Agriturismo Fano's Farm - Apartment and studios in a handsome farmhouse near Lake Maggiore and Orta
Pool, Stable, in the green countryside, nice selfcatering studios, mountain bike
Agriturismo Fano's Farm at Lake Maggiore, Piedmont, Italy
Set in the green countryside of the hills 'Colline Novaresi', only a few minutes from the Lake Maggiore and the beautiful Lake Orta, Fano's Farm offers recently refurbished, one- and two-room characteristic apartments, furnished with care and equipped with amenities in addition to kitchenette, comfortable beds and convenient bathrooms. This charming cascina, an old typical farm of Piedmont originally built in 1886, is enveloped by the restful beauty of the surrounding countryside. Guests can also enjoy our, large swimming pool, little fitness room with book-point in all languages, mountain bikes for memorable excursions, games for children and adults, barbecues and the stable with Quarter horses and western-style riding school. For a relaxing holiday in a familiar athmosphere.
The Blue Room - farmhouse at Lake Maggiore, Piedmont, Italy
2 people, studio, 1 bathroom
This one-room apartment for 2 persons is decorated in attractive tones of blue and yellow and contains a splendid wrought-iron bed. The kitchenette is fully equipped and fully independent. The apartment also has a spacious shower bathroom, balcony with a view of the countryside where you can have your breakfasts, satellite TV, and ceiling fan.
Suno, Lake Maggiore, Novara, Piedmont, Italy, Europe
marks the location of the property.
Nearest airport:
Malpensa International Airport at (20 kilometres)
distance from the nearest beach
(15 kilometres)
Nearest ferry port:
Lake Maggiore at (12 kilometres)
Nearest train station:
Suno at (2 kilometres)
Nearest motorway:
Borgomanero A26 at (7 kilometres)
Car
necessary
The small wine-town of Suno is an ideal point of departure for cultural and eno-gastronomic tours of the wine-producing area of Ghemme and Gattinara on the banks of the Sesia, and the farm is easily reachable from the main cities in the north: about one hour from Milan and 100 km from Turin. In only 15 minutes it is possible to visit the wonders of Lago Maggiore, including Arona, Stresa, and Bella, Madre and Pescatori islands, and Lago d'Orta, the pearl of the Piedmont region, is about as close as well. Novara and Vercelli, provincial towns that are definitely worth a visit, are only 20 km away. In a half hour you can be in Mottarone and it only takes about an hour to reach Monte Rosa, which can be seen on clear days from the farm. In the immediate vicinity, there are two of the most prestigious Italian golf clubs were you can enjoy a round. Fano's Farm is a special place for a totally relaxing holiday.
Recreational activities nearby this holiday home/vacation rental : cycling, diving, fishing, golf, horse riding, mountain biking, mountaineering, sailing, ski, surfing, swimming, tennis, walking, water skiing, wind-surfing, Riding lessons also in German, English and French language.
Rental rates for The Blue Room at Lake Maggiore, Piedmont, Italy
Quoted in *: Euros Per property Approximate equivalent in:
Dates
Rates
Period name
Begins
Ends
per week
per weekend night
per mid-week night
minimum stay
Time Period A
1 Oct 2008
23 Dec 2008
1 Night
24 Dec 2008
6 Jan 2009
1 Night
7 Jan 2009
1 May 2009
1 Night
Time Period B (High Season)
2 May 2009
25 Sep 2009
1 Week
* All information without guarantee. Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.
Notes to the rental rates: Babybed and Babychair are free and available. Dogs pay 25 Euro for week and cats 20 Euro for week. Sheets, towels, electricity, final cleaning, water, use of pool, mountain bikes, little fitness room with book-point in all languages and barbecues are included. Towels for pool not included or available for 5 Euro each.
Western riding lessons are 25 Euro each hour (60 minutes). 10 lessons are 230 Euro. 15 lessons 330 Euro.
Washing machine in laundry at you disposal. Iron, ironing table, hairdryer and vacuum cleaner at disposal.
