A 15th-century castle between Saluzzo and Cuneo, set in an English-style park, with a pool, wellness center and contemporary Piedmontese cuisine for refined stays.
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Castello Rosso is a 4-star hotel housed in a fully restored 15th-century castle in Costigliole Saluzzo, surrounded by an English-style park between Saluzzo and Cuneo.
The historic building retains an atmosphere from another era, far from the pace of city life, and offers guests rooms with classic or modern furnishings, ranging from the more intimate double room to the suite in the dependance overlooking the garden. All accommodations feature a private bathroom, air conditioning, minibar and flat-screen TV.
Among the property’s strengths are the outdoor pool, the wellness center with hot tub and massage treatments, spaces for meetings and banquets, and a restaurant offering contemporary reinterpretations of Piedmontese cuisine, fish dishes and a carefully curated wine list. Private parking is free and pets are allowed on request. The location, among vineyards and hills of the Saluzzo area, is particularly popular with couples, while the proximity to castles and historic sites in the area makes the stay suitable for those who love exploring the territory as well.
The rooms at Castello Rosso occupy both the historic building and a dependance in the park, and share features such as private bathroom, air conditioning, minibar and flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The size varies considerably, from 17 square meters in the most affordable option to 42 in the suite, catering to different needs, from a quick couple’s stay to a longer period in search of space.
The style alternates between modern furnishings, in the standard double rooms near the pool, and more classic settings in the suite and the deluxe, while the dependance offers an independent entrance and garden view for those seeking greater privacy. For groups or families, a larger triple room is available, able to accommodate up to three people while maintaining the same comforts as the other room types, including the greenery views that characterize much of the property.
The most compact of the castle’s rooms, at 20 sqm, with a modern style that sets it apart from the classic interiors of the main building. Some of these rooms are located in a separate building next to the pool, ideal for those who want the water just steps away.
This is the largest accommodation in the hotel, at 42 sqm, with the classic style that characterizes the whole of Castello Rosso, featuring period ceilings and furnishings in keeping with the building’s historic architecture. Suitable for those seeking more space than the other room types.
At 36 sqm with classic furnishings, this deluxe room sits between the standard and the suite in terms of size, offering a garden view and an extra touch of elegance compared to the basic double room.
The most affordable option in the property, at just 17 sqm but with an independent entrance in the dependance that ensures greater privacy. The private bathroom includes a shower, bidet, hairdryer and toiletries, with a garden view.
Designed for three guests, this 35 sqm room is the only one in the range to combine a double bed and a single bed in the same space, with a garden view and independent heating for the colder months.
Castello Rosso offers guests an outdoor pool with sun loungers and towels, a wellness center with hot tub, massage treatments and a gym, as well as spaces for meetings and banquets also suitable for private events. The reception is staffed 24 hours a day and private parking is free, with luggage storage and concierge service available for those arriving from out of town.
On the dining side, the in-house restaurant offers reinterpreted traditional Piedmontese dishes, plus a bar, a coffee shop and menus available on request for special dietary needs, including in-room breakfast and the buffet breakfast served every morning.
The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, minibar, safe and flat-screen TV with satellite channels, while the garden and the sundeck terrace offer outdoor common areas. Free WiFi covers the entire property and is among the services most appreciated by recent guests.
Castello Rosso stands in Costigliole Saluzzo, a small town in the Saluzzo area surrounded by vineyards and hills, set in a private English-style park that isolates the property from the traffic and noise of city life. The setting is typical of the Piedmontese foothill countryside, halfway between Saluzzo and Cuneo, with Monviso visible on the horizon on clear days.
For meals outside the hotel, just a few minutes’ walk are enough: Pizza e Via pizzeria is just 300 meters away, Trattoria degli Alpini is 400 meters away and La Castagnotta restaurant is 450 meters away, while American Bar is about 500 meters away. Those traveling by train can rely on Verzuolo station, about 4 km away, or Busca station, 4.8 km away. By car, Cuneo-Levaldigi Airport can be reached in about 10 km, while Turin Airport is just under 70 km away, convenient for those arriving from farther afield.
The area is rich in castles and historic sites to visit: Castello della Manta, famous for its late Gothic frescoes, is about 5 km away, as are the Chapel of Santo Stefano and the Hermitage of Belmonte, a popular destination for walks through the woods. In summer, the property’s park and private pool offer relaxation after cycling excursions through the hills of the Saluzzo area, while in winter the proximity to the Cuneo Alps makes day trips possible to the ski resorts of Valle Varaita and Valle Maira.
Guests especially praise the location, rated 9.0, and the comfort of the beds, along with cleanliness and comfort scoring above 8.7. Free WiFi receives very high scores, while value for money remains the most modest, though still solid, rating.
Castello Rosso is located at Via Ammiraglio Reynaudi 5 in Costigliole Saluzzo, Piedmont, in a position between Saluzzo and Cuneo, set in a private English-style park.
Yes, Castello Rosso accepts pets on request, with the possibility of a surcharge depending on the type of room booked.
Yes, Castello Rosso features an outdoor pool with sun loungers and towels available for rent at a cost of 3 euros per person, as well as a wellness center with a hot tub and massage service.
At Castello Rosso, check-in is possible from 3:00 PM, while check-out must be completed between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM on the day of departure.
Yes, Castello Rosso offers an Italian buffet breakfast, with gluten-free options also available, included in most of the available rates.
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Yes, Castello Rosso is a good base for visiting Castello della Manta, about 5 km away, and other historic sites in the area such as the Hermitage of Belmonte and the Chapel of Santo Stefano.
