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Location:Barberino di Mugello, Italy
Bedrooms:1
Bathrooms:1
Sleeps:3
Property Type:Apartment
Activities:Canoeing, Horseback Riding, Restaurants, Shopping, Sightseeing, Surfing, Swimming & more activities »
Description:Thirty minutes from Florence, this tranquil countryside apartment, part of an old XV century farm house, provided of a stove, washing-machine, full equipped kitchen, private garden in the property land. One bedroom with an extra real bed in the living-room. No need of air conditioning, even in summer, thanks to the thick walls and the location on top of a hill. It is isolated (together with 4 other apartments in the same property), but 5 minutes away by car from shops and restaurants. Roads well kept, easy to get there either from nearby villages or highway. You need a car to move around or simply to get to Barberino, from where you can catch buses for Florence and other places if you prefer this option to drive into town. Rent available for week-ends or few days/weeks. Not possible longer than a month. You are in the land of Family Medici, 2 minutes from the highway, 5 minutes from lake Bilancino, 2 minutes away from Barberino village, 2 minutes away from Barberino Outlet Shopping centre with fashion Italian brands, 30 minutes away from Florence. Wake up under the Tuscan sun on top of a hill and choose whether spending the day appreciating the small pleasures of life or visiting the masterpieces of Renaissance maestros in Florence and Mugello. Trekking, sightseeing, horse-riding, swimming canoeing and wind-surfing at the lake, or simply following the route of the Medici family with forts and palaces in Scarperia, Borgo San Lorenzo, Cafaggiolo, to get to the magnificent view of Florence and its surrounding like Fiesole and Chianti.... more info >>
Location:Castiglion Fibocchi, Italy
Bedrooms:1
Bathrooms:1
Sleeps:3
Property Type:Apartment
Amenities:Disability Access, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Iron, Laundry, Refrigerator, Shower, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Towels & more amenities »
Activities:Museums, Shopping, Swimming
Description:The apartment is surrounded by the green vineyards of Tuscany in the countryside near Castiglion Fibocchi, Arezzo, under the Pratomagno Mountain, famous for nature, wildlife, little ancient villages, good cuisine and excellent wine. It is part of an old farm house, property of our family, which we have restaured. The house has two apartments (this one and a bigger one for 4-6 people) each with his own entrance. Outside there is a common garden where You can relax during the beautiful Tuscan evenings. The apartment has been created to accommodate 2 people and is particularly suitable for couples, spouses or a couple of friends who have a car and want to do a tour of Tuscany. It represents also an excellent solution for a family with one young son for this solution the living room is provided with a sofa bed. The apartment is approx. 70 square meters and consists of: a large living room that includes a typical Tuscan kitchen with stove, refrigerator and dishwasher, table and chairs, traditional fireplace, a sofa and a TV, one bedroom with a double bed in wrought iron and a private bathroom with shower, sink and toilet and a washmachine. The interiors and furnishings are Tuscan style. Most of the objects and furnishings are from the family. The price is very actractive. We have started our activity recently (in 2011) and we have decided, for 2012, to offer our guests the possibility to stay in a very beautiful and relaxing apartment at a very promotional price. Linen and towels are included in the price and will be changed once per week. With an agreement, We offer a swimming pool service, around 2 km from the apartment, to only 5 euro/day (adult), 2,5 euro/day kids (3-12 years) and free for little baby (under 3 years). You can buy the tickets discounted from us. At their arrival, the guests will find a present (a bottle of Chianti Wine from our vineyards) as our welcome. People who will stay for at least 1 week could be our guests for a beautiful, typical Tuscan dinner. The apartment is located in Castiglion Fibocchi. The area is very safe and quiet so, think just relaxing and enjoying it. In Castiglion Fibocchi 0,8 km from the house, you can find farmacy, supermarket and all you need. In the house You will also find the numbers for every emergencies. The location of the apartment is very central and allows to reach easily: Arezzo (12 km) where You can visit the beautiful Pieve (Romanesque church) and the church of San Francesco with the frescoes of Piero della Francesca, the beautiful village of Loro Ciuffenna, Florence (65 km) with all its monuments, museums and the famous Ponte Vecchio, Siena (60 km) and all the Chianti area (40 km), the medieval town of Anghiari (30 km), Casentino area (20-30 km) with its extensive woodlands and beautiful restored historical buildings, including many castles and abbeys and Cortona (40 km), with his etruscan sites. Lake Trasimeno is another wonderful place for sports and relax. For nature lovers there is the National Park of Foreste casentinesi (25 km) and the Monastery of La Verna, where San Francesco d'Assisi lived as hermit. Very peaceful area is Rapolano Terme, spa town with wonderful termal baths (30 minutes away). For those seeking entertainment and nightlife there are several options in Arezzo or even in Florence, with their bar, pubs and club. Very close to the apartment (5 km) there is the disco club Dolce Verde open from spring to autumn. About shopping, there are several famous outlet: first at all Prada Space in Montevarchi (10 km) and the Fashion Valley in Incisa Area (40 km) with The Mall outlet, The Groove and Dolce&Gabbana.... more info >>
