Botel Diffuso Dei Laghi

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View from the promenade (added by manager 26 Jan 2023)
View from the lake
View from the cabin
Lake view

  • 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.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open now
Opens March 15
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (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 bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Facilities/activities including extra pulizie per cane_€25/soggiorno are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • The park only allows dogs up to 25kg.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 27 consecutive nights.
  • No cars/motorcycles at the site. 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 building 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. The National Identification Code (CIN) is IT012113B47HDTH4QV.

Languages spoken

English

French

Italian

Open from Fri, Mar 15 to

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Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Covered terrace area Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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-park 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 $277.03 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.