Built in the 18th century, Grotto Flora is a Patrician house in Bigogno d'Agra. The traditional restaurant with a fireplace serves local cuisine and grilled specialities, which can be had out in the courtyard.
Rooms are individually decorated. Some offer private bathrooms while others have shared bathroom facilities.
Guests have access to free private parking and free Wi-Fi available in public areas.
Lake Lugano is a 10-minute drive away. Bigogno is served by a regular bus service to and from Lugano which is, 6 km away.
On request, guests can use 2 outdoor pools, including 1 for children, which are 2 km away. Table tennis, soccer and boccia can be played there as well and there is also a bar and sun loungers.
The famous Swiss-Russian architect Antonio Adamini was born in this building.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
“It's an amazing Grotto lead by a very friendly guest and Signora Flora and her team are highly guest and service oriented. The culinary experience with local specialities and fresh produce is a highlight, lovely garden patio to enjoy drinks in the...”
Petercoa
Canada
“Everything was very nice. Private free parking. Very nice and easy walk in the mountains just nearby. Downtown Lugano 10-15 minutes drive.”
“Everything was great. We loved staying here and would go back anytime. Everyone very friendly and great accomodation! Thank you!”
M
Miroslav
Czech Republic
“Nice place with a kind of genius loci, friendly and helpful host, private parking”
R
Rob
Netherlands
“Lovely place to stay. A great dinner in the B&B, it is recommended to eat there.”
S
Susan
Spain
“As soon as I arrived to the property I was welcomed by Graziella, the owner. She makes you feel at home immediately and was warm, polite, friendly and professional. The breakfast was served by its wonderful staff who are friendly and always...”
R
Ross
United Kingdom
“Great staff, quiet location, beautiful buildings, great dinner, comfortable room.”
L
Liam
Japan
“This place is a very unique BnB. You will immediately feel that when you get there. All the rooms have a different character and the place is filled with little details. The breakfast was simple but enjoyable and is eaten in a very nice courtyard.”
M
Michał
United Kingdom
“Fantastic place!
This is a family run B&B for 100 years.
The owner with the team provide great service with kindness and smile on the face. The place has unique spirit and character, with the way it is decorated, designed...The Teddy bears at...”
Managed by Grotto Flora
Company review score: 9.6Based on 406 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property
Company information
The family Macconi - Bettosini is pleased to welcome you in the renovated bed and breakfast with values such as hospitality and harmony that distinguishes us from 1920.
Property information
The property is hosted by the city of Agra, which is also among the sunniest in Switzerland. Viewpoints and healthy air that is increasingly popular with guests makes it a preferred destination for walks and rest.
Neighbourhood information
Agra and Golden Hill are among the most beautiful landscapes of Lugano, various artists and celebrities have decided to come to live, the core of the picturesque Bigogno our host and many cultural points .Sports, culture and fun await you !
Languages spoken
German,English,French,Italian
Property surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Grotto Flora
Cuisine
Mediterranean • Steakhouse • Local
Open for
Dinner
Ambiance
Traditional
Facilities of Grotto Flora B&B Chambres de charme
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3
Most popular facilities
Free parking
Non-smoking rooms
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Family rooms
House rules
Grotto Flora B&B Chambres de charme takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 19:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note that the property is located 7 km uphill from the town centre. If you are not arriving by car, please take the bus 436 from the central station. It will take you there in 30 minutes.Please note that it is strictly forbidden to smoke inside the building. There will be an extra charge of CHF 200 if guests smoke inside the building. Please note that the city tax includes the Ticino Ticket. It offers free benefits and discounts in the Canton of Ticino, including free use of train and bus services. For more details, please contact the property directly.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
We have more than 70 million property reviews, and they're all from real, verified guests.
How does it work?
1
It starts with a booking
It starts with a booking
The only way to leave a review is to first make a booking. That's how we know our reviews come from real guests who have stayed at the property.
2
Followed by a trip
Followed by a trip
When guests stay at the property they check out how quiet the room is, how friendly the staff are and more.
3
And finally, a review
And finally, a review
After their trip, guests tell us about their stay. We check for naughty words and verify the authenticity of all guest reviews before adding them to our site.
If you booked through us and want to leave a review, please sign in first.
Switzerland
Canada
Germany
Luxembourg
Czech Republic
Netherlands
Spain
United Kingdom
Japan
