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Villa |5 bedrooms |Sleeps 8

Castelmola in Taormina

From £1000 per week

3 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

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Key info  Swimming pool, beach or lakeside relaxation, air conditioning, balcony/terrace, car essential, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

Welcome to your exclusive retreat in Sicily… Set "away from it all" on a fabulous hill top position overlooking the sparkling Ionian Sea in the Mediterranean, Villa Etna Mare boasts breathtaking and unrivalled views stretching across from Mount Etna to the surrounding area of Taormina on the east coast of Sicily.

The villa is a traditionally built stone detached property, with air conditioning and its own private "infinity edge" swimming pool and garden. Completely independent, the villa assures you total privacy. A large panoramic terrace and shaded patio, with a barbecue and built-in pizza oven, offer ample ‘al fresco' dining space from which, at near 500 meters altitude, you will truly feel on top of the world.

Inside, completely renovated, newly furnished and equipped to a high standard, the villa provides and caters for the expectations of the discerning modern traveller, whether you are holidaying as a couple, family or with friends. The villa can accommodate up to 8 people + infants.

The charm and attraction of the villa do not end there, from having the space and privacy to do whatever you please, at your own pace… or nothing at all, to joining the bustling restaurants, bars and nightclubs of Taormina, Castelmola and Giardini-Naxos all within a 20 minute drive. For sightseeing and activity packed holidays, the villa provides an excellent and comfortable base in a rural and quiet location from which you can choose what to do.

Whether it is tranquillity, culture, sun, beaches, golf, walking, skiing, cycling, wildlife or night-life you are looking for, Villa Etna Mare awaits you... A presto!

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Bedrooms: 3 Double bedrooms + 2 Single beds. The 2 single beds are on mezzanines accessed via ladders from 2 of the double bedrooms. Additionally 2 x infant cots are available free of charge. One of the double beds can be made as a twin if required.

Bathrooms: The first bathroom is a modern 'wet room' with shower, washbasin, wc. The second bathroom has exposed beamed ceiling; bath with overhead shower, 2x washbasins, marble top, wc, bidet.

Kitchen: Fully fitted modern kitchen with integrated appliances. Cooker, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, iron.

Living Room: Open plan dining area and lounge with sofas, coffee table, real open fireplace, satellite TV, DVD, Hi-Fi (with i-pod connectivity). Seating for 8 and 2x infant high-chairs are also additionally available free of charge.

Cleaning/towels/linen/maid service: Weekly maid service (including final cleaning), house/bedlinen and towels provided - included in price. Daily maid service, cook and babysitter available upon request.

Further details outdoors:
Private "infinity edge" 8mx4m swimming pool, terrace, garden, BBQ, parking, balcony, garden furniture.

Terrace: covered terrace and panoramic patio area with views of Mount Etna, Taormina, Castelmola and the Ionian Sea. Built-in barbecue and pizza oven. Ideal for 'alfresco' dining at all times of day and night!

Swimming pool and solarium: swim and tan with Mount Etna in the background, relax in luxury! Large 8m x 4m private 'infinity edge' style swimming pool (depth 1m to 1.8m) with spacious south facing panoramic solarium. There are large steps for access into the pool which is illuminated at night - providing a fantastic backdrop for terrace evening meals or a night time swim! The swimming pool is available from April to October (please check when booking). Sun loungers and parasols are provided (when pool is available), and there is an additional open outside shower by the pool.

Garden: terraced gardens at the back of the villa with vine, almond, olive and other fruit trees. Lawned areas. Private driveway and gated entrance.

Further details

Weekly maid service (including final cleaning), all listed baby/infant facilities, all service charges, including gas, electricity, satellite TV, water and air-conditioning/heating are included in the rental price. We also offer a 'meet and greet' service free of charge.

The swimming pool is available from early April to October (please check when booking).

Conditions

A security deposit of £500 to cover for any accidental damages to the property or its contents will be required as part of the final payment.

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Villa Etna Mare and Mt Etna

 

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Just one of the stunning views from the villa

 

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One of the 3 double bedrooms - air con in all rooms

 

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Bathroom with marble top/exposed beams

The Sicily region

Located in the centre of the Mediterranean, nearer to North Africa than to Rome, Sicily enjoys more sunshine than anywhere else in Europe. Mount Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe, provides an enormously permanent and dominant backdrop to most of eastern Sicily – and you can enjoy all of this with the most splendid views of Mount Etna from Villa Etna Mare!

Surrounding Mount Etna, fertile slopes of olives, almonds, grapes and citrus fruits provide a lush setting, starting and extending from the grounds of the villa.

Sicily is surrounded by three different seas - the Mediterranean, the Tyrrhenian and the Ionian Sea - over which the view from the villa will take your breath away.

The island is formed and shaped by two thousand years of history, with the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans and Spanish all occupying it and leaving their diverse influences on both the culture, in customs and gastronomic delights, and architecture.

Sicily begs to be explored and enjoyed. Villa Etna Mare provides you with the chance to sample every bit of it, from the most comfortable and luxurious setting.

The Taormina / Castelmola area

All within a stone's throw away from Villa Etna Mare, are the towns of Taormina, Giardini Naxos and the small village of Castelmola.

Taormina is without doubt the most famous all-year-round holiday resort in Sicily. Perched high upon a rocky outcrop, it has stunning views of the deep blue Ionian Sea and Mount Etna. Its historic streets offer an abundance of designer boutiques, antique shops, bars and restaurants. The town also hosts numerous cultural events, some of which take place in the Graeco-Roman amphitheatre. From the main car park at Mazzaro, about a 20 minute drive from the villa, a cable car will take you straight to Taormina 's heart... well worth a day trip!