Location:Barberino di Val d'Elsa, Italy
Bedrooms:1
Bathrooms:1
Sleeps:3
Property Type:Vacation Home
Amenities:Deck, Kitchenette, Oven, Patio, Refrigerator, Shower, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV & more amenities »
Description:Casa Vinca is part of a stone house and features an enthralling view of the surrounding hills. It is 50 square meters (about 538 square feet) large, and it sleeps three people. There is a private covered patio and a shared swimming-pool and garden. It is part of a small medieval hamlet consisting of houses in stone restored as vacation homes. It is 35 km (about 22 miles) away from Siena and 40 km (about 25 miles) away from Florence . n nCasa Vinca has a double bedroom, a spacious living-room with a mezzanine, a small kitchen, and a bathroom with shower. n nIt is equipped with heating and spacious parking space. n nThe place n nCasa Vinca is part of a medieval hamlet in stone situated amidst the green and lovely hills stretching between Florence and Siena, the hills where the famous Chianti wine is produced. n nPanorama n nAs soon as you arrive, you will be delighted by the view of the whole place. I was absolutely hypnotized by it! n nOn the top of a lovely prominent piece of land covered in thick green lawn, you will see a group of ancient houses in grey stone outlined against the blue of the sky. The sloping lawn is delimited by an unpaved path embellished by a double line of cypresses. n nThe embroidery-like pattern formed by the high and lean top of cypresses seem to separate the intense-green of the wood from the bright green of the sun-drenched lawn. n nAdding to the view, next to the house, are large vases where lemons are cultivated, vases filled with red cranesbills, perfumed bushes, and flower beds of roses. n nBeside the stone houses, in a secluded area, you will catch sight of the inviting blue of the beautiful swimming-pool, surrounded by a lawn and green umbrellas. n nThe air is clean, the peacefulness around is perfect, and everything is well cared for and well kept: you will feel as if inside a dream, the Tuscany you 've always dreamed of! n nHistory n nThe hamlet where you will spend your vacation has a fascinating history of over a thousand years. It was built around a small church which, in the Medieval Times, used to host pilgrims who would leave France to go to Rome by going along an ancient road called 'Via Franchigena ' on foot. n nIn the sixteenth century, the hamlet, along with the lands surrounding it, became property of a noble family from Florence. Later, in the eighteenth century, the hamlet was used as destination to hunting missions of the Grand Dukes of Tuscany and a place to eat well and have good wine. n nFarm n nNowadays, the hamlet where you will spend your vacation is part of a 20-hectare (about 0.5 acre) farm. n nPart of the land is covered by an area of wood of live oaks and oaks: you will be able to stroll around and even have picnics in the area. The part of the land nearest to the house is reserved to the breeding of horses. n nThe owners live in the main house of the hamlet. They will warmly greet you, and they will be available to help you in case you need with all their discretion. If you wish, they will help you organize cultural tours and choose the best wine cellars and farms to be visited in the area. n nSwimming pool n nAt Casa Vinca you have a shared 12 x 6 meter (39 x 20 feet) swimming-pool at your disposal. Next to the pool, you will find a sun-drenched area furnished with an umbrella and deck chairs to each apartment. Even from the swimming-pool you will be able to enjoy a relaxing view of the surrounding green hills. n nThe swimming-pool opens from the first of May to the end of October. n nHouse n nCasa Vinca is on the ground floor, and you can reach it straight from the garden. In front of the living-room, you will find a gracious covered patio enclosed by a large glass window. You will find a table with chairs, and you will be able to relax and have meals outdoor with a green lawn and an endless view of the hills and the woods before your eyes. n nThe living-room is furnished with a single divan bed, a table, chairs, and a TV. A staircase leads to the mezzanine, where there 's a single bed. In the living-room you will find the kitchenette, equipped with a