Historic Engadine house "Chesa Delfins"

Cultural monument - renovated Engadine house from 1594 - holidays 'all inclusive' - peace and nature

- Holiday home for up to 8 people
- 240 square metres of living space
- Sulér (large hall), kitchen, historic Stüva, Stüvetta (dining room), living room, Galeria on the upper floor
- Terrace, garden and large meadow
- 4 bedrooms
- 2 bathrooms on the upper floor (with shower or with shower and bathtub)
- central heating
- W-Lan (fibre optic cable)
- Kitchen with induction ceramic hob, dishwasher, oven, fridge-freezer, filter coffee machine, kettle, toaster, raclette, fondue, sandwich maker
- Wood-burning cooker in the kitchen
- Fireplace in the living room
- Table football set
- grand piano
- Fire bowl/gas barbecue
- Washing machine and tumble dryer in the cellar
- In summer, parking is possible in the meadow by the house, otherwise free parking at the village church (50m away).
- Possibility to charge e-cars with 11 kW industrial socket (separate billing)
- Smoking not allowed in the house, pets allowed on the ground floor
- Wooden floors throughout the house - please bring your own slippers
- Not suitable for people with walking difficulties
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ALLEGRA!
Anyone who has ever been to the Engadin knows them: these impressive stone witnesses to rural life in the barren, snow-covered high valley. Due to the weather conditions, the inhabitants built houses in which all rural life could take place sheltered under one roof. At the same time, they decorated the façades of their houses with artistic sgraffito, which we can still admire today.
Chesa Delfins is one of these farmhouses. With its well-preserved Renaissance sgraffito, dated 1594, it stands in a row of Engadine houses in the small village of Cinuos-chel. The sgraffito, mentioned in many art guides, depicts dolphins, among other things. Hence the name Chesa Delfins.
In stark contrast to the otherwise bustling Upper Engadin, time seems to have stood still in Cinuos-chel. Cars drive past the village on the valley road towards St. Moritz. The village road itself has been a dead end for decades. There are small gardens and large meadows around the still very authentic farmhouses. The remaining village farmers have organic cattle, horses and sheep.

Remodelling and restoration
Like many old houses, the Chesa Delfins has been remodelled by its inhabitants over the centuries. However, the façades facing the village with their sgraffito, gate and small windows have been authentically preserved. In the 1930s, the dilapidated hay barn was replaced by an extension with a terrace and new bedrooms and bathrooms were built in the attic.
During the last major renovation between 2017 and 2023, all rooms, the bathrooms and the heating system were modernised and the roof and several exterior walls were insulated. The Sulér, the 60 square metre work and passage room on the ground floor, was restored. Here you can once again walk on the uneven 16th century larch floorboards. The large entrance gate, dating from the same period as the sgraffito, sulér floor and stüva, was also restored.

Holidays in the Chesa Delfins
The interior of the Chesa Delfins is like travelling back in time: As in most Engadine houses, there are large and small wooden chests in the house. Numerous pieces of furniture such as tables, chairs and beds are made of Swiss stone pine. There are also modern lamps and many beautiful oriental carpets. There is a library with books from the old days. And anyone interested in the history of the Engadin and its houses will find specialised books. For connoisseurs, there is a marvellous restored grand piano from 1919.

At Chesa Delfins you can enjoy a relaxing holiday. There is room for many guests in the large house. Thanks to the layout of the rooms, you can get out of each other's way if necessary and then eat together again at the large dining table in the cosy panelled Stüvetta. Or round off the evening in the original 16th century panelled Stüva (without heating in winter). In the exceptionally spacious kitchen with a four-metre-high round vault, you can cook together using contemporary equipment. Those who like to heat or cook with fire can do so with the cooker or the fireplace. There is a large fire bowl in the garden for barbecuing.

Bedroom and bathroom
There are two sleeping areas on the upper floor, separated by the large gallery. The south-west facing area has a room with a large double bed and a room with a single bed. In between is a modern bathroom with a walk-in shower. The rooms have large south-west-facing windows and smell pleasantly of Swiss stone pine thanks to the panelling.
There are also two bedrooms in the northern area. One room is the Chambra above the historic Stüva. The children love to climb up the ladder (Burel) behind the stove in the Stüva into the bedroom, just like the whole farming family used to do. This room has a double bed. The other room has two single beds that can be put together. These beds are 1.90 metres long. Here you can see into the open roof truss. There are two mattresses on the gallery under the skylight. The heights of the gallery are not secured (unsuitable for small children).
From the gallery between the two sleeping areas, a small wooden staircase leads to the second, larger bathroom. It was installed above the vaulted ceiling of the kitchen. This bathroom has a bathtub and a floor-level shower.

Extension and terrace
From the Sulér, you enter through the old barn door into a spacious living room with a fireplace and various seating areas. From there you continue onto the large terrace, into the fenced garden and onto the meadow in front of the house. The house is surrounded by 1500 square metres of land.

Views and sunshine
Cinuos-chel lies on the valley floor on the Inn, where it makes a loop before entering the gorge towards the Lower Engadine. The Chesa Delfins offers unobstructed views to the south across the meadows towards the Inn to the opposite side of the mountain with the Piz d'Esan in the Swiss National Park - without any other buildings. The house is optimally exposed to the sun throughout the day.

