Set to launch tomorrow in the Piedmont wine region, Nordelaia is a new rustic-luxe, 12-bedroom hotel that invites guests to disconnect and reconnect with nature.
The property has seen a careful three-year restoration of an 800-year-old farmhouse steeped in a rich history by British design studio These White Walls, known for the award-winning interiors of HIDE restaurant in Mayfair. Working alongside local architects Tunesi Studio Genova, this historic building has been thoughtfully transformed into the guestrooms and spa, alongside a striking new three-tiered building within the grounds, which is home to the dining and events space.
Rose Murray, Founder of These White Walls, said: “Our design for Nordelaia is centred around wellbeing and escapism; the aim being to create a holistic and nurturing environment in which guests can relax, switch off and connect not only with each other, but also with the stunning landscape that surrounds them. We define this design as ‘rustic-luxe’, where rest and reconnection with nature go hand-in-hand with cultivated indulgence.”
Each of the 12 individually designed guestrooms has a distinctive aesthetic that celebrates Italian heritage and local craftsmanship. Ground floor ‘Garden’ rooms have direct access to ornamental gardens and feature textured materials, including rustic woods, natural stone burnished metals and wrought iron. These sit in contrast to the ‘Legacy’ rooms on the second floor that have a more dramatic feel with luxurious materials such as velvet and brass. Tucked away at the top of the building are the cosy and wonderfully private Attico Suites. There are no televisions in guestrooms in an effort to encourage guests to enjoy a digital detox, and various rooms feature Devon & Devon freestanding bathtubs, four-poster beds, private terraces, or a ‘Yours & Mine’ layout, where each guest has their own wardrobe, desk and chair.