four-burner stove, an oven, a fridge, and small appliances. At Casa Vinca you will have a shared laundry room available. n nFrom the living-room you can also enter the beautiful double bedroom and the bathroom with shower. The bedroom has a window overlooking the hills. n nCasa Vinca 's furnishings are complete and elegant. You will find an atmosphere which is cozy and typical of old country Tuscan houses: terracotta floor, ceiling with wooden joists and terracotta roof tiles, and beautiful family antique furniture restored with care and love. n nYou need a car during your stay at Casa Vinca. You will find a large parking space in the place. n nNearby tourist attractions n nCasa Vinca is 6 km (about 3.7 miles) away from Barberino Valle Di Elsa, where you will also find a railway station. At 2 km (about 1.2 mile) away, you will find a shopping mall with some food shops. n nYou will be in a convenient position to visit all the splendid cities of art of Tuscany on daily excursions, especially Florence which is 40 km (about 25 miles), Siena, 35 km (about 22 miles) away, Volterra , 30 km (about 19 miles) away, Monteriggioni , 24 km (about 15 miles), San Gimignano , only 14 km (about 9 miles). You can also easily go on daily excursions to Umbria and Rome. n nYou will be in the area where the Chianti wine is produced, and not only can you go on cultural visits to cities nearby, but also stop at the beautiful wine cellars of the region while going along the Strada del Vino (Road of the Wine). n nJust enjoy the delight which is traveling along such road and discovering hamlets and castles which embellish the top of every hill with their towers. You will find that countryside Tuscany where the pace of ancient way of living seems to have been miraculously conserved, that Tuscany which enthralls and infatuate artists and visitorse280a6 n nAnd in case you are fond of Italian fashion, don 't forget to plan a stop at the famous 'Valdichiana Outlet Village ', where you will find 90 shops which offer Italian high fashion for extremely reasonable prices! n nShow tourist attractions and points of interest for this holiday home. n nOther properties nearby: Casa Santippe , Casa Balsamina , Casa Giunco , Casa Linaria .... more info >>
Location:Barberino di Val d'Elsa, Italy
Bedrooms:1
Bathrooms:1
Sleeps:3
Property Type:Vacation Home
Amenities:Deck, Kitchenette, Oven, Patio, Refrigerator, Shower, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV & more amenities »
Description:Casa Linaria is part of a stone house and features an enthralling view of the surrounding hills. It is 50 square meters (about 538 square feet) large, and it sleeps two people. There is a private terrace and a shared swimming-pool and garden. It is part of a small medieval hamlet consisting of houses in stone restored as vacation homes. It is 35 km (about 22 miles) away from Siena and 40 km (about 25 miles) away from Florence . n nCasa Linaria has a double bedroom, a living-room with a small kitchen, and a bathroom with shower. n nIt is equipped with heating and spacious parking space. n nThe place n nCasa Linaria is part of a medieval hamlet in stone situated amidst the green and lovely hills stretching between Florence and Siena, the hills where the famous Chianti wine is produced. n nPanorama n nAs soon as you arrive, you will be delighted by the view of the whole place. I was absolutely hypnotized by it! n nOn the top of a lovely prominent piece of land covered in thick green lawn, you will see a group of ancient houses in grey stone outlined against the blue of the sky. The sloping lawn is delimited by an unpaved path embellished by a double line of cypresses. n nThe embroidery-like pattern formed by the high and lean top of cypresses seem to separate the intense-green of the wood from the bright green of the sun-drenched lawn. n nAdding to the view, next to the house, are large vases where lemons are cultivated, vases filled with red cranesbills, perfumed bushes, and flower beds of roses. n nBeside the stone houses, in a secluded area, you will catch sight of the inviting blue of the beautiful swimming-pool, surrounded by a lawn and green umbrellas. n nThe air is clean, the peacefulness around is perfect, and everything is well cared for and well kept: you will feel as if inside a dream, the Tuscany you 've always dreamed of! n nHistory n nThe hamlet where you will spend your vacation has a fascinating history of over a thousand years. It was built around a small church which, in the Medieval Times, used to host pilgrims who would leave France to go to Rome by going along an ancient road called 'Via Franchigena ' on foot. n nIn the sixteenth century, the hamlet, along with the lands surrounding it, became property of a noble family from Florence. Later, in the eighteenth century, the hamlet was used as destination to hunting missions of the Grand Dukes of Tuscany and a place to eat well and have good wine. n nFarm n nNowadays, the hamlet where you will spend your vacation is part of a 20-hectare (about 0.5 acre) farm. n nPart of the land is