Cascina Caremma

Only 30 kilometers from Milan, the Cascina Caremma is the essence of agritourism: a 100-acre working farm using strictly organic methods; offering accommodation and meals using produce from the farm, and organizing lessons in organic production and the agri-ecosystem. It is also part of the Ticino River Park Reserve, which can be explored by bike, horse, or foot only. This typical northern Italian cascina is a quad formation with large inner courtyard lined with multi-colored houses, stalls, and barns. Over the years the very involved hosts have vastly improved the comfort level and charming decor of the accommodations, which are situated in two colorful side-by-side houses. Cheerful, air-conditioned rooms have country furnishings and beamed ceilings and are accented with matching floral curtains and bedspreads. The delightful downstairs dining rooms maintain their true country flavor with antiques, fireplace, and ancient wood-burning oven. On weekends people from the city come to enjoy the excellent, wholesome meals. A new well-being center offers an indoor pool, steam bath, sauna, and yoga classes. Within reach are Malpensa airport and the lake region.