Family-run hotel set in a former ceramics factory in the centre of Villanova Mondovì, with garden, terrace and Slow Food breakfast made from local produce.
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Albergo della Ceramica is a 3-star hotel in Villanova Mondovì, Piedmont, set inside a former ceramics factory and located about 20 minutes by car from Cuneo, the Langhe hills and the Mondolè Ski resort.
The atmosphere is quiet, thanks to a garden with terrace where guests can relax away from the town’s hustle and bustle. The rooms, tastefully furnished with polished concrete floors, offer views of the garden or the surrounding mountains, air conditioning, a minibar and a tea and coffee set; all have a private bathroom and TV with Sky channels. The range extends from the Single Room to the Quadruple Room, suitable for families.
Part of the Slow Food Movement, the property is known for its breakfast featuring typical products from the Cuneo area – ham, cheese, yoghurt and homemade pastries – accompanied by freshly ground coffee. The staff can point guests towards golf courses, motorcycle routes and partner attractions such as the Bossea Caves. Free outdoor parking and garage parking round out a stay designed for those exploring the hills of Cuneo at a relaxed pace.
The rooms at Albergo della Ceramica share an elegant style, with polished concrete floors, a fully equipped private bathroom, air conditioning, soundproofing and a flat-screen TV with Sky channels; many enjoy views of the inner garden or the surrounding mountains, as well as a minibar and a tea and coffee set in the room.
The range covers different needs: from the compact 16 m² Single Room designed for solo travellers, to the larger Standard and Superior rooms with a double bed or two single beds, up to the Triple and Quadruple rooms for families or small groups, the latter with 34 m² of space. When booking, guests can indicate their preferred bed configuration, so the accommodation can be adapted to the number and needs of guests.
The property’s basic room type, with 25 m² of space and views of the garden or the mountains. Elegant furnishings, polished concrete floors and an LED TV with Sky channels complete a flexible accommodation with a choice of bed setup.
Compared to the Standard, it offers more spacious surroundings, with 28 m² available while keeping the same style of furnishings and the choice between a double bed or single beds.
With 31 m², it is designed for three people, with two possible bed configurations to choose from at the time of booking, depending on the group’s needs.
The property’s most compact option, 16 m² designed for solo travellers, with a French double bed and the same elegant finishes as the other rooms.
The hotel’s largest room, with 34 m² designed for families or small groups of up to four people, with a fixed configuration of single beds and a double bed.
Albergo della Ceramica offers guests a garden with sun terrace, meeting and banquet facilities, luggage storage and a daily housekeeping service, as well as express check-in and check-out for those with tight schedules. There is also attention to guests travelling with pets, with dedicated bowls and baskets, and to reduced mobility, with wheelchair-accessible rooms and facilities.
Every room is equipped with a private bathroom with free toiletries, a hairdryer and a bathtub or shower, as well as an electric kettle and a refrigerator for guests’ convenience. Internet access is free throughout the property, as is TV reception with cable, satellite and pay-per-view channels.
Parking is available both outdoors and in a guarded garage with CCTV cameras, while the staff organise walking or cycling excursions, horseback riding outings and days on the local ski slopes, making the property a practical base for exploring the hills of Cuneo.
Albergo della Ceramica stands in the centre of Villanova Mondovì, a small town in the Cuneo area that owes its name to the region’s ancient ceramics tradition, of which the building itself, a former historic factory, preserves the memory. The neighbourhood is quiet, with bars and restaurants just a few steps away: Cremeria del Corso, the restaurant Le Valli and L’Angolino are all within 250 metres of the property.
The bus stop for Mondovì and Cuneo is just 100 metres away, while the nearest train stations, Pianfei and Pogliola, can be reached in about 5-6 km. Cuneo-Levaldigi Airport is 24 km away, useful for those arriving from outside the region. By car, Cuneo and the Langhe hills are about 20 minutes away, as is the Mondolè Ski resort.
The area offers something for every season: in winter the Mondolè Ski slopes allow for days on the snow, while in warmer months you can walk the trails of the Marguareis Natural Park or reach the Morricana Waterfall, about 7 km away. Among the cultural destinations, the Rocca de’ Baldi Castle (8 km) and the Vicoforte Sanctuary (8 km) stand out, along with the Certosa di Pesio, a little further away. Guests also have access to discounted rates for attractions such as the Bossea, Caudano and Dossi Caves, as well as the NivolanoSpa wellness centre and the Mondovicino shopping centre, convenient alternatives on rainy days.
Guests especially praise the cleanliness (9.7) and staff (9.5), followed by comfort and value for money, both above 9. The location, rated 9.0, is also appreciated by couples. An overall very positive picture, consistent with the general rating of 9.4.
Yes, Albergo della Ceramica accepts pets on request; a surcharge may apply and the property provides dedicated bowls and baskets.
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Yes, Albergo della Ceramica offers free outdoor parking as well as guarded garage parking with CCTV cameras, the latter subject to a surcharge.
Albergo della Ceramica offers a breakfast based on typical products from the Cuneo area, part of the Slow Food Movement, including hand-ground coffee and homemade cakes and baked goods.
Albergo della Ceramica is about 20 minutes by car from Cuneo, the Langhe and the Mondolè Ski resort, and is also just 100 metres from the bus stop serving these destinations.
Yes, Albergo della Ceramica has Triple and Quadruple rooms, the latter up to 34 m², suitable for families or small groups, as well as facilities for children of all ages.
Yes, Albergo della Ceramica offers free internet access in all rooms and in the property’s common areas.