covered by an area of wood of live oaks and oaks: you will be able to stroll around and even have picnics in the area. The part of the land nearest to the house is reserved to the breeding of horses. n nThe owners live in the main house of the hamlet. They will warmly greet you, and they will be available to help you in case you need with all their discretion. If you wish, they will help you organize cultural tours and choose the best wine cellars and farms to be visited in the area. n nSwimming pool n nAt Casa Linaria you have a shared 12 x 6 meter (39 x 20 feet) swimming-pool at your disposal. Next to the pool, you will find a sun-drenched area furnished with an umbrella and deck chairs to each apartment. Even from the swimming-pool you will be able to enjoy a relaxing view of the surrounding green hills. n nThe swimming-pool opens from the first of May to the end of October. n nThe house n nYou can enter Casa Linaria straight from the garden. The entrance door is embellished by a large arch in stone which bears the year it was built, 1746. n nOn the ground floor you will find a small and gracious living-room furnished with a couch, a table, chairs, a TV, and a kitchenette. The kitchenette is equipped with a two-burner stove, a small oven, a fridge, and small appliances. n nFrom the living-room you can reach the double bedroom by climbing a flight of stairs. The bathroom is equipped with a shower. The bedroom has a has a patio door leading to the terrace overlooking the hills. On the terrace you will find a table and chairs. The terrace will be your favorite place to relax outdoors! n nAt Casa Linaria you will have a shared laundry room available. n nCasa Linaria 's furnishings are complete and elegant. You will find an atmosphere which is cozy and typical of old country Tuscan houses: terracotta floor, ceiling with wooden joists and terracotta roof tiles, and beautiful family antique furniture restored with care and love. n nYou need a car during your stay at Casa Linaria . You will find a large parking space in the place. n nNearby tourist attractions n nCasa Linaria is 6 km (about 3.7 miles) away from Barberino Valle Di Elsa, where you will also find a railway station. At 2 km (about 1.2 mile) away, you will find a shopping mall with some food shops. n nYou will be in a convenient position to visit all the splendid cities of art of Tuscany on daily excursions, especially Florence which is 40 km (about 25 miles), Siena, 35 km (about 22 miles) away, Volterra , 30 km (about 19 miles) away, Monteriggioni , 24 km (about 15 miles), San Gimignano , only 14 km (about 9 miles). You can also easily go on daily excursions to Umbria and Rome. n nYou will be in the area where the Chianti wine is produced, and not only can you go on cultural visits to cities nearby, but also stop at the beautiful wine cellars of the region while going along the Strada del Vino (Road of the Wine). n nJust enjoy the delight which is traveling along such road and discovering hamlets and castles which embellish the top of every hill with their towers. You will find that countryside Tuscany where the pace of ancient way of living seems to have been miraculously conserved, that Tuscany which enthralls and infatuate artists and visitors e280a6 n nAnd in case you are fond of Italian fashion, don 't forget to plan a stop at the famous 'Valdichiana Outlet Village ', where you will find 90 shops which offer Italian high fashion for extremely reasonable prices! n nShow tourist attractions and points of interest for this holiday home. n nOther properties nearby: Casa Santippe , Casa Balsamina , Casa Giunco , Casa Vinca .... more info >>
Location:Barberino di Val d'Elsa, Italy
Bedrooms:1
Bathrooms:1
Sleeps:3
Property Type:Vacation Home
Description:Casa Santippe is part of a stone house and features an enthralling view of the surrounding hills. It is 50 square meters (about 538 square feet) large, and it sleeps three people. There is a private covered patio and a shared swimming-pool and garden. It is part of a small medieval hamlet consisting of houses in stone restored as vacation homes. It is 35 km (about 22 miles) away from Siena and 40 km (about 25 miles) away from Florence . n nCasa Santippe has a double bedroom, a spacious living-room with a divan bed, a small kitchen, and a bathroom with shower. n nIt is equipped with heating and spacious parking space. n nThe place n nCasa Santippe is part of a medieval hamlet in stone situated amidst the green and lovely hills stretching between Florence and Siena, the hills where the famous Chianti wine is produced. n nPanorama n nAs soon as you arrive, you will be delighted by the view of the whole place. I was absolutely hypnotized by it! n nOn the top of a lovely prominent piece of land covered in thick green lawn, you will see a group of ancient houses in grey stone outlined against the blue of the sky. The sloping lawn is delimited by an unpaved path embellished by a double line of cypresses. n nThe embroidery-like pattern formed by the high and lean top of cypresses seem to separate