Villa Menaluna

29/09/2025

From Villa Menaluna, Courmayeur makes for a perfect day trip or overnight escape. Just a scenic two-hour drive brings you into the heart of the Aosta Valley and to the foot of Monte Bianco (Mont Blanc for the French amongst us), where the dramatic Alps rise against crisp alpine air.

Visiting in autumn is particularly enchanting: the slopes are starting to be painted in warm golds and deep reds, trails are peaceful, and the majestic Monte Bianco dominates the horizon in serene grandeur. The quieter season allows for a more intimate experience of the valley, without the crowds of winter ski tourists.

Read more at our blog - www.menaluna.com/journal

02/09/2025

Thank you LuxLife Awards for awarding Villa Menaluna with:

🍾 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 – 𝐈𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐲
🍾 𝐋𝐔𝐗𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

Truly an honour to even be nominated, let alone win!

After 30+year's in the hospitality business it's rewarding enough to still be welcoming guests and offering a great service that is appreciated. For hoteliers like me, it's just "in our bones" to try and offer the best experience, but always nice to get external recognition too 😊

Now taking bookings for 2026. Book direct at www.menaluna.com

14/08/2025

Summer in Piemonte feels like a painting come to life. The hills roll away in soft, green waves, their slopes quilted with vineyards that glisten in the late-summer sun.

In August, the grapes are plump and luminous, blushing deeper by the day as they drink in the warmth. The air is heavy with the scent of wild herbs and ripening fruit, while the sky, a boundless blue, stretches endlessly above. Each village seems to hum with anticipation – for August is the season of festa, when every village piazza becomes a stage for joy.

Read more about Ferragosto and see a video of our own festa in Rocchetta Palafea at our latest Journal post:

https://www.menaluna.com/journal

Buona festa!

03/06/2025

Happy Pride Month!

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01/06/2025

It seems the 'quiet money' of Piemonte comes out to play on Sundays, and to a bar in Nizza Monferrato of all places. Also, the tradition of the "passeggiata" is alive and well, and what a pleasure it is.

Check out the latest Journal entry at www.menaluna.com/journal

19/05/2025

It's the simple things and the recognition that make everything worthwhile. 🙃

Away from traffic and completely private,Villa Menaluna is an idyllic country house tucked into a quiet hillside in the UNESCO region of Piedmont. Situated near the village of Rocchetta Palafea and a short drive from the historic towns of Canelli and Nizza Monferrato, Villa Menaluna offers the perfe

16/05/2025

**Vintage lovers, mark your calendars!**

Every third Sunday of the month for the past 36 years, one of Northern Italy’s most iconic antiques markets brings together over 350 exhibitors and thousands of collectors.

From rustic tools to elegant furniture, vintage ads, books, toys, linens & more—there’s something for every treasure hunter.

Whether you’re an expert or just starting your vintage journey, this is the perfect place to get inspired!

**Next market**
Sunday 18th May with Vintage Vinyl Market too

Don’t miss it!

15/05/2025

So many stunning views around our lovely old village.

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10/05/2025

The forecasted week of rain never showed up - instead, we’ve been treated to gloriously sunny days and golden early evenings. Tonight, Nizza Monferrato was absolutely buzzing with the annual festival. It was such a joy to see the historic streets alive with families and friends, all soaking in the atmosphere with street food, live music, and, of course, plenty of wine!

I took a little detour on the way back—just a short drive from Villa Menaluna—and was rewarded with yet another breathtaking view near the incredible . Even the simplest errands, like picking up a pizza from Cascina Vecchia Ristorante Pizzeria Camere, feel magical when this is your drive home. ❤️

07/04/2025

Doing final checks at Villa Menaluna this evening ahead of guests arriving this week. Always lovely to drive back to our new home in Mombaruzzo with the sunset seeing me off 😌

Rocchetta Palafea really does look beautiful at dusk. If you’re staying at the house this year make sure you take a walk up to the tower and enjoy the sunset views.

13/03/2025

Villa Menaluna is at the end of a secluded winding track lined with tall trees and greenery, making your arrival always that little bit special. You really do feel like you're entering a secret world saved just for you😊

At this time of year the trees are bare but the first signs of spring are starting to appear with the arrival of a million butter-yellow primroses dotting the hillsides like delicate jewels. Almost impossible to capture in a photograph - you need to seem them first-hand.

It always reminds of the diamond mine in Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs as the tiny blooms twinkle in the sunlight amongst the bare brown earth and winter-beaten foliage.

Limited dates now available for Summer 2025 - book online at www.menaluna.com

07/03/2025