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Locanda Villa d' Epoca

Aurigeno , Via Ai Ronchini Aurigeno/maggia (Show on Map)

8.1

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Summary of reviewsLocanda Villa d' Epoca impresses guests with its exceptional location, positioned perfectly for exploring the stunning Valle Maggia region. Despite being located on the main road, the villa remains quiet at night, ensuring restful stays. Its proximity to the Maggia river and public transport options, including a bus stop right outside, offers convenient access to nature, cycling, hiking and nearby attractions like Locarno and Ascona. The charming old villa also boasts a beautiful garden, adding to the pleasant and welcoming atmosphere.

The breakfast experience is consistently praised for its quality and variety with guests enjoying a spread of regional delights, fresh fruits, homemade yogurts and jams and local specialties like Maggia bread. Dining in the garden enhances the overall breakfast ambiance. Dinner is another highlight with guests enjoying the simplicity and excellence of the homemade three-dish menu, featuring local and fresh cuisine. The authentic Ticino dishes and home-style cooking deliver a comforting, memorable dining experience.

Cleanliness at Locanda Villa d' Epoca is notable with well-maintained rooms and a pristine environment throughout the premises. The rooms offer comfort, functionality and spaciousness with both simple accommodations and more upscale options available. Many units include amenities like large balconies and whirlpool bathtubs, catering to a range of preferences and ensuring a cozy atmosphere.

The staff are frequently praised for their exceptional friendliness and hospitality. The owners, in particular, are noted for their warm-heartedness and attentiveness, creating a welcoming environment that makes guests feel at home.

The parking options are satisfactory and convenient with ample, free parking spaces close to the hotel, adding to the ease of access for travelers with cars. Comfortable beds and quiet surroundings contribute to a restful sleep experience, despite occasional comments on bedding firmness and pillow size.

Overall, Locanda Villa d' Epoca delivers an excellent price-performance ratio, offering affordable yet clean and comfortable accommodations with three-star level amenities, making it a worthy and attractive option for travelers.
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Dog Friendly Hotel

This hotel offers pet-friendly accommodations and free private parking. The availability of these features makes it a convenient choice for travelers with dogs.

Hotel with Parking

Locanda Villa d'Epoca has private parking available on site. Parking is available in front of the hotel. There are numerous parking spaces available.

3-Star Hotel

This 3-star hotel offers pet-friendly accommodations and free private parking. It features free WiFi and a terrace, making it a comfortable and convenient choice.

Hotel for Honeymoon

Family Friendly Hotel

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Hotel with Tennis Courts

Room Types

Deluxe Suite with Spa Bath The hot tub and fireplace are the special features of this suite. This spacious suite comes with 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. Boasting a balcony with garden views, this suite also features a minibar and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit has 2 beds.

Deluxe Double Room Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious double room offers a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as mountain views. The unit has 1 bed.

Double Room with Private External Bathroom This double room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with mountain views. The unit has 1 bed.

Standard Double Room Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The double room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a minibar, a coffee machine, a wardrobe as well as mountain views. The unit has 1 bed.

Double Room with Spa Bath This double room offers a hot tub. The spacious double room provides a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a terrace with mountain views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 2 beds.

Family Room with Balcony The spacious family room offers a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

Family Studio - Annex Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this studio includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious studio features a private entrance, a minibar, a coffee machine, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as mountain views. The unit has 5 beds.

Family Room with Balcony The spacious family room provides a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

About Locanda Villa d' Epoca

License: 796

Guest Reviews

8.1

Very Good

Location

Locanda Villa d' Epoca boasts an exceptional and convenient location, perfect for travelers keen on exploring the stunning Valle Maggia region. Situated directly on the main road, this charming old villa offers easy access to both the nearby Maggia river and excellent public transport options with a bus stop conveniently placed right outside the door. The bus service, running every half hour, makes reaching Locarno quick and simple, offering further connections into the picturesque Maggia Valley and to Ascona.

Despite being close to a main road, many guests found the street to be quiet at night, ensuring a restful stay. The location is particularly praised by those who enjoy cycling and hiking, providing a fantastic base for outdoor activities. Moreover, the hotel's proximity to the river makes it ideal for swimming and enjoying nature.

The villa features a beautiful garden, adding to the overall pleasant and welcoming atmosphere. With clean accommodations, good breakfast options and a simple yet comfortable interior, Locanda Villa d' Epoca is also noted for being family-friendly, including those with pets.

Overall, the central and accessible setting of Locanda Villa d' Epoca makes it a perfect starting point for various excursions and experiences in the delightful Valle Maggia and beyond.

Breakfast

Locanda Villa d' Epoca delivers a breakfast experience that consistently impresses guests with its quality and variety. Many reviews highlight the excellent, hearty breakfast options that provide an array of regional delights such as fresh bread, cheese, sausage, jams and honey. The breakfast is described as top-notch and includes a good selection of cereals, fruits, eggs and various types of tea.

Guests particularly appreciate the diversity and freshness of the buffet with some noting the inclusion of homemade yogurts and jams. The local specialties, like the famed "Maggia bread," and delicious pastries, bring an authentic touch to the morning meal.

