Il Carrettino Country Hotel
Tortona · Italy · 3 Stars

Il Carrettino Country Hotel

Rustic family-run hotel surrounded by greenery near Tortona, with regional restaurant, panoramic terrace, free gym and private parking included.

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8 Score
875 Reviews
3★ Stars
12:00 Check-in
Area Tortona
Nearby Rivalta Scrivia Station · 1,9 km
Parking Free
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 12:00
Breakfast Continental

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Il Carrettino Country Hotel

Il Carrettino Country Hotel is a family-run 3-star property set in a large garden on the outskirts of Tortona, just 3 km from the A7 Genoa-Milan motorway toll booth.

The rooms, furnished in rustic style with terracotta floors and dark wood furniture, are designed for those seeking a simple and genuine stay in Piedmont: from the more compact Single Room to the Double/Twin Room overlooking the Japanese-style garden, up to the Triple Room suited to small groups or families. All rooms have a private bathroom, flat-screen TV and free WiFi, while the double rooms also offer air conditioning.

The in-house restaurant serves regional recipes and Mediterranean dishes every day, with a continental buffet breakfast served each morning. Guests can relax in the common lounge with TV and sofas, sunbathe on the panoramic terrace equipped with loungers and umbrellas, or work out in the free gym. Private parking is included and pets are welcome on request.

Tortona is about 5 km away, while Milan and Genoa can be reached in around an hour by car, making the hotel convenient both for work stopovers and for weekends in the Piedmont hinterland.

Il Carrettino Country Hotel
★ 8 · Very Good · 875 reviews

Plan your stay at Il Carrettino Country Hotel

Rustic family-run hotel surrounded by greenery near Tortona, with regional restaurant, panoramic terrace, free gym and private parking included.

Room types

Il Carrettino Country Hotel offers three room types, all furnished in rustic style with terracotta floors and a private bathroom equipped with toiletries and a hairdryer. The Single Room, the most compact at 12 sqm, is designed for solo travelers, while the Double/Twin Room, at 16 sqm, offers more space, air conditioning and a view of the Japanese-style garden, with the option to choose between a large double bed or two single beds.

The Triple Room, with no stated size, is the roomiest option, with a configuration combining a single bed and an extra-large double bed, suited to small groups or families with children. All rooms come with free WiFi and a flat-screen TV, for a practical stay in the Tortona countryside.

Single Room — Il Carrettino Country Hotel
Single Room
12 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 French double bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Garden view, Toiletries, Hairdryer

The most compact of the rooms, designed for solo travelers, with rustic furnishings, terracotta flooring and a view over the surrounding garden. The private bathroom is equipped with toiletries and a hairdryer, while air conditioning and a flat-screen TV complete a compact but functional accommodation, ideal for short stays linked to work stopovers.

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Double/Twin Room — Il Carrettino Country Hotel
Double/Twin Room
16 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 large double bed or 2 single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Garden view, Air conditioning, Flat-screen TV

Larger than the Single Room, this room overlooks the small garden arranged in Japanese style and offers the flexibility to be set up as a double or as a twin with single beds. Equipped with air conditioning, flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with toiletries, it is the most versatile choice for couples or for a parent traveling with a child.

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Triple Room — Il Carrettino Country Hotel
Triple Room
Private bathroom

  • 1 single bed and 1 extra-large double bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Private bathroom, Large capacity, Ideal for families

The only room type designed for three people, with a combination of a single bed and an extra-large double bed that makes it suited to small groups or families. Unlike the other rooms it has no stated size, but the bed layout makes it the roomiest option in the property.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • Yes, if you have a pet: it is allowed on request, with a possible extra charge.
  • Yes, if you travel by car and want free private parking directly at the property.
  • Yes, if you want to keep up your workout routine on holiday thanks to the free in-house gym.
  • Yes, if you need a convenient base near the A7 toll booth to travel between Milan and Genoa in about an hour.
  • Yes, if you appreciate a generous continental buffet breakfast before setting off.

Maybe not, if...

  • Maybe not, if you're looking for a hotel right in the historic center of Tortona, which is about 5 km away.
  • Maybe not, if you travel without a car: the nearest railway station, Rivalta Scrivia, is 1.9 km away.
  • Maybe not, if you're looking for a spa or structured wellness treatments, as only a gym and terraces are available here.
  • Maybe not, if you want to know the exact room size in advance: the size of the Triple Room is not stated.

Hotel facilities & services

Il Carrettino Country Hotel offers guests a wide range of services designed for a relaxing stay in the Piedmont countryside. The property is fully covered by free WiFi and features free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and a shuttle service on request.

For leisure time, guests can enjoy a free gym, two large terraces with loungers and umbrellas, a well-kept garden, a table tennis area and a common room with TV to unwind after excursions. The in-house restaurant serves regional and Mediterranean dishes, with special diet menus available on request, while the bar is ideal for a drink on the terrace.

The property is entirely non-smoking, features rooms and facilities accessible to guests with disabilities, and welcomes pets on request.

Great for your stay

  • Free parking
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Gym
  • Shuttle service
  • Table tennis

General facilities

  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Table tennis
  • Shuttle service
  • Common lounge/TV area
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Outdoor play area
  • Safe
  • Air conditioning
  • Entirely non-smoking property

Parking

  • Parking

Food & drink

  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Media & technology

  • Internet connection

Location & what to see

Il Carrettino Country Hotel is located along the Strada Provinciale per Pozzolo, in the countryside near Rivalta Scrivia, in a typical agricultural setting of the Tortona area made up of cultivated fields and farmhouses. The large garden surrounding the property, with its Japanese-style area, helps maintain a rural atmosphere despite its proximity to the main roads in the area.

Those traveling by car will find the A7 motorway toll booth just 3 km away, with Milan and Genoa reachable in about an hour’s drive. For those traveling by train, Rivalta Scrivia station is 1.9 km away, while Tortona station is 4.6 km away; the historic center of Tortona can be reached in about 5 km. The nearest airports are Genoa-Sestri, 49 km away, and Milan Linate, 71 km away.

The surroundings offer plenty of opportunities to venture out from the property: Eden Ranch, an adventure park for families, is about 4.5 km away, while history enthusiasts can visit Marengo Castle, linked to the famous Napoleonic battle of 1800, about 12.6 km away, or the historic center of Tortona with the Church of Saints Peter and Paul and the Pretorio Castle, about 13 km away. The area is also part of the Colli Tortonesi, a wine region known for the Timorasso grape variety, ideal for those who want to combine their stay with some wine tasting in the surrounding hills.

Rivalta Scrivia Station — Small railway station useful for local connections to Tortona and Alessandria 1,9 km
Il Baretto — Nearby restaurant for lunch and dinner outside the property 2,2 km
Ancora Pizza e Mare — Pizzeria with seafood options a few minutes away by car 3,6 km
Eden Ranch — Treetop adventure park, suitable for families with children 4,5 km
Tortona Station — Main railway station with connections to Milan and Genoa 4,6 km
Marengo Castle — Historic site linked to the famous Napoleonic battle of 1800 12 km

What guests say about Il Carrettino Country Hotel

8
Very Good · 875 reviews
Staff
8.5
Comfort
8.3
Location
8.3
Cleanliness
8.4
Facilities
7.9
Value for money
8.4
Free Wi-Fi
7.7

Guests particularly praise the friendliness of the staff (8.5) and the cleanliness of the rooms (8.4), also appreciating the value for money. WiFi receives the lowest score (7.7), suggesting that the connection, while free, can be less reliable in the common areas.

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