VILLA GIARDINI
Starting from € 3500 per day
- Destination
Sicily - Property ID
ITVIS1629 - Max n.
of guests
20 - Bedrooms
10 - Bathrooms
10
General
Sitting on a 120-hectare estate producing organic oranges, mandarins and clementines, this beautiful Villa offers its guests a chance to live, taste and smell the best of Sicily. This 10-bedroom restored farmhouse on two levels shows traditional architectural features and it is tastefully furnished with a great selection of original antiques. The light nuances of the walls and the decorative fabrics create a vibrant and pleasant mood in each room. Outdoor space also features an impressive swimming pool and a private lighted tennis court. The villa’s location is perfect for day trips to Catania, Siracusa, Taormina and Mount Etna, the tallest active volcano in Europe and recently declared UNESCO World Heritage site.
Take a short walk through the garden and you arrive at the Orangerie, which houses the cozy greenhouse drawing-room and dining area. It is "the heart" of the Villa with its beautiful lava stone fireplace that provides warmth and atmosphere in the long autumn evenings.
On the upper floor of the Orangerie is the Belvedere, a multifunctional space with breathtaking views of Mount Etna and surrounding valleys spanning all the way to the Nebrodi Mountains.
The Villa is the quintessential property for those who love picking fruit straight from the tree, or who want to enjoy the outdoor living with extreme privacy and experience luxury in this verdant area of Sicily.
Rooms & Bathrooms
Main Villa
Ground Floor:
Queen bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower
Queen/Twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower
Queen/Twin bedrooms with en-suite bathroom with tub
Queen/Twin bedrooms with en-suite bathroom with tub
All bedrooms have access to the garden.
First Floor:
Master suite with en-suite bathroom with tub and access to private terrace.
Queen bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower.
2 Queen/Twin bedrooms with en-suite bathroom (1 with tub, 1 with shower) can also be combined into a family suite.
Boat House
Queen bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower.
Twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower.
All bedrooms are equipped with air conditioning; all bathrooms are supplied with hair dryers.
Alfresco Dinner
Alfresco Shower
Baby cot
Barbecue
Car parking
DVD Player
Fireplace
High chair
Outdoor features
Sat TV
Sauna
Wi-Fi
Air conditioned
Firewood
Free parking
Hair dryer
Heating
Iron
Kettle
Microwave oven
No smoking
Outdoor pool
Safe
Self-catering kitchen
Towels for the swimming pool
Dish Washer
Washing Machine
Features & Amenities
Air Conditioning
Wi.Fi
Sat Tv
Fireplace
Hifi stereo, DVD
Washing Machine
BBQ,
Finnish sauna and massage room (use and services on request),
Swimming pool
Tennis Court
Tennis Table
Outdoor dining area
Private Parking
Included Services
Electricity, A/C, heating, water and final cleaning
Meet and greet at Catania Airport on arrival (one for group)
Daily housekeeping service
Cook and waiter service for up to 7 hours/day (3 meals/day)
Midweek bath and pool towels change (Wed)
Wi-Fi Internet access
Pool and garden maintenance
Extra Services
Cost of food and beverages
Additional housekeeping service: €15/hr
Grocery shopping service: €30/hr
Personal laundry: €15/hr
Food allowance: €3,500 to be paid upon arrival in cash
Security deposit: €2,000 to be held by the agency
The Italian government might require the payment of a Visitor’s Tax (approximately €1.50 – €5.00 per person, per day, depending on the location) and may be applied for the first seven days in the destination. This tax is payable locally, in Euro cash
Caretaker lives on the premises in separate quarters; guests’ privacy’s is guaranteed
Check-in 4:00 pm–7:00 pm; Check-out: by 10:00 am
All extra services must be paid locally, prior to departure, unless otherwise arranged
Getting there
Car recommended
Shuttle transfer from/to the Airport (on request, extra charge)
Distances
Nearest Airport: Catania Fontanarossa 29 min
Nearest serviced town: 16 min
Nearest major city: Catania 34 min; Siracusa 51 min
Nearest beach: 30 min
Area Information
The island of Sicily offers a number of wonderful places to visit on day-trips or excursions, including Taormina, Catania, Syracuse, Noto, Ragusa and the utterly unforgettable volcanic peak of Mt. Etna. As the highest active volcano in Europe and Sicily's tallest mountain. Mt. Etna is a true natural wonder: don't miss the chance to explore it by booking a guided excursion with our concierge.
Taormina, one of the most famous towns in Sicily, is located high atop Mount Tauro. The magnificent Mediterranean blue bay and the nearby smoldering Mt. Etna merge into a spectacular view that can be seen from almost any point in the city. A renowned archaeological destination backed by incredible history, Taormina is home to one of the most famous Greek Theaters in the world. This remarkable theater hosts "Taormina Arte," the town's annual summer international arts festival of film, music, dance and theatre. Taormina is a haven for tourists, offering a great number of restaurants, bars, clubs, entertainment and sport venues. Take a stroll along the Corso and be sure to stop at one of the local cafés for a taste of granite (the original version of Italian ice!) and a piece of frutta martorana(marzipan sweets).
The distinctive beauty of Syracuse, rich with history and artistic presence, was featured in Giuseppe Tornatore's movie "Malena", starring Monica Bellucci. Since 1914, from early May to the end of June, the city has staged ancient comedies and tragedies in its Greek theatre. A stroll through the streets of Ortigia leads to the fascinating baroque cathedral that incorporates an ancient temple to Athena. Make sure you check the Fountain of Arethusa, site of the Greek legend.
Noto is the undisputed capital of Sicilian Baroque. Generally listed as one of the 'must-see' tourist attractions on the East coast of Sicily. The town was declared humanity heritage by UNESCO in 2002. Here you can enjoy the most beautiful non equipped beaches of the island, Eloro, Cittadella or Calamosche inside the natural reserve of Vendicari, which is also home to thousands of migrating flamingos and sea turtle nests. If you prefer the comfort of equipped beaches, check the ones in Noto Marina or San Lorenzo. If you are in this area on the third week of May, take note of the famous and suggestive "Infiorata", a picturesque festival to welcome the spring, where local artists work overnight to prepare colorful real flower carpets all over the streets. Other sites worth visiting in the surroundings of Noto (by car) include Noto Antica - the older town - Modica, Palazzo Acreide, Ragusa - a similarly-appealing Baroque town - the necropolis at Pantalica and Ispica Caves.
