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Villa |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Sant' Ambrogio in Cefalu

£171–£343 / night
£1200–£2400 / week

1 night minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4.5 out of 5

5 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, beach or lakeside relaxation, air conditioning, balcony/terrace, car not necessary, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

This luxury three bedroom villa is situated in Sant’Ambrogio, near Cefalu on the northern coast of Sicily. Private swimming pool, sundeck and spectacular panoramic sea views, this is a truly breathtaking holiday location. The mature gardens, packed with palm trees offer you a private and secluded setting for you to enjoy the warm climate of this enchanting Mediterranean isle. Sant'Ambrogio's charming authentic town centre, with its unique Sicilian charm and excellent family restaurants is only a few minutes’ walk away.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
This spacious villa consists of three bedrooms, two double rooms (one of which can be converted into a twin room if required) and one twin bedroom. Two of the bedrooms have direct access onto a large terrace with uninterupted sea views. There is a large living room with panoramic views over the pool area, gardens and out to sea beyond. The kitchen is modern and well equipped and leads directly onto the large dining terrace. Individual air-conditioning units keep the villa refreshingly cool in the summer months and provide heating during the winter season.

Further details outdoors:
Outside the villa is surrounded by mature palms and gardens planted and lovingly tended by the owners. The tastefully installed swimming pool and wooden deck provides the perfect place to soak up the Sicilian sun whilst watching the small fishing boats meander along the shoreline below.
A short walk down through the palm filled terraces brings you out onto a private rock promontory with unrivalled sea views and a bench to sit relax and take in the breathtaking views and listen to the waves gently lap against the rocks below.

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Wonderfully finished grounds and patio areas

 

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Pool with endless sea views

 

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Double Bedroom

 

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Luxurious living room with sea and pool views

The Sicily region

Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, famous for its breathtaking scenery, wonderful locally produced food and its incredibly friendly people. In the east towers Etna, standing at 3,320m (10,900ft) high, it’s one of the world's tallest and most active volcanoes. The beautiful Aeolian Islands are to the north and are reachable by boats which leave the small port of Cefalu daily during the summer season.

Sicily has just been voted favourite holiday island 2009 by readers of Conde Nast, scoring huge marks for its weather, food and the friendly reception from your Sicilian hosts.

Sicily is a truly year round holiday destination. If you are a beach lover then the long summer season will be ideal for you. If mountain excursions, walks or cycling trips are more your thing, then the warm sunny spring and autumn seasons will be the ideal time. Winter sports enthusiasts can ski on the slopes of both Etna and Piano Battaglia (nr Cefalu), in the winter months from December to February.

The Cefalu / Sant' Ambrogio area

The beautiful town of Sant'Ambrogio sits just a few hundred metres from Sicily’s northern coast and just a few minutes’ drive from the bustling fishing port and popular tourist hotspot of Cefalu. A perfect spot to enjoy some authentic Sicilian hospitality from the family run restaurants near the small piazza. The small beach is only a few minutes’ walk from the village and during high season is less crowded than the hugely popular beach in Cefalu.

Cefalu is less than an hour’s drive along the coast, east of Sicily’s capital Palermo. It has long been one of Sicily’s most beautiful and popular resorts. Walking through the historic centre of the town you will discover charming cobbled streets lined with interesting local shops and excellent restaurants. At its heart, in the town’s main square, stands the imposing Norman cathedral built in 1132 by King Roger 2nd. The huge image of Christ Pantocrator in the cathedral’s apse is remarkable. Close-by, the long stretch of sandy beach is popular with both locals and tourists, and as the sun sets over the sea, the promenade comes alive for the evening passegiata. Cefalu is not just a seaside resort, but also makes a convenient base from which to explore the interior of the island. A short drive away is the Madonie National Park, with its breathtaking mountain landscapes and picturesque hill-top villages, perfect for walking and cycling, and even for skiing in the winter months.

How to get there

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Airlines:
Ryanair, Easyjet, British Airways, Alitalia and Thompson fly from a number of UK airports to Palermo, Trapani and Catania airports.
Ferries:
Numerous ferries can be taken from ports down the western coast of Italy direct to Palermo.
Car Hire:
http://www.carhire3000.com Instant quotation, offering good rates for car hire. Collection points at all airports & from Cefalu town centre.
Airport Transfers:
We can arrange transfers from Palermo airport to Cefalu upon request.

Activities near Cefalu

Reviews

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26 Apr 2012

“Stunning villa in friendly village with beautiful views” We had a superb week in Villa Mara at the very beginning of April. The villa overlooks the sea. Its views are stunning and it is set in the rocky hillside overlooking the sea. It is on 2 different levels (the top level having 2 storeys) and then beneath the level with the pool (the bottom level) the garden continues down the hill in fairly steep terraces. We travelled with 2 children (nearly 3 and nearly 5) who are sure footed with a good ratio of adult per child (3 adults) and the garden and villa really captivated the children's and our imagination - they loved playing in it but perhaps if you had a crawler or younger child it would be less relaxing (although each level outdoors was gated so this wouldn't necessarily be a problem). For us, it was absolutely perfect. The children enjoyed picking lemons from the lemon tree whenever we needed one for drinks etc! They loved the pool and the decking next to it made it a safe area to play around. They enjoyed playing up and down the steps and making dens in different places. There were all sorts of interesting plants and many different things to look at. We were met and helped out by Giuseppe, who was very kind and welcoming and answered all our questions. The children adored him and were very excited whenever they saw him and we also liked him a lot. The views were beautiful and everything was clean. The beds were comfortable. San Ambrogio is a friendly village with a pizzeria and very close to the much busier but also lovely town of Cefalu. The time of year we travelled to Sicily was lovely - lots of flowers in blossom and enough of a buzz around Cefalu to make it fun but not so heaving with people that we couldn't park etc. We found it warm during the day (T-shirts and shorts, fine for playing on the beach and in the sea) but needed jumpers in the evening. The pool wasn't warm because of the time of year but we used it a few times for short periods of time and it was good fun and, like everything else, beautifully maintained and clean. I would recommend this property rental very highly.

