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Taormina cottage rental - The farmstead

The farmstead

the garden (May 2012)

the garden (May 2012)

the pool

the pool

The pool

The pool

The pool gazebo

The pool gazebo

The roses corner

The roses corner

Lunasole kitchen

Lunasole kitchen

Lunasole sitting room with library

Lunasole sitting room with library

Lunasole first bedroom

Lunasole first bedroom

Lunasole second bedroom

Lunasole second bedroom

The gazebo of Polifemo (equal to the one of Lunasole)

The gazebo of Polifemo (equal to the one of Lunasole)

Leone bedroom

Leone bedroom

Trinacria bedroom

Trinacria bedroom

Poliphemus blue bedroom

Poliphemus blue bedroom

Zeus bedroom

Zeus bedroom

Polyphemus 2nd bedroom

Polyphemus 2nd bedroom

kitchen corner of the smaller cottages

kitchen corner of the smaller cottages

gazebo of the smaller cottages

gazebo of the smaller cottages

a bath of the cottages

a bath of the cottages

the children area

the children area

the shaded secluded parking area

the shaded secluded parking area

The bay of Isolabella at 10 minutes driving

The bay of Isolabella at 10 minutes driving

  • Per week €375 - €900
USD Conversion (ESTIMATED)
Per week (USD) $484 - $1,163
  • Bedrooms1
  • Sleeps4

Photos and Description of the Taormina vacation cottage rental
Self catering cottages with pool and internet 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.

The property is ideal for families with children, couples and holiday with friends.

Best period to come and have an holiday : from March to December. It is not only a summer spot. It is a perfect choice for a Spring holiday (April, May and June) and or in Autumn (September and October), but also in Christmas the weather is ideal and the country is still green.

Details for Leone 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 4

The 50 Sq.m. cottages are named ZEUS, LEONE AND TRINACRIA and can accommodate max 2 adults and 2 children each one. Each one consists of : 1 double bedroom, a bath with shower, a sitting room with a small mezzanine with 2 beds for children 5/16, a kitchen corner, an exclusive patio with cane covering and creepers (5x5m.), an exclusive garden (5x5m.). All rooms are equipped with air conditioning units that can be individually regulated and provide both hot or cold air. Each cottage is equipped with its own cooking area, with working surfaces in marble, built in units and cupboards with cutlery for four people. • Rental from Saturday to Saturday or from Sunday to Sunday (in July and August only Saturday to Saturday) Services and facilities included in the price: weekly linen and towels, shaded parking area , swimming pool cleaning, house cleaning on checking out, weekly loan moaning, satellite tv, wifi connection, communal washing machine,hairdryer. • June, July, August and September 2013 additional € 40 for air conditioning (weekly). January, February, March and December 2013 additional € 40 for heating (weekly). Extras: linen set change € 7 towels change € 5 Payment 30% when booking and 70% 60 days before the arrival (credit card or bank wirement) For last minute booking payment at the booking. baby cot extra € 10 (weekly) high chair extra € 10 (weekly) extra for arrivals after 9 pm € 20 Security deposit € 100 to be paid at the arrival (cash or credit card) • Rules for dogs: Dogs (max 1) extra weekly € 100 (200 for large dogs) stools must be removed by the Masters dogs cannot circulate in the pool area dogs must be kept on a leash in the outdoor area
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About Gabriele

I love Sicily

Why Gabriele chose Taormina

Ideal for country lovers, amazing garden and pool, lemons, oranges, olive trees and flowers. Close to Taormina and to the beach. Spectacular view of Etna.

Taormina cottage rental - The farmstead

The farmstead

the garden (May 2012)

the garden (May 2012)

the pool

the pool

The pool

The pool

The pool gazebo

The pool gazebo

The roses corner

The roses corner

Lunasole kitchen

Lunasole kitchen

Lunasole sitting room with library

Lunasole sitting room with library

Lunasole first bedroom

Lunasole first bedroom

Lunasole second bedroom

Lunasole second bedroom

The gazebo of Polifemo (equal to the one of Lunasole)

The gazebo of Polifemo (equal to the one of Lunasole)

Leone bedroom

Leone bedroom

Trinacria bedroom

Trinacria bedroom

Poliphemus blue bedroom

Poliphemus blue bedroom

Zeus bedroom

Zeus bedroom

Polyphemus 2nd bedroom

Polyphemus 2nd bedroom

kitchen corner of the smaller cottages

kitchen corner of the smaller cottages

gazebo of the smaller cottages

gazebo of the smaller cottages

a bath of the cottages

a bath of the cottages

the children area

the children area

the shaded secluded parking area

the shaded secluded parking area

The bay of Isolabella at 10 minutes driving

The bay of Isolabella at 10 minutes driving

Nearest Airport : Catania at 45 Kilometres
Nearest Ferry : Riposto at 20 Kilometres
Nearest Train : Taormina at 6 Kilometres
Nearest Beach : beach at 2 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.

