A comfortable space in the heart of nature.
VILLA ROSA
Villa Rosa, located in the historical village of Prato Leventina, offers 2 vacation apartments for a unique stay in the middle of nature.
A late 19th century mansion, bright yellow and elegant, the “VillaRosa” was completely renovated in 2014 to host seminars. At the end of 2021, Pascale and Mary decided to acquire it and transform it into a residence of 3 apartments and to live in one of them.
The property of more than 2000 square meters is occupied by an orchard of apple and plum trees, a vegetable garden is beginning to take shape while a hundred-year-old walnut tree stands in the middle of the terrace.
The house and the region are suitable for summer vacations as well as for sports activities in winter.
THE APARTMENTS
Piansecco
Located on the 1st floor, this 2 room apartment (60 m2) can accommodate up to 4 people:
- 1 living/dining room
- 1 bedroom
- 1 bathroom
- 1 kitchen
The small entrance hallway leads you to the spacious and bright living-dining room, equipped with a 160×200 cm sofa bed, a 50-inch flat screen 4K TV with access to Netflix, Apple TV and Swisscom TV (with your personal account) and a dining table. From the small balcony you have a wonderful view of the church of San Giorgio and the valley leading to the Gotthard.
The same entrance hallway leads to a bedroom with a double bed (160×180 cm), to the bathroom equipped with a bathtub/shower and hairdryer and to a well-equipped kitchen. In addition to the 5-plate ceramic stove, the oven, the fridge and the dishwasher, you will find a steam oven, a microwave, a coffee machine (coffee beans or ground coffee), a toaster and all the dishes necessary for your stay.
The rustic interior design offers comfort and all modern conveniences.
Outside, a large area common to the 2 rented apartments is available:
- A large gravel terrace with a granite table and a breathtaking view of the valley
- A landscaped pergola
- A wood-fired and a gas grill
- Sun loungers and a lounge area.
There is no doubt that everyone will find their place and will be able, if he/she wishes, to share nice moments in good company.
Traveler Access
Villa Rosa can be reached by public transport, either by train to Ambri or Faido, then by bus to Prato Leventina. The bus stop is 1 minute walk from Villa Rosa. On request we will be happy to pick you up at the train station in Ambri or Faido.
If you wish to reach us by car, a free parking space is waiting for you.
For families
On request, we provide chairs and cots for babies as well as board games.
Remarks:
- A washing machine and a dryer are available on request (for a fee).
- In Villa Rosa smoking is not allowed.
Lucendro
- 1 living room
- 3 bedrooms (2 double beds, 2 single beds)
- 1 bathroom
- 1 living kitchen
The entry hallway leads you to the spacious attic living room, equipped with a 55-inch flat-screen 4K TV with access to Netflix, Apple TV and Swisscom TV (with your personal account). The warm and comfortable “rattan” style furnishings allow everyone to feel at ease. A large Velux window offers a view of the mountains. This same entrance corridor leads you to the other rooms of the apartment:
- Two bright rooms with a double king size bed (180×200 cm), in addition to a table and 2 armchairs, one is equipped with a private sink, the other with a small desk
- A room with 2 single beds (90×200 cm), 2 armchairs and a small table
- A bathroom equipped with a shower and hairdryer
- A fully equipped kitchen with a dining table. In addition to the vitroceramic stove, the oven, the fridge and the dishwasher, you will find a microwave oven, a coffee machine (coffee beans or ground coffee), a toaster and all the dishes necessary for your stay.
Outside, a large area common to the 2 rented apartments is available:
- A large gravel terrace with a granite table and a breathtaking view of the valley
- A landscaped pergola
- A wood and gas grill
- Sun loungers and a lounge area.
There is no doubt that everyone will find their place and will be able, if he/she wishes, to share nice moments in good company.
Traveler Access
Villa Rosa can be reached by public transport, either by train to Ambri or Faido, then by bus to Prato Leventina. The bus stop is 1 minute walk from Villa Rosa. On request we will be happy to pick you up at the train station in Ambri or Faido.
If you wish to reach us by car, a free parking space is waiting for you.
For families
On request, we provide chairs and cots for babies as well as board games.
Remarks:
- A washing machine and a dryer are available on request (for a fee).
- In Villa Rosa smoking is not allowed.
THE REGION
Prato leventina
In the area
The Piottino Gorge can be reached on foot from Villa Rosa from the Dazio Grande. It is a discovery walk on a pleasant path built at the end of the Middle Ages: a 1.2 km route that can be covered in 30 minutes, with information panels and fun activities to discover this historic transit route. The road to the Piottino Gorge allows you to cross the almost 300 m difference in altitude between Faido and Rodi. The gorge, has been carved by the force of water in the granite (Leventina gneiss) for thousands of years. The first to venture to build a road through these impervious gorges were the Uranese in 1500. The canton of Uri used to get up to 2/3 of its income from tolls at the Dazio Grande.
A 5-minute drive from Rodi is the cable car that takes you to Lake Tremorgio and its mountain (1851 m), the starting point for breathtaking hikes through the mountains of the Leventine Valley, characterized by 650 km of trails surrounded by greenery that can be explored on foot or by mountain bike.
In Piotta, 10 minutes by car, there is a funicular railway (one of the steepest in the world) that will take you to Lake Ritom, the starting point for beautiful hikes.
In Airolo, 15 minutes by car, in summer and winter, you can reach the ski lifts that take you to Pesciüm, the starting point for crazy days of skiing, mountain biking or walking. You are in the Gotthard region at the gateway to the Bedretto Valley.
In summer, less demanding hikers can cool off at the foot of the Piumogna waterfall in Faido (10 minutes by car) in a unique and beautiful setting.
For more information and other surprising activities, please visit the Tourist Office website: Bellinzona and valleys
Supermarkets:
- 2 km Tamoil service station (Rodi)
- 3 km (Faido)
Restaurants:
- 300 m (Prato Leventina during the summer season)
- 2 km (Rodi)
Bus stop:
- 100 m (Prato Leventina)
Railway station:
- 3 km (Faido)
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Direct sale at the farm: products such as eggs, cheese, etc... accessible on foot