Accommodation and Facilities for The Blue Room at Lake Maggiore, Piedmont, Italy
Property type:
farmhouse
(detached)
Bedroom:
studio, sleeps a maximum of 2 people
Bedroom - 1 extra lg. double, Queen size double bed 160 cm
Bathroom:
1 shower
Bathroom - 1 toilet, 1 shower enclosure, 1 bidet
Floor Area:
30 m² (1 sq m aprox. = 10 sq ft)
Accommodation type:
self-catering
Location type:
rural
Theme:
family
farm holidays
General:
central heating
fitness room
linen provided
towels provided
Kitchen:
2 ring stove
freezer
fridge
kitchenette
Living / family room:
comfy seating for 2 people
Dining:
child's highchair
dining area
eating seating for 2 people
Entertainment:
audio tape player
cd
radio
satellite or cable
stereo system
tv
Outside:
balcony
barbecue
garden
parking
8 bicycles
20 garden chairs
20 beach chairs
Swimming pools:
outdoor pool
Suitability:
children welcome
long term renters welcome
pets considered
suitable for elderly or infirm
wheelchair inaccessible
Notes
Sheets, towels, fully equipped kitchen, electricity, heating, water, final cleaning, the use of the pool, mountain bikes, barbecues, toys for kids and little fitness room are included. Babybed and babychair are available and free of charge. Towels for the pool are not icluded and available for 5 Euro each.
Our 12 hectar farm with paddocks and horse lies in the green countryside. Our nice swimming pool is very comfortable because the water is without chlorine. Riding lessons are given with our gentle and well trained horses in english or german language and are almost every time privat lessons. You can make nice trips with our mountain bikes in the hills and country. Outdoor toys are at disposal of our little friends. Tennis in 5 Minutes by bike. Golf Courses in 5 Minutes by car. Milan in 1 hour, Turin in 75 Minutes, Lake Maggiore in only 15 Minutes and Lake Orta in 20 Minutes.
Sightseeing
The wonderful Lake Orta and the famous Lake Maggiore with the Borromeos' Islands are only 15-20 Minutes far from us. Botanical Gardens like Villa Taranto in Verbania and Villa Pallavicino in Stresa are very interesting to those who loves flowers. The Safari Park 'Pombia' with the white lions and 'La Torbiera' are really close at hand. The National Park of 'Valgrande' is reachable in less then one hour and the Natural Park of 'Ticino' is only 8 km far.The fantastic town of Vigevano (45 minutes away), with its amazing square of the 15th century, has to be visited and also the city of Turin (1hour) with its second musem in the world of ancient egyptian art and the ‘Reggia di Venaria Reale’, the royal palace that has been recently restored and the residence of La Mandria that have been declared World Heritage sites by UNESCO. The beaches of Liguria (90 min.) and the city of Genova with its biggest Aquarium in Europe. Milan (45 Min) with Leonardo's Last Supper and the gothic Duomo
Wine Territory
Suno is a little wine town and lies in the wine territory of 'Colline Novaresi'. In Boca wonderful wine producer like 'Le Piane', in Ghemme 'Cantalupo, in Gattinara the world known 'Travaglini' only 20 Minutes from us. The regional Wine Cellar of Gattinara were you can taste the wines of this area like Nebbiolo.
Two of the most important Italian golf clubs are very close to our farmhouse, only 5 minutes by car. The Golf Club Castelconturbia: 27 holes plus 3 - par 72 course and the Circolo Golf Bogogno: 36 holes and 240 hectares. Two championship 18 holes par 72 courses. In half an hour you can reach also the Golf Club Alpino Stresa, Golf Club des Iles Borromeés and Circolo Golf Piandisole.
Ski information
Ski mountains can be easily reached - in 30 minutes the Mottarone and in one hour the Monte Rosa with Alagna. Sestriere/ Turin is in 2 hours reachabale
Guest book
Robert and Carmela Goodwin (And Eddy!)- August 2005 & 2007
We Just wanted to thank you for a wonderful holiday and rest we had at Fanos Farm, we came for a week in 2005 and had a great time.
This year (2007) was even better, if anyone wants to see the lakes and also have a good rest near a wonderful swimming pool in the heart of the countryside, Fanos Farm is the place. Thanks again to you and all of your staff.