Astano holiday cottage rental with internet access, balcony/terrace and fireplace

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  • Cottage
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • Min stay varies
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Not suitable for children
  • Car advised
  • Pet friendly
  • Private garden

From the owner

Rifugio Nel Bosco is a newly built, romantic and modern 1-bedroom hideaway for 2 to maximum 4 guests.

Escape to the tranquillity of Nature! This comfortable chalet with many amenities is located midst in the Malcantone forest. The terrace offers beautiful treetop views with glimpses of Lake Maggiore. The private driveway is down a slightly bumpy dirt road through the forest.

Facilities include a spacious parking lot right behind the house, a newly fitted kitchen with large refrigerator/freezer (no dishwasher), a wood stove and outdoor grill, a classy, modern bathroom with shower and underfloor heating. In the basement a washing machine and storage room with a washbasin (for bikes and dirty hiking boots, etc.), WiFi /WLAN and 4G phone reception. Various hiking trails and biker routes are just behind the house.

Please arrive on Saturday after 4 pm and return your keys on Saturday by 11 am. The minimum stay is 3 nights. You may stay less then 3 days but aditional cost for cleaning will be charged. Pets are welcome but only on request.

Please contact us to better cater for your personal needs.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Super King Bed
  • Beds in other rooms: Sofa Bed
  • 1 Shower room

Families

  • Not suitable for children
  • Pets welcome

Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Private garden
  • BBQ
  • Patio
  • Solarium or roof terrace
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Internet access
  • Fireplace
  • Safe
  • Stereo system
  • Towels provided

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Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Partial refund

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 2 weeks before check-in.

No refund

No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.

100% refund100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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50% refund50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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25% refund25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 2 weeks before check-in.
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Things to know

Check in: 15:00 Check out: 11:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.

Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

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Smoking

No smoking at this property

House rules

The home is sutibal for children of 12 years and older.
Pets are alowed only after confirmation by the owner. An additional charge for cleaning will apply.
The house is located in the forest in total tranquity.
Therefor it is paramount to promote this atmosphere during your stay.

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About the owner

Alois L.
Calendar updated:
03 May 2024

Years listed:
5

Based in:
Switzerland
Languages spoken: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian
This Cottage has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and sleeps 4. It has been listed on Holiday Lettings since 27 Jan 2019. Located in Canton of Ticino, it has 3 reviews with an overall rating of 5. The average weekly rate is £1067.
The property’s calendar was last updated on 03 May 2024.
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Reviews

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Departure04027213521

Gemütliche, ruhige Hütte in schöner Umgebung
Feb 2022

Die Hütte ist perfekt ausgestattet für zwei Personen mit allem was man zum Essen zubereiten und Entspannen braucht. Küche und Bad sind in guter Qualität und es war auch alles saube… More 

Reviewed 16 Feb 2022

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FreyaJan

Amazing getaway!
Jan 2021

Es war wunderschön dort! Wir wurden sehr herzlich empfangen. Als wir kamen, war der Cheminé-Ofen bereits angefeuert und wir konnten es uns direkt in einem wunderschönen, mit Liebe zum… More 

Reviewed 23 Jan 2021

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Owner's reply:
Vielen Dank für euren grosszügigen Kommentar. Es war mir ein Vergnügen euch zu beherbergen. Ich meinerseits habe euer diskretes Auftretten und eure "No-Limit-Einstellung" sehr geschätzt.

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Kazamalo

Extraordinary!
Sep 2018

A unique chalet surrounded by astonishing nature. Cozy, romantic, delightful and inspiring. The accommodation was everything it said it was, with lots of extra perks to make our stay more than comfort… More 

Reviewed 24 Apr 2019

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Owner's reply:
Thank you very much for your valuable time writing your comments. Your words are by far the best compensation for our efforts. We are looking forward to seeing you again soon. Yours Alois

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FAQs

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Send Alois (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to view Alois the owner's contact details or send them a message.

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Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online and send Alois (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Alois (the owner) an enquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

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How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

Simply enter your holiday dates in the Book your stay form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.

You can also request a quote from Alois (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your holiday booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my holiday?

Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Alois (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your holiday booking.

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Why can't I call Alois (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage my booking.

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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my holiday?

You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I retract my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Alois (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Alois (the owner) a message.

If Alois (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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