Cascina del Merlo — Luxury Villa & Event Venue in Gavi, Piedmont, Italy
Aerial view of Cascina del Merlo pool and estate
Aerial view of Cascina del Merlo from the forest side
Panoramic view of the Alps above the clouds
The Love Pit fire feature at sunset
Cascina del Merlo at night with fairy lights
The Love Pit fire feature at dusk

Gavi, Piedmont · Italy

Cascina del Merlo

Lasting memories

A private estate on a hilltop in Gavi, Piedmont.
The view, the house, the barn, the pergola, the pool. All yours!

30 / 50+
Sleepover / Events
13
Bedrooms
120
Acres
12×6m
Pool

The Estate

A former winery, reborn for groups who want more

In the south-eastern corner of Piedmont, on a secluded and sunny hilltop overlooking the charming town of Gavi and its ancient fortress, you will find Cascina del Merlo — a beautifully renovated former winery from the late 19th century.

With 120 acres of rolling Piedmont land, the estate comprises a newly renovated house and a converted barn. Thirteen bedrooms sleep up to 30 guests in comfort, with the estate able to host events for 50 or more. Supported by twelve bathrooms, two fully equipped kitchens, an old wine cellar, a gym, and several living rooms across both buildings.

Outside, a 12×6 metre pool with a generous sun terrace, an outdoor pergola with a wood-fired pizza oven, and the landscape itself — views stretching to the Alps in the west, Gavi's medieval fortress to the north-east. Sunrise to sunset, entirely yours.

Private pool Sun terrace Two full kitchens Historic old wine cellar Wood-fired pizza oven Outdoor pergola & dining Gym Fast WiFi Table tennis & darts Free on-site parking
Cascina del Merlo — exterior view of the renovated 19th-century winery estate in Gavi, Piedmont, Italy
The Estate · Gavi, Piedmont

Pool & Outdoors

A 12×6 metre pool with a wide sun terrace. A shaded pergola. A wood-fired pizza oven. Space for more than 50 people to spread out.

Wine Country

Gavi DOCG — Italy's finest Cortese white wine — is produced on surrounding estates. Tastings and vineyard visits within 15 minutes.

Views & Light

Hilltop position means sunrise over Gavi fortress and sunset over the Alps. Sun from morning until dusk, every day.

History & Character

A late 19th-century winery renovated with care. Original stonework and vaulted ceilings alongside every modern comfort.

Video

See it for yourself

A short walkthrough of Cascina del Merlo — the house, the barn, the terrace and the views over Gavi.

What guests say

9.8
/10
Booking.com
5
/5
★★★★★
Airbnb
4.9
/5
Google
★★★★★
"The property far exceeded our expectations — in reality, it is ten times more beautiful than the already impressive photos."
Jerome Pascal · August 2025
★★★★★
"The whole place felt like something out of a dream. One of the best — if not the best — places I have ever been to."
Henrik · Booking.com
★★★★★
"We stayed with a group of 18 and had a wonderful time. The rooms are clean, modern and nicely furnished. We also arranged catering — everything was perfect."
Joke · May 2026

Location

On a hilltop above Gavi. Close to everywhere.

Cascina del Merlo sits 2.5 km from the charming town of Gavi — world-famous for its white wine — in the south-eastern corner of Piedmont. The highway A7 gives easy access to the Ligurian coast and to Milan, making this as practical as it is beautiful.

Discover Gavi — fortress, wine & food
  • Gavi town centre & fortress 5 min drive
  • Serravalle Designer Outlet 15 min
  • Golf courses (3 options) 20 min
  • Portofino & the Riviera 50 min
  • Genova 50 min
  • Milan 75 min
  • Cinque Terre ~90 min

What to discover

Gavi DOCG wine estates
There are lots of wineries close by — here are some suggestions: La Scolca, Il Poggio, Villa Sparina and La Raia. Or our close neighbour Tiziano at Cascina delle Monache.
Ligurian coast
Genova, Portofino, Camogli, Cinque Terre and the beaches of the Italian Riviera, all within reach.
Electric bike hire
David at Hobby Bici in Gavi offers e-mountain bikes and guided tours through the hills.
Golf
Three courses within 20 minutes: Golf Colline del Gavi (18 holes), Golf Club Villa Carolina (36 holes) and Bollina Golf & Country (9 holes).
Serravalle Designer Outlet
One of Europe's largest and most impressive designer outlet villages — Prada, Gucci, Burberry and over 300 more brands at exceptional prices. Just 15 minutes from the estate.
Truffle hunting
Join a guided hunt with trained lagotto dogs right here in Gavi, ending with a tasting of fresh truffles and local wine. Alba and Asti — truffle and Barolo country — are 1–1.5 hours away.
Local restaurants
Ai Nebbioli — within walking distance, a great spot for a relaxed dinner. Locanda di San Cristoforo — the local favourite for pizza, 10 min drive. For fine dining: Cantine del Gavi (5 min drive / 35 min walk) or La Gallina at Villa Sparina Resort (10 min drive).
Hiking
The hills around Cascina del Merlo are perfect walking country. Highlights include the climb up Monte Tobbio (1,092m) with 360° views from the Ligurian Sea to the Alps, and an easy trail to the Neirone waterfall. Over 160 routes in the area on Komoot.
The owners of Cascina del Merlo

Meet the family

We're a Norwegian family who accidentally fell in love with Gavi and the hills of Piedmont and simply couldn't let go. We found Cascina del Merlo in 2021 and have spent the years since restoring and renovating it with care — honouring the old farmhouse while making it a place where people genuinely want to gather, linger and stay.

When we're not here ourselves with our family or friends, we open the estate to guests. We hope you feel as at home here as we do.

Arrive as strangers, leave as family!

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