Botel Diffuso Dei Laghi
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Add your business details- Eco-friendly floating accommodation at Porto Ceresio on Lake Lugano
- A 40-minute drive to Lugano; Ca’ del Monte and Brusimpiano 10 minutes
- Lake or mountain views from the decking; restaurants 10 minutes’ walk
And now for something completely different. It’s not quite a boat, but it certainly floats. Botel Diffuso dei Laghi is a boxy-styled wooden cabin anchored to the shoreline of Lake Lugano, around five minutes’ drive from the border with Switzerland.
Surrounded by greenery and framed by the Italian Alps, your floating home is backed by the pretty, hillside village of Porto Ceresio and its lakeside promenade.
With accommodation covering one double bedroom, masses of storage, a shower room, comfy living space and private decking overlooking the lake, the Botel is a self-contained, off-grid unit for a romantic lakeside escape.
Please note that all the energy and resources available are powered by solar panels, and there is no kitchen or provision for cooking. However, it’s an easy stroll of 10 minutes into Porto Ceresio, where you’ll find pretty much everything you need: a bakery, ice-cream shop and newsagent, as well as alfresco bars, pizzerias and waterfront restaurants.
Parking is not available at the Botel, but five minutes’ walk takes you to secure paid parking, where you can leave your car safely. Not driving? Arrive on the ferry that traverses the lake, or take the train from Milan or Varese.
Site type
1Languages spoken
English
French
Italian
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Covered terrace area Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 pitches)Nearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearbyLocation
Botel Diffuso Dei Laghi
viale Lungolago Alessandro Vanni snc
Porto Ceresio
Varese
Italy
21050
Directions Timezone
Europe/Rome CEST (GMT+02:00)
GPS
45.91063°N
8.91051°E
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
If you’re heading to Switzerland for a day of exploring, have a walk around pastel-coloured Brusino Arsizio village (five minutes’ drive) and then take the funicular up to Serpiano for views over the snow-capped Alps.
Sitting at the head of the lake, lovely Lugano (40 minutes) may well be your next stop. It’s the big-hitter over on the Swiss side of the border, with art galleries and museums galore as well as high-end shopping. Take a boat cruise around the lake from its ferry port, or settle in a waterside restaurant to get down to some serious people-watching.
Back in Italy, loved-up couples can lunch in romantic, seafront Brusimpiano (10 minutes) restaurants, take a dip in the pool at the lido and laze in the sun on the promenade. Lavena Ponte Tresa (15 minutes) is a bustle of shops and markets, as well as a peaceful lakeside boardwalk and a yacht marina to stroll. Heading inland, drive up to Ca’ del Monte (10 minutes) to explore the peaceful mountain village and admire mountain-ringed Lake Lugano spread out below.
Food and drink
- Ristorante del Cervo Restaurant 0.5 mi
- La trattoria del tempo perso Restaurant 0.5 mi
- Al Posto Giusto Restaurant 0.6 mi
- La Vecchia Cantina Restaurant 0.6 mi
- Lord Nelson Pub 0.6 mi
- Usuki Restaurant 0.7 mi
- uSushi Restaurant 0.7 mi
- Crotto Buzzi Restaurant 0.7 mi
- Lido 2.0 Restaurant 0.8 mi
- Grotto Carina Restaurant 0.9 mi
Groceries
- Il Gigante 0.9 mi
- Le Petit Marché 1 mi
- Penny 1.2 mi
- Lo Scoiattolo 1.8 mi
- Tigros di Saltrio 3 mi
- Denner 3 mi
- Coop 3.1 mi
- Cooperativa di Consumo 3.1 mi
- Alimen"tati" 3.3 mi
- Denner 3.6 mi
Parks and play
- Serpiano Kids Park Playground 0.9 mi
- Parco Rio Ponticelli e Delle Miniere park 1.5 mi
- Parco-Orto Murante park 1.5 mi
- Parco Giochi di Cuasso al Piano Playground 1.8 mi
- Parco Caduti di Nassirya park 2.1 mi
- Colle Sant'Elia park 2.3 mi
- Parco Villa Borromeo park 2.7 mi
- Parchetto con Fontana park 2.7 mi
- Parco ex albergo Viggiù park 2.7 mi
- Giardini Pubblici park 2.8 mi
Family days out
- Eugen d'Albert 0.9 mi
- Swing of the world 0.9 mi
- Georges Baklanoff 0.9 mi
- Castello di Morcote 1.1 mi
- Asini volanti kuass al paradiss 1.4 mi
- Fungaia 2.2 mi
- Cave di Arzo 2.8 mi
- Swing the World 2.8 mi
- Chiesa di Santa Croce 2.9 mi
- San Grato Botanical Park 2.9 mi
Public transport
- Piazzale Appiani 0.3 mi
- Piazza Bossi 0.5 mi
- Brusino Arsizio Confine 0.5 mi
- Porto Ceresio SNL 0.7 mi
- Giuseppe Mazzini, Stazione FS 0.7 mi
- Porto Ceresio Stazione 0.7 mi
- Casa Doganale 0.8 mi
- Ostello Alpino 0.8 mi
- Morcote, Piazza Grande 0.9 mi
- Casa Diana 0.9 mi
Beaches
- Lido di Capolago 3.3 mi
- Foce della Magliasina 4.4 mi
- Lido di Magliaso 4.8 mi
- Lido di Campione 5.3 mi
What’s nearby
- Porto di Porto Ceresio Marina 0.7 mi
- Porto Marina 1.1 mi
- Porto Comunale Vedo-Arbostora Marina 1.5 mi
- Club Nautico Miralago Marina 3.5 mi
- Yachting Residence Marina 3.7 mi
- Marina di Lavena 3.8 mi
- Centro Nautico Sassalto Marina 3.9 mi
- FoxTown Outlet Factory Stores Shopping centre 4.1 mi
- FoxTown Outlet Factory Stores Shopping centre 4.2 mi
- dolce tentazione Shopping centre 4.2 mi
Local services
- IP Fuel station 0.4 mi
- Piccadilly Fuel station 0.5 mi
- Larghi Pharmacy 0.7 mi
- Stazione di ricarica ebike - PradellaSistemi Charging station 1.6 mi
- Ambulatorio Comunale di Cuasso al Monte Doctors 1.7 mi
- Dispensorio Farmaceutico di Cavagnano Pharmacy 1.7 mi
- Farmacia Dr. Vittorio Pescatore di Colombo Marisa Pharmacy 1.9 mi
- Protezione Civile di Cuasso al Monte Hospital 2.4 mi
- Stazione di ricarica ebike - PradellaSistemi Charging station 2.5 mi
- Ospedale di Cuasso al Monte Hospital 2.5 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Botel Diffuso Dei Laghi have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Botel Diffuso Dei Laghi dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Botel Diffuso Dei Laghi? If you’re heading to Switzerland for a day of exploring, have a walk around pastel-coloured Brusino Arsizio village (five minutes’ drive) and then take the funicular up to Serpiano for views over … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Botel Diffuso Dei Laghi?
On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. The site will request identity documents which are required before arrival. A keysafe code will be provided before arrival.
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