Taormina Vacation Rental cottage: trappitello

Summary of Polyphemus 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6

Taormina cottage rental - The roses corner
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Description Cottage, 75 m²,
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
Amenities near the ocean, rural, tennis court, garden, terrace, pets considered
Rates per property
Must pay in Euros
€700 - €2,000/week 
USD Conversion - Estimated
$1,053 - $3,009/week 
Gabriele
+39 349-7880906
Speaks: English, French, Italian
Contact the Owner

Photos and Description of the Taormina vacation cottage rental self catering villa-cottages with pool holiday rental taormina sicily

In his lemon estate in the countryside of Taormina, Prince Gabriele Alliata di Villafranca has refurbished 5 self catering villa-cottages ideal for holiday rental from what was originally an old farm building, known as “Le Case del Principe” located between Etna and the bay of Taormina in the oriental cost of Sicily. They are named: Leone,Zeus, Trinacria, Polyphemus, Lunasole. 3 cottages sleep 2/ 4 people using the mezzanine, Polyphemus sleeps 4/6 people using the mezzanine , Lunasole sleeps 4/8 people using the mezzanines All rooms have been equipped with air conditioning units (hot and cold air). A spectacular swimming pool with Mediterranean gazebo and solarium is available for guests in the lemon grove 30 metres away from the cottages. Absolute privacy is assured thanks to a barrier of bamboo canes and greenery between one cottage and the next. Great care is given to the décor to create a cozy atmosphere and to the garden and greenery.

Details for Polyphemus 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6

The cottage equipped for six (Polyphemus) measures about 75 square metres and consists in: 2 double bedrooms (Queen size bed) with their own bath with shower (2), a small mezzanine with two comfortable single beds over the living room ideal for children 5/15 , a sitting room including kitchen corner and a large furnished patio with canes canopy and creepers(9x9 mt.) and a garden (9x9 mt.). All rooms have been equipped with air conditioning units (hot and cold air). The price includes: air-conditioning/heating system, weekly and final cleaning of the cottage, full linen and towels set, shaded car parking, use of the pool area (April/October), standard electricity and water consumption, use of the farm bicycles, sat tv , use of the communal washing machine.
Taormina cottage rental
Taormina cottage rental
Taormina cottage rental - The farmstead

The farmstead
Taormina cottage rental - Lunasole gazebo

Lunasole gazebo
Taormina cottage rental - The roses corner

The roses corner
Taormina cottage rental - kitchen corner of the smaller cottages

kitchen corner of the smaller cottages
Taormina cottage rental - Zeus bedroom

Zeus bedroom
Taormina cottage rental - Lunasole sitting room with library

Lunasole sitting room with library
Taormina cottage rental - Lunasole kitchen

Lunasole kitchen
Taormina cottage rental - Poliphemus blue bedroom

Poliphemus blue bedroom
Taormina cottage rental - gazebo of the smaller cottages

gazebo of the smaller cottages
Taormina cottage rental - at 10 minutes the bay of Isolabella

at 10 minutes the bay of Isolabella

Location: Sicily < Italy

Nearest Airport: Catania at 45 Kilometres
Nearest Ferry: Riposto at 20 Kilometres
Nearest Train: Taormina at 6 Kilometres
Nearest Beach: beach at 2.0 Kilometres
Car: necessary
The holiday homes are located amid the peace of the Sicilian countryside, 2 kms from the sea, 7 from the centre of Taormina, 10 from the Gorges of Alcantara, 35 from Etna (cableway), 100 from Syracuse, 150 from Noto, Modica and Ragusa Ibla and 90 from Piazza Armerina. The property is the ideal base for visiting the oriental Sicily.

