Taormina holiday villa rental with walking, beach/lake nearby, balcony/terrace, air con, rural retreat, TV

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Villa Suk (villa)

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An enchanting villa in a stunning cliff-top position overlooking one of the most beautiful bays in the world: Isola Bella below Taormina. The property is situated in a complex of quality holiday villas with a spectacular swimming pool and an elevator which takes you down to the fabulous rocky shore and into the emerald blue-green waters of the surrounding grottos, a magical spot to relax and soak up the Sicilian sun. The historical centre of medieval Taormina, Sicily’s most famous resort, is only a couple of miles away.

The fabulous pool with Isola Bella behind	The stylish living area
The superb view from the garden

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The Sicily region

"To have seen Italy without having seen Sicily is not to have seen Italy at all, for Sicily is the clue to everything...The things that enchant you cannot be counted." (J.W. Goethe, “Italian Journey”, 1873)

From blackened lava fields to soft sandy coves, Sicily boasts wonderfully contrasting landscapes. This idyllic isle is a patchwork of rolling plains, sweet-smelling citrus groves, precipitous cliffs and flower-filled meadows. Like the scenery, Sicily’s heritage is also incredibly varied. Its strategic mid-Mediterranean location made it the coveted prize of many an empire and centuries of invasion by the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, French and Spanish left behind indelible marks on the island’s cultural landscape.

Taormina is ideally located to reach, with daily excursions, most parts of Sicily including Mount Etna, Europe's largest active volcano and home to many outdoor activities, the splendid Aeolian Islands (UNESCO World Heritage site), the late baroque towns of the Val di Noto (Caltagirone, Militello Val di Catania, Catania, Modica, Noto, Palazzolo Acreide, Ragusa and Scicli, all UNESCO WH sites), Siracusa and its historical centre Ortigia (UNESCO WH site), Villa Romana del Casale with its mosaics (UNESCO WH site), Agrigento with its Greek temples (UNESCO WH site)… thousands of years of history in one island!

Holidays in Sicily are also about enjoying the island's passion for food and drink. Whatever you're doing, it'll feel even better paired with a glass of almond wine, homemade pizza or steaming espresso. Add a superb all-year round climate and the locals' irresistible zest and hospitality and you're sure of a memorable time here.

Taormina area

If you can tear yourself away from the peace of Villa Suk, a couple of miles away is the historic town of Taormina, the "Pearl of the Mediterranean”, easily reachable by bus, taxis or with the help of a cable car located 15 minutes walk away.

Idyllically perched on a rocky promontory high above the sea with Mount Etna brooding in the background, its location is a breathtaking collage of mountains, azure seas and dramatic cliffs topped by a stunning Greco-Roman amphitheatre dating back to the 3rd century BC. Taormina is like a treasure chest of history: walking along its main traffic-free street, Corso Umberto, and the maze of narrow streets and small beautiful squares, you will find theatres and gymnasiums from the Greek age, Odeon and baths from the Roman age, stunning buildings in which the Arab and the Norman cultures melt together in a memorable sense of beauty. Small shops selling local crafts, designer boutiques, romantic candlelit bars and sparkling restaurants, tucked away among the medieval streets of the old town, add to Taormina's charm. And if you're lucky enough to coincide your visit with the Taormina Art Festival in the summer, you'll be treated to a fantastic programme of international music, theatre, art, opera, dance and film.

Some of Taormina’s finest beaches are within a short walking distance from Villa Suk: choose from Mazzaro, Capo Taormina, Spisone and gorgeous Isola Bella bay for idyllic hours catching the rays, trying out water sports or enjoying the many local boat excursions. Within easy reach of Taormina is Mount Etna volcano (45 mins drive) for a cool day immersed in nature (including the stunning golf course “Il Picciolo” with spectacular and scenic views for all 18 holes, set among among oaks, hazels and vineyards), the medieval village of Castelmola (10 mins) with its narrow streets and breathtaking views, Alcantara valley with its magnificent gorges (15 mins), and the town of Catania (40 mins) with its historical buildings and monuments, elegant shops and vibrating nightlife.

How to get there

- Fly direct to Catania, the nearest and most convenient airport to Taormina (about 60 km, 45 mins drive).

- Scheduled direct flights to Catania from London Gatwick with British Airways and Air Malta.

- Low cost direct flights to Catania during the summer from London Gatwick and Manchester every Sunday (with Thomsonfly) and from London Gatwick and Manchester every Saturday (with Flythomascook and Westernair).

- Scheduled indirect flights to Catania via mainland Italy with Alitalia (via Rome/Milan) and AirOne (via Rome).

- Scheduled direct flights to Palermo Airport with Ryanair (from London Stansted) and EasyJet (from London Gatwick), but the journey from Palermo to Taormina takes longer (about 3 hours drive).

- To get from Catania Airport to Taormina, there is a direct bus service (departures every hour, journey time about 1 hour), taxis at about 100 euros (journey time 45 mins), or you can hire a car with several major companies. We can arrange an airport pick-up for you.

