Located on one of the picturesque vineyard covered hillsides that surround Alba, in the heart of the Langhe area, the  Cascina Barac Holiday Farm is the ideal place to enjoy a pleasant stay in a natural environment.

Placed in a panoramic location and surrounded by a large garden with a children's playground, the Cascina Barac Holiday Farm is open all-year-round and provides accommodation for a total of 25 guests in: 8 double rooms; 1 suite; 1 apartment (accommodation for 4) including a dining room with kitchen facilities, bedroom and bathroom.

All of the rooms have a magnificent view of the surrounding hills and en suite facilities (shower or bath, hairdryer, TV, mini-bar, direct dialing telephone).  All the rooms and halls also have a mechanical ventilation system and are provided with facilities for the disabled.

The Cascina Barac Holiday Farm treats its guests with excellent wholesome food. Every morning, in the spacious, panoramic hall, you can enjoy the rich buffet breakfast made from fresh homemade products prepared by your hosts, Wilma and Albino. On request, dinners and wine tasting sessions are held in the country-style hall on the ground floor.

Due to its peaceful setting, far from any dangers, Cascina Barac is particularly suitable for families, and provides play ground facilities for children.

You can visit the family-run winery, recieve explanations regarding the wine-making process, taste and purchase the excellent wines produced.

For who wishes to learn more about wine

Wine tasting workshops, held by enologists and sommeliers, are organised on request.

For lovers of genuine food

You can join our cuisine workshops and prepare some of the most traditional dishes of the Langhe area.

For mountain-bike enthusiasts

There are hundreds of routes to suit all tastes either on your own or accompanied by an expert giude, available on request. Mountain-bikes can be hired directly on the farm.

For horse-riders

There is a horse-riding centre only 7 kilometres from the holiday farm. Special rates are applied to guests at Cascina Barac.

For hiking enthusiasts

Discover the picturesque countryside, either on your own or, if you wish, with an expert guide.

For those keen on truffle hunting

Together with a trifulao (truffle hunter) enjoy the exciting experience of hunting for this renowned tuber.

For castle lovers

We provide maps indicating all the most beautiful castles in the area, as well as their opening hours.

For those who want to experience working in the vineyard

You can help out in the family's vineyards: pruning and propping the vines, harvesting, learning the process of wine-making and ageing.

For those who would like to learn more about painting

On request, we organise both ceramic painting and cloth painting workshops.