The House of Camellia,

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Farmhouse |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 7

Acireale in Catania

From £292 per week

1 night minimum stay

Changeover flexible

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Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car essential, private garden, may take pets - please enquire

About the home

The House of Camellia is set in a large estate of citrus groves with Europe's highest volcano in the background,it offers a warm welcome , rural peace and ,at the same time, easy access to all amenities , shops and many restaurants .High standards fittings and furniture.Beautiful terrace for sunbathing , dining under the patio, or reading a book in the shade of the old camelia tree the house is named after.Possibility of walking in the property with ever-smoking Etna as a backdrop.
The owners live nearby but the position of the two houses guarantees a complete privacy.Cinzia speaks English and will be glad , together with her husband Nunzio, to give you a warm welcome , help and advice.
All accommodation is on one floor: a bright and spacious living area with fully equipped kitchen, a double bedroom with wardrobe , and a twin bedroom where you can see in a corner the lava stone the house was built on; all these rooms lead directly to the terrace.Three steps lead from the living to the bathroom with shower.
Plenty to see and to do in the surrounding area during your stay for the unique closeness of a high mountain and the sea.At house of Camellia you can also buy the organic products from our estate : jam, honey, wine , olive oil and Limoncello.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The tickness of the walls means that the House of Camelia (like most traditional Sicilian houses) keeps fresh inside even with high temperatures outside.Anyway a fan could be provided.The house is heated in the wintr by electric heaters.
We can add a folding bed so the house can sleep 7.
Internet mobile on request , please contact the owners before arrival

Further details outdoors:
Garden furniture and a barbecue will let you enjoy the surrounding countryside and the grounds all around with lemon trees, olives, mandarini, oranges, figs and the rich Mediterranean vegetation.
A few stepswill take you to the little roof terrace , offering views from the mountain , groves and out to the sea.
The parking place is at 20 mt from the farmhouse.

Further details

Less than 5km from several beaches and with Mt Etna National Park on your doorstep,"casa della Camelia" is the perfect holiday location.
The owners live in a house nearby with a completely independent entrance.Cinzia speaks English and will be glad to help you and make you feel at home.

Conditions

A 30% deposit is required to secure the booking (Paypal or bank transfer), the balance at arrival

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eastern side

 

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the south-eastern side with M.Etna in summer

 

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the terrace from the patio

The Sicily region

Over 2500 years at a strategic crossroads of the western world have left Sicily with an unparalleled historical legacy. Nowhere else have Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans, French, Germans, Spanish and even British left such an indellible impression.Whether you are more attracted by Greek temples, Roman villa ,Norman cathedrals or Baroque churches , Sicily offers a range of historical sites that is not easily matched.

Besides Sicily has on of the most pleasant climates in Europe,and every season has its own attraction. The average temperature in the deep midwinter is of 10-12 °,and in sunny days it can be warm enough to walk around in a tee-shirt. In February the almond trees are in blossom.In March and April the wild flowers begin to bloom all over Sicily and on the coast the first bathers start taking to the waters(though the water is still bracing).It's well worth a trip just to experience the Easter processions , bringing together religion,folklore and tradition .All over the island , in large towns and tiny villages alike,processions weave their way through narrow streets and piazzas until they finally arrive at the local parish church or Cathedral. In May the temperatures are ideal for walking with the mountain slopes exploding in colour. In June the sea is warm but the beaches are still deserted , except at weekends when the first Sicilins start to brave the waters.The fruit trees are laden with cherries , plums, peaches , apricots. In July and especially in August the coast is crowded but the beautiful areas of the interior ( and a few "undiscovered"parts of the coast ) are however relatively unfrequented.
In September there is the grapes harvest or"vendemmia",temperatures remain very comfortable and the island retains that summer feeling , but without the crowds.Many small villages celebrate the autumn with traditional"feste". October is one of the most beautiful periods for country walking with the vines turning to red and orange in the vast vineyards on M.Etna. In November often the temperatures stay in the high twenties during the day,even if it can rain(and rain is very welcome),though the big storms that often sweep the Italian peninsula generally pass safely to the north of Sicily.The oranges and mandarini season is starting.
In December one can still have extremely agreable temperatures during the day; Christmas is an important festival here and many small towns light up the night with their traditional "living" "presepi".Sicily is famous for the magnificence of its presepi that you can see in most churches especially in Caltagirone.Another tradition is the night of the Luminari on the 24th december when large bonfires are lit to keep baby Jesus warm.

