Berries and hazelnuts are available in season, while breakfast is served in the traditional stone farmhouse and included as part of the deal. Pack lunches can be provided for a small charge, and you can stock up on comestibles at the small store in Mombarcaro (25 minutes).
Reached via a 1.7-km dirt road, Cascina Zan sits in about five hectares of pasture with a stable and well-stocked barn where donkeys over-winter. You have the run of the gardens and vegetable patch, and several hiking and hiking trails start from the farmhouse.
Site type
1 Open now
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No gas barbecues allowed.
- No charcoal barbecues allowed.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
Languages spoken
English
French
Italian
Open from Sat, 19 Apr to
Open from Sat, 18 Apr to
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Features
No dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowedThemes
Forest Gastronomic delight Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)Accessibility
Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Cascina Zan
Loc. Viora 26
Viora
Paroldo
Cuneo
Italy
12070
Directions Timezone
Europe/Rome CEST (GMT+02:00)
GPS
44.43942°N
8.06252°E
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
The site owners can provide directions for hiking or biking excursions, as well as GPS apps. E-bikes are available for hire in the area, and from Paroldo (10 minutes’ drive), you can walk to the lavender fields of Sale San Giovanni in summer (an hour and 30 minutes on foot) and connect with Piedmont’s Deserta Langarum trails, leading through vineyards and local villages.
Winery tours and tastings are available at Dogliani and Farigliano (both 40 minutes’ drive), while a few more kilometres takes you to the Langhe hills known for great wines like Barolo and Barbaresco. Alta (25 minutes) is dubbed the ‘city of truffles’, and you can taste prized white truffles there between September and December.
The nearest art city is Mondovì (40 minutes’ drive), well-known for its colourful ceramics depicting flowers and animals. On the way there, you can stop off at the 18th-century Sanctuary of the Nativity of Mary (35 minutes) to check out its vast ornate dome and marble interior.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levante Foce Torrente Quiliano | 21.9 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Via Aurelia 5 | 21.9 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Zona Pervinca | 21.9 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Via Aurelia 100 | 21.9 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Foce Torrente Segno | 22 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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- Does Cascina Zan have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Cascina Zan dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Cascina Zan? The site owners can provide directions for hiking or biking excursions, as well as GPS apps. E-bikes are available for hire in the area, and from Paroldo (10 minutes’ drive), you can … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Cascina Zan?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Cascina Zan? From £99.74 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.