In a historic villa surrounded by greenery in Gazzada Schianno, just minutes from Varese, a hotel with restaurant, garden and terrace for business or leisure stays.
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Villa Cagnola is a 3-star hotel set in a historic villa in Gazzada Schianno, a hamlet just a few minutes’ drive from Varese and Lake Maggiore. The property preserves the charm of the historic building alongside a garden, a terrace and a restaurant also open to groups, elements that make the hotel suitable both for business travellers and for those seeking a quiet base to explore the Lombardy lakes area.
The rooms, air-conditioned and equipped with TV and a private bathroom with courtesy set, range from the more compact Single up to the 100 sqm Suite with Mountain View, passing through doubles, triples and a family solution designed for larger groups. Several room types offer views of the garden, inner courtyard or city, and rooms with accessible facilities for guests with disabilities are also available.
Among the general services are a 24-hour reception, laundry and ironing service, luggage storage and common areas such as a TV room. Continental buffet breakfast is included in the stay, while WiFi is free in all areas. The location, particularly appreciated by couples, allows guests to reach both the centre of Varese and the Gazzada-Schianno-Morazzone railway station within minutes.
Villa Cagnola offers eight room types, all air-conditioned and equipped with a private bathroom with hairdryer, courtesy set and flat-screen TV, often with cable or satellite channels. Room sizes vary widely, from the 15 sqm of the simplest Single Room to the 100 sqm of the Suite with Mountain View, passing through doubles, triples and the family solution designed for larger groups. Several rooms offer different views, over the garden, inner courtyard or city, while some solutions have been designed with easier access for guests with disabilities.
Bed configuration changes depending on the room type chosen, from single beds that can be combined for groups or families up to the large double bed of the Double Room and the Suite. Common elements such as a minibar, wardrobe, safe and free WiFi connection complete the amenities, ensuring a good level of comfort regardless of the room booked, while the main differences concern size, view and maximum capacity.
The most compact of Villa Cagnola’s rooms, designed for solo travellers. It offers a view of a landmark, the city and the inner courtyard, along with air conditioning and a minibar for a practical, essential stay.
Room for two with a large double bed and a view of the inner garden, larger than the Single. Full private bathroom, minibar and flat-screen TV for a comfortable stay as a couple.
A twin room with two separate single beds, ideal for friends or colleagues travelling together. Views of the garden, city and inner courtyard, with air conditioning and minibar among the amenities.
The largest and most panoramic of Villa Cagnola’s rooms, with 100 sqm of space and views spanning lake, garden and mountain. An exclusive setting for those seeking more space and privacy during their stay.
A twin room with easier access for guests with disabilities, featuring a private bathroom with shower and bidet. The view opens onto the inner courtyard, while the room offers a safe and minibar among the extra comforts.
A single room with easier access designed for guests with reduced mobility. The private bathroom includes a shower and bidet, while the room overlooks a quiet inner courtyard.
A solution with three single beds, designed for small groups or families with one child. Garden view and full amenities, from minibar to safe, for a practical stay for several people.
The only room specifically designed for families, with a combination of a double bed and a single bed to accommodate up to four people. Garden view and full amenities for stays with children.
Villa Cagnola offers guests a restaurant also open to groups, ideal for dinners and events, together with a garden and a terrace furnished with outdoor furniture for relaxing outdoors. Parking is free, while the WiFi connection is offered at no extra cost in all areas of the property.
The reception remains active 24 hours a day and daily housekeeping, together with laundry and ironing services, simplifies stay management. There is also a common area with TV, useful for relaxing, and a snack vending machine for small needs outside opening hours.
For dining, in addition to the in-house restaurant, a bar, in-room minibar and menus for special diets are available on request, including meals designed for children. The property also offers rooms and spaces accessible to guests with disabilities, family rooms available, and a shuttle service on request.
Villa Cagnola occupies a historic villa surrounded by greenery in Gazzada Schianno, a small hamlet in the Varese area also known for the eponymous Institute and for the rural setting that surrounds it. The neighbourhood retains a quiet, residential character, with bars, cafés and restaurants just a short walk away: Full Coffee is 300 metres away, the restaurant Da Serafino 150 metres away, and the Circolo Risorgimento just as close.
The location is convenient for those arriving by train: the Gazzada-Schianno-Morazzone station is just 250 metres from the hotel, while Castronno station is around 3.8 km away. By car, central Varese can be reached in about 15 minutes, and Lake Maggiore is 21 km away. For those travelling by air, Milan Malpensa Airport is 15 km away, a convenient option for business stays or city breaks.
The area lends itself to various activities: the Campo dei Fiori Regional Park, about 12 km away, is an ideal destination for hikes and walks in nature, while in the city visitors can explore historic sites such as the Baptistery of San Giovanni Battista and Villa Mirabello, both around 4 km away. Lake lovers can spend a day at Lake Varese, close by, or venture as far as Lake Maggiore for a day trip, enjoying the pre-alpine landscape that characterises the whole area.
Guests especially praise the staff, with a score of 9, and the location, rated 8.8, particularly appreciated by couples. Cleanliness and comfort also receive good ratings, while services and value for money remain solid but slightly more modest.
Yes, Villa Cagnola is particularly appreciated by couples, who rated the location 8.8 out of 10 for a trip as a pair, thanks in part to the property’s garden and terrace.
No, Villa Cagnola does not accept pets during the stay.
Yes, Villa Cagnola includes a continental buffet breakfast in the stay.
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Yes, Villa Cagnola offers free parking to guests arriving by car.
Villa Cagnola accepts cash payments as the method indicated by the property.
Yes, Villa Cagnola offers rooms and access designed for guests with disabilities, including a single and a twin room with easier access.
