We loved the property and would definitely stay there again and would certainly recommend it to anyone looking for a quiet, picturesque place to stay. The house is nicely furnished, with lots of room and outdoor seating. The view from the house is beautiful, and the village is in walking distance, where there is a bakery, an alimentari, and also a restaurant and small bar. James and Alessandra are very welcoming and can give you advice and information about the area.
If you are a cyclist, Valdieri is a good location as long as you like to ride long and sometimes steep climbs. You can ride towards Demonte on quiet roads to reach the Colle della Lombarda and Colle Fauniera.
Although we were not on holiday for walking, I am sure that this area offers lots for hikers. There is a Lake only a few miles away called Lago della Rovina which was popular with walkers and cyclists.
All in all we had a fantastic week and the weather was hot and sunny almost every day (we stayed the first week of July).