Family-run guest house surrounded by greenery in Cicogna, at the gates of Val Grande National Park, with shared kitchen, free parking and mountain views.
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Casa Celestina is a family-run guest house located in Cicogna, a small mountain hamlet in Piedmont, just steps from Val Grande National Park and 24 km from the Borromean Islands on Lake Maggiore.
The property offers simple, bright rooms furnished with parquet flooring, some with a balcony and views of the surrounding mountains; all share a well-equipped bathroom with shower, bidet and hairdryer. Guests also have access to a shared kitchen with hob, oven and toaster, as well as a common lounge with a TV area, ideal for socialising after a day of hiking.
WiFi is free throughout the property, as is parking, while luggage storage is available for those arriving before check-in or departing after check-out. The peaceful setting, surrounded by the greenery of Val Grande, makes Casa Celestina a convenient base for those seeking contact with nature, while still remaining within reasonable distance of Lake Maggiore and its botanical gardens.
Casa Celestina offers three room types, all around 16 sqm, designed for groups of friends and families travelling together. Each room features parquet flooring, bed linen included and free WiFi, while the bathroom remains shared, well-equipped with shower, bidet, hairdryer and slippers for guests.
The Double Room accommodates up to three people with a single bed and an extra-large double bed, while the Quadruple Room makes use of two bunk beds to optimise space. The Family Room is the most flexible, with two alternative bed configurations allowing up to four people, and like the others enjoys a balcony with mountain views and a shared barbecue area.
The smallest of the three room types in terms of capacity, designed for up to three guests with a single bed and an extra-large double bed. It’s the only room without mountain views or a balcony, but it makes up for this with an indoor dining area and parquet flooring, ideal for an essential stay just steps from Val Grande.
Designed for groups or large families, this room makes use of two bunk beds to accommodate up to four people in the same space as the Double Room. Unlike the latter, it features a balcony with mountain views and a barbecue area, perfect for evenings outdoors.
The only one of the three rooms with two alternative bed configurations, designed to suit both couples with children and small groups of friends. Like the Quadruple Room, it offers a balcony with mountain views and a barbecue area, but with greater flexibility in the layout of the sleeping spaces.
Casa Celestina provides guests with a shared kitchen complete with hob, oven, toaster and dining area, ideal for those who prefer to prepare their own meals during their stay in Val Grande. The common lounge with TV area and board games offer an informal meeting point to share the day with other guests.
Street parking is free, as is the WiFi connection available throughout the property. Luggage storage is useful for those arriving or departing outside check-in and check-out times. Non-smoking rooms, parquet flooring and the entirely non-smoking property complete a well-kept environment, while the outdoor barbecue area is perfect for summer evenings with company.
Cicogna is a small hamlet in the municipality of Trarego Viggiona, nestled among the woods leading into Val Grande National Park, the largest wilderness area in Europe. The village retains a rural atmosphere made of stone houses, dirt paths and silence, far from the tourist traffic that characterises the shores of Lake Maggiore.
The lake can be reached in just a few minutes by car, with the first panoramic view about 1.6 km from the property, while the Borromean Islands are 24 km away and remain easily reachable in a day trip. The nearest railway stations are Mergozzo and Verbania-Pallanza, both about 6 km away, useful for those arriving by train and continuing by car or taxi to the hamlet. Milan Malpensa Airport is about 42 km away, just under an hour by car, making Casa Celestina accessible even for those arriving from abroad.
Hiking enthusiasts will find in Val Grande National Park, just over a kilometre away, dozens of marked trails suitable for both day hikes and multi-day trips with mountain hut stays. For meals out, Trattoria il Risottino is less than 5 km away, while the Piccolo Lago restaurant, praised by food critics, is located on the shore of Lake Mergozzo about 5 km away. In summer, Lake Maggiore offers swimming and water sports, while in autumn and spring Val Grande offers colours and silence ideal for those seeking slow travel, away from the more crowded destinations.
Guests particularly praise the staff’s hospitality and the value for money, both rated 9.6, along with cleanliness and location, appreciated for the tranquillity of Val Grande. Comfort remains very positive overall, while WiFi, although free, receives slightly lower ratings compared to other aspects of the stay.
Yes, Casa Celestina accepts pets on request; a surcharge may apply.
Yes, Casa Celestina offers free street parking to guests arriving by car.
Yes, Casa Celestina offers free WiFi connection in all areas of the property.
No, the rooms at Casa Celestina share a bathroom equipped with a shower, bidet and hairdryer.
Casa Celestina is located about 1.6 km from Lake Maggiore and 24 km from the Borromean Islands.
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No, Casa Celestina does not require a minimum age for check-in.
