Holiday home "Piazzogna" with pool

Casa al Castagno - This modern, detached holiday home with 145 sqm of living space and great lake views has a well-equipped kitchen and a spacious living/dining area on the ground floor. The terraces are partly covered and offer plenty of opportunities for relaxation and entertainment with two seating areas, a small sunbathing lawn, a 3-seater Jacuzzi and a pool (shared pool of the Residenza al Castagno community). 2 separate studios are located on the upper floor, each with bedroom and double bed, bathroom en suite, balcony and a gallery with additional single beds (gallery 1 with 2 single beds plus sofa bed, and gallery 2 with single room with French bed). A cot with linen is available for small children and you have exclusive use of the entire property during your stay. If you have any questions, a contact person is available on site. The equipment of the holiday home corresponds to a 4-star superior classification by the Swiss Tourism Association (STV). We have been certified as family and biker-friendly accommodation since 2018. For us, family-friendly accommodation also means that we do not charge for overnight stays by children and young people up to the age of 17. Occupancy is based on the number of adults travelling. The total number of beds available is limited to a maximum of 8 and the house has a garage with direct access to the house and a further parking space in front of the house. The keys are handed over via a key deposited in the keysafe. You can plan your arrival and departure independently of set times. Further details on the convenient use of the property will be sent to you in writing after booking. Further information about the house and travel guides (hiking, recreation and culture, biking) are available in the house. For travellers with electric vehicles, an easee Home 11kW wall box, mounted in the garage, is available for charging the vehicle. So you can stay (e-)mobile even on holiday. Just 5 minutes from Vira is Piazzogna, which has retained a small village centre with restaurants and shops. The access points to the hiking trails of the Gambarogno can be reached directly from the house. Locarno and Ascona can be reached by car in 15 to 20 minutes. It is even easier to take the ferry from Magadino (only 5 minutes away by car). The weekly market in Luino is also an attraction.

The "Monkshood" botanical garden in Vairano (within walking distance)

Excursion destinations:
The weekly market in Luino, about 15 km south of Vira
Swissminiatur in Melide (45 minutes' drive from Lugano)
Demonstrations at the Falconeria in Locarno

Hiking:
Hiking trails start directly at the house. In the
direction Indemini you will find a variety of hiking trails for everyone on the "Alpe di Neggia".

Swimming:
The Lido di Locarno with diving pool and water slides (looping and funnel slide).
Nearby and very beautiful is the Lido in Magadino.

In bad weather:
"Splash e Spa Tamaro" in Rivera (approx. 25 minutes' drive)
Swisschocolat Museum in Caslano.

Local description: Gambarogno is made up of numerous small villages that merged to form the municipality of Gamabarogno only a few years ago. The main towns are Vira and San Nazarro at altitude. There are smaller villages on the mountain, such as Vairano and Piazzogna. Compared to the urbanised western shore with Locarno and Ascona, the area is rather quiet. Recreation and hiking are the main focus for most holidaymakers. Gambarogno is the ideal starting point and retreat for excursions to Luino, Bellinzona, Locarno and the numerous sights in Ticino.

Basic information:

- Pets allowed: 1
- allowed size of dogs: medium (30 to 60 cm)

Top features :

- heating: In part
- completely enclosed (by wall, fence or hedge)
- Total of private car parking spaces: 1

- daylight

- daylight

Cooking/Living:

- coffee machine: coffee machine
- fridge/freezer: freezing compartment, deep freezer, fridge
- stove: 3-plate stove, electric stove
- number of living rooms: 1
- stove

Entertainment:

- TV: TV, satellite TV

Utility:

- washing machine: For communal use in the building
- Clothes dryer: For sole use in the object

Outside area:

- outdoor furniture
- grill/barbecue: grill/barbecue

Surroundings:

- view: mountain, sea
- mountain rail: 16,0 km

Distinctive features:

- Suitable for fishing
- located in the middle of the countryside