Francesca

Cà Merlo

Excellent 9.5 / 10

(48 reviews)

Via Ragno, 3 - Villa di Tirano (SO)

National identification codeCIN: IT014078B4VLUZZ3S7

Regional identification codeCIR: 014078-CIM-00001

Category
Holiday House

Rooms
5

Breakfast
included
for some rates

Bathroom
Private

Guests in this venue liked

Abundant breakfast
Near the station
Cheap
Very new
Charming property
In the city center
Spectacular view
The design of the property
Shopping area
Near a ski resort
Near spa
By the river

Description

The B&B is located on the ground floor of a big stone house, it has an independent entrance and an outdoor car parking.

The house is surrounded by a large garden where it’s possible to have breakfast in summer, the hedge makes the garden quiet and private.

A wonderful cherry tree will provide you with an afternoon snack in May, and flowers and plants, my mother’s hobby, will make your staying more pleasant. On sunny days in Summer you can sunbathe in the “solarium” where you can find some sunbeds, a big umbrella and a lawn swing.

You will relax for sure!
You won’t miss the company of many animals: the fish in the pond, Zagor e Zoe, the two house dogs, the goat Sofie, some hens, some geese and a lot of birds.

Cà Merlo is the ideal place for those who love animals and would like to take their dog with them on holiday.

Accommodation and Rates

Conditions for pets staying in this facility:

Pets of any size

Pets may not be left alone at the facility

Garden available

A one-time additional cost of 10 € for final cleaning

Features

Bathroom: Private

Kitchenette
Pets Allowed
Parking
Garden
TV
Free Wifi
Family
Hair dryer
Heating

*Declared by the Innkeeper

All Features

Various information

Pets allowed
Parking
Internet access
English speaker
French speaker
German speaker

House features

Sharing areas available for guests
Panoramic location

Air conditioning and heating systems of the house

Certified systems
Heating systems

Electric system

Certified systems
Emergency lights or fire exit directions
Smoke and fire alarms

Services of the house

Garden
Kitchenette
Garage / parking

Facilities and services

Laundry
Pets allowed

Location and surroundings

Panoramic view
Spa
Archeologic area / near monuments
Near (within 10 mins) pubblic transports
Near (within 45 mins) train station / airport / port

Accommodations

Total number of accommodations: 5
Bathroom: Private

Size of rooms

Between 10 and 14 sqm

Bathroom facilities

Hair dryer
Monodose products

Room facilities

Children bed
TV
Mirror or luggage case
Fridge
Internet connection or telephone

Furnishing

Desk / table and chairs
Sofa / armchairs

Cleaning services

Daily

Services

Guides / maps / books available
Local events calendar
Guestbook
Shuttle service

Holiday themes - the place

Mountain

Holiday themes - town size

Village - under 5000 in.

Holiday themes - area features

Near monuments
Wine and food attractions area
Near sports facilities
Spa
Near ski facilities

Holiday themes - house features

Garden
Family

Breakfast

The breakfast at Ca 'Merlo is a "must".

After your arrival you will receive a questionnaire where you can indicate your breakfast menu.

Somethin of your breakfast is into the coapbords (cafè, thee...) or on the table (different jam, nutella, honey...)
In the morning I'll put other thins you've chosen for your breakfast into a nice basket at the entrance.

The products are mostly locally produced and breakfast will become a the first meeting with the rich gastronomy of Valtellina.
.and for those who want it is possible to ask for gluten-free products!
During Spring and Sommer you can have breakfast also outside in the garden.

Hey from Francesca

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Dear guests,
Tourism has been my passion since I was young, which I have turned into my profession as I grew up.

I hold a degree in tourism sciences and besides managing Cà Merlo in Villa di Tirano, I work as a tourist guide and companion.

It will be my great pleasure to accompany you on the Bernina red train. Throughout the journey, I will provide you with breathtaking views along with my "flavored" explanations, filled with local legends, interesting facts, a few snippets of Valtellina and Valchiavenna history, and, why not, some popular sayings.

Everything is designed to make your trip truly unforgettable.

In addition to being specialized in the Bernina Express route, I can also accompany you on a visit to the beautiful historic center of Tirano and its splendid Basilica, as well as other excursions throughout the entire province, in the nearby Valposchiavo and Engadine.

I will be delighted to be your guide for a day.

Website

Response rate: High

Response time: within a day

Conditions

Check-in from 2:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Area

Cà Merlo is located in the heart of Valtellina, in Villa di Tirano, a place situated in a privileged position.

