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House |5 bedrooms |Sleeps 8

Taormina in Sicily

From £1240 per week

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

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

About the home

A charming 19th century villa, stylishly furnished with antique Sicilian furniture and ideally located at 50 metres from Corso Umberto, Taormina’s heart and historical centre, with its intriguing network of narrow streets, medieval buildings, charming churches, elegant shops, bars and restaurants. You can reach some of Taormina’s finest beaches via a panoramic cable car (the journey takes a couple of minutes) located at 150 metres from the property.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The house is on three levels. The ground floor is given over to a large living cum dining area with two distinct but essentially open-plan areas, one with an open fireplace, television and sofas, one with a dining table, sitting area and direct access to the garden. Off this living area is a fully equipped kitchen with dining table and access to the garden. Up a staircase to the first floor, where there is the master bedroom with queen size bed and adjoining bathroom with Jacuzzi bath, two single bedrooms with French beds and en-suite bathrooms (one with tub, one with shower), and a living room with two balconies. Going up to the second floor, there is a double bedroom with queen size bed and en-suite bathroom (with tub), a twin bedroom, an open space with a single sofa-bed, and a bathroom (with shower). All bedrooms have air-conditioning except the master bedroom on the first floor.

Further details outdoors:
The villa has its own private garden, filled with beautiful Mediterranean plants and flowers, ideal for those seeking privacy and relaxation while being so close to the city centre. The garden is equipped with beautiful wrought-iron furniture and a barbecue, making it perfect for al fresco dining or sunlit brunch spots. There is also a spacious roof terrace with sun all day long, shaded sofa seating and a spectacular view of the old town and the coast.

Further details

- The area gets quite crowded in July and especially in August when most Italians take their holidays
- English-speaking representative on hand to answer any questions
- Cook/maid services on request

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The stylish living-cum-dining area

 

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The terrace view over medieval Taormina and the coast

 

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The master bedroom with beautiful queen size bed

 

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Another angle of the living room

The Sicily region

Strategically situated between the toe of Italy and Africa and influenced by a fascinating range of cultures, the island of Sicily has a natural beauty that is truly breathtaking. The landscape is rich and diverse, ranging from picturesque coastal resorts with stunning beaches to the dramatic slopes of Mount Etna, Europe's largest active volcano.

All over Sicily you will find historical sites that hint towards the island’s rich and diverse past. Evidence of Roman, Byzantine, Islamic, Catalan, and Greek influences, to name just a few, are still visible in abundance across the island. Taormina is an ideal base to visit Sicily, including the stunning Aeolian Islands (UNESCO World Heritage site), the baroque towns of the Val di Noto (Caltagirone, Modica, Noto, Palazzolo Acreide, Ragusa, 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!

Sicily is also renowned for its fabulous food and fine wine (it has more vineyards than any of the other Italian regions) while its superb Mediterranean climate with mild-to-warm winters and warm-to-hot summers make the island an ideal all-year round destination. However you choose to spend your time- at rest, enjoying la dolce vita or in gentle exploration- memories of this wonderful island will stay with you forever.

The Taormina area

Taormina is one of the most celebrated resorts in the Mediterranean with a distinctly late medieval character and an intriguing network of small streets and alleyways which host a marvellous selection of pavement cafés, elegant shops, restaurants and bars.

A luxuriant “macchia” covers the heights above the town, interspersed with dark cypresses, olive trees, pines, palm trees and cacti. Orange and lemon trees fill the air with their unforgettable Mediterranean scent. The town centre is home to a large number of buildings and relics of historical interest from the Greek and Roman periods, including the stunning Greco-Roman amphitheatre, which is also the venue for the famous “Taormina Art Festival” in the summer, with its fantastic programme of international music, theatre, art, opera, dance and movies.

A panoramic cable car (located at only 150 meters from Villa Carla) quickly connects (a couple of minutes) the old town to the finest beaches of Taormina: 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. When you can drag yourself away from the beach area, a stroll along Taormina's medieval streets, overflowing with designer boutiques, shops and cafes, provides more delight.

Within easy reach of Taormina is Mount Etna volcano (30 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 Catania (40 mins) with its elegant shops and historical buildings and monuments.

How to get there

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- 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).

- Low cost direct flights to Palermo Airport with Ryanair (from London Stansted) and EasyJet (from London Gatwick). Taormina is about 3 hours drive.

- Low cost direct flights to Trapani Airport with Ryanair (from Birmingham and London Luton). Taormina is about 4 hours drive.

- To get from Catania Airport to Taormina, there is a direct bus service (journey time about 1 hour), taxis at about 90 euros (journey time 45 mins), or you can hire a car with some of the main companies. We may be able to arrange a pick-up service from Catania Airport for small parties.

Activities near Taormina

Guestbook for Villa Carla

" We just wanted to thank you and tell you how much we enjoyed Villa Carla and our stay in Sicily....
I think my favourite place was the third floor porch at Villa Carla and the view of the Ionian Sea. What a great place to read or just relax and watch the ocean and the entrance to the straits of Messina. We also appreciated the garden" Mr. & Mrs Newton

"We enjoyed staying at villa Carla. Everything was fine and we had a
great stay." Mr & Mrs Burt

Rental prices

Prices for group size 8
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	8 Jan 11	1 Apr 11	1500€ 1500	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Apr 11	18 Apr 11	1600€ 1600	0-	0-	1 Week
	18 Apr 11	27 Apr 11	1800€ 1800	0-	0-	1 Week
	27 Apr 11	1 May 11	1600€ 1600	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 May 11	1 Jun 11	1700€ 1700	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Jun 11	1 Jul 11	1800€ 1800	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Jul 11	1 Aug 11	2000€ 2000	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Aug 11	1 Sep 11	2200€ 2200	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Sep 11	1 Oct 11	1800€ 1800	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Oct 11	1 Nov 11	1700€ 1700	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Nov 11	23 Dec 11	1500€ 1500	0-	0-	1 Week

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

Availability

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2 years listed You are contacting Vita Capria Landline n/a Mobile +39 333 7074204 Web Visit site Payment accepted Credit cards accepted Languages spoken The owner is based in Italy and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This house has so far received 0 reviews.