14 Aug 2011

“A piece of paradise for rent” We had the most relaxing, thrilling and genuine vacation experience imaginable. The house, its pool and its beautiful setting is a paradise in itself and Giuseppe took care of us in a wonderful and most hospitable way. Sant' Ambroggio's inhabitants welcomed us in every way and we felt very much as part of the village life for a week. We would return tomorrow if we could!

17 Jun 2011

“Super location in unspoilt pretty Sicilian village with great sea views” Sant' Ambrogio is an unspoilt village built into the hillside overlooking the sea, about 6km from the bustling town of Cefalu (5-10 mins drive along the coast road). The village has a pizzeria, a bar, coffee bar and convenience store. Villa Mara occupies a prime position overlooking the Mediterranean, a lovely swimming pool and terraces. The villa itself is well appointed and equipped. It is looked after by Guiseppe who lives in the village and is always at hand if you need any assistance. He is very friendly and informative and nothing is too much trouble. We stayed in late May with our two daughters (21 and 23) and had a lovely holiday.

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19 May 2011

“Huge Villa with many possibilities and a great pool!!” Great pool, 2 appartments, nice garden, quiet area, lovely terrasse on 2nd floor, nice owner. Many possibilities for activities. You need a car to drive to the beach and surrounding cities.

16 May 2011

“Gorgeous villa, stunning views, great welcome, help always on hand.” Great for a family holiday. Gorgeous views, relaxing location. Guiseppe was a great help to us too. Food and drink on our arrival. Plush, well equiped villa.

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We had the most relaxing, thrilling and genuine vacation experience imaginable. The house, its pool and its beautiful setting is a paradise in itself and Giuseppe took care of us in a wonderful and most hospitable way. Sant' Ambroggio's inhabitants welcomed us in every way and we felt very much as part of the village life for a week. We would return tomorrow if we could!
July 2011

Great for a family holiday. Gorgeous views, relaxing location. Guiseppe was a great help to us too. Food and drink on our arrival. Plush, well equiped villa.
5/5
April 2011

This is a beautiful and well equipped house with a stunning view. The local agent Guiseppe is wonderful and will stop at nothing to be of help. He makes sure there is a welcoming bowl of fruit, wine and other goodies in the fridge and comes every day early in the morning to clean the outside pool area. It would be helpful to have a folder in the house regarding the local area---transport, sites of interest, restaurants etc but this is a small criticism.
September 2010

The property is in a beautiful spot overlooking the sea and a garden that tumbles down a steep hillside... It is in a quiet corner of a small village. The kitchen opens on to a spacious terrace with a large table and sun umbrellas. It was a fabulous place to prepare and enjoy breakfast.
Perhaps the best part of it all was the way we were looked after throughout the time we were there. Giuseppe, who lives around the corner, has the job of caring for the property and is incredibly friendly and helpful.
This was an outstanding holiday experience.
June 2010

I have to say your villa was simply spectacular in every way. My family and I had a great time. The location and the service we received was hard to beat and Giuseppe was excellent in taking care of us.
June 2010

We had a wonderful time at Villa Mara. It is a lovely, clean and well-furnished property in a beautiful location. However what made the holiday special for us was Joe’s <our onsite manager> helpful and friendly assistance. He couldn’t do enough to help and made us feel very welcome.
Petra S - April 2009

Have used many agents before – your help and flexibility prior too, during and at the end of the holiday was outstanding and made the whole experience hassle free. 5 out of 5.
Ian M - September 2008

Rental prices

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Winter 11	5 Nov 11	7 Apr 12	1000£ 1000	-	-	Flexible
Spring 12	7 Apr 12	27 May 12	1200£ 1200	-	-	4 Nights
Early Summer 12	27 May 12	15 Jul 12	1600£ 1600	-	-	4 Nights
Summer 12	15 Jul 12	2 Sep 12	2000£ 2000	-	-	4 Nights
Late Summer 12	2 Sep 12	30 Sep 12	1600£ 1600	-	-	4 Nights
Autumn 12	30 Sep 12	4 Nov 12	1200£ 1200	-	-	4 Nights

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Winter 11	5 Nov 11	7 Apr 12	1200£ 1200	-	-	Flexible
Spring 12	7 Apr 12	27 May 12	1400£ 1400	-	-	4 Nights
Early Summer 12	27 May 12	15 Jul 12	2000£ 2000	-	-	4 Nights
Summer 12	15 Jul 12	2 Sep 12	2400£ 2400	-	-	4 Nights
Late Summer 12	2 Sep 12	30 Sep 12	2000£ 2000	-	-	4 Nights
Autumn 12	30 Sep 12	4 Nov 12	1400£ 1400	-	-	4 Nights
Winter 12	4 Nov 12	31 Mar 13	1200£ 1200	-	-	4 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

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

All rates are now fully inclusive of linen, cleaning, electricity, gas, airconditioning and heating.

Midweek cleaning services available upon request.

Driving services available upon request.

Chef services available upon request.

€750 (£500) Security deposit will be payable.

For your safety and security all payments will be made using credit/debit cards.

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3 years listed You are contacting Richard or Becky Lythgoe Landline 44 07895 284799 Mobile 44 07895 284799 Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2008. This villa has received 5 reviews from previous guests.

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