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Chesa Wazzau is managed by Christian, Photographer.
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Your gift when booking with us:
2 boxes of coffee, nut cake and flowers.
— Christian: “One can hardly get enough of this unique landscape with the picturesque mountain scenery, the powder snow, the clear lakes and the magic light that inspired legions of poets and painters.”
Interview By: Welcome Beyond
— How would you describe Chesa Wazzau in a nutshell?
Christian: “Chesa Wazzau is a Swiss idyll out of a picture book: a typical Engadine house from the 17th century, you feel as if traveling back in time a couple of hundred years. The house was restored preserving its original character with vaulted ceilings, windows deeply embedded into the walls and the typical sgraffito decorations.
The house is located in the small village of Bever, surrounded by beautiful Alpine landscape and St. Moritz just a couple of minutes away. It is the perfect retreat to spend a relaxing holiday in the Upper Engadine.
It took many years of gentle and respectful renovation to create this idyll and retain the charm and originality of Chesa Wazzau. In fact it is an ongoing process – there is always something to do.”
The house is located in the small village of Bever, surrounded by beautiful Alpine landscape and St. Moritz just a couple of minutes away. It is the perfect retreat to spend a relaxing holiday in the Upper Engadine.
It took many years of gentle and respectful renovation to create this idyll and retain the charm and originality of Chesa Wazzau. In fact it is an ongoing process – there is always something to do.”
— Entrance to Chesa Wazzau
— How would you describe the style of the interior?
Christian: “We wanted to preserve the historic elements but also offer modern amenities. With great passion and dedication my wife chose all the furniture, lamps, textiles, images and other decorating elements – she selected all the pieces, put them together, questioned them again, rearranged it all, added some more and finally put it all in place like it is today.”
— Front living area
— Please tell us a bit more about the furniture in the farmhouse.
Christian: “Chesa Wazzau is located in the historic centre of Bever and has grown over the centuries. With great reverence for the historic structure we renovated what was required but without destroying the original character of the house. Only occasionally we added new elements such as the kitchen with its granite slabs or the bathrooms.
As already mentioned, my wife was responsible for the decoration. She put a lot of love, curiosity and patience into creating a homely and comfortable atmosphere. Much of the furniture was inherited, some pieces were already in the house and others have been with us for a lifetime. Her philosophy is that functionality and appearance must be in balance and that the care for our cultural heritage must touch the soul in order to create harmony within a space. But of course this often changes, individual pieces disappear and something new comes along. We were always curious about the question how much ‘new’ does the ‘old’ and the ‘existing’ permit.”
As already mentioned, my wife was responsible for the decoration. She put a lot of love, curiosity and patience into creating a homely and comfortable atmosphere. Much of the furniture was inherited, some pieces were already in the house and others have been with us for a lifetime. Her philosophy is that functionality and appearance must be in balance and that the care for our cultural heritage must touch the soul in order to create harmony within a space. But of course this often changes, individual pieces disappear and something new comes along. We were always curious about the question how much ‘new’ does the ‘old’ and the ‘existing’ permit.”
— Bedroom with vaulted ceiling
— Are there any interesting stories to some of the furniture in the house?
Christian: “It is probably my wife’s greatest passion to browse through second-hand and antique shops and bring home some treasures from the past. She is especially keen on pictures. And they are not distributed haphazardly around the house but follow a thematic arrangement. As such the rear Stüva (room) is dedicated entirely to the theme ‘animals’. There is an old black and white photograph of men on a bear hunt between a water colour painting showing cock and hen with their offspring and a drawing of grazing cows.”
— Dining in the entrance room
— To you personally, what is so special about Chesa Wazzau?
