La Duchessa
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- Wooden shelter with a retractable roof in the winemaking Langhe area
- Cortemilia 15 minutes’ drive; Piana Crixia Regional Park 40 minutes
- Excellent stargazing and spectacular views; cycle hire; dogs welcome
Up on a forested hill in the Langhe area of Piedmont, La Duchessa is a wooden shelter with a difference: the roof opens up completely, giving guests unobstructed views of the sky while they’re cosily ensconced in bed.
The only danger here is that you might never fall asleep, as you'll be too busy counting stars and spotting constellations moving across the dark skies… And the views from the front of the cabin are just as spectacular, taking in the valley of the river Bormida, vineyard-covered hills and (since La Duchessa sits on a west-facing slope) spectacular sunsets.
At times, this full-immersion-in-nature experience might make you wonder if you’re the only people in the vicinity, but don’t worry: civilisation is not far. The village of Levice can be reached with a five-minute drive and it has a trattoria and a bar; if you need the shops, you might need to head to Cortemilia (15 minutes’ drive), which also has a few eateries and a surprising number of wine bars – but then you are in one of Italy’s most renowned wine-producing regions here…
La Duchessa welcomes your canine companion, too, and there are electric bikes for hire, so you can explore the hilly landscape on two wheels. Pedal to Bergolo (15 minutes by bike, or five by car), where there’s a restaurant with a swimming pool; or to Prunetto (25 minutes by bike, or 10 by car), with its medieval castle.
Site type
1 Open now 
Tourist board rating
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
Italian
Open from Fri, May 1 to
7 
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 sites)Nearby leisure
Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
La Duchessa
Via Madonna Bricco
4/2
Levice
Cuneo
Italy
12074
Directions Timezone
Europe/Rome +0200 (GMT+02:00)
GPS
44.54342°N
8.15597°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 Strada Romantica delle Langhe e del Roero (35 minutes) runs between Camerana (25 minutes’ drive) and Vezza d’Alba (an hour), a village renowned for its truffles. There are 11 suggested stops en route, including Mombarcaro, from where you might be able to catch a glimpse of the Ligurian Sea, and the woodlands around Benevello.
Starting from the village of Sale San Giovanni, the Percorso Lavanda (35 minutes) comprises four trails that snake their way among colourful lavender fields (at least during the early summer months), plus sunflowers and medicinal plants. Along the route you might also come across centuries-old frescoed chapels.
One of the highlights of the Piana Crixia Regional Park (40 minutes) is the Fungo Gigante, a huge mushroom-shaped formation with a granite boulder sitting atop a column of sedimentary rock and pebbles. Keep your eyes peeled for birds of prey flying overhead and badgers and foxes scuttling around in the undergrowth.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albisola Mare | 36.6 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Zona S.Cristoforo | 36.7 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Zona Pervinca | 36.8 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Ponente Foce Torrente Sansobbia | 36.8 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Zona Crocetta | 36.8 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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–Min. stay 7 nights
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Frequently asked questions
- Does La Duchessa have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is La Duchessa dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near La Duchessa? The Strada Romantica delle Langhe e del Roero (35 minutes) runs between Camerana (25 minutes’ drive) and Vezza d’Alba (an hour), a village renowned for its truffles. There are 11 suggested stops … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of La Duchessa?
Read moreOn-park accommodation Arrive: 1 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at La Duchessa? From $322.10 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.