Independent holiday home in Trarego, above Lake Maggiore, with garden, barbecue and views of the surrounding mountains, ideal for a peaceful stay as a couple or family.
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Casa Cicala is an independent holiday home located in Trarego, a small hillside hamlet above Lake Maggiore, about 30 km from Locarno and the Golfclub Patriziale Ascona.
The property spans two separate bedrooms plus a living room with a sofa bed, accommodating up to five guests in total. The kitchen is fully equipped with a stovetop, oven, dishwasher, refrigerator and coffee machine, designed for those who wish to manage their own meals during the stay. The bathroom features a bathtub, shower and bidet, while towels and bed linen are already provided to guests.
Outside there is a garden with garden and mountain views and a barbecue area, perfect for evening dinners outdoors. The area is well suited to cycling and hiking enthusiasts, with Lake Maggiore just minutes away and the Borromean Islands reachable in about 36 km. Private parking is free of charge and pets are welcome with no extra fee, making Casa Cicala a practical choice for couples or families seeking a stay away from the crowds.
Casa Cicala offers a single type of accommodation, the Holiday Home, an independent 70 m² unit designed to host up to five people in two separate bedrooms plus a living room with a sofa bed. The accommodation is designed for those seeking an autonomous and complete space, with a private entrance and clearly distinct areas for sleeping, cooking and living.
The kitchen is equipped with a stovetop, oven, dishwasher, refrigerator and coffee machine, while the private bathroom offers both a bathtub and a shower. Views of the garden and surrounding mountains characterize the interior spaces, and a flat-screen TV with cable channels completes the amenities. Bed linen and towels are already included, as is a shared outdoor barbecue area, designed for those who want to enjoy evenings outdoors during their stay.
The only type of accommodation available at Casa Cicala, this 70 m² unit occupies the entire property and consists of two separate bedrooms and a living room with a sofa bed, for a total of five beds. The private bathroom is fitted with a bathtub and shower, a rare detail among holiday homes in the area, while the windows open onto garden and mountain views. The full kitchen, with dishwasher and coffee machine, allows for complete independence during the stay.
Casa Cicala offers amenities designed for self-catering, peaceful stays. The garden with outdoor dining area and outdoor furniture is complemented by a barbecue area, ideal for informal dinners surrounded by the greenery of the hills above Lake Maggiore. The area is suited to hiking, cycling and horse riding, while guests travelling with pets can move around freely, as pets are allowed with no extra fee.
Inside, the kitchen is fully equipped with a stovetop, oven, dishwasher and refrigerator, while the private bathroom has both a bathtub and a shower. Free internet access is also available, useful for those who work even on holiday, along with a flat-screen TV with cable and satellite channels.
Free private parking is available on site, and the property guarantees private check-in and check-out, as well as heating for stays during cooler seasons. The entire unit is wheelchair accessible and located on the ground floor, a real advantage for guests with reduced mobility.
Trarego is a small hillside hamlet in the municipality of Trarego Viggiona, overlooking the western shores of Lake Maggiore, in the Verbano-Cusio-Ossola area. The landscape is typical of the pre-Alpine terraces, with woods, olive groves and glimpses of the lake opening up at every bend of the connecting roads. Casa Cicala sits in this rural, quiet setting, surrounded by garden and greenery, far from the traffic of the busier tourist centres.
A car is essential for getting around: the nearest railway station, Maccagno, is about 5 km away, while Colmegna is 6 km away. Piazza Grande in Locarno and the Golfclub Patriziale Ascona are about 30 km away, and the Borromean Islands are 36 km away. Those arriving by air can rely on Locarno Airport, 20 km away, Lugano Agno Airport, 18 km away, or Milan Malpensa, 42 km away. Within a few kilometres there are also several restaurants and bars, such as Ristorante Luna at 1.2 km and Bar Pit Stop Cannobio at 3.4 km.
The area is ideal for cycle touring and hiking along the trails leading up to Colle, 3.8 km away, or for a walk in Parco Giona and the nearby Torre Imperiale viewpoint, about 5 km away. In summer, Lake Maggiore offers beaches, boat rentals and the lakeside villages of Cannobio and Cannero Riviera; in winter, the hillside elevation provides a milder climate than the nearby Alpine valleys, perfect for those seeking a peaceful off-season getaway.
Reviews describe Casa Cicala as a beautifully maintained property: staff and cleanliness scores are almost perfect, while comfort and services remain at very high levels. Couples particularly appreciate the quiet location, rated 9.7, and the value for money of the overall experience.
Yes, Casa Cicala accepts pets and does not charge any extra fee for their stay.
Yes, Casa Cicala offers free private parking directly on site, available to guests with a car.
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Casa Cicala is located on the hills above Lake Maggiore, just a few minutes’ drive from the shore and about 30 km from Locarno.
No, Casa Cicala does not require any minimum age for check-in.
Yes, Casa Cicala offers free WiFi throughout the property, rated by guests with the maximum score.
Casa Cicala can accommodate up to five people, spread across two separate bedrooms and a living room with a sofa bed.