the intense-green of the wood from the bright green of the sun-drenched lawn. n nAdding to the view, next to the house, are large vases where lemons are cultivated, vases filled with red cranesbills, perfumed bushes, and flower beds of roses. n nBeside the stone houses, in a secluded area, you will catch sight of the inviting blue of the beautiful swimming-pool, surrounded by a lawn and green umbrellas. n nThe air is clean, the peacefulness around is perfect, and everything is well cared for and well kept: you will feel as if inside a dream, the Tuscany you 've always dreamed of! n nHistory n nThe hamlet where you will spend your vacation has a fascinating history of over a thousand years. It was built around a small church which, in the Medieval Times, used to host pilgrims who would leave France to go to Rome by going along an ancient road called 'Via Franchigena ' on foot. n nIn the sixteenth century, the hamlet, along with the lands surrounding it, became property of a noble family from Florence. Later, in the eighteenth century, the hamlet was used as destination to hunting missions of the Grand Dukes of Tuscany and a place to eat well and have good wine. n nFarm n nNowadays, the hamlet where you will spend your vacation is part of a 20-hectare (about 0.5 acre) farm. n nPart of the land is covered by an area of wood of live oaks and oaks: you will be able to stroll around and even have picnics in the area. The part of the land nearest to the house is reserved to the breeding of horses. n nThe owners live in the main house of the hamlet. They will warmly greet you, and they will be available to help you in case you need with all their discretion. If you wish, they will help you organize cultural tours and choose the best wine cellars and farms to be visited in the area. n nSwimming pool n nAt Casa Santippe you have a shared 12 x 6 meter (39 x 20 feet) swimming-pool at your disposal. Next to the pool, you will find a sun-drenched area furnished with an umbrella and deck chairs to each apartment. Even from the swimming-pool you will be able to enjoy a relaxing view of the surrounding green hills. n nThe swimming-pool opens from the first of May to the end of October. n nHouse n nCasa Santippe is on the ground floor, and you can reach it straight from the garden. In front of the living-room, you will find a gracious covered patio enclosed by a large glass window. You will find a table with chairs, and you will be able to relax and have meals outdoor with a green lawn and an endless view of the hills and the woods before your eyes. n nThe living-room is furnished with a single divan bed, a table, chairs, and a TV. From the living-room you can enter the small kitchen, which is equipped with a four-burner stove, an oven, a fridge, and small appliances. You will also be able to use a shared laundry room. n nFrom the living-room you can also enter the beautiful double bedroom and the bathroom with shower. The bedroom has a window overlooking the hills. n nCasa Santippe 's furnishings are complete and elegant. You will find an atmosphere which is cozy and typical of old country Tuscan houses: terracotta floor, ceiling with wooden joists and terracotta roof tiles, and beautiful family antique furniture restored with care and love. n nYou need a car during your stay at Casa Santippe. You will find a large parking space in the place. n nNearby tourist attractions n nCasa Santippe is 6 km (about 3.7 miles) away from Barberino Valle Di Elsa, where you will also find a railway station. At 2 km (about 1.2 mile) away, you will find a shopping mall with some food shops. n nYou will be in a convenient position to visit all the splendid cities of art of Tuscany on daily excursions, especially Florence which is 40 km (about 25 miles), Siena, 35 km (about 22 miles) away, Volterra , 30 km (about 19 miles) away, Monteriggioni , 24 km (about 15 miles), San Gimignano , only 14 km (about 9 miles). You can also easily go on daily excursions to Umbria and Rome. n nYou will be in the area where the Chianti wine is produced, and not only can you go on cultural visits to cities nearby, but also stop at the beautiful wine cellars of the region while going along the Strada del Vino (Road of the Wine). n nJust enjoy the delight which is traveling along such road and discovering hamlets and castles which embellish the top of every hill with their towers. You will find that countryside Tuscany where the pace of ancient way of living seems to have been miraculously conserved, that Tuscany which enthrals and infatuate artists and visitors e280a6 n nAnd in case you are fond of Italian fashion, don 't forget to plan a stop at the famous 'Valdichiana Outlet Village ', where you will find 90 shops which offer Italian high fashion for extremely reasonable prices! n nShow tourist attractions and points of interest for this holiday home. n nOther properties nearby: Casa Balsamina , Casa Giunco , Casa Linaria , Casa Vinca .... more info >>
Location:Palermo, Italy
Bedrooms:2
Bathrooms:1
Sleeps:3
Property Type:Apartment