The atmosphere during breakfast is another strong point with many mentioning the option to dine in the beautiful garden, adding to the overall delightful experience. The fine coffee and the selection of homemade products contribute to making breakfast a standout feature at this charming hotel.

In summary, the breakfast at Locanda Villa d' Epoca is highly regarded for its quality, variety and the pleasant setting in which it is enjoyed, making it a perfect start to the day for many travelers.

Dinner

At Locanda Villa d'Epoca, the dinner experience is a notable highlight, praised for its down-to-earth yet extremely fine and delicious offerings. Visitors appreciate the simplicity and excellence of the three-dish menu, which is always homemade and very good. The quality of the meals is consistently superb with many pointing out the enjoyment of dining in the garden. The food is not only delicious but also authentic with local and fresh cuisine being a central theme.

Guests frequently recommend trying the polenta, described as a dream and cooked with evident love and care. The authentic Ticino food, like the Brasato con Polenta prepared by Nonno and Nonna, brings a comforting, home-cooked feel to the dining experience. Homemade pasta and pastries also add to the charm, reinforcing the sense of traditional, home-style cooking.

Although one guest suggested possibly adding another item to the dinner menu, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive. The combination of great, locally-sourced ingredients and recipes reminiscent of family cooking makes the dining at Locanda Villa d'Epoca a memorable part of any stay.

Rooms

The rooms at Locanda Villa d’ Epoca consistently impress with their cleanliness, comfort and functionality. Guests frequently highlight the spaciousness and well-maintained nature of their accommodations. Many appreciate the cozy and comfortable atmosphere with functional amenities like large balconies adding to the appeal. The establishment caters to a variety of preferences, offering everything from simple, cozy rooms to beautifully spacious suites, some even featuring whirlpool bathtubs.

For those traveling with pets, the option to accommodate Labradors stands out as a positive detail. Views from each room add an extra touch to the experience, while large rooms and private bathrooms ensure practicality and convenience.

However, potential visitors might want to consider opting for rooms above the standard category to fully enjoy the offerings. Keep in mind that some rooms near the cantonal road can be noisy, particularly in the garden or on the balconies. Nonetheless, the comfort of clean, roomy accommodations with comfortable beds remains a reliable feature of the hotel.

Beds

Locanda Villa d' Epoca offers a restful sleep experience marked by its comfortable beds and pleasantly simple rooms. Guests frequently note the high level of comfort provided by the bedding, contributing to a soothing night's sleep. The rooms are spacious, enhancing the overall comfort. Despite a few mentions of less-than-firm bedding and small, uncomfortable pillows, the general consensus highlights the quiet environment, which allows guests to sleep peacefully even with the windows open. Overall, the beds at Locanda Villa d' Epoca provide a comfortable retreat for guests seeking a good night's rest.

Cleanliness

Locanda Villa d'Epoca maintains a strong reputation for cleanliness with guests repeatedly highlighting the clean and functional rooms. Reviewers consistently note that the accommodations are well-maintained and thoughtfully equipped with details like knitted woolen blankets. The cleanliness extends beyond the rooms to the entire building and a well-kept garden, further emphasizing the hotel's commitment to maintaining a pristine environment. Overall, Locanda Villa d'Epoca impresses with its high standards of cleanliness and attention to detail.

Staff

Guests consistently praise the staff at Locanda Villa d' Epoca for their exceptional friendliness and hospitality. Visitors repeatedly emphasize the warm and welcoming atmosphere created by the staff, who are described as very friendly, helpful and kind. The owners, in particular, are noted for their warm-hearted and considerate nature, consistently going above and beyond to ensure that guests feel at home. Noteworthy mentions include the hosts making breakfast early in the morning and providing attentive service throughout the stay. The staff's friendly demeanor and professional conduct greatly contributed to a pleasant and accommodating experience for the guests.

Parking

Locanda Villa d' Epoca offers a convenient parking experience for guests. There are ample parking spaces available, which provide ease of access. Whether it is private or adjacent to the hotel, the parking options are noted to be satisfactory. Guests find the parking to be good with a big parking lot ensuring that there are enough spaces for everyone. Importantly, the parking is free of charge and close to the hotel's premises, enhancing the overall convenience for travelers with cars.

3 Star

Locanda Villa d' Epoca stands out for its excellent price-performance ratio, offering a very fair and good value experience for guests. With three-star level pricing, the hotel provides affordable yet clean accommodations. Guests appreciate the basic but well-maintained amenities, describing the facilities as simple with a twist. It is seen as a good option for those seeking three-star accommodations for a night, delivering very good performance for its price point. Overall, it offers the essential comforts of a three-star hotel at an accessible cost.

No, Locanda Villa d' Epoca doesn't have any pool.

No, a spa isn't available at Locanda Villa d' Epoca.

Yes, Locanda Villa d' Epoca welcomes dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at Locanda Villa d' Epoca.

No, Locanda Villa d' Epoca doesn't have a gym.

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