My husband and I chose Villa Sampaguita on the basis of wine - our favorites are Barbera d'Asti, Moscato d'Asti, Barbaresco, etc. and Piedmont abounds. Little did we know that Villa Sampaguita would provide us with an experience that had so much more to it than fantastic wine. (But make no mistake - the wine alone, including that produced at... more

VS is a lovely inn in the hills outside Asti. Tim and Rina have done a great job making the place comfortable and accommodating, with spacious and modern rooms, nice public spaces, and wonderful hospitality. Tim is a font of local knowledge and will gladly suggest (or even arrange) local attractions, ranging from winery visits to truffle hunting and restaurants.... more

We spent 3 nights at Villa Sampaguita and hated to leave. Tim and Rina are terrific hosts. They gave us great help and suggestions in exploring the area and finding wineries. Rina is a fabulous cook. I would highly recommend a dining in on at least one night of your stay. We loved the breakfasts, too. Our stay here felt... more

I could write at great length, but others have done so and they are all correct. The Villa is comfortable, welcoming, and charming. Rina is a great hostess and makes a wonderful breakfast. Tim is a gregarious raconteur and a fount of information about the area. Being able to use my laptop in our room was a pleasant surprise. We... more

Stayed with friends in the well appointed two bedroom apartment for a week in August. Villa Sampaguita is located just outside Asti and a car is necessary if you are to take advantage of the many adventures that proprietor Tim is keen to organise for you. His recommendations were invariably excellent with restaurants, wine and cultural visits providing us great... more

We stayed for 4 nights at Villa Sampaguita at the heigth of the truffle/wine season while travelling with our 2 very young kids (2,5 yrs / 3 mths). We enjoyed our stay very much, mainly due to the outstanding hospitality and friendlyness of the hosts Tim & Rina. They did everything possible to make this a great trip for us.... more

We spent three nights at Villa Sampaguita and had a wonderful time. This was our first visit to Piedmonte and Tim's tours and recommended restaurants were great. We can say without a doubt the best food we had in Italy. Rina's breakfasts were a great way to start the day. Genuinely friendly with personal service. more

Don't have family to stay with in Asti? Spend a few nights with Tim and Rena and you just might leave feeling otherwise... From their inviting reception on arrival to the sumptuous dinners, it's hard not to feel at home at Sampaguita. Definitely don't miss out on Rena's cooking and Tim's intimate knowledge of the surrounding abbeys, wineries and osterias. more

My wife and I spent the month of September driving around northern Italy and southern Switzerland. In the planning stage of our trip we learned of Villa Sampaguita through Trip Advisor. We spent four nights with Tim and Rina and found them to be exceptional hosts. Both have endearing personalities: Rina's graceful, quiet demeanor is perfectly balanced by Tim's scholarly... more