Charming Cottage near Locarno/ Lake

A unique 200 year-old stone cottage that will take you back in time. Surrounded by cobblestone streets and stone houses. Courtyard area covered by vineyards (in season), balcony and garden with views of Lago Maggiore and the surrounding mountains. The cottage has 2 bedrooms and WC on the upper floor, and family area with a full kitchen, shower and just-installed wood-burning fireplace on the main floor. Wireless Internet throughout. Minutes away from downtown Gordola,/Locarno Switzerland, Walk to restaurants, shopping and public transport to Locarno or take the ferry boat across to Brissago Islands. *Cannobio, Italy is just 30 min away with a beautiful harbor, shops and outdoor Sunday market. * Just 15 min away is Lavertezzo with its waterfall, and double arch Roman Bridge 8 th cent. "Ponte dei Salti." A truly unforgetable experience. * Minutes away from the Valle Verzasca Dam, where scenes from the James Bond movie Goldeneye were filmed. Some local info: * CARDADA-LOCARNO 1700 ** winter skiing * The Madonna del Sasso sanctuary in Orselina above the city of Locarno * Locarno moon and stars 14.07-22.07 * The Locarno Film Festival 02.08-12.08 * Bellinzona CASTEL, a UNESCO-listed protected site * Horseback riding * 3 Borromeo Islands Italy; Isola Bella, Isola dei Pescatori, Isola Madre * Mergoscia a wonderful church 1733 and more.......