Amenities:Air Conditioning, BBQ, Balcony, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Deck, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Kitchenette, Laundry, Mountain View, Refrigerator, TV, Towels, Utensils, Wireless Internet Access & more amenities »
Activities:Beach, Biking, Gym, Hiking, Historical Sites, Horseback Riding, Museums, Restaurants, Shopping, Sightseeing, Swimming & more activities »
Description:This beautiful Studio Suite is located on the top floor of the owner summer residence. It has exterior independent access, up through the shade of the sub-tropical garden and is exquisitely fully furnished. It has vaulted ceilings, air conditioned, wall safe, new washroom and kitchen, dishwasher, clothes-washer, two very large, furnished, covered decks (60 square meters, 560 sq. ft) offering view of the mountains and the nearby village, they are covered with traditional vaulted structures, made-up with logs and clay tiles and are totally furnished. The Studio Suite is perfectly sized for your romantic holiday. For guests with children or for a small group, we add an optional two-twin-beds bedroom and can accommodate up to five guests. Coal barbecue and exterior burners allow to barbecue, griddle or deep fry on the deck. The suite is available, for weekly rental, year round. It can be rented out as studio suite (it sleeps up to three guests) or as studio suite with an additional twin-beds bedroom (sleeps up to five guests). We have provided you with a wall safe, should you wish to have extra protection for your jewellery and valuables. Pets need to be approved and registered. Smoking is only on covered decks. This Studio is located in the heart of Casteldaccia, a quaint village on a Sicilian hill, two km from the sea and 20 min. easy drive to Palermo. The location offers all the best. Placed in the centre of the town, the Studio Suite overlooks an intimate garden, while at the same time it offers you a taste of local life and easy walks for your shopping. Excellent is the local production of wine. Dont forget to taste the world renown 'Corvo, Duca di Salaparuta', the pasta Tomasello, exported in USA and Canada and the extra virgin cold press olive oil 'Giada'. Freeway connection, located 200 meters away, will allow you to quickly connect, explore and discover remote areas of the island. FROM THE GUEST BOOK: Date of stay: 6-11 November 2010 Carlo, Maria, Riccard My husband and I had a great time. We met here to re-unite since he is in Afghanistan for a year. We hadnt seen each other for 7 months! Your studio was perfect! We enjoyed having breakfast on the terrace. We enjoyed walking around Casteldaccia as the locals do. We went to Monreale and the Abby was amazing Today we are heading towards Taormina so we will be stopping at Cefalu` and also be going to Mt. Etna which I have heard are amazing. Thank you so much for everything. Alessandra was also very nice and helpful. Arrivederci, Guest: Yara and Vincent from Coronado, California, USA Date of stay: 19-30 September 2010 Dear Maria and Riccardo. Thank you for allowing us to share with you a little of an Italian life style. Sorry for the unscheduled earlier arrival! We just didnt think and appreciated your effort to fit us in. Thank you, Riccardo, for the simple but tasty pasta dish you made for our lunch, on our arrival. Our only problem in the whole stay was the initial fishy fridge but thanks to Riccardo that was quickly fixed! There have been many pleasures about our stay in your rooftop apartment and town, one of the best things being the very comfortable bed. The best in a month stay in Sicily and out of 7 places we stayed at! Weve also enjoyed the chats weve had with you both entertaining and informative. We wish you both all the best for all you future adventures. Being fellow travelers we know you will continue to explore, laugh, chat, eat and drink wherever life takes you. Maria, we are both so lucky to have great men in our lives with the added bonus of them both being great cooks powerful (except for our waist lines!!!). All the best from Guests: Sybil and John from Inverlock, Victoria, Australia Date of stay: 22-29 June 2010 Maria and Riccardo, You have been such fantastic hosts, in fact the best. You have made us feel most welcome and comfortable in the attic. The surrounding countryside is beautiful and we have enjoyed every minute of our explorations. Your home and garden are wonderful and I am sure when the alterations are completed will be perfect. This has been a wonderful holiday for us both, and yourselves and the people we have met on our journeys have made it so. We wish you and your family long life, health and happiness. Guests: Ray and Liz from Little Haywood, Stafford, UK Date of stay: 26 September - 2 October 2009 We loved the attico and spent every morning with coffee and evenings with wine on one of the two terraces overlooking the mountains and your garden. We enjoyed the walk up and down the spiral steps with the jasmine brushing our clothes and the smell lingering throughout the day. Segesta was fantastic advice