At the Sciresée, at the foot of the protected forest

From the early 1900s, Casa Sciresee has been completely renovated, while maintaining its antique charm. Spacious and bright, it is perfect for a relaxing family stay, or for hiking adventures, but also for groups (art, work, etc.) since it is located in the Centovalli, that is, in the middle of a forest reserve in the southern alpine mountains of Switzerland (650 meters above sea level), but also a stone's throw from city life on the shores of Lake Maggiore, thanks to Locarno. And you can book a classroom. The space It has 6 rooms distributed over 4 levels (ground floor + 3 floors) for a total of 233 m2; it has two bathrooms (toilet + shower; toilet + bathroom), an equipped kitchen (with appliances such as a coffee machine, toaster, egg warmer, microwave, dishwasher, etc.), a relaxation area with TV and board games, rooms with wardrobes, mirrors, luggage racks, and if necessary a crib; it also has a laundry room with a washing machine and dryer: every comfort to make the stay Family & Pet friendly, counting: 11 beds for adults (4 beds in the attic) + 2 cots for babies up to 3 years). More precisely: Room No. 1 – 1st floor / 18 m2 For seniors Room number one is a master bedroom and has 1 double bed 160×200 cm (x 2 adults) and if necessary is suitable to accommodate an additional baby cot (60×120 cm) on request. Plus a crib (60x120 cm). ________________________________________ Room No. 2 – 2. P. / 18 m2 For friends Room number two is the ideal bedroom to accommodate 2 (or 3 adults), children or friends, since it has 1 French bed 140×200 cm and 1 single bed of 90×200. ________________________________________ Room No. 3 – 2. P. / 18 m2 For lovers Room number three is the ideal bedroom to accommodate an extra couple, having only 1 double bed 160×200 cm (for 2 people). ________________________________________ Room No. 4 – Attic / 40 m2 For teenagers Room number 4 is an open space attic (with a sloping roof) that houses 4 single beds 90×200 cm for as many teenagers (4 boys). Only if accompanied by adults. ________________________________________ CLASSROOM - Upon request, we can act as intermediaries with the Municipality of Centovalli, which offers the possibility of renting a classroom in the former Municipal House, formerly a school. Guest access The access is independent and with a code for the key box Other things to note PARKING: The municipal parking lot, at the entrance to the village (both the municipal house area and along the cemetery), is large and there are usually free places even in summer, when the village is full of holidaymakers. The parking lot is a five-minute walk from the house, but for convenience you can leave the car on the side of the road for loading and unloading suitcases right at the house. TO EAT & BREAKFAST: In the center of the village, in the square, there is - a three-minute walk, or even less - the Antica Osteria Ghiridone (ask for any holiday closures; continental breakfast is served here on request at 15.- CHF; also for lunches and dinners: it is very popular, so much so that they also come up from the city to dine with friends). FOOD SHOP: Then there is, always in the corner of the square, a "self-service" with cheeses, eggs: you take and leave the money in a box. Also with "self-service" there is a more well-stocked grocery store (cereals, ice cream, drinks, flours, pasta, oil, sauce, milk, beans, rice, frozen products, and much more, all organic) at "La Botega" in Bordei, which is about a 7-minute drive away. You can pay in cash or with Twint. In addition, the Ercole (Pellanda) brings bread to the village, and throughout the rest of the valley (its desserts are delicious) with a van, sometimes white, sometimes orange: it arrives in the square, honking its horn, between 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m., traffic permitting, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday (also on Saturdays, during the summer). The same goes for the butcher Frei. Another grocery store is located 9.8 kilometers from Palagnedra, in Intragna (here you can shop 24/7, in a small and real village shop. There is a basic assortment for daily needs. Mainly organic quality and, if possible, from the region; after booking we can send the link: it is also possible to place orders for larger orders). Otherwise, you can go to Valle Vigezzo, where there are grocery stores at Italian prices: Re is about 11 km away, then there is Santa Maria Maggiore, Dissimo... SPORTS ACTIVITIES TREKKING: On site, in Palagnedra there is a hiking service (for a fee) that also organizes personalized trips on request. But you can venture into the many trails (200 km in all), comfortably and independently. SWIMMING POOLS: from Palagnedra you can walk to some beautiful waterfall pools; otherwise in Locarno (32 min. by car) there is the Lido, which also has "thermal" pools with hot water even in winter, and a SPA path, all directly overlooking Lake Maggiore. CANYONING We can give directions to sign up for a guided experience in the Rii di Mulit, with "jumps" up to ten meters, directly in the Centovalli. LAMA TREKKING: In the Centovalli, directly in Palagnedra, you will find the Comino Mountains, which can be reached by cable car: here you can sign up for Lama Trekking. SKI STATION: The nearest ski resorts are located across the border in Piedmont at: Cui Dariolo J-bar: 16 km (26 minutes) Cima Trubbio: 27 km Gugnin: 27 km The nearest ski resort in Ticino, very nice with several slopes, is 1 hour 10 minutes (51.5 km) away in Bosco Gurin. GOLF: 28 minutes by car is the nearest, well-equipped, beautiful, and new golf course, namely, the Golf Gerre di Losone. Registration Details LEAR 10205