Christian: “About 30 years ago I was standing in the barn of Chesa Wazzau completely by chance. I hadn’t even set foot in the house and already knew: ‘This is it!’. The room was illuminated by golden rays from the sun which made their way through the carved wooden slats of the barn walls – the whole atmosphere and the light seemed almost sacral. My fascination continued with the house: the crude wooden doors, the old chests, the vaulted ceiling of the kitchen and the rear and front rooms, their elegant paneling, the simplicity of the ‘Jenatsch’ room and the ‘Sulère’ and of course the stately entrance hall of an Engadine house with its sloping ceiling. Then and now I enjoy the preserved architecture and living respectfully with it.”
— Rear living area
— Please tell us a bit about the rooms, the facilities and other services you offer.
Christian: “On Saturday when guests arrive we decorate the ‘Sulèr’ with flowers and bring a nut cake – a typical Engadine delicacy – as well as some coffee as a small welcome gift. We are happy to organise a baby sitter, a carriage ride to the nearby Bever-valley or a delicious dinner with a private caterer.”
— ‘Jenatsch’ room
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SightsInterview By: Welcome Beyond
— What do you particularly like about the region?
Christian: “The Upper Engadine owes its crisp climate to its location as a high Alpine mountain valley. It is very dry and the temperature differences between summer and winter are just as high as between day and night, providing dream conditions for any kind of mountain activity. For example the dry cold ensures powder snow conditions as they are otherwise only found in the Rocky Mountains – it is a true fairy-tale white scenery in winter. And the weather is always stunning with on average 322 days of sunshine per year.”
— The village of Bever
— What would you recommend your guests to see or do in the area?
Christian: “With four peaks, 350 km of snowy slopes, 150 km of hiking trails and 190 km of cross-country slopes, Engadin St. Moritz is one of the largest and best winter sport areas in Switzerland.
But the Engadin is also a paradise for active folks during summer offering hiking, climbing, horse riding, fishing, sailing, surfing, golf and mountain biking.”
But the Engadin is also a paradise for active folks during summer offering hiking, climbing, horse riding, fishing, sailing, surfing, golf and mountain biking.”
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— In your opinion, is there any sight or activity you just have to see or do in the area?
Christian: “The undisputed number one is the Morteratsch glacier, with about seven kilometers it is the longest in the Engadine. Around 160 years ago during the ‘Little Ice Age’ its tongue was reaching as far as today’s Morteratsch station. But also the other glaciers like the Roseg, Tschierva, Sella or Pers-glacier offer impressive natural wonders.
Besides the stunning landscape, luxury and glamour are equally at home in the valley as the austere charm of the Engadine people. There are numerous events and you will be spoiled for choice: from sports to arts, cultural events, from Michelin star dinners to traditional hearty Engadine cuisine – there is something for everyone.”
Besides the stunning landscape, luxury and glamour are equally at home in the valley as the austere charm of the Engadine people. There are numerous events and you will be spoiled for choice: from sports to arts, cultural events, from Michelin star dinners to traditional hearty Engadine cuisine – there is something for everyone.”
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— What would your perfect day look like?
Christian: “I would start the day with a hearty breakfast together with the family around the big table in the ‘Sulèr’ followed by some Alpine skiing or ice skating on one of the frozen lakes. One can hardly get enough of this unique landscape with the picturesque mountain scenery, the clear lakes and the magic light that inspired legions of poets and painters. And still does.
For late afternoon I would recommend a spa treatment in the new ‘Mineralbad & Spa’ in Samedan. The spa is designed around a bathing ritual with treatments using heat and water to ged rid of the everyday stress.
Alternatively I would take a stroll through one or the other renowned gallery of which there are several in the Engdaine – inspiring a somewhat different view of the familiar.
The perfect evening would be a cozy candle-light dinner with friends at Chesa Wazzau or in one of the fine restaurants nearby.”
For late afternoon I would recommend a spa treatment in the new ‘Mineralbad & Spa’ in Samedan. The spa is designed around a bathing ritual with treatments using heat and water to ged rid of the everyday stress.
Alternatively I would take a stroll through one or the other renowned gallery of which there are several in the Engdaine – inspiring a somewhat different view of the familiar.
The perfect evening would be a cozy candle-light dinner with friends at Chesa Wazzau or in one of the fine restaurants nearby.”