It is indeed in the immediate vicinity of Switzerland, with its enchanting valleys, Engadine and Valposchiavo, just one kilometer from Tirano, the Italian terminus of the famous Bernina red train, and not far from other tourist, leisure, and shopping destinations such as Bormio, Livigno, Aprica, and Tirano.

Airports

Bergamo Airport - Orio al Serio 70 Km
Bolzano Airport (LIPB) 95 Km

*Distances As The Crow Flies

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In The Surroundings

Sanctuary of the Madonna di Tirano 762 m
The RhB (Rhaetian Railway 1 Km
Porta Milanese 2 Km
Fountain Parravicini 2 Km
Piazza Cavour 2 Km
Foppoli Palace 2 Km
Marinoni Palace 2 Km
Castellaccio 2 Km
Tower Torelli 2 Km
Church of St. Martin 2 Km
Salis Palace 2 Km
Ponte Vecchio 2 Km
Porta Bormina 2 Km
Piscina Comunale 2 Km
Stadium Comunale Tirano 3 Km

*Distances As The Crow Flies

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Overall Rating 9.5 / 10
48 reviews

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What guests say

Reviews consistently highlight the cleanliness, spaciousness, and well-equipped nature of the accommodation. Guests appreciate the warm welcome and attentiveness of host Francesca, who offers valuable local advice. Breakfast is abundant and often served in a basket, adding a special touch to mornings. The property's convenient location near the town center and train station is cited as a plus. The peaceful setting, garden, and family-friendly atmosphere help ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay for all visitors.

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franco

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

franco rated this property but he didn't leave any comment

stayed from 08/30/2025 to 08/31/2025

domenico

Property: 9 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 10

Beautiful structure, well-kept and welcoming with a garden and parking, we ate outdoors. Spacious apartment, very clean and welcoming, equipped with all comforts. Mrs. Francesca is kind and provides excellent tourist information, she pampers you at breakfast. Would love to return!

stayed from 07/22/2025 to 07/24/2025

irene

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 10

Everything is perfect. Francesca is super kind and caring. Excellent rooms. Excellent cleanliness. Perfect breakfast. Everything is fresh and delicious. I recommend it to everyone.

stayed from 06/20/2025 to 06/22/2025

daniele

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

Wonderful apartment and Francesca is very kind and welcoming.

stayed from 06/20/2025 to 06/22/2025

dawn

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

We stayed in Ca Merlo Blue for 3 nights and it was absolutely perfect. The apartment was spacious and spotlessly clean. It had everything that we needed. The breakfast basket each morning was a lovely touch and set us up for the day - I loved the yoghurts. Ca Merlo is set in a stunning location with lovely gardens and it’s a nice walk into the town. Francesca, the host, was very friendly and knowledgeable of the area. It’s so nice to meet hosts like her. We had a great stay and will certainly book again and recommend Ca Merlo.

stayed from 06/13/2025 to 06/16/2025

maria

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

Very nice apartment in a typical house of the region, very well equipped, very clean, with comfortable bedding! The owner is super nice! Every morning the breakfast with fresh bread, regional cakes, fruit juices, etc... was waiting for us in a nice basket! There are private parking spaces!!! You must not forget to taste the delicious "Genepink" - homemade liqueur!!!!!!

stayed from 05/18/2025 to 05/21/2025

manuela

Property: 8 | Cleaning: 8 | Host: 9 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 8

A short walk from Tirano.

stayed from 12/10/2024 to 12/13/2024

laura

Property: 8 | Cleaning: 8 | Host: 10 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 9

We had a great time and will definitely come back. Many small attentions that make the stay pleasant and make us feel sincerely welcomed.

stayed from 01/26/2024 to 01/27/2024

severino

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

The host and the entire family were very accommodating and friendly. Cà Merlo suited our needs perfectly!

stayed from 11/02/2023 to 11/04/2023

manuela

Property: 9 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 9 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 8

We stayed only a few hours, but we felt at home. Francesca (the owner) was very kind. We stayed in the blue studio and it's a little gem for cleanliness and new furnishings. Highly recommended.

stayed from 11/04/2023 to 11/05/2023

stefano

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

Great vacation.

stayed from 03/31/2023 to 04/02/2023

silvano

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 10

The house is beautiful and makes you want to live there, beautiful, clean, and functional. The manager, Francesca, is very hospitable and attentive to requests. Excellent breakfast with local products.