Activities near Taormina

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The house is on three levels. Enter the front door to the main living area, with stylish sitting and dining areas, and access to the dining area in the veranda outside. Off this living area is a small but fully equipped kitchen. Some spiral stairs take you to the first floor which is home to two double bedrooms with queen size bed and a bathroom with shower. The bedrooms share a balcony with spectacular views of the ocean. Some stairs lead up to a third double bedroom with queen size bed and en-suite bathroom (with shower), and to a small roof terrace with sun all day long. The atmosphere and decoration throughout are warm and simple with excellent use of colour and original features of the house.

Further details outdoors:
Villa Suk is a unique building of its kind, with a breathtaking charm which stands out from its idyllic and privileged setting on a high rocky cliff. The beautiful garden, filled with plants, flowers, olive groves and orange trees, offers great al fresco dining options, sunlit breakfast spots and peaceful reading corners. The views are simply spectacular: the vastness of the cobalt blue sea and the Isola Bella bay with Calabria’s coastline stretching into the distance, an unforgettable scenery.

An underground corridor leads to the complex saltwater pool, dramatically located on the cliff edge with breathtaking views of Isola Bella bay. From inside the pool, one really has the sensation of hanging directly above the azure sea (pool open from mid-May to end-September). An elevator takes you through 50m of solid rock to the spectacular rocky shore where you can sunbath or swim in the emerald blue-green waters, while the crystal clear waters of the surrounding grottoes provide fabulous conditions for snorkelling and scuba diving (the entire Isola Bella bay is a WWF protected Nature Reserve). Although the private beach and pool can get quite busy in July and August, they remain extremely quiet during other periods.

Further details

- Help/advice about excursions, daily trips, sports and activities.
- English-speaking representative on hand to answer any questions.
- Maid/cook service on request.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	7 Apr 08	17 May 08	1900£  1,508	0-	0-	1 Week
	17 May 08	31 May 08	2100£  1,667	0-	0-	1 Week
	31 May 08	21 Jun 08	2300£  1,825	0-	0-	1 Week
	21 Jun 08	27 Sep 08	2500£  1,984	0-	0-	1 Week
	27 Sep 08	18 Oct 08	2100£  1,667	0-	0-	1 Week
	18 Oct 08	20 Dec 08	1900£  1,508	0-	0-	1 Week
	20 Dec 08	4 Jan 09	2100£  1,667	0-	0-	1 Week
	4 Jan 09	4 Apr 09	1900£  1,508	0-	0-	1 Week
	4 Apr 09	16 May 09	2000£  1,587	0-	0-	1 Week
	16 May 09	30 May 09	2200£  1,746	0-	0-	1 Week
	30 May 09	3 Oct 09	2500£  1,984	0-	0-	1 Week
	3 Oct 09	17 Oct 09	2200£  1,746	0-	0-	1 Week
	17 Oct 09	19 Dec 09	1900£  1,508	0-	0-	1 Week
	19 Dec 09	2 Jan 10	2100£  1,667	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
- A 10% discount is offered for 2 people occupancy.
- Our rates are all inclusive, no extra charges like utilities and final cleaning.
- A 25% deposit is required in order to secure your booking. Full balance due no less than 4 weeks before arrival date. Payment by bank transfer or credit card.
- Refundable security deposit of 500 euros required with full balance, to be returned within 2 weeks of your departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection).

Guestbook

"Wow -Villa Suk !!!!!!!!! We spent 10 days of our honeymoon here. What a romantic place. Beautiful retro styling - but with all mod. cons. Secluded - but everything close at hand. The view from the Villa Suk's terrace of Isola Bella island is to die for ! No wonder it is WWF protected - it's magnificent. We were there in September and had the pool to ourselves - fantastic. Taormina just 5 mins. away by car is quite an extraordinary place. Great restaurants, shops and people watching set in a World Heritage Site. Cool and trendy pubs & clubs for all budgets & ages. Villa Suk is great for watching the cruise liners & million £ + yachts sailing round the bay. We're going back this year in September - can't wait and we think that's the best testimonial of all".
- Lisa & James P., Glasgow, Scotland, U.K.

"Fantastic place, absolutely stunning! Villa Suk is one of the most beautiful resorts I have ever been for my holidays. The location is incredible: it is hard to believe that there are places like that in the world! You go down in the heart of a cliff and inside you find that beautiful apartment, facing the bay of Isola Bella: the most breathtaking view! The garden, which in fact is a balcony on the blue Sicilian Sea, is fantastic for sun-bathing during the day and nice dinners with friends at night. Everything in Villa Suk, the furniture, the perfume of the sea and of the orange tree, the light evening breeze, make the atmosphere so relaxing, that once you are there you do not want to go anywhere else. Villa Suk is the ideal place to escape and forget the every-day life. Taormina then, is a tiny jewel and is at a walking distance from the Villa: perfect to enjoy the Mediterranean night life!"
- Francesca & Marc, Glasgow, Scotland, U.K

Availability notes

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Contact owner

To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/51751

Contact details for home 51751 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	Dr Francesco Basile
Tel:	+39 090 2939038
Fax:	+39 090 2926576
Mobile:	+39 338 7038381
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