Overview
Etna Retreat is an exclusive countryside villa with private pool situated not far from Castiglione di Sicilia, along one of the charming Etna wine routes. Set on a hill, in a commanding position, Etna Retreat enjoys stunning panoramic views towards the Alcantara Valley, the Nebrodi Park and Mount Etna. An oasis of peace and tranquillity with its well kept garden with lawn and amazing salt water infinity pool. An unpaved road, which winds through the estate grounds, leads to the complex, consisting of the manor house, providing self-catering accommodation, of an old millstone and various agricultural buildings. Great care was taken to preserve the original character of the estate, that has been recently restored. The well planned interior is furnished in a tasteful mixture of contemporary and old family furniture. The rooms include four comfortable bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, a well equipped kitchen, a spacious living room, a lounge and a further bathroom. The villa is also fitted with internet Wi-Fi, air conditioning, heating, TV, Hi-Fi system, washing machine, dishwasher, juice extractor and Nespresso coffee machine. Ideal for relaxing holidays in close contact with nature, Etna Retreat is also the perfect base for exploring the volcano with its vineyards, old lava flows and low lava stone walls. From the villa are just a short drive away the close villages of Castiglione, Randazzo, Linguaglossa and Piedimonte and the popular coastal resorts of Giardini Naxos, Taormina, Aci Trezza, Aci Castello, Catania and Syracuse.
Interior:
Ground Floor: Large living area with lounge, dining room and kitchen, 1 bathroom (toilet-washbasin). First Floor: 2 double bedrooms with en-suite shower, 1 twin bedroom with en-suite shower. Second Floor (loft): 1 suite with double bedroom and en-suite tub and shower.
Exterior:
Terrace, garden, swimming pool, solarium.
Features
Equipment
Interior
- Black coffee percolator
- CD player
- Dishwasher
- DVD player
- Electric oven
- Freezer
- Fridge
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Hairdryers
: 4 - HiFi System
- Highchair
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Hob: gas burners
: 5
- Iron
- Juice Extractor
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Kettles
: 2 - Microwave
- Mixer
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Nespresso machines
: 2 - Safe
- Toaster
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TV
: 2 - Washing machine
Exterior
- Barbecue
- Beach umbrella
- Chairs
- External shower
- Outdoor lounge space
- Sun loungers
- Table
Safety Devices
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Fireproof blanket
- Smoke detector
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Private pool
Size (in metres) 5.00 x 15.00, depth (in metres) min 0.60 - max 1.50 Open from 01/04 to 31/10 Depuration: salt
Availability
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Air conditioning: Units in all rooms
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Baby park
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Bath towels: 2 changes per week
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Bathrooms and bedrooms cleaned: every other day
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Bed linen: 1 change per week
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Cots: 2
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Electricity
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Final cleaning
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Gas cooker consumption
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Heating: underfloor heating system, Radiators in all rooms
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Internet: Wi-Fi
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Organic vegetable garden
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Parking: private inside the property
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Pool towels: 1 change per week
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Table linen
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Water consumption
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Welcome basket: breakfast items
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Welcome drink
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Cook
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Cooking classes
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Extra beds: 2
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Local products tasting
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Maid service
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Transfer
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Welcome buffet
Year |
Period
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Price/Week
8 Sleeps
4 Bedrooms - 5 Bathrooms
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Price/Day
8 Sleeps
4 Bedrooms - 5 Bathrooms
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Price/Week
6 Sleeps
3 Bedrooms - 4 Bathrooms
No second floor
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Price/Day
6 Sleeps
3 Bedrooms - 4 Bathrooms
No second floor
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Min nights
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2024 | 28/09-20/12 | 4900 € | 700 € | 4200 € | 600 € | 5 | |
2024 | 21/12-10/01 | 5600 € | --- | 4900 € | --- | 7 | |
2025 | 11/01-16/05 | 4900 € | 700 € | 4200 € | 600 € | 5 | |
2025 | 17/05-20/06 | 5600 € | 800 € | 4900 € | 700 € | 5 | |
2025 | 21/06-25/07 | 6300 € | 900 € | 6300 € | 900 € | 5 | |
2025 | 26/07-22/08 | 7000 € | --- | 7000 € | --- | 7 | |
2025 | 23/08-29/08 | 6300 € | 900 € | 6300 € | 900 € | 5 | |
2025 | 30/08-26/09 | 5600 € | 800 € | 4900 € | 700 € | 5 | |
2025 | 27/09-19/12 | 4900 € | 700 € | 4200 € | 600 € | 5 | |
2025 | 20/12-09/01 | 5600 € | --- | 4900 € | --- | 7 |
- Minimum stay: 5 nights
- Minimum stay: 7 nights only from 21/12/24 to 10/01/25
- Minimum stay: 7 nights only from 26/07/25 to 22/08/25
- Minimum stay: 7 nights only from 20/12/25 to 09/01/26
- Arrival day: Saturday only from 26/07/25 to 22/08/25
- Security deposit: € 1000, to pay cash on arrival
- Pets: On request, € 200 per stay to pay on site
- Check-in: 16:00-21:00
- Check-out: 08:00-10:00
- Late arrivals: 21:00-24:00 only if agreed. Charged at € 30 (to pay on site on arrival)
- Tourist tax: If applicable by the municipality
Deposit amounting to 30% of the total price to pay within 3 days of confirmation from us. The remaining 70% must be paid 45 days before the beginning of your holiday.
Payment methods:
bank transfer, credit card, PayPal, postal order
Security deposit:
€ 1000, to pay cash on arrival
-from reservation to 61 days prior to arrival 10% -from 60 days to 31 days prior to arrival 30% -from 30 days to 16 days prior to arrival 50% -from 15 days to 1 day prior to arrival 70% -NO SHOW 90%
Area
Airport (Catania) | 72 km |
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Airport (Comiso) | 148 km |
Airport (Palermo) | 237 km |
Airport (Trapani) | 317 km |
Railway station (Randazzo) | 8 km |
Hospital (Taormina) | 30 km |
Seaside - sandy beach (Fiumefreddo) | 25 km |
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Seaside - rocky beach (Taormina) | 40 km |
Delicatessen (Passopisciaro) | 3 km |
Restaurant | 2 km |
Shops, banks, restaurants (Randazzo) | 8 km |
Weekly market (Randazzo) - Sunday | 8 km |
Fashion Outlet (Agira) | 120 km |
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Golf (Castiglione di Sicila) | 8 km |
Tennis court (Randazzo) | 6 km |
Horse riding (Linguaglossa) | 20 km |
Diving (Giardini Naxos) | 35 km |
Harbour (Riposto) | 29 km |
Gorges of the Alcantara | 15 km |
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Taormina | 40 km |
Catania | 58 km |
Syracuse | 125 km |