stayed from 02/24/2023 to 02/25/2023

giuliano

Property: 9 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 9

We had a great time and especially appreciated the hospitality and availability of Francesca.

stayed from 01/25/2023 to 01/28/2023

gianluca

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

gianluca rated this property but he didn't leave any comment

stayed from 08/05/2022 to 08/06/2022

maria

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

Cozy structure, very clean, friendly and always helpful staff, excellent location close to all services. We had a great time and will definitely come back.

stayed from 06/12/2022 to 06/18/2022

dante

Property: 9 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

The owners were available from the beginning in everything, there were no problems of any kind as we had a disability issue with a dog. Very clean and well furnished, simple and essential, a stone's throw from the center of Tirano, we felt like we were at home.

stayed from 03/24/2022 to 03/25/2022

matteo

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

Experience that far exceeded our expectations: the structure is very beautiful, well-kept and clean, which, combined with the courtesy, availability, and professionalism shown to us by the owner, made us feel at home.

stayed from 03/12/2022 to 03/13/2022

francesca

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

Francesca welcomed us with her exceptional hospitality! Excellent breakfast! Great location! Delightful setting, with the option to dine and have breakfast in the garden. What can I say? Highly recommended! Well done Francesca.

stayed from 08/20/2021 to 08/30/2021

giovanni

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

Spacious apartment, tastefully furnished and very clean. Francesca exquisite person extremely discreet but always present when needed. Valuable guide and help in exploring the territory.

stayed from 07/25/2021 to 07/31/2021

francesca

Property: 9 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 9 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 9

The bed and breakfast is managed by Francesca who is a very kind, friendly and helpful person. Structure close to supermarkets.

stayed from 06/25/2021 to 06/28/2021

sandra

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 10

Very nice apartment, attention to detail, spacious and very clean. The owner is very kind.

stayed from 06/02/2021 to 06/05/2021

gabriele

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

gabriele rated this property but he didn't leave any comment

stayed from 12/18/2020 to 12/20/2020

adamo

Property: 9 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 10 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 9

Very peaceful place, very cozy and clean apartment. Very original breakfast with a basket in front of the door. 2 nights and 2 days spent in total tranquility. To come back. Thanks to Francesca.

stayed from 10/02/2020 to 10/04/2020

valeria

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

Excellent in everything.

stayed from 09/26/2020 to 09/30/2020

dario

Property: 8 | Cleaning: 8 | Host: 8 | Location: 7 | Price/Quality: 7

Elegant accommodation in a natural setting. Ideal base for the Bernina Express. Mrs. Francesca is very friendly and kind. Excellent breakfast with local products. Clean apartment, large bathroom. To return.

stayed from 09/13/2020 to 09/15/2020

francesco

Property: 9 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 10 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 9

Clean and well-maintained structure, and above all, a lot of attention from Francesca, the owner. Definitely recommended.

stayed from 08/19/2020 to 08/22/2020

sonia

Property: 9 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

We really enjoyed our stay. The room was very clean and well finished - the bathroom was really nice.\n\nExquisite kindness of the managers.\n\nCentral and very convenient location both for having breakfast and for reaching the station.

stayed from 08/08/2019 to 08/09/2019

paolo

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 7 | Price/Quality: 10

Everything perfect thanks to Francesca also for the precise information that allowed us to visit wonderful places.

stayed from 07/29/2019 to 08/01/2019

ornella

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 10

We stayed at the B&B Cà Merlo for 2 nights. Cozy, clean structure with a well-kept garden and close to the center of Tirano. Francesca, the owner, is simply unique. She pampered us and provided very accurately all the information for the tour with the Bernina train (most suggestive stops, where to stay, what to visit). A thank you and a hug to her and her wonderful daughter.

stayed from 07/09/2019 to 07/10/2019

andrea

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 10 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 9

andrea rated this property but he didn't leave any comment

stayed from 05/06/2019 to 05/08/2019

elvira

Property: 9 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 9

Beautiful clean, organized structure and Mrs. Francesca really the Top.

stayed from 11/10/2018 to 11/11/2018

francesca

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 7 | Price/Quality: 10

Highly recommended. Beautiful apartment, well furnished, clean and spacious. Francesca, the manager of the B&B, is truly skilled and attentive. Great breakfast.

stayed from 09/08/2018 to 09/15/2018

michela

Property: 9 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 10 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 9

Excellent value for money. Very kind Mrs. Francesca in giving us all the information we needed. Excellent breakfast. Clean, quiet environment and nice company of the dogs Zoe and Zagor. We will definitely come back.

