Cottage by Maggia

Beautifully renovated rustic house with garden near the Someo waterfall! South facing sunny property with spacious terrace, balcony, garden with barbecue and a stylish pellet stove in the living room. Come and enjoy Cottage by Maggia, situated just 20 minutes drive from Locarno and 30 minutes to the ski resort of Bosco Gurin. You will be staying within 1 hour drive from the Swiss Alps and 2 hours from Milan. At Cottage by Maggia you can truly take in the view, relax and experience Switzerland. The house is on three floors; the kitchen/dining room and the living room are on the ground floor. On the first floor a bedroom with queen-size bed, a single bed in the common area, a bathroom and a balcony can be found. On the top floor a large bedroom with king-size bed is located under the roof. In the living room a modern pellet stove can be used to provide additional heating while also enjoying the warm atmosphere given by the fire. From the living room, guests can access a spacious terrace with rolling sun shades and a dining table, as well as the garden with barbecue. The property was recently renovated to provide our guests with all the needed comforts while retaining a warm but traditional rustic look. The area is quiet and highly recommended to anyone wishing to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Please feel free to message Swisshomebnb anytime. Just a few minutes walk from the house you can find the idyllic Someo waterfall with its natural pool, where guests can swim and relax in the summer. Within a short walk from the house, guests can also visit the suspended bridge of Someo; with a length of 380m it's the longest of its kind in the Maggia valley. North of the property, the Maggia valley offers abundant natural beauty such as the Val Bavona, the steepest and rockiest valley in the whole Alpine region (must see). Additionally, cultural heritage sites such as the Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista and the Walserhaus museum in Bosco Gurin are available to visit. For those looking to hike, the Maggia valley is full of hiking trails and wonderful alpine lakes to discover. South of the property is Locarno, one the hottest spots for tourists visiting the region in the summer, as a number of events such as the Moon & Stars concerts, the Locarno Festival of film and the Luci e Ombre fun fair take place. During the winter guests can also drive 30 minutes and enjoy some skiing in the popular destination of Bosco Gurin; where 30km of ski slopes, snow shoe itineraries and kids village can be found. You can drive to the property and park your car in the nearby public spaces free of charge (Strada Comunale). Alternatively, from Locarno train station guests can catch the number 315 bus (direction Cavergno, Paese) and get off after 40 minutes at Someo. From there you can walk for 5 minutes to the property. Please note that a tourist tax of 2.00 CHF per person per night is payable on arrival. Please note that during Christmas, New Year, Easter and the summer season we prefer bookings of minimum 7 nights.