from you and Riccardo, you were instrumental in planning our first trip into Palermo, a truly energetic città, Monreale, Porticello, Solunto, Castel di Tusa, Segesta, and, of course, Casteldaccia were among our favorite for un-crowded and quiet get-a-ways. Hiking La Rocca (in Cefalu`), Solunto and wandering the vias of Palermo made our daily visit to the fruit stand and Vino e Olio even better! We made two new friends of the owners of the fruit and wine store. They were both so nice and fun! M and R: we loved seeing you each day and were sad when you left for Canada. We hope our paths cross again here, the USA or Canada! P.S. Love the 63 Bug. Guests: Catherine and Tina from Bothell, Washington Detroit Lakes, Minnesota Date of stay: 16-23 September 09 Dear Maria and Riccardo, We have had a wonderful first week in Sicilia. We love the island, love Casteldaccia, love the attico and you. I am so glad I switched my rental from Cefalu` to Casteldaccia!! While Cefalu` is beautiful and a great day trip, we loved so much being here for the week. As great as our day trips were, nothing was better than parking the car out front and walking up here to our oasis on the terrace. I strongly recommend future travelers stay here!! We hope our next two weeks will be this great. Guests: Megan, Will from Wilmington, North Carolina, USA Date of stay: 18-27 August 2009 We have had a wonderful time here in Casteldaccia, and have absolutely loved staying here in the attico. Your apartment is lovely a real home away from home, and your paintings, Maria, are superb! We have enjoyed the Festa di San Giuseppe, and the kids loved going around the stalls and seeing the lights. The parade and angels were something we all felt privileged to have been part of. And the fireworks on the last night well we had the best seat in the house out on the terrace. Thank you for the prickly pears, tomatoes and figs from the garden they are lovely. For other guests the bread and pastries at La Fornarella are superb and they do great pizza for evenings. We are all sad to be leaving but we know we will be back for sure. To Maria and Riccardo, thank you for a Fantastic Holiday! Guests: Paul, Emma, Sharnai and Ben two adult guests and two children from Tipton, West Midlands, UK Date of stay: 18-27 August 2009 Just a quick note to thank you for a great stay in Casteldaccia we are really missing the place!! Thank you so much for sorting out our taxi for the day we left very much appreciated. We all agree it vas the best holiday we have been on I for one have never relaxed quite as much as I did in Casteldaccia! Your studio (or attico) is a lovely, homely place to stay we felt right at home there from day one! So much so, that Emma and myself are trying to organize a return trip later this year maybe in Oct/Nov for a short break. Thank you for the pottery its lovely, and we have shown to everyone that has visited us since our return. Thanks again. Ciao! (from email, 30 August 2009 Guests: Paul, Emma, Sharnai and Ben two adult guests and two children from Tipton, West Midlands, UK Date of stay: 1-8 August 2009 Dear Maria, Riccardo and all who read this! Our stay in the wonderful attico has been fantastic. Hosted by the warm, friendly and special Maria and Riccardo, we shall really miss them both. Our stay has included beaches at Capo San Vito, Casteldaccia and Scopello. Getting tanned and drinking long drinks make it all very relaxing. Evenings include eating out at many of the lovely pizza places or just staring at the moon from the terrace (with a glass of vine of course). We love the square at Casteldaccia that hosts the old men every night. Although our Italian is limited it seems obvious they are putting the world right. Not so relaxing is the driving experience! We have covered many miles on our stay and to be alive is a small miracle. Please tell me, Italians really do have to take a driving test? A general rule of thumbs seems to be who gets to a junction first goes first. Forget the rules for the motorway/freeway none apply. We shall really miss Casteldaccia, Sicily, the people, the sun and the sea. But we shall be back. Knowing this makes leaving a bit easier. Ciao! Paul and Lorraine, Hornchurch, Essex, UK Date of stay: 25 June - 4 July 2009 Dear Maria, Riccardo, Carlo and Pietro, We had a wonderful time here in Casteldaccia, a little town that is so simpatico. The studio is a very nice place where to stay. Everything was perfect! We enjoyed particularly the gelato at the piazza, the beach of Cefalu`, the visit of Corvo Winery and, of course, the ricotta, so fresh, from the farm. It is a wonderful country for food, everything is fresh and the merchants are very nice. We want to thank you all for your kindness. We will recommend your place for sure. Guests: Luc, Lynda, Maxime-Louis, Jasmine 2 adult guests and 2 children from Prevost, Quebec, Canada Date of stay: 10-17 November 2008 Having read everyones comments about Maria and Riccardo, I just wish we had had the chance to meet them. Weve had a super week here (having already spent the first