3-star hotel in Millesimo, in the Bormida Valley, with an outdoor pool, garden and on-site restaurant, suited to families and hiking enthusiasts among the Ligurian hills.
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Relais Black Horse is a 3-star hotel located in Millesimo, in the Ligurian hinterland, with an outdoor pool, garden, terrace and on-site restaurant.
The property offers air-conditioned rooms with private bathroom, flat-screen TV and free WiFi, some with garden, mountain or city views and balcony; an apartment with fully equipped kitchen is also available for longer stays. The children’s play area and the availability of family rooms make the hotel suitable for those travelling with children, while hiking and horse riding are among the activities offered in the surrounding area.
Thanks to the free private parking and its position among the hills of the Bormida Valley, Relais Black Horse is a convenient base for exploring Millesimo and the Roccavignale area, just a few kilometres from the Ligurian Riviera and the border with Piedmont.
Relais Black Horse offers six types of accommodation, from the 20 sqm Large Single Room designed for solo travellers, to the 65 sqm Apartment with Garden View, equipped with a kitchen and suitable for small groups or families. All rooms are air-conditioned, with private bathroom, flat-screen TV and free WiFi connection, and several units enjoy garden, pool, mountain or landmark views.
Among the available options, the Comfort Quadruple Room stands out as the largest of the standard rooms at 55 sqm, ideal for larger families, while the Superior Double Room offers a large double bed in a 25 sqm space. The apartment, the only one with a balcony and its own kitchen, is the best choice for those seeking greater independence during their stay.
Designed for solo travellers, this 20 sqm room is the most compact in the property, with a single bed, air conditioning and the possibility of a garden or pool view.
With two single beds side by side in 20 sqm, this room is designed for two people who prefer separate beds, with a view that may overlook the mountains or a landmark.
Compared to the standard version, this Deluxe room offers two large double beds in the same 20 sqm, for those who want more bed space without changing the room’s size.
At 55 sqm, this is the largest room in the standard range, fitted with four single beds and designed for groups or larger families who want more shared space.
A 25 sqm double room with a large double bed, slightly larger than the standard doubles, with a view that may include the garden or the mountains.
Unique among the available options, this 65 sqm apartment includes a living area with a sofa bed, a bedroom with a large double bed and a second bedroom with a single bed, plus a fully equipped kitchen and a balcony with garden view.
Relais Black Horse features an outdoor pool, garden and sun terrace, ideal spaces for relaxing between hikes in the Ligurian hinterland. Guests travelling with children will find a dedicated play area, meals on request and family rooms, while daily housekeeping and a common lounge with TV area complete the offer for the stay.
At mealtimes, the on-site restaurant serves local dishes, complemented by a bar and a snack bar for quicker breaks; menus for special diets are also available on request. Rooms are equipped with air conditioning, heating, a safe and a flat-screen TV with internet connection, and several units offer a bathtub or shower, bidet and desk. The property also has rooms accessible for guests with disabilities and on-street parking nearby.
Relais Black Horse is located in the hamlet of Solmeto, in Val Zemola, in the municipality of Roccavignale, just a few minutes from Millesimo, a village in the Ligurian Bormida Valley known for the Sant’Antonio bridge and its historic centre clustered around the castle of the Marchesato del Carretto. The area is characterised by hills and woodland, with a rural atmosphere far from the coastal traffic.
Cengio railway station, on the Savona-Turin line, is about 2.5 km away, useful for those arriving without a car; Saliceto station is 4.3 km away. By car, Riviera Airport in Villanova d’Albenga can be reached in about 35 km, while Genoa-Sestri Airport is about 50 km away. Those looking for the sea can reach Marina di Varazze in about 44 km along the state road connecting the hinterland to the Riviera. For meals outside the property, Ristorante la Staffa Roccavignale is just 700 metres away, and Trattoria Nazionale and Da Nino, both about 1.2 km away, can also be reached in a few minutes.
Nature lovers can reach the Bric Tana-Bric Mongarda forest, 2.9 km away, a karst area with caves and hiking trails, in just a few minutes, as well as Colle di Cadibona, 4.2 km away, a historic crossing point between the Alps and the Apennines and a destination for walks and mountain bike excursions. In summer, the hotel’s outdoor pool is a good point of reference on hot days, while in cooler months hiking and horse riding along the trails of the Bormida Valley remain the most popular activities among guests.
Reviews particularly praise cleanliness and staff, both rated 9, followed by comfort at 8.9. Ratings for value for money, location and WiFi are also good, all above 8.5, a sign of a stay that guests overall appreciated.
Yes, Relais Black Horse accepts pets on request; a surcharge may apply.
Check-in at Relais Black Horse is possible from 14:00 to 23:30; guests are advised to inform the property of their arrival time in advance.
Yes, Relais Black Horse has an outdoor pool, free for guests staying more than one night.
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Yes, Relais Black Horse has free private parking for guests.
Yes, Relais Black Horse has a children’s play area, meals on request and family rooms.
Relais Black Horse has an on-site restaurant, a bar and a snack bar, with menus for special diets available on request.
