Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children Smokers welcome Self-catering
Home description
Large, attractive house with pool and diving board, large patio/garden nestled against a mountain, with a splendid view of the Alcantara Valley and Etna. Close to the ocean and the pleasant seaside resorts Taormina and Giardini Naxos. **LAYOUT: The house has a sun lounge over the entire back wall. A permanent barbecue grill and pizza/bread oven are located in the sun lounge. There is a seating area with TV and three eating areas. The house has a fully furnished kitchen with an eating area. The living room is furnished simply in Italian style with a sitting area, fireplace and eating area. A bathroom with shower, toilet, lavatory and bidet is located on the ground floor. The first floor has two bedrooms with two-person beds and a smaller room with two separate beds. A WC with lavatory is also located on this floor. The two-person bedroom has a TV, large clothes cupboard and commode. ** The villa faces on a large patio with two magnificent 150-year-old palm trees. The right side looks out over Etna with its plume of smoke. A swimming pool with a diving board is located at the side of the house. You can dive safely, since the pool is 3 metres deep under the board. The pool is surrounded by a large patio with a splendid view of the Alcantara Valley, with a glimpse of the ocean at the end of the valley. **Villa Aurora lies halfway up a mountain slope above the village of Francavilla di Sicilia. It has a view of the Alcantara Valley and several villages, including Motta Camastra, Francavilla, and Castiglione di Sicilia. The supermarket is round 1.5 km away, and the centre of Francavilla is about 1 km distant. The well-known seaside resorts Giardini Naxos and Taormina are approximately 15 km away. Catania (airport) is 75 km away, and Messina (harbour) is around 65 km distant.
Relaxing in the pool.......
Take a dive......
Grill.....
The Villa..........
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The Sicily region
Its artistic and natural beauty, its variety of flora and fauna, its evocative folklore, its genuine products and rich flavoured gastronomy are all the "Fragments of Sicily" that are masterfully blended within a deep sense of hospitality provided by a population toughened over the centuries by domination. SICILY: The object of attraction for the most demanding tourist who loves to witness every corner, every artistic and architectural building, every manufactured item, every tradition and a piece of history to bring with them. . . a “Fragment of Sicily”.
Taormina area
Visit TAORMINA, settled on a hill of the Monte Tauro. So much to do and see : top level art performances at the Greek theatre, several painting exhibitions held in local palazzi and churces, fine elegant shopping along the famous Corso Umberto with its classical music cafès and pastry shops.
RESTAURANTS! Enjoy the local Sicilian cuisine in several restaurants in the surroundings.
How to get there
Villa aurora ist just 75 km from Catania airport. From Palermo airport it will take 3 hours by car. We will sent you the directions to Francavilla di Sicilia and will bring you to the villa.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Catania Airport: 75 km
Railway:
Giardini Naxos: 20 km
Ferry:
Messina: 65 km
Activities near Taormina
Sports: Watersports Golf within 30 mins drive
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Cycling holidays
Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details
Swimming pool available from May til and october. Bed linnen and towels are provided en included. *Final cleaning €.30,00. *Breakages deposit of €.200,00, which is fully refunded on departure assuming no damage or breakages have occurred. *40% deposit due to secure booking.
Rental rates
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30 May 08
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1195£ 941
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1295£ 1,020
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1650£ 1,299
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1590£ 1,252
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1295£ 1,020
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995£ 783
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. *Final cleaning €.30,00. *Breakages deposit of €.200,00, which is fully refunded on departure assuming no damage or breakages have occurred. *40% deposit due to secure booking.
Guestbook
We had an excellent holiday in your villa in Francavilla. We enjoyed very much not only the geographical situation and the nice view of the house, but the large spaces including the comfortable living room, the well equipped kitchen and the well designed bedrooms have given us full satisfaction. And I have to mention the swimming pool which was the most frequented place during this hot Indian summer. Thanks again for your kindness and hospitality we all save good memory of Sicily and its nice people.
Best regards, Zoltán Andricsák
We woke up on the first day, enjoying the view on the valley and the quietness of the neighborhood. The house itself was on a good condition and is suitable for one big family or 2 smaller families. The rooms located on two floors were big enough to sleep and store all the belongings. There were 2(!) kitchens,one of them was a big one with for the people who really like to cook. Included also a real Italian Pizza oven heated by wood!There was also a large outdoor pool deep enough to dive and with enough water to keep the temperature cool during the daytime and warm in the night.There are quite a lot of activities you can do in and outside the house and also in a region nearby, so the house is especially suitable for alonger stay and for those who really like to take some time off bystaying on location instead of collecting all the points by visiting every tourist attraction there is on the island. We especially enjoyed our own cooking in the house out of fresh products from local stores and the superb fish choice from the coast helped by above mentioned pizza oven in the second kitchen to experience some authentic italian food and pizza experience! And the wines.And of course, the weather We are going back there!
Best Regards Erik
"We enjoyed our week in Villa Aurora very much. It is a lovely house in a lovely quiet location. It has wide terraces with lots of room to sit in the shade or the sun and swim in the pool when it gets too hot. The views to the sea and to Mt Etna are great.
John"
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Advertiser joined: 15 May 2007 This property added: 15 May 2007