Nearby to Taormina and a short 15 minute drive from the villa, lies the seaside resort of Giardini Naxos. Its popularity is in part due to its wide sandy beach which attracts and is well suited to young families. Its bars and restaurants come alive in the evening with a generally more youthful crowd. The sheltered bay also attracts many ocean liners and cruise ships which you can watch come in and out from Villa Etna Mare.

Castelmola, part of the association of Italy's most beautiful villages, sits on top of a rock with a ruined Byzantine castle high above Taormina. The tiny cobbled streets and little squares offer a generally relaxed atmosphere, from which you can enjoy wonderful views of Mount Etna and the surrounding region. There are several ways you can reach Castelmola; you can drive (there is a large car park as you arrive – it takes about 20 minutes from the villa) or catch a taxi/bus from Taormina. For experienced walkers, we provide maps and directions to Castelmola over "Monte Venere" from the villa - it's about a 1.30hrs treck.

How to get there

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Map showing the Castelmola areaReset Map

The villa is less than 1 hour's drive from Catania airport and 3 hours from Palermo/Trapani. Direct flights operate to/from Sicily from many countries including: UK, ROI, Germany, Netherlands, France, USA, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria as well as many other indirect flight options via mainland Italy. Please visit our personal website for a comprehensive list of travel links.

Activities near Taormina

Guestbook for Villa Etna Mare

Mr J.T (USA) September 2011 – Returned yesterday and cannot get the views from your patio out of my head. We had a wonderful time. The pictures on your web site are great but cannot compare to being there and gazing in all directions. We hope to return again.

Mrs N.G (England) September 2011 - We wanted to drop a line and say what a lovely time we had in your villa. It is truly an exceptional place, and we'd be delighted to share that with prospective bookers. The photos didn't over exaggerate in the least.

Dr L.L (England) August 2011 - We had a very good holiday and must thank you for providing us with such a comfortable home. It must have been the first time ever that we had everything that we needed in a holiday rental and did not have to scrub down kitchen or wash all the crockery before use! The quality of everything provided was superb and level of cleaning was excellent. Thanks for the loan of your home.

Mrs J.R (Poland) July 2011 - Returned from holiday on Saturday had a wonderful time. You have a very nice villa and what a view!!

Mrs M.B (Norway) June 2011 - We had a lovely week at your villa. Great villa - with amazing views!

Mr D.B (Netherlands) May 2011 - We had a great time at the villa and loved everything that Sicily had to offer. We loved the villa and we hope to be your guests some other time in the near future. The road up to the villa was very exciting and so panoramic! Thank you for everything!

Mr P.B (Ireland) April 2011 - Just to let you know that we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at your villa. We were greeted with the spectacular sight of the full moon rising over the Ionian Sea on our first evening. The wild flowers were also fantastic.

Rental prices

Prices for group size 8
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
3nts/£600+£100/extra nt	30 Nov 11	31 Mar 12	1000£ 1000	0-	0-	3 Nights
	31 Mar 12	28 Apr 12	1500£ 1500	0-	0-	1 Week
	28 Apr 12	26 May 12	1750£ 1750	0-	0-	1 Week
	26 May 12	30 Jun 12	2500£ 2500	0-	0-	1 Week
	30 Jun 12	21 Jul 12	2750£ 2750	0-	0-	1 Week
	21 Jul 12	2 Sep 12	3250£ 3250	0-	0-	1 Week
	2 Sep 12	30 Sep 12	2500£ 2500	0-	0-	1 Week
	30 Sep 12	28 Oct 12	1750£ 1750	0-	0-	1 Week
3nts/£600+£100/extra nt	28 Oct 12	30 Dec 12	1000£ 1000	0-	0-	3 Nights

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

The rental price includes weekly maid service (including final cleaning), weekly change of bed/bath linen, air conditioning/heating and all utilities. 2x Infant cots and 2x high chairs are available on request free of charge. The rental price is per week for the whole villa, regardless of the number of occupants.

Our usual changeover day is Saturdays though from August 2012 this will change to Sundays as this offers more cheaper flight options from most countries. Arrivals and departures on other days are negotiable - please ask. Property arrival is between 1600 and 2000 hours. Departure is by 10.00am to give time for the villa to be prepared for our next guests. The swimming pool is available from early April to late October - please check our website tariff&availability section for exact dates.

A security deposit of £500 (around €550/$750) to cover for any accidental damages to the property or its contents is required as part of the final payment. This deposit will be refunded no more than three weeks after your departure, less any deductions for damage/breakage.

A 25% deposit payment is necessary to secure the dates you require. Final payment, including the security deposit is required at least 2 calendar months prior to the start of the rental period. All bookings made within 2 calendar months require full payment via telegraphic/bank transfer.

Availability

See below for next 9 months' availability - to see the next 24 months click here

Availability notes:

Villa Etna Mare is available all year round. Provisional bookings are shown as 'unknown' above. Please contact us to confirm availability on the dates you require. Our usual changeover day is Saturdays though from August 2012 this will change to Sundays as this offers more cheaper flight options from most countries. Arrivals and departures on other days are negotiable - please ask. Property arrival is between 1600 and 2000 hours. Departure is by 10.00am to give time for the villa to be prepared for our next guests. The swimming pool is available from April to October - please check our website for exact dates.

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You are contacting Daniel & Katharine Laguitton Landline n/a Mobile +44 07771 674026 Payment accepted Credit cards accepted PayPal accepted Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2011. This villa has so far received 0 reviews.