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Engadina holiday house rental with balcony/terrace, walking, fireplace and rural retreat

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  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 7 nights min stay
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Key information

  • Ski
  • Child friendly
  • Car advised
  • Ask about pets

From the owner

Sunday Times - Top 100 villas in Europe 2010

"Alpine Dolce Vita" - The Daily Mail

"A lovely house in the breathtaking Engadine valley" - The Italian Magazine - March 2007

Casa dell'Ava a lovely three-bedroom holiday home set in the Alps, on the Swiss-Italian border. We are about halfway between Lake Como and St. Moritz - at the end of Engadina, a beautiful valley that gets 320 days of sunshine a year and is surrounded by some of the most dramatic mountains in the Alps. The house itself is about 300 years old and built from stone. It is perched on a sunny hillside 10mins above Chiavenna, with a splendid view over the mountains. The house and area offers an unbeatable location for mountain holidays, whether you want to walk, ski or just relax. This comes partly from the sunshine and the lovely mountains of the central Alps, partly from the charm of the house and village, and partly from eating out in some of the very many outstanding local restaurants.

Further details

RESPONSIBLE TOURISM - The house has been restored in a way sympathetic to its style and age, however where possible we have introduced ways to conserve energy and water. Heating and hot water for the house is provided using a stove that runs on recycled paper pellets. We are intending to install solar panels which will link to our hot water system. All electricity for the house is provided from hydroelectric schemes via an electricity coop run from the local town. More details are available on our website

Further details indoors

The house has recently been completely restored in keeping with the local area

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Double Bed
  • Bedroom 2: 2 Single Beds
  • Bedroom 3: Bunk Bed
  • 1 Family bathroom, 1 Toilet Only

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Ask about pets

Access

  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Mountain Views
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Cooker
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided

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Casa dell Ava – Home 16033

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    Smoking

    No smoking at this property

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    Minimum stay: 7 night
    Changeover day: Sat

    About the owner

    Richard P.
    Calendar updated:
    19 Apr 2024

    Years listed:
    17

    Based in:
    United Kingdom
    Languages spoken: English, Italian
    This House has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and sleeps 6. It has been listed on Holiday Lettings since 05 Oct 2006. Located in Chiavenna, it has 6 reviews with an overall rating of 5. The average weekly rate is £1088.
    The property’s calendar was last updated on 19 Apr 2024.
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    mountain_ringlet
    Glasgow, United Kingdom

    A wonderful quiet retreat in a unique village
    Jul 2018

    This restored old house in a car-free village high above Chiavenna contains all you could wish for. The views are simply stunning. The area contains wonderful walking, picturesque ancient villages and… More 

    Reviewed 17 Jul 2018

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    Robert G
    Jersey, United Kingdom

    a unique house in a charming hamlet set high above a lovely town
    Aug 2015

    We stayed for a week at the end of August 2015 with our three girls, aged 6,8 and 10. We all absolutely loved the house, which has been restored simply but beautifully and oozes charm. It's exac… More 

    Reviewed 17 Dec 2015

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    JudyCroome
    Johannesburg, South Africa

    Romantic, Authentic Italy
    Sep 2015

    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Casa dell Ava in Pianazzola – a wonderful romantic village to stay in, and an authentic experience of romantic Italy. There were a few challenges during our s… More 

    Reviewed 20 Sep 2015

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    MJoZurich
    Zurich

    Wonderful place
    Oct 2014

    This is an amazing place with incredible views. We will return. It is very well equipped with everything we need. We have spent many hours hours on the balcony enjoying the peace and quiet and views. … More 

    Reviewed 16 Oct 2014

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    Leanne_trvls
    London, United Kingdom

    Highly recommended
    Aug 2013

    Casa dell’Ava is a lovely, comfortable, well equipped house. Think crisp bed linen, good shower, nice beds and a well equipped kitchen. From your bed you can gaze at the mountains. The balcony h… More 

    Reviewed 3 Sep 2013

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    Review 1-5 of 6

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