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

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Changeover Day: saturday

Rental Rates for this vacation cottage rental in Taormina, Italy

Rental Basis:
Per property
Rental rates quoted in:
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Rate Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly Event Minimum Stay
 
May 1 2013 - Jul 5 2013
€750
1 Week
 
 
Jul 6 2013 - Aug 30 2013
€900
1 Week
 
 
Aug 31 2013 - Oct 4 2013
€750
1 Week
 
 
Oct 5 2013 - Nov 8 2013
€650
1 Week
 
 
Nov 9 2013 - Dec 20 2013
€375
1 Week
 
 
Dec 21 2013 - Jan 4 2014
€750
1 Week
 

Notes

  • Rental from Saturday to Saturday or from Sunday to Sunday (in July and August only Saturday to Saturday)
    Services and facilities included in the price: weekly linen and towels, shaded parking area , swimming pool cleaning, house cleaning on checking out, weekly loan moaning, satellite tv, wifi connection, communal washing machine,hairdryer.
  • June, July, August and September 2013 additional € 40 for air conditioning (weekly).
    January, February, March and December 2013 additional € 40 for heating (weekly).
    Extras: linen set change € 7 towels set € 5
    Payment 30% when booking and 70% 60 days before the arrival (credit card or bank wirement)
    Reservations made within 8 weeks from the start of the rental period require full payment at the time of booking.
    extra for arrivals after 9 pm € 20
    baby cot extra € 10 (weekly)
    high chair extra € 10 (weekly)
    Security deposit € 100 to be paid at the arrival (cash or credit card)
  • Rules for dogs:
    Dogs (max 1) extra weekly € 100 (200 for large dogs)
    stools must be removed by the Masters
    dogs cannot circulate in the pool area
    dogs must be kept on a leash in the outdoor area

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

Property Type:
  • cottage
Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals
Floor Area:
  • 50 m²
Location Type:
  • Rural
  • Near The Ocean
Theme:
  • Family
  • Farm Holidays
General:
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Heating
  • Internet
  • Air Conditioning
  • Tiled Stove
  • Linens Provided
  • Wireless Internet
Kitchen:
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
  • 2 Ring Stove
Dining:
  • Dining Area
  • seating for 4 people
Bedrooms:
  • 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 4
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 king
    Bedroom 2 - 2 twin/ single , mezzanine
  • 1 double, 1 mezzanine with 2 single beds for children 5/15
Entertainment:
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Books
  • Television
Outside:
  • Beach Towels
  • Lawn / Garden
  • Bicycles
  • 2 garden chairs
  • 7 beach chairs
Suitability:
  • children welcome
  • wheelchair inaccessible
Pool / Spa:
  • Outdoor Pool
Attractions:
  • live theater
  • winery tours
  • bay/sound
  • ruins
  • restaurants
  • volcano
  • waterfalls
Leisure Activities:
  • walking
  • horseback riding
  • scenic drives
Local Services & Businesses:
  • medical services
  • Babysitter
  • massage therapist
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • water skiing
  • tennis
  • mountaineering
  • golf
  • swimming
  • mountain biking
  • cycling
  • wind-surfing

Reviews for this vacation cottage rental in Taormina, Italy

Leone
average rating of 4.7777777 based on 9 reviews
business
Leone
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p6289?uni_id=64011
+39 3497880906
Taormina Messina province
Brussels
5

Taormina is the tops

5 of 5
Submitted: September 30, 2009 Stayed: August 2009
We'd been wondering how to "do" Sicily: Syracuse for the culture, Catania for the volcano, Messina for the food and seaside, Palermo for the ... well, whatever; and plumped for Taormina for a bit of everything. We were so right ! Couldn't reccomend it more, its got absolutely everything. And what's more, it's a brilliant base for getting around to all the other places, its really well connected. Never imagined it would be so easy. Location really matters, we reckon, and this place is spot on.
Then the place was super too. New purpose-built conversion on a real citrus farm (a calm at night - and by day - you wouldn't believe) with masses of attention to detail. We really felt important. No worries about leaving the children, no worries about the pool, no worries about the WiFi, no worries about anything, in fact. Thinking back on it, we really did get a "taste" of Sicily, not just a stay in some anodyne place which could have been plonked down any old where. This was IT ! And whenever we went out for a meal nearby (good value, and by the way we can really recommend "Flora", up the hill) by some kind of magic there was always space for the four of us. Sicily really worked out well.
Owner's Response: I shall propose you to become a honorary citizen of Taormina !!!
Helpful votes: 4/5
business
Leone
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p6289?uni_id=64011
+39 3497880906
Taormina Messina province
5

