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Nestled in a beautiful landscape of sprawling greens, this 14-hectare property was once a hideout for followers of the new Protestant movement. Castello del Sole offers guests the opportunity to get closer to nature as the 11-hectare park is home to a WWF bird sanctuary and a botanical garden with 363 varieties of trees, flowers and bushes.

The rooms of the main building offer glorious views of Lake Maggiore and tastefully capture the colours of the Mediterranean. The Pavilion Locarno boasts spacious suites with huge bathrooms and walk-in wardrobes, while the suites of the Pavilion Ascona exude luxury with exquisite furniture and plush fabrics.

The restaurant offers a cuisine that would satiate even the most demanding palate with its delightful appetisers, light snacks, sushi buffet and gourmet dinners. The spa offers unique treatments like VinoAqua Therapy and its own product line that is made of ingredients from the hotel’s very own vineyard.