Massimo 2 animali/cani consentiti. Romantic stone house in a car-free Ticino village - peace, sun and pure natureEscape from everyday life and enjoy unforgettable days in our lovingly restored Ticino stone house in the charming village of Bidogno - surrounded by nature, car-free and full of original charm.Here you can experience Ticino off the beaten track.Location and surroundingsOur house is situated on the sunny south-east side of the Val Colla at 800 metres above sea level, surrounded by protected chestnut forests, directly on the hiking and biking trails of the Val Colla. The historic village centre of Case Ferretti, and therefore also our house, was probably built between 1750 and 1850 and is one of the oldest preserved parts of Bidogno.- Only 11 km from Lugano- 4 km from Tesserete- Absolutely quiet location on the edge of the old part of the village "Case Ferretti"- No car traffic in the village centre - ideal for peace and quiet- Two authentic Ticino grottos directly in the village- Organic farmer with cheese and honey- Small shop with post office- Postbus stop in the villageTransport connectionsBy car- Arrival via the Rivera/Tesserete motorway exit (A2)- Well-maintained mountain road via Tesserete to Bidogno- House in the car-free village centre, material transport up to approx. 80 m possible- Private car park (approx. 200 m away)- Public car park in the village- Public charging station for electric carsBy public transport- Lugano railway station → Postbus line 461 to Tesserete (27 min.)- Continue with line 448 in the direction of Maglio di Colla to Bidogno, Bivio per Somazzo (14 min.)- Several connections daily, including at weekendsHouse and facilitiesThis traditional Ticino stone house offers 126 m² of living space on three floors - rustic, cosy and modern:- Stone floors, granite stairs, beamed ceilings - authentic Ticino flair- Two cosy fireplaces- Hot-air oil heating and two electric boilers- Free WLAN (43 MB/s)- Digital TV, digital radio- Books and games (UNO, Monopoly, Jass cards, chess)Room layoutGround floor- Large eat-in kitchen with fireplace and dining table- Separate WC- WardrobeKitchen- Freshly renovated eat-in kitchen- Glass ceramic hob- Dishwasher- Fridge- All important cooking utensils available - ideal for cosy cooking evenings1st floor- Living room with fireplace and TV- Bedroom with 2 single beds- Modernised bathroom (renovated in 2021) with shower and washbasin- The bathroom is a connecting room to the stairs to the second floor2nd floor- Two bedrooms with 2 single beds each- One of the two is a connecting room - ideal for children or families with a close relationship- Cosy glazed loggia with views over the village and the "Denti della Vecchia" mountain rangeCellar- Washing machine and tumble dryerCar parkA private car park is available free of charge.Activities and leisureThe region offers an extraordinary variety of possibilities for nature lovers, sports enthusiasts and those seeking peace and quiet:Hiking and biking- Numerous hiking trails directly from the house- Over 350 km of signposted mountain bike routes- Including the 2003 World Cup route- Mountain bike hire in TessereteSwimming and relaxation- Outdoor pool in Tesserete with 50 metre Olympic pool and slide- River bathing in the Casserate- Lido di Lugano- Lido San Domenico in Lugano/CastgnolaClimbing- Climbing area "Denti della Vecchia" on the opposite side of the valley- Ideal for trad and sport climbingHorse riding- Horse riding in Origlio and Bogno- Classic or western styleCulture and excursions- Day trips to Lugano, Bellinzona, Locarno, Maggia Valley, Milan etc.- Regional markets and wineriesInfrastructure in Tesserete (4 km)- Migros, Coop, Denner- Pharmacies, doctors, banks- Bakery, butcher's shop- Restaurants, cafés- Sports centre, tennis courts, fitness facilitiesIdeal for- those seeking peace and quiet- Nature and sports lovers- Families and groups of friends- Long-term stays (on request with attractive monthly rates)Important notes:-No balcony and no garden available.-The bathroom (1st floor) is a connecting room to the stairs to the 2nd floor-One bedroom on the 2nd floor is a connecting room to the second bedroom-No direct car access - transport possible up to approx. 80 m from the house-Private car park is 200 m away from the houseNote for winter guestsPlease note that the stone house can be chilly in the winter and transitional months. The warm air heating provides a pleasant basic warmth, but does not replace classic central heating.Note for older guestsThe charming granite stairs in the house are steep and narrow. NL-00001846