Grecale B&B
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| Type |
B&B |
| Reference |
BB0053 |
| Province |
Province of Siracusa |
| Area |
Ortigia |
| Availability |
All year |
| Features |
| Air-conditioning |
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| Terrace or veranda |
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| Sea view |
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| Recently renovated |
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| Central location |
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| Premier grading (four star) |
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| Safety deposit box |
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| Linen and towels included |
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| Suites |
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| CD player |
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| Flat-screen TV |
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| Closest beach |
Isola |
| Summary of accommodation |
B&B Grecale is located in an 18th Century palazzo within a stone’s through of Fonte Aretusa, so right at the very heart Ortigia. The property features two fantastic b&b suites, which have been beautifully decorated and presented to offer a sumptuous level of accommodation. Additionally there is also a roof terrace with a views over Ortigia and the sea. The airport at Catania is approximately an hour’s drive away.
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| Accommodation details |
From the street the main entrance leads into an internal open-air courtyard which is characteristic of many of the palazzos in Ortigia. The area offers stone arches and has been attractively decorated with plants. Stairs then lead up to the first floor where the b&b accommodation is located.
Maestrale suite:
The main entrance to the suite leads directly into a small hall area. The main bedroom is located to one side of the hallway and offers a large room that has been furnished with a double bed, a chest of drawers and bedside tables. The room has also been equipped with an integrated climate control unit, a flat screen television and a safety deposit box.
To the other side of the entrance hallway there is a small lounge area which has been furnished with occasional chairs and a wardrobe. This area can also be used for one or two additional single beds, which enables the suite to cater for up to four guests.
The modern bathroom has been equipped with a jacuzzi style shower, a sink, bidet and toilet.
Libeccio suite:
The main entrance to the apartment leads directly into the lounge/diner which has been furnished with a small dining-table and chairs and some occasional chairs. The room has been beautifully restored and decorated and offers a wood-beamed ceiling and polished wooden floors. The kitchen area is located in an alcove and offers a four-ring hob, a sink, fridge and coffee-maker. sofa, antique sideboard and a table and chairs.
A door from the lounge leads to the bedroom. Once again the room has been beautifully decorated and furnished, offering a double bed, bedside tables, a chest of drawers and a flat screen television.
A door from the bedroom provides access to the modern ensuite bathroom which has been fitted with a large walk-in shower with glass screen, a modern sink, bidet and toilet.
The apartment has climate control throughout which provides both air-conditioning and heating.
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| Outside area |
Both suites have access to a roof terrace located on the second floor of the building, which offers views of Porto Grande and Ortigia. Access is via the steps in the internal courtyard. The terrace offers two separate areas, each with a table and chairs. It has also been attractively decorated with plants and cacti.
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| Other facilities |
Guests at the b&b are able to rent bikes from the owner, which provide a fantastic way of seeing Ortigia and the surrounding area. Rentals are available on a half or full-day basis. The owner also rents canoes, which can be launched in Ortigia and provide an excellent way to see the Island. Day trips in a restored wooden sailing yacht are also bookable with the owner.
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| Pricing info. |
The pricing shown in the table below is based on 2 guests sharing a suite on a B&B basis.
The nightly rate for 2 guests sharing a suite on a B&B basis is £88 / €100 per night (Off Peak) and £105 / €120 per night (Peak).
The supplement for a third or fourth bed is £26 / €30 per night.
The pricing periods for this b&b are as follows:
Off Peak: Oct – Mar
Peak: Apr – Sep, Xmas & New Year
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| Area info. |
Sites of interest within the city include the ancient Greek Theatre, where performances are still staged during May & June and which forms part of a larger archeological park. The archeological museum has one of the best displays of archeological remains in Sicily. The old cathedral located in Piazza Duomo, the heart of Ortigia, dates from 1728, but includes 8th century Norman artifacts.
Please be aware that Ortigia is the historical centre of Siracusa. Restaurants, shops and residential properties are all within close proximity of each other and therefore some accommodation in this area may be subjected to noise levels associated with town dwellings.
Siracusa also offers beaches which are generally located to the south of the city and include the resorts of Arenella, Fontane Bianche and the protected coastline of Vendicari.
Further afield from Siracusa, but within easy driving distance are the Baroque towns of Noto, Modica, Ispica and Ragusa Ibla. The popular resorts of Taormina, Giardini Naxos and Letojanni are located north of Catania, whilst the imposing form of Mount Etna is easily visible from Siracusa and offers numerous opportunities for excursions.
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| Map ref. |
The map reference for this accommodation is I15. If you refer to our "regional info and map page", you can use this reference to pin-point the location of the accommodation.
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| Car hire |
Unnecessary |
| One week off-peak |
£616
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€700
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| One week peak |
£735
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€840
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