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Rental Rates for this vacation cottage rental in Taormina, Italy

Rental Basis:
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Rental rates quoted in:
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Rental Rates
Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night		 Weekend Weekend
Night		 Extra
Night		 Monthly Minimum Stay
Nov 7, 2009 - Dec 18, 2009 €700 - - - - - 1 Week
Dec 19, 2009 - Jan 9, 2010 €1,000 - - - - - 1 Week
Jan 10, 2010 - Mar 27, 2010 €700 - - - - - 1 Week
Mar 28, 2010 - May 8, 2010 €1,200 - - - - - 1 Week
May 9, 2010 - Jul 17, 2010 €1,500 - - - - - 1 Week
Jul 18, 2010 - Aug 28, 2010 €2,000 - - - - - 1 Week
Aug 29, 2010 - Oct 2, 2010 €1,500 - - - - - 1 Week
Oct 3, 2010 - Nov 6, 2010 €1,200 - - - - - 1 Week
Nov 7, 2010 - Dec 18, 2010 €700 - - - - - 1 Week
Dec 19, 2010 - Jan 8, 2011 €1,200 - - - - - 1 Week

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (Euros) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Additional information about rental rates

  • daily rate 30% up to the weely rates (July and August only weekly rental from Sat. to Sat.)
    extra for midweek rental starting from 20% on the total rental price
    Payment 30% when booking and 70% 60 days before the arrival

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation cottage rental in Taormina, Italy

Property Type:
  • cottage
Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering
Floor Area:
  • 75 m²
Location Type:
  • near the ocean
  • rural
Theme:
  • family
  • farm holidays
General:
  • telephone
  • air-conditioning
  • central heating
  • linens provided
  • towels provided
  • sunbed
Kitchen:
  • 2 ring stove
  • kitchenette
  • refrigerator
  • microwave
Dining:
  • dining area
  • seating for 6 people
Bathrooms:
  • Bathroom - Combination Tub/Shower
Bedrooms:
  • 2 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 6 people
  • Bedroom - 1 King
    Bedroom - 1 King
    Bedroom 3 - 2 Twin/ Single, mezzanine
  • 2 doubles, 2 children's beds
Entertainment:
  • TV
  • satellite or cable
  • books
Internet Access:
  • internet access
  • wireless broadband
Outside:
  • barbecue
  • parking
  • tennis court
  • garden
  • terrace
  • 4 garden chairs
  • 7 beach chairs
  • 6 bicycles
Swimming Pools:
  • outdoor pool
Suitability:
  • long term renters welcome
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • pets considered
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • children welcome
Local Activities:
  • swimming
  • tennis
  • walking
  • cycling
  • horseback riding
  • golf
  • wind-surfing
  • water skiing
  • mountain biking
  • mountaineering
Notes: Extra: daily cleaning of the cottage (standard euros 20,00 Polyphemus 25,00 LunaSole 30,00 ), cook service (only groups), exclusive excursions (only groups ask the list), late arrival (after 8pm from euros 30,00 to euros 70,00 for arrivals after 11pm), midweek rental start (from 20% of the global rental cost)

Further details for this vacation cottage rental in Taormina, Italy

Extra services: Daily cleaning : Euro 20/30 per day Evening welcome 50 / 100 euros

Distances from Le Case del Principe: Catania: 40km, Messina: 45km, Siracusa: 90km, Palermo: 250km, Agrigento: 150km, Etna volcano cableway: 35km. Supermarket: 1.5km, Sea: 3km, Tennis court: 2km. Horse riding: 3.5km. Chemist: 1km. First Aid: 6km. Taormina center: 7km Railway station: 5km (Taormina). Swimming pool: 30m (same estate) (from April to October).

Facilities included in the price: Cottages accommodations, Weekly towels / linen set, Shaded car parking. Use of the swimming pool (09 am to 7 pm), air conditioning / heating system , sat TV, final cleaning , use of farm bicycles, use of communal washing machine.

Other Activities: Etna excursions, Gorges of Alcantara discovery, Syracuse, Noto (barok valley), Piazza Armerina (roman villa)

Reviews for this vacation cottage rental in Taormina, Italy

Rating
5 out of 5

Dream Holiday

Mark! Cranleigh, Surrey, UK
Review Submitted: September 7, 2008 Date of Stay: August 2008
I have to say that this place is FANTASTIC!!!! Superb location and awesome scenery with a great garden and pool where you can relax. Everything is just perfect and we had the best holiday ever and ran out of superlatives by day 2 ! We will no doubt return again one day.

Mark
Owner's Response: This is the best answer to all efforts displayed in order to maintain every day the high standard of the property !
Many thanks
Gabriele
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