Fondo Cipollate - three star
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| Type |
Farmhouse |
| Reference |
BB0054 |
| Province |
Province of Catania |
| Area |
Alcantara |
| Availability |
All year |
| Features |
| Communal Swimming Pool () |
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| TV |
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| Air-conditioning |
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| Garden |
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| Standard/Premier grading (three star) |
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| Linen and towels included |
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| Cots available on request |
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| Disabled access |
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| Breakfast room |
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| Private parking |
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| Children's play area |
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| Closest beach |
San Marco, Marina di Cottone |
| Summary of accommodation |
This fabulous 19th Century farmhouse has recently opened for business after extensive renovations. Held in the same family for 150 years, the accommodation offers beautiful b&b suites, a swimming pool and lovely views over the river valley below. Immersed in the countryside, but just 15km from Taormina, 16km from Mount Etna & 8km from the nearest beach, the farmhouse is ideally situated. Catania airport is approximately forty minutes drive away.
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| Accommodation details |
The farmhouse is set in almost 4 hectares of land which has largely been planted with olives and fruit tress. An access road leads up to the property from a minor road below, so the accommodation offers a haven of tranquillity.
The farm buildings date from the early 19th Century, but all have been lovingly restored to provide extremely comfortable accommodation, whilst maintaining a traditional Sicilian feel. Features include wooden ceiling beams, exposed stone walls, ceramic floor tiles and antique furniture.
The rooms are split between the main structure, which contains six rooms and the converted barns and stalls, which provide another four rooms. All of the rooms are located on the ground floor. Two of the rooms have bathrooms that have been modified for disabled use.
The rooms have been numbered using cards from the traditional Italian card game called ‘Scopa’. All of the rooms offer air-conditioning, an ensuite bathroom with a shower and a television.
Room 1: Located in the main structure, this is a triple room, offering a double and a single bed.
Room 2: Located in the main structure, this is a double bedroom with additional single bed.
Room 3 : Also located in the main structure, this is a double room with a small kitchen corner, equipped with a sink, mini-fridge & two ring hob.
Room 4: This is a family room, which can accommodate up to five guests. One room offers a double bed and two single beds, whilst the second room has a single bed. There is also a small kitchen corner, equipped with a sink, mini-fridge & two ring hob.
Room 5: This room occupies a corner position in the main structure. This is also a family room with a double and single bed in one room and a second room offering a french double bed, ideal for one child, or two children sharing.
Room 6: This suite provides two separate rooms, the first offering a single bed, table and chairs along with a kitchen corner. A further room has been furnished with a single bed and has access to a small terrace at the rear. This area has an outside table and chairs.
Room 7: Located in the outbuildings, this is a triple room or a suite, split between two separate areas. The first room offers a table and chairs and a kitchen area. It can also accommodate a single bed if required. The second room is furnished with a double bed.
Room 8’: Also located in the outbuildings, this is a double room.
Room 9: This suite provides two separate rooms, the first offering a sofa, table and chairs along with a kitchen corner equipped with a sink, mini-fridge & two ring hob. A further room has been furnished with a double bed.
Room 10: this is a double room with a small kitchen corner, equipped with a sink, mini-fridge & two ring hob.
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| Amenities |
The communal areas of the farmhouse include a large breakfast room located in the main structure, a covered reading area located in the outbuildings and a reception.
The swimming pool is located a short distance from the main farm building and offers sun-loungers, umbrellas, an outside shower and changing rooms. The pool itself is 7m x 14m and is generally, but not exclusively open from 1st June to 30th September (weather dependent)
In the garden areas around the farmhouse there are several hammocks for clients to use along with a children’s play area.
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| Pricing info. |
The weekly pricing shown in the table below are based on two adults sharing a room on bed and breakfast.
The nightly rate for two guests sharing a double room on a bed and breakfast basis is £61 / €70 per night (Off Peak), £70 / €80 per night (Mid Season) and £78 / €90 per night (Peak).
The supplement for a 3rd bed is £30 / €35 per night (Off Peak), £35 / €40 per night (Mid Season) and £40 / €45 per night (Peak).
The supplement for a 4th or 5th bed is £26 / €30 per night (Off Peak), £30 / €35 per night (Mid Season) and £35 / €40 per night (Peak).
The supplement for an additional bed for children aged 3 – 9 years old is £17 / €20 per night.
Children aged 0 – 2 years old stay free of charge and cots and high chairs are available upon request.
The pricing periods for this farmhouse are as follows:
Off Peak: 8 Jan – 31 Mar, 9 Apr - 30 Jun & 1 Sep – 19 Dec
Mid Season 20 Dec – 7 Jan & 1 Apr – 8 Apr
Peak: 1 July - 31 Aug
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| Area info. |
The farmhouse is located near the village of Mitogio and the town of Gaggi and has numerous restaurants nearby. This area is famous for the River Alcantara which runs just 4km away from the farmhouse in the valley below. The river originates in the Nebrodi mountains to the north and meets the sea just south of Giardini Naxos and offers numerous activities for visitors, including trekking and body-surfing. Much of the route that the river follows has now been set aside as a protected nature reserve.
The town of Taormina is just 15km away and has numerous shops, bars and restaurants many centered on Corso Umberto. There is also an ancient Greek Theatre where live concerts are often performed during the peak summer months. The coastal area of Taormina Mare has many public and private beaches including Mazzaro Bay where the cable car station is located, Isola Bella, which is a protected island and the nearby resort of Giardini Naxos. The nearest beach to the farmhouse is located at San Marco, just 8km away.
No visit to this area of Sicily would be complete without a trip to Mount Etna, which is located under 20km away. Self drive excursions, or guided tours are easily undertaken, with both half and full day trips on offer with a local geologist, which the staff at the farmhouse will happily organise for you.
Further afield from Etna are the Provincial capitals of Catania, Messina and Siracusa, the latter being famous for its archaeological history, ancient Greek theatre and the island of Ortigia. It is also possible to reach the port town of Milazzo (approx 1 hour drive) from where regular hydrofoils serve the Aeolian Islands.
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| Map ref. |
The map reference for this hotel is E14. 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 |
Essential |
| One week off-peak |
£434
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€490
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| One week mid season |
£490
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€560
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| One week peak |
£546
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€630
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