La Cascina Grossa, B&B in a farmhouse with garden and pool
La Cascina Grossa is a B&B in a 19th-century farmhouse in Cascinagrossa, near Alessandria, in Piedmont. It has a large garden, a pool, spacious rooms and a generous breakfast, with owners who are very attentive. It suits couples and travellers passing between Liguria and Monferrato, less so anyone wanting hotel service.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where La Cascina Grossa is in Cascinagrossa
La Cascina Grossa is in Cascinagrossa, a hamlet near Alessandria, in Piedmont, on Via Antonio Gramsci. One guest describes it as set in the middle of a small village but surrounded by greenery in its own private garden.
It is well placed for anyone travelling between Liguria and Monferrato, and one guest found it by chance while heading to a wedding in Gavi. The distances to Genoa airport and the Serravalle Golf Club are given in the listing, so a car is the natural choice. Private parking is free.
How the rooms and garden are
It is a restored 19th-century farmhouse, partly lived in by the owners and partly used as the B&B. The rooms are spacious, with a private bathroom of similar size, a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, and linen and towels included. According to one guest, all of them overlook the garden.
The breakfast room is one of the things reviews remember most, with frescoes that one guest calls wonderful. Breakfast is continental, generous and genuine, according to those who have had it.
Outside there is a large park, with a seasonal outdoor pool that one guest describes as big and well kept. There is also a small cottage, and one guest who had it ate in the salon even though a kitchen was available. A good place to read in the shade of the trees.
What guests say
The Google rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 99 reviews, a high and very consistent score. Almost every review talks about care, calm and welcome.
- The owners. Kind, attentive to detail, and ready with tips on routes and places to visit. One guest says they were even told the story of the villa.
- The quiet. People talk about relaxation, crickets in the evening and an old-world charm that suits guests of all ages.
- The rooms. Very clean, large, cared for down to the smallest detail and well furnished.
- The pool and park. Often named as the reason to stay a few extra days.
One guest who came for a small private event found the interiors perfectly renovated and the garden lovely, though noticed a few service details still to sort out.
What to know before booking
The criticisms are few but deserve attention, since some concern serious problems. Here is a summary of the points to keep an eye on.
| What guests like | What to know |
|---|---|
| Well-kept farmhouse with park and pool | One review mentions cold rooms |
| Large, very clean rooms and bathrooms for many | One guest complains of cat hair and poor hygiene in the bathrooms |
| Helpful owners | One guest describes a cancellation the day before |
| Generous breakfast | An older review points to the lack of air conditioning |
If you travel on the hottest days, ask how the heat is handled in the rooms. And since one guest was told at the last minute that the place was full, confirm your booking directly.
Who it is for
I would choose it for a couples' weekend, a stop between Liguria and Monferrato, or for anyone who wants a country house with a bit of history. It suits people who enjoy talking with the owners and who like a place with charm rather than the standard.
I would not recommend it to anyone who wants hotel services, anyone sensitive to animal hair, or anyone looking for a very impersonal place. If you want to compare, look at the Canonica dei Templari in Piazzano, the Agriturismo Il Runch in Viù or the Hotel Napoleon in Turin for a more urban stay.
What to do around Alessandria
The area lets you plan several itineraries. Guests talk of stops between Liguria and Monferrato, and the listing names the Serravalle Golf Club and Genoa airport as reference points.
Those who have stayed have often received useful tips from the owners about where to go. My advice is to ask them straight away, since they know what works locally and what to avoid.
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