Welcome to ORYZA Guest House – On the Via Francigena ORYZA Guest House has two guest rooms and two fully equipped studio and one-bedroom apartments, each offering every comfort; we can accommodate up to 9 people. The rooms and studio flats are tastefully furnished in a rustic, traditional style to make our guests feel at home, ensuring a pleasant stay in a peaceful, welcoming setting steeped in history. The rooms with balconies all overlook our beautiful garden and the charming castle grounds. In the early hours of the morning, you can enjoy absolute peace and the chirping of the birds that populate the castle grounds in great numbers. We have taken great care to attend to every detail with taste and attention; all rooms are equipped with comfortable double, large and single beds. WHAT YOU’LL FIND: - Free WiFi. - SELF CHECK-IN: you will find a keypad at the main entrance to the building (under the sign) and a safe next door to your room; once you have sent your identification documents, you will be issued with a code. - ACCESS CODES WILL NOT BE PROVIDED UNLESS IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTS HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED. - WHAT YOU’LL FIND: coffee machine, kettle, fridge, coffee, tea, savoury snacks and sweet treats. - AIR CONDITIONING - HEATING - BOOKS TO READ - WASHING MACHINE: the washing machine available to guests can be used on request (an additional charge may apply) - BED: mattress topper, bed linen, extra pillows, blankets, duvets and bedspreads. - BATHROOM: each room has its own bathroom for exclusive use. - BATHROOM AMENITIES: glass, hand soap, shower gel, shampoo, toothbrush and toothpaste, intimate wash, shaving kit, laundry bag kit, hairdryer, sewing kit, vanity kit, facial tissues, shoe polish, towel set, slippers, hand sanitiser, first-aid kit. - IN-ROOM SAFE

- SECURE, LOCKED BICYCLE PARKING - PARKING: parking is available in front of the building (free of charge – unstaffed) - TRANSPORT: bus stops 2 minutes’ walk away - PETS: pets are only allowed in the VIALONE NANO ROOM; if you have pets and have not booked the correct ‘PET-FRIENDLY STAY’ rate, where pets are included in the price; the pet supplement must be paid (no more than two pets are permitted), Fifteen euros for one animal; twenty-five euros for two animals. CARNAROLI JUNIOR SUITE: PETS NOT ALLOWED! - Accepted payment methods: SATISPAY, CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD, DEBIT CARD, BANK TRANSFER, CASH - INVOICES ON REQUEST - Enjoy your stay.

Oryza Guest House is situated in the splendid setting of Desana Castle, a place steeped in history and tradition; it is strategically located directly on the route of the Via Francigena (Susa Valley variant), along Stage 9: Castell ‘Apertole – Vercelli, and on the route of the Cammino Eusebiano. It is the ideal place to stop and recharge your batteries after a long day. Desana is strategically located between Turin and Milan, just 3 km from the Vercelli Ovest motorway exit. The town and Vercelli railway station are just a stone’s throw away (a 10-minute drive). Treat yourself to a weekend of art, culture and history! 🎨⛪🏛 Vercelli will amaze you with its wonderful churches: 👉 the Basilica of Sant’Andrea, the city’s timeless symbol 👉 the Cathedral of Sant’Eusebio, the majestic Duomo 👉 the Church of San Cristoforo, Vercelli’s “little Sistine Chapel”. 🎨 But that’s not all. You can immerse yourself in art and history thanks to the city’s numerous museums and let yourself be captivated by the medieval atmosphere of Piazza Cavour during the ‘blue hour’, by the historic streets and by the towers that have earned Vercelli the nickname ‘La Turrita’. 🍽 To treat your taste buds, try the traditional Panissa and finish with the famous Bicciolano biscuit, the queen and king of Vercelli’s culinary tradition. From here, a 20-minute drive will take you to the rolling hills of Monferrato, but that’s not all: in under an hour you can reach beautiful Lake Maggiore, Milan, Turin, Aosta or Genoa, or venture into the vineyards of the stunning Canavese and Langhe valleys! If you are a PILGRIM ON THE VIA FRANCIGENA OR THE CAMMINO EUSEBIANO, WE HAVE A SPECIAL RATE FOR YOU. WHEN BOOKING, PLEASE SELECT THIS OPTION ONLY IF YOU ARE IN POSSESSION OF A PILGRIM’S PASSPORT; without this credential, your booking will be cancelled. Here you can rest in complete peace and quiet before setting off again towards Vercelli.