Botel Diffuso Dei Laghi

From €248 For 1 night, 2 adults
View from the promenade (added by manager 26 Jan 2023)
View from the lake (added by manager 04 jan 2023)
View from the cabin (added by manager 10 jan 2023)
Lake view (added by manager 10 jan 2023)

  • 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

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open now
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The site only allows dogs up to 25kg.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 27 consecutive nights.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Unfortunately there is no parking possible onsite: nearby there is a large municipal car park and the cost of parking is roughly €4 euros per day. The Regional Identification Code (CIR) for this property is 012113-FOR-00001.

Languages spoken

English

French

Italian

Open from Fri, 15 Mar to

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Features

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

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Location

Botel Diffuso Dei Laghi

viale Lungolago Alessandro Vanni snc

Porto Ceresio

Varese

Italy

21050

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Rome +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

45.91063°N
8.91051°W

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.
  • 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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  • How much does it cost to stay at Botel Diffuso Dei Laghi? From €248 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.