stayed from 07/22/2018 to 07/24/2018

francesca

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

The owner Francesca is really organized, precise, and very kind. Breakfast is excellent. Close to the center of Tirano. Highly recommended, we will be back.

stayed from 04/24/2018 to 04/25/2018

antonietta

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 10

Excellent welcome, cleanliness, availability. Apartment with new furnishings and very comfortable. Close to the center and the departure of the Bernina Express. Managed by a very kind family and available to customers' needs. I highly recommend it even for families with children as it has an outdoor space with games away from the road.

stayed from 04/07/2018 to 04/09/2018

lara

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 10 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 10

Everything above every expectation. Beautiful and spacious house. Clean and with every comfort. Nice place and close to many villages to visit. Friendly and helpful hosts. Everything more than perfect. We will be back very soon.

stayed from 12/31/2017 to 01/02/2018

donato

Property: 8 | Cleaning: 8 | Host: 10 | Location: 7 | Price/Quality: 9

Francesca was an exceptional host always kind and punctual in everything and for every need and request. Thank you again for everything.

stayed from 12/08/2017 to 12/10/2017

laura

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

My parents with 6 other friends stayed at the B&B and had a great time. Courtesy of the owner and availability, they really liked the structure and the location turned out to be very convenient to reach the town and the station for the Bernina train.\n\nI extraordinarily recommend it.

stayed from 07/21/2017 to 07/23/2017

richard

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 10

Quiet place, the owner is very helpful in meeting your requests when possible. Highly recommended.

stayed from 03/25/2017 to 03/26/2017

luciano

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 10

luciano rated this property but he didn't leave any comment

stayed from 03/15/2017 to 03/16/2017

rossana

Property: 5 | Cleaning: 8 | Host: 8 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 6

rossana rated this property but he didn't leave any comment

stayed from 04/23/2016 to 04/24/2016

nicola

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 10

Very spacious and welcoming environment. Carefully designed in every detail and with love. It feels like being at home. The breakfast in the basket left outside the door in the morning is a real treat. It shows the professionalism and the hospitality of Francesca. Very helpful and attentive to the needs of the customer. Highly recommended.

stayed from 02/19/2015 to 02/22/2015

silvia

Property: 9 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

I stayed at this property during my two-day trip on the Bernina red train. I highly recommend everyone to consider it, for the logistics (very convenient for the station which is very close) but especially for the welcome of the owner, Francesca, very friendly and efficient in booking and suggesting recommended stops. The property is new and clean and the breakfast is excellent, with freshly baked pastries and bread every day. Ten out of ten. Silvia.

stayed from 07/31/2014 to 08/02/2014

lidia

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

I stayed with my husband and our little dog at the B&B Cà Merlo found on the website bed-and-breakfast.it. The mini apartment was wonderful. Let us not talk about the breakfast. Francesca and her mother were very kind. Francesca gave us wonderful advice. I hope to return and I highly recommend it.

stayed from 07/23/2014 to 07/25/2014

rita

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

I stayed at Cà Merlo for only one night (unfortunately) with small children. The structure is beautiful, well-kept, clean, with a garden. Francesca, who manages it, is very kind and very willing to meet everyone's needs. Nothing is missing. Highly recommended.

stayed from 05/02/2014 to 05/03/2014

eugenio

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 10

On April 7, 2013, I stayed with my wife at the B&B Cà Merlo found on the website bed-and-breakfast.it. The location is very convenient, just a few hundred meters from Tirano, and the mini-apartment we were given was really tastefully furnished and very comfortable. The breakfast provided to us was excellent. We thank the owner Francesca who proved to be very kind and available for any information we asked her.

stayed from 04/07/2013 to 04/08/2013

mariateresa

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 10

The B&B is well cared for in every detail and the manager is kind and helpful, making our stay very pleasant.

stayed from 03/02/2013 to 03/04/2013

roberta

Property: 9 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 10 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 10

A suggestive place in a comfortable, welcoming, and family-friendly accommodation. The apartment is well organized, equipped with everything necessary, and located a few steps away from the beautiful cathedral of Tirano. But the most important aspect was feeling like family. The manager does what very few do: accompany the tourist throughout the stay, advise them on visits and purchases, help them solve immediate problems, and stop to listen to them. I highly recommend the accommodation at Cà Merlo to everyone.

stayed from 12/30/2012 to 01/02/2013