Sicily's complex history has left its mark in architecture , landscapes , culture and customs and also in food. An important thing to say is that you will rarely eat anything that has not been produced within a few miles of you are sitting :the fresh fish on the coast , the tasty meats and cheeses in the interior,and a huge range of vegetables and fruit, all with a richness of flavour that you just don't find at the supermarket .Such is the pride that Sicilians take in their cooking that you will rarely be disappointed.On the east coast you should try Pasta alla Norma (with aubergines), arancini,ice cream and granita (originally made with snow from M.Etna and the traditional sicilian breakfast in summer with a brioche)The area around M.Etna is famed for its mushrooms, salsiccia and blood oranges.Etna Rosso , Nero d'Avola and Cerasuolo di Vittoria are very drinkable.

The Catania / Acireale area

The east coast of Sicily offers a lot of things to do every time of the year ,having one of the most agreable climate of Europe .Staying at only 3 km from the motorway exit"Giarre " and at 1 km from the main national road ss.114Catania-Messina you will be able to visit Taormina ( 20 min drive),Catania ,M.Etna ; also Syracuse , the baroque towns of the Noto valley , the Eolian islands, the Roman villa at Piazza Armerina, are all comfortably reachable for a day trips.

.Do you prefer relaxing? What about a glass of wine produced in our estate admiring M.Etna and the groves all around from the little terrace on the roof of the house of Camelia? Or do you fancy shopping or having dinner in a little restaurant on the coast ?Within a few minutes drive in Giarre (5km) and Acireale(7km) you can find many shops of all kinds , as well as restaurants, cafes and pizzerias.Anyway the nearest grocery shop in at 1 km in the village of Mangano and there is a big shopping centre open also on Sundays at 3 km
For a bath in the blue Ionian sea , the nearest beach is Praiola with lava stones at 4 km or the long peebly beach of Fondachello (7km) .In the splendid natural reseve of Isola Bella below Taomina you can swim among fish or go for a boat trip. You love walking? Have some beautiful walks in the farmland and discover the wonderful landscapes and paths of M.Etna's Natural reserve.
For food and wine lovers:follow the Road of Etna wine that winds around the flanks of the volcano passing through old vineyards and characteristic villages ;taste the genuine local products .
Do you know the gorges of the Alcantara valley ?They well worth a tour !
Golf lovers will find a eighteen holes golf course at about 35 min drive away : wonderful location , great climate without the crowds and high green fees , equipment hire and a smoking volcano as a backdrop.
In summer don't miss Taormina Arte Festival when the famous greek theatre comes to life with a season of top flight acts, starring the best performers of music , dance , theatre .And more.....
ACIREALE is a thermal resort from the rich baroque Sicilian and a strategic point of the eastern Sicily , at 5 min from the sea and less than 30 min from the snow of Etna.Its name is an example of how much Greek mythology was set in Sicily. Acis (a mortal youth) loved Galatea ( a Nereid sea goddess) and their love so infuriated the cyclops Polyphemus that he killed the unfortunate Acis.Galatea , taking pity on her lover, turned him into a river running all way down from the volcano to the Ionian sea.
SANTA VENERINA is one of the towns of M.Etna Natural Park and a main access to the undisputed king of the area : hiking on its slopes is an unforgettable experience at any time of year.
TAORMINA is the pearl of the Ionian sea ,idyllicly perched on a rocky promontory high above the sea , with medioeval buildings , breath-taking views around every corner , a network of winding streets strewn with shops , bars and restaurants , a perfect holiday spot.The main attraction: the greek theatre with spectacular views of ever smoking Etna and the bay of Naxos down below.
Good nightlife in Taormina and Catania.

How to get there

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British Airways and Air Malta fly directly from London to Catania.
RyanAir and EasyJet fly to Palermo(about 2 and a half hours drive from Catania)
WindJet (very cheap flights) connects twice a day Venice , Milan and three times a day Rome with Catania ( www.volawindjet.it)
Meridiana , AirOne ,AlpiEagles,Alitalia fly from Milan, Rome , Venice to Catania .
Ferries :from Villa S.Giovanni to Messsina (www.carontetourist.it)
from Genova and Civitavecchia(near Rome) to Palermo
from Salerno to Messina(www.carontetourist.it)
Car hire:
All the main car rental companies at Catania airport

