With a terrace overlooking the hills of Piedmont, Il Crutin is set in the countryside 4 km outside Santo Stefano Balbo This ancient country house owns vineyards and features a shared lounge with flat-screen TV Rooms are in rustic style, with tiled floors and wooden interiors The private bathroom has a shower, free toiletries and hairdryer A sweet or savoury breakfast is served daily in the communal room, where free Wi-Fi is also available Agriturismo Il Crutin is 20 km from Barbaresco Alba and Acqui Terme are both a 40-minute drive away