Activities in summer and autumn
The nature in the immediate vicinity is perfect for walks, hikes or bike tours. In autumn, children can follow the tracks of the deer in the nearby forest. Alternatively, you can watch them at night in the meadow in front of our house. Ideally with night vision equipment. The vast forests around Cinuos-chel are home to some of the best mushroom hunting grounds in the Upper Engadine.
Or you can go for a swim at the 'Copa Cinous-chel'. This is a beautiful sandy beach on the nearby banks of the Inn. The Inn is cold and refreshing! The children also take a dip in the village fountain 30 metres from the house.
The entrance to the Swiss National Park at S-chanf is five minutes away by car. There is a rope park and a playground with a small pub, especially nice to sit in the evening sun. From here you can hike into the famous Val Trupchun, for example.
There is a golf course in Zuoz and a climbing centre in S-chanf.

Winter activities
Take a walk on the cleared winter hiking trails around Cinuos-chel, either in the direction of S-chanf or Brail. A cross-country ski trail between S-chanf and Brail runs in the forest above the village, while the other trail from Zuoz to Zernez can be reached by a short walk over the Inn bridge. You can go bobsleighing on the winter hiking trails up the mountain or on various meadows around Cinuos-chel. There are also numerous snowshoe trails in the surrounding area.
The railway in Celerina takes 20 minutes to reach the St. Moritz Corviglia ski area. Corvatsch, Diavolezza and Lagalb can be reached in 30 minutes. Young children can practise skiing in S-chanf on the Bügls baby lift. The family ski area of Zuoz (with free car park) is larger. There is also a ski school there.

Public transport, shopping and eating out
Cinuos-chel is easily accessible by public transport. There are local bus, post bus and Rhaetian Railway stops in the village.
The nearest shops are the Volg in S-chanf or the Co-op in Zuoz.
For a good meal, take the short walk to the Restaurant Veduta at Cinuos-chel railway station. Or about two kilometres to the neighbouring village of Brail, where there are more restaurants (including a Michelin star/17 GaultMillau points) in the Hotel Inlain Cadonau.

Deposit
We ask our guests for a deposit, which must be paid by bank transfer up to seven days before the start of the holiday and will be refunded after inspection at the end of the holiday (maximum 14 days).

All inclusive
Final cleaning, bed linen, towels, tea towels, visitor's tax and WLAN are included in the price. All consumables such as firewood, toilet paper, washing-up liquid, washing powder and rubbish bags are also included. There are no further additional costs.

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THE ENGADIN
These mountains. These lakes. This light! On 580 kilometres of hiking trails across all mountains or by mountain bike on 400 kilometres of enjoyable trails: the Upper Engadine offers a first-class network of hiking trails and mountain bike trails amidst the pristine mountain world and the inspiring Upper Engadine lake district. The four flow trails on the Corviglia provide the right flow. The lakes of the Upper Engadin are also popular with sports enthusiasts. Kitesurfing, sailing, windsurfing, stand-up paddling: the possibilities are almost endless. The expanse of the inspiring high valley can be experienced in a particularly impressive way on the two 18-hole golf courses in Samedan and Zuoz. And in addition to the wide range of sporting activities on offer, there are also first-class cultural attractions such as a visit to the museum or the numerous art galleries in the various villages.

In winter, 350 kilometres of the finest pistes in the Corviglia, Corvatsch and Diavolezza ski areas and the family-friendly Zuoz invite you to enjoy true skiing and snowboarding fun. Cross-country skiers will find over 220 kilometres of groomed trails in the Upper Engadine and the side valleys. The winter hiking trails and cross-country ski trails on the frozen lakes of the Upper Engadine sparkle with light, sunshine and vastness in the midst of an inspiring mountain world. Those who want to enjoy the tranquillity and beauty of the snow-covered forests can hike along the 150 km of winter hiking trails in the side valleys of Val Roseg, Val Fex or Val Bever, while those who prefer an overview can enjoy breathtaking views on the panoramic hiking trails high above the lakes on Muottas Muragl.
Families can enjoy the Engadin sunshine on a carriage ride into Val Roseg or Val Fex, or toboggan down into the valley on the 4.2 km long, winding Muottas Muragl toboggan run.

Basic information:

- Pets allowed: 2
- allowed size of dogs: medium (30 to 60 cm)
- Type of property: holiday house
- is located in: No complex

Top features :

- completely enclosed (by wall, fence or hedge)
- Total of private car parking spaces: 2
- distance to free communal parking spaces: 50 m

- daylight

- daylight

Cook/Live:

- coffee machine: espresso coffee pot, filter coffee machine
- fridge/freezer: deep freezer, fridge
- stove: electric stove
- dishtowels
- number of living rooms: 2
- fireplace
- stove

Entertainment:

- music instruments
- piano
- party games for adults

For children:

- playground equipment
- party games for children

Utility:

- Clothes dryer: For sole use in the object

Sustainability:

- Charging station for E-cars

Outside area:

- outdoor furniture
- grill/barbecue: grill/barbecue

Surroundings:

- view: mountain, garden, forrest, lawn
- distance public transport: 150 m
- river: 500 m
- Public swimming pool: 8,0 km
- distance to ski slope: 5,0 km
- distance to ski school: 5,0 km
- mountain rail: 5,0 km

Distinctive features:

- Heritage-protected
- Suitable for fishing
- farmhouse
- historical building
- chalet