Lovely cottage with views of Mount Etna

5 of 5
Submitted: March 29, 2013 Stayed: March 2013
Leone is a lovely little cottage, exactly as described, well decorated with a large comfortable bed, a bathroom with a power shower and plenty of hot water and a living area with adequate kitchen facilities and equipment. The complex is on a private estate, surrounded by citrus groves and well maintained attractive gardens. It was very quiet at the time we visited ( which is what we wanted!) and all though it seems quite secluded it is within easy reach of Giardini Naxos and a good selection of shops and restaurants.
The property was clean and well maintained and was cleaned twice with a full linen change each time during our 11 day stay. The caretaker was very attentive to our needs and we were well looked after.
I would recommend trips to the Etna National Park, Castlemola and Taormina, all within easy reach of the cottage. There are many good restaurants locally, but the ones we enjoyed most were Il Gatto Nero ( the best value and a typical family run Sicilian restaurant), also the Netuna in Giardini Naxos and Bella Isola Pescatoria ( just opposite the island) both are family run but not too pricey with delicious seafood.
We would happily recommend the cottage and the area as a holiday destination to our friends and intend to return there in a year or so with any luck!
Owner's Response: Hello I am glad you stayed well. This is exactly what we are working for !
Many Thanks and I hope to see you soon again in the property.
business
Leone
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p6289?uni_id=64011
+39 3497880906
Taormina Messina province
5

Exactly what we were looking for.

5 of 5
Submitted: October 30, 2012 Stayed: September 2012
A fairly priced, decently sized and well equipped little oasis nestled at the feet of hills near Taormina. We took one of the smaller cottages (Leone) and found it with all the mod cons one needs for the climate. Excellent air con, wonderful blackout blinds and shutters and a good bathroom with power shower. All of which was essential after a day sunning oneself by a very clean and modern swimming pool with a very pleasing view of Mt Etna and a large cabana to retreat to for some cold drinks (perhaps some ice water and a squeeze from a lemon picked from one of the many citrus trees) and a break from the sun. Lovely grounds with heavy scent of fruit and rosemary (great for using in sauces or for local lamb) are well-maintained by staff and owners who are clearly dedicated to quality over quantity and want you to feel welcome. The house manager Monica was very helpful and went out of her way to make us feel at home. She gave us a useful pack of information about the local area, which was very helpful in finding good places to eat, taxis, day trips, etc. It is close enough to the towns to be convenient to pop out for shopping but reassuringly off the beaten track for the peace and quiet one opts for a villa set up to ensure. We would definitely return. The one thing I would urge is that all the bikes are fixed up a little better so one could enjoy the local area more without a car.
Owner's Response: Very Many Thanks we will improve the bycicles manteinance hope to see you soon again Gabriele
business
Leone
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p6289?uni_id=64011
+39 3497880906
Taormina Messina province
4

Fabulous Pool

4 of 5
Submitted: June 13, 2012 Stayed: June 2012
We stayed in the Leone cottage last week (3-9 June 2012) and had a lovely holiday. The weather was perfect, the gardens immaculate and the pool area comfortable (enough sitting area in the shade or in the sun for everyone) and a nice size pool with a diving board that the kids loved.
It is set in a very quiet location with gorgeous views of the Etna. Taormina and Gardini are just down the rad. You would absolutely need a car as none of the shops or restaurants are within walkable access. The staff was very nice too.
The only slight criticism would be the size of the kitchen area, the fridge is quite small with no ice cube compartment, there is no oven nor microwave oven. We took all our meal out on the terrasse which was lovely, otherwise eating inside would have been a bit cramped. More storage in the kitchen for our own groceries would have been useful. The mezzanine sleeping area is fine but very high and a bit scary when you are up there. Maybe a barrier to block it off would be useful (especially when you have sleep walking children like us).
Overall a very nice stay, we would recommend it.
Owner's Response: Hello thanks for the review. We are going to change all fridges soon. Microwaves ovens are available under request since not everybody requires them. Hope to see you soon again. Gabriele
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Leone
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p6289?uni_id=64011
+39 3497880906
Taormina Messina province
5

Case del Principe

5 of 5
Submitted: August 26, 2011 Stayed: June 2011
Nous avons déjà séjourné deux foir aux Case del Principe. Nous gardons un souvenir enchanteur de ces deux séjours: des appartements décorés avec beaucoup de soin, une grande piscine, calme et bien entretenue et qui est quasiment privative, peu de personnes s'y baignant en même temps, ainsi qu'une vue splendide sur l'Etna.
Tout ceci dans un jardin abondamment fleuri, au milieu des citronniers et des orangers!
Nous avons chaque fois logé à deux dans une petite maisonnette. Celles-ci paraissent plus confortables pour deux personnes que pour un plus grand nombre (par exemple, il n'y a que deux plaques de cuisson).
Situés à un jet de pierre de l'inoubliable Taormine, les Case del Principe constituent l'endroit idéal pour découvrir toute la côte, de Messine à Catane, ainsi que l'arrière pays, les gorges de l'Alcantara et l'Etna.
Bref, un havre de paix et de détente. Nous espérons pouvoir y retourner!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children, People with Disabilities, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 1/1
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