Activities near Catania

Guestbook for The House of Camellia,

"This restored farmhouse lived up to our expectations completely.We very much enjoyed our peace and quiet in the evenings and our BBQ's.I would suggest this house would be ideal for a family or a couple who want to get away from it all.Nunzio and Cinzia are wonderful relaxed , friendly,country people,and we were genuinely sad to say goodbye.I cannot recommend staying here enough!"
(Mr Simon R.-.London)
"The house is beautifully decorated with all the modern amenities and is situated in a peaceful setting in a citrus grove.The owners were very friendly and very helpful and provided information on the local area .We had a wonderful time there and would recommend this place highly for a vacation in a beautiful location that is relaxing."(Ms.Suzanne V.-Canada)
"...thank you for your warm hospitality, the house is beautiful, comfortable , well equipped and also Sicilian in atmosphere.how special it is to have your own lemon trees literally dropping fruit onto the breakfast table.We appreciated the convenient location for exploring he eastern side of Sicily...so many things to see ...We'll just have to return another time!(Ewa, John and Toby L.-London)
"We've had a very enjoyable week in this lovely house ,it's been very interesting to get a taste of Sicilian life , to walk on the slopes of Etna, to be surrounded by lemon groves (and sunshine!), to walk around the estate ."(Mary S. and Jeremy P.-Winchester ,England)
"A lovely country house , renovated with taste , in a peaceful neighborhood while just minutes from the highway.Exceptional and charming hosts.In a few words, a delightful stay I warmly recommend."(Erwan M.-Génève)
"We stayed at the holiday home, the Cassa Della Camelia from the end of May 2010 to the 5th June 2010. The house itself, was beautiful. It is in a peaceful and quiet location, with wonderful views of the countryside as well as views of Mount Etna, and is surrounded by lemon and orange orchards. Inside the house, was clean tidy, and kept beautifully. Everything we needed was already in the house. The house has been maintained brilliantly. The owners of the house Cinzia and Nunzio, are the kindest people you could wish to meet.They live very near by, and were always happy to help with anything. Cinzia speaks very good English as well, which was very helpful. Everything about our stay was heavenly. There are beaches near by, and wonderful restuartants, and places to go. We are returning in March next year to stay in the house of Camelia again, and we are so looking forward to it"( ms Anna G.- UK )

Rental prices

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
November-December 2011	30 Oct 11	25 Dec 11	350€ 350	6060	0-	Flexible
Christmas 2011	25 Dec 11	2 Jan 12	550€ 550	0-	0-	Flexible
January-March 2012	2 Jan 12	1 Apr 12	350€ 350	0-	0-	Flexible
April 2012	1 Apr 12	29 Apr 12	550€ 550	0-	0-	Flexible
May - June 2012	29 Apr 12	30 Jun 12	590€ 590	0-	0-	1 Week
July-August 2012	30 Jun 12	26 Aug 12	690€ 690	0-	0-	1 Week
September 2012	26 Aug 12	30 Sep 12	550€ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
October 2012	30 Sep 12	4 Nov 12	530€ 530	0-	0-	1 Week
November-December 2012	4 Nov 12	23 Dec 12	350€ 350	0-	0-	Flexible

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
November-December 2011	30 Oct 11	25 Dec 11	390€ 390	6060	0-	Flexible
Christmas 2011	25 Dec 11	2 Jan 12	580€ 580	0-	0-	Flexible
January-March 2012	2 Jan 12	1 Apr 12	390€ 390	0-	0-	Flexible
April 2012	1 Apr 12	29 Apr 12	590€ 590	0-	0-	Flexible
May-June 2012	29 Apr 12	1 Jul 12	630€ 630	0-	0-	1 Week
July-August 2012	1 Jul 12	26 Aug 12	730€ 730	0-	0-	1 Week
September 2012	26 Aug 12	30 Sep 12	590€ 590	0-	0-	1 Week
October 2012	30 Sep 12	4 Nov 12	580€ 580	0-	0-	1 Week
November-December 2012	4 Nov 12	23 Dec 12	390€ 390	0-	0-	Flexible

Prices for group size 7
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
November-December 2011	30 Oct 11	25 Dec 11	430€ 430	0-	0-	1 Week
Christmas 2011	25 Dec 11	2 Jan 12	630€ 630	0-	0-	Flexible
January-March 2012	2 Jan 12	1 Apr 12	430€ 430	0-	0-	Flexible
April 2012	1 Apr 12	29 Apr 12	630€ 630	0-	0-	Flexible
May-June 2012	29 Apr 12	1 Jul 12	680€ 680	0-	0-	1 Week
July-August 2012	1 Jul 12	26 Aug 12	770€ 770	0-	0-	1 Week
September 2012	26 Aug 12	30 Sep 12	630€ 630	0-	0-	1 Week
October 2012	30 Sep 12	4 Nov 12	620€ 620	0-	0-	1 Week
November-December 2012	4 Nov 12	23 Dec 12	430€ 430	0-	0-	Flexible

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

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A 30% deposit is required to secure the booking , balance to be paid in cash upon arrival

5 persons will pay the rate for 4 persons;

3 persons will pay as for 2 persons

The maximum rate is for 6-7 persons

from November to April : 20 euros per week for the electricity

Availability

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4 years listed You are contacting Cinzia Petucco Landline +39 095 7781335 Mobile +39 347 7410784 Payment accepted Credit cards accepted Languages spoken The owner is based in Italy and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2007. This farmhouse has so far received 0 reviews.