— View of the Engadine region
— Please tell us a bit about the different seasons and their charm.
Christian: “Spring is a beautiful time of the year with blue skies and pleasant temperatures for a relaxing break on one of the many terraces. The skiing conditions are often still perfect until May and offer an unforgettable experience.
Summer also offers activities for all budgets, even in dazzling St. Moritz with its many cultural and sporting events. The fun begins approaching the village with the Rhaetian Railway – she oozes so much nostalgia to been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Autumn presents a particularly impressive and colourful picture book setting: the pine forests still carry a deep green, the larch trees start to turn golden, the lakes sparkle in dark blue and snowy mountain tops start to appear.
Four large and seven small winter sport areas make Engadin St. Moritz a versatile winter wonderland – one of the most extensive in Switzerland with 350 kilometers of slopes. And one of the nicest. There are 34 restaurants from gourmet to simple and hearty cuisine in the area.”
Summer also offers activities for all budgets, even in dazzling St. Moritz with its many cultural and sporting events. The fun begins approaching the village with the Rhaetian Railway – she oozes so much nostalgia to been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Autumn presents a particularly impressive and colourful picture book setting: the pine forests still carry a deep green, the larch trees start to turn golden, the lakes sparkle in dark blue and snowy mountain tops start to appear.
Four large and seven small winter sport areas make Engadin St. Moritz a versatile winter wonderland – one of the most extensive in Switzerland with 350 kilometers of slopes. And one of the nicest. There are 34 restaurants from gourmet to simple and hearty cuisine in the area.”
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— Looking back over the years, what has been most rewarding about renting the house?
Christian: “We had some extraordinary encounters. Such as with the family from Abu Dhabi who arrived with their entourage – chefs, servants etc. Or the pianist family from Italy who preferred to bring their own piano for their stay. But most of all it is the compliments and nice comments from so many of our guests who came back the next year.”
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— Thank you, Christian!
Prices are an indication only. The final quote will be the same low price as booking your vacation directly.
There are no fees to book. Please check directly with the owner for special arrangements or information not listed here.
Service
Self-catering
Accommodation type
Holiday / Vacation rental
Location
Village
Special requirements
Children welcome
No pets allowed
Not suitable for wheelchairs
No smoking, please
Transport
Car not required
Private parking
Good public transport
Prices are an indication only. The final quote will be the same low price as booking your vacation directly.
There are no fees to book. Please check directly with the owner for special arrangements or information not listed here.
Bedrooms
1 Single bedroom
4 Double bedrooms
0 Twin bedroom
1 Room w. multiple beds
Additional:
0 Sofabed
0 Extra bed (on request)
0 Air mattress (on req.)
0 Baby cot/crib (on req.)
Bath/shower rooms
0 Bathroom (ensuite)
3 Bathrooms (shared)
0 Shower room (ensuite)
0 Shower room (shared)
0 Toilet (ensuite)
Additional:
0 Toilet (shared)
Other rooms
1 Kitchen
0 Kitchenette
0 Cooking area
2 Living rooms
1 Dining room
1 Other rooms
Prices for 4 sharingperson
Lowest price
Highest price
Christmas and New Year per week
CHF 7000
CHF 7000
Prices per week (winter)
CHF 2790
CHF 4240
Prices per week (summer)
CHF 3340
CHF 3950
Size: 275 square meters. 1 units available.
Linen and towels, 25 Swiss francs per person. Telephone, according to use. Deposit 25% of the rental rate. Tourist tax (mandatory) 4 Swiss francs per person per night (children up to 12 years are exempt). Damage deposit, 800 Swiss francs at the beginning of your stay. Water, electricity, heating, internet and 3 - 4 parking spaces included. Christmas and New Year minimum stay 2 weeks.
Your free gift
2 boxes of coffee (for 30 cups), nut cake and flowers on arrival when booking through Welcome Beyond.
Best rates
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Direct owner contact
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