Asti, ItalyValleandona
Le Cattedrali Relais by LAQUA Collection
Contemporary forest cascina
Valleandona Asti, Italy
Opened
2024
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe WellnessOutside the door
The house
LAQUA CollectionContemporary forest cascina
Surrounded by eighteen hectares of woodland, the estate translates the classic Piedmontese cascina into a setting for contemporary art and fine dining.
What it’s good at
Notable
Glass-walled suites frame the woods beside an outdoor amphitheatre with David Tremlett murals.
Notable
Thirteen generous forest suites with deep tubs, where staff coordinate private cellar tastings.
Notable
A woodland thermal circuit includes a vitarium, Finnish sauna, and ice flake waterfall.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Hiking trails lead straight into the Asti Paleontological Nature Reserve, and Asti itself is a twenty-minute drive away.
The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling glass looks straight into the woods, and freestanding soaking tubs sit beneath exposed timber beams.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The pool and spa
An outdoor heated pool sits among the lawns, and the spa has a garden-view sauna and private treatment cabins.
At the table
The Michelin-starred restaurant serves modern Piedmontese cooking, and the lounge bar pours rare spirits beside the woods.
How it began
The name nods to Piedmont's underground wine cathedrals, imagining the surrounding forest canopy as living pillars.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.