Relais Le due Matote
Rustic-luxury farmhouse with serious culinary ambition. Warm, textured interiors: terracotta tiles, hand-painted walls, antique finds, open fireplaces. Not minimalist. Not grand hotel. More like a beautifully restored private estate that happens to have a gourmet restaurant and a Comfort Zone spa tucked into the old cellar vaults.
The Sunday Alta Langa Brunch is open to non-guests and draws locals — book it even if you're not staying
Why It Matters
Listed in the Michelin Guide and part of Tablet Hotels. The property holds the Registro Italiano Dimore di Eccellenza certification and has earned a 2-fork Michelin recognition for L'Orangerie in 2026. Every suite is named after a rose variety — the relais has planted 12 English rose varieties on the grounds to extend Bossolasco's famous 350-variety rose tradition. The outdoor infinity pool looks across Langhe vineyard hills toward Monviso.
A 16th-17th century Piedmontese farmhouse, fully rebuilt by owner Arianna Cefis using salvaged local materials — old cement floor tiles from regional cascine, hand-sourced antiques — into a six-suite relais that takes food as seriously as sleep. The restaurant L'Orangerie, led by Neapolitan chef Luca La Peccerella, is the anchor. But the suites, all named after rose varieties in tribute to Bossolasco's identity as 'the Land of Roses', hold their own: every one is 45–70 sqm, king bed only, and built for lingering. It's a small property — just six rooms at the relais itself — so it stays genuinely intimate.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
Botticelli — Imperial Suite
The flagship room. At 70 sqm it's the largest by a clear margin, with a double-faced fireplace visible from both the bedroom and the bathroom. The bathroom alone is 30 sqm — a round freestanding bathtub in the centre of the room, a double shower, and a chaise longue. Minibar stocked with champagne, caviar and local products. Bluetooth speaker, coffee machine and kettle. Views across the valley.
King · 70 sqm
Center Stage — Garden Suite
One of three garden suites at 45 sqm. Comes with both a private garden and a fireplace, which is the only suite beyond the Imperial to have one. Coffee machine, kettle and Bluetooth speaker. Minibar with champagne, caviar and local products. Direct garden access makes it a solid choice for warmer months.
King · 45 sqm
Lady Emma — Suite
45 sqm suite, also with a small terrace overlooking the garden. King bed, coffee and tea machine, Bluetooth speaker and minibar. The website notes it as a mezzanine suite, giving it a split-level character that differentiates it slightly from Princess Anne.
King · 45 sqmMaison Otto — Private Villa
A 19th-century 800 sqm house a few hundred metres from the relais, separately operated under the Maison Otto name (maisonotto.it). Contains 7 suites and 1 single room — up to 15 guests. Has its own outdoor swimming pool and small wellness area. Hand-painted walls and ceilings throughout. Can be booked room by room or rented as an exclusive-use property. Guests enjoy full access to all Relais Le Due Matote services.
800 sqmNozomi — Garden Suite
Third of the garden suites, also 45 sqm with private garden access. King bed, coffee and tea maker, Bluetooth speaker, minibar. Named after the Japanese rose variety, consistent with the property's theme of naming each suite after a different rose.
King · 45 sqmOlivia Rose Austin — Garden Suite
45 sqm garden suite with private outdoor space. No fireplace, but the private garden compensates in summer. King bed, coffee and tea machine, Bluetooth speaker, and minibar with champagne, caviar and local products. Named after the David Austin rose variety.
King · 45 sqmPrincess Anne — Suite
45 sqm suite with a small terrace overlooking the garden rather than a private ground-level garden. King bed, coffee and tea machine, Bluetooth speaker, minibar stocked with champagne, caviar and local products.
King · 45 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
A full day at the outdoor infinity pool with a chef on hand to run a barbecue. Good for groups or those who want to stay on property and eat well without formal dining.
Themed hands-on cooking class with the chef. The Eat, Drink, Sleep & Repeat package includes a cooking class followed by lunch to eat what you've made.
A guided visit of the flower and vegetable garden led by the property's gardener. The kitchen garden supplies the restaurant with vegetables, greens and aromatic herbs.
A private helicopter flight over the major Barolo production vineyards, combined with a wine tasting. A high-end option for serious wine travelers.
A hot air balloon flight over the Langhe landscape, paired with a wine tasting. Best in clear-sky conditions in spring or autumn.
A trip through the Alta Langa hills aboard the relais's Fiat 500 Spiaggina, stopping for a breakfast or snack in the vineyards prepared by the chef. One of the more charming activities the property offers.
Guided truffle hunting among the woods and hazelnut groves of the Alta Langa. Arranged on request for guests.
Customised or horizontal wine tasting led by the in-house sommelier, focused on native Piedmontese varieties. The Eat, Drink, Sleep & Repeat package includes tasting of four wines: Alta Langa, Arneis, Barbera, and Barolo/Barbaresco.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Breakfast served in the restaurant, in the room, or anywhere in the relais. Tailor-made to guest preferences.
The relais offers event and wedding services using the full property including the garden and restaurant spaces.
A 17-metre outdoor infinity pool overlooking the Langhe vineyard hills. Seasonal — open spring through autumn. Sunloungers available.
Heated indoor pool in the original cellar vaults, maintained at 36°C. Available to guests and to external visitors on reservation.
The property runs solar panels and a rainwater recovery system as part of its sustainable luxury approach.
A large kitchen garden cultivated for the restaurant — supplies vegetables, greens, and aromatic herbs to the L'Orangerie kitchen.
Bikes available on site for guests. The Alta Langa area is popular for cycling.
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