The House of the Rowers, Lake Varese

Kick back and relax in this oasis of calm, far from the noise of traffic. La Casa del Canottiere is located in Calcinate del Pesce, a small village lapped by Lake Varese, in a sunny location. It is surrounded by 5,000 square meters of land, planted with olive trees and green lawn, equipped with tables and chairs where you can relax in the sun or enjoy a cool breeze. It is also ideal for longer stays, for working in peace or enjoying the mild and relaxing climate of the lake in every season The space Spacious two-room apartment with every comfort The spacious and bright two-room apartment has a double bedroom and a double sofa bed in the living room, ideal for families or couples looking for relaxation. The room is equipped with a 32" TV, quiet air conditioning, mosquito nets and electric shutters for optimal comfort. The bathroom is spacious and modern, complete with a walk-in shower, bidet, sink with cabinet, and washing machine. The heat pump provides hot water at will. The kitchen is fully equipped: refrigerator with freezer, traditional oven, induction hob, kettle, toaster, immersion blender, dishes, glasses and pots of all kinds, available to guests also the necessary to cook (oil, vinegar, salt and coffee, soluble drinks, biscuits and various jams) — perfect for those who love to cook even on vacation. The two-room apartment is equipped with bed, bath, and kitchen linens. Smoking is not permitted inside the apartment. 🚭 Upon request, you can add: an extra single bed, or a camping cot and a high chair for the little ones. Guests can store their bicycles in a covered garage (they are not allowed to be brought into the apartment). From the windows you can enjoy a view of the garden; however, from the entire property you can admire a splendid panoramic view of Lake Varese. To make your stay even more enjoyable, you will find a guide in the accommodation with selected itineraries ready for you to follow to discover the most beautiful places in the area. Each route is accompanied by practical information on travel, schedules, and the use of ferries, trains, and other means of transportation. 💶 Accommodation tax: €1 per person (adults) per night, up to a maximum of 7 nights per year, to be paid at the property. 🌀 Dryer use: €1.50 per drying cycle. Guest access The apartment is part of a large house inhabited by the host's family, has a private entrance, and can be reached by an external staircase. Starting on foot from the house, you can take beautiful walks through fields and woods, and visit the small village of Mustonate with its stables or reach in a few minutes the cycle-pedestrian path of Lake Varese that winds for 32 km around the lake, where you can also rent bicycles. Nearby, there is the Cloister of Voltorre, the Isolino Virginia, the Sacro Monte, and Varese with its Estensi gardens, churches, and historic residences. A car is essential. Great starting point for visiting Milan, not only by car, but also by train; in fact, 2.5 km from the house is the Morosolo-Casciago North Station, where there are many parking lots to leave your car. From here, by train, you can reach the Milano-Cadorna station in about an hour or the Laveno Mombello station, where you can board for a tour of the Borromean Islands with the boats or ferries of the "Navigazione Lago Maggiore". Great starting point for visiting the cities of Como, Lugano, and Switzerland or Novara. Other things to note Tourist tax of €1 per night (adults only) for a maximum of 7 nights per year to be paid at the property. La casa del Tottiere is an official point of "doyoubike" the initiative of the chamber of commerce that wants to encourage cycling throughout the province, providing both itineraries, with illustrative material, and other initiatives. There is room on the property for the shelter of bicycles. Nearby, you can experience the thrill of flying, in a glider (2 km from the property) or paragliding (20 km from the house). More info in my "guide". The bus stop is 750 meters away. In about 20 minutes, you can reach the center of Varese, "the garden city" with Palazzo Estense, Villa Toeplitz, Villa Panza, and other historic residences and churches. The Nord di Casciago train station is 2 km away, with connections to Milan or Laveno Mombello, where you can board for a tour of the Lake Maggiore Islands. The motorway entrance to the A 8 is about 8 km away, about 20 km away is the Swiss border, and Malpensa airport is 30 km away. Check out my guides for info on what to see and where you can eat, the house manual for the nearest supermarkets and pharmacies. It should be noted that from the apartment there is no lake view but you can see the garden, but from the entire property you can see a spectacular view of Lake Varese. CNI:IT012133C2FTXOIIET CIR:012133-CNI-00046 Registration Details IT012133C2FTXOIIET