week of our holiday near Siracusa). Weve loved being in this little flat absolutely every detail has been thought of. It was so nice to be able to do all our shopping locally on foot mostly at the Spar Supermarket! We also liked the fact that this is not at all a touristy place so we really felt as if we were seeing Sicilian life. We were very lucky with the weather only one wet day. And we used the terrace a lot even though its November. Looking back thorough this book we found that a couple living in our road in Ramsgate, Kent have been here! Guests: Anna, Geoffrey from Ramsgate, Kent, England Date of stay: 10-17 November 2008 I just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed our stay in your apartment in Casteldaccia. We thought it was absolutely lovely and we had a great time. You really have made it so comfortable and you have thought of absolutely everything your guests could possibly want. The P. family downstairs were delightful and between us we figured out how to find train tickets to Palermo! The funny thing was that when I read all through your guest book I found that neighbours of ours here, who only live a few houses along our road, have also stayed in the apartment! Having read all about your family we just wish wed had the chance to meet you! With best wishes, Anna (from email, 25 Nov 2008) Guests: Anna, Geoffrey from Ramsgate, Kent, England Date of stay: 22 September 3 October 2008 Dear Maria and Riccardo, We have had a lovely holiday. What beautiful historical sites and such lovely food and wine! Guests: Tessa and John from East Tilbury, Essex, UK Date of stay: 31 August 5 September 2008 Dear Maria and Riccardo Thank you for your hospitality. We have enjoyed our time here in great Sicily. This cozy studio apartment would rather call it a penthouse beats the hell out of any hotel. Take care! Grazie! Kiitos! Thank you! Guests: Pekka and Petri from Helsinki, Finland Date of stay: 23-30 August 2008 Dear Maria and Riccardo, We have enjoyed our Sicilian experience. We arrived very tired from the UK after an early morning flight to a very hot and busy Casteldaccia. Little we knew there was a weekend festival on for St Joseph. Over that weekend we saw locals parading in the streets, bands and fireworks, a lovely memory to tell everyone at home. During the following days we (being beach people and sun lovers) went in search of the sea. We have found over the years to follow the locals to the best places. So wherever we saw a line of parallel cars we parked also and found some spectacular coves which were very clean in Cefalu`. We adored Cefalu`, the cobble streets, churches and shops are quite unique, well worth the long challenging climb up the mountain (spectacular)! During our visit to Monte Etna we were so high up we walked among the clouds. Truly amazing. We have covered some 1,500 Km visiting N.S.E.W. of the island. However it was always lovely to return to the terrace of an evening in Casteldaccia to eat, drink and talk over our day. We say Sicilian drive must be the best in the world, totally fearsome. Thank you both and kind regards. Guests: Stephanie, Chris from Herne Bay, Kent, UK Date of stay: 8-14 August 2008 Riccardo and Maria We arrived in Sicily a bit worst for wear and convinced this was another boring holiday. With the combination of your beautiful apartment, an absolutely amazing beach and with a license to grill, as each day went by we became a bit more Sicilian and grew quite attached. As a family rule, we never visit the same place twice so we see more of the world, but simply put, were already planning our trip back. Thank you for all your help. Kind regards from us all Guests: Genta, Valdet and Sue from London, UK Date of stay: 25 July 8 August 2008 Thank you so much for your hospitality and kindness. You made our stay in Sicily very enjoyable by making us feel at home and sharing your beautiful apartment with us. A special thanks to Riccardo for the tour of Casteldaccia and all the help he gave us. A true Sicilian if we ever meet one. Our love from London Guests: Jona, Kleo, Veton Arjeta, two adults and 2 children from London, UK Date of stay: 17-24 May 2008 Dear Maria and family Thank you for opening your beautiful home to us. The gardens are spectacular and the unit was very comfortable. We especially loved the terraces with the spectacular views a nice place for an evening Limoncello! After spending a hectic week on an organized bus tour, it was so pleasant to really relax and see the non-tourist Sicily of Casteldaccia. The people here are so friendly and helpful! And this island is so fascinating, from Mt Etna to Erice (my two favorite places) everything was unusual, different and fun! Thanks again Guests: Marilynn, Bill from Moorpark, California, USA Date of stay: 7-11 April 2008 We love this apartment. Its very cozy and arty! The terrace is brilliant and we cooked every evening and ate out there! Good mountain view too We enjoyed trips by train to Cefalu` and Palermo. Monreale was a nice town too! Katie, Catherine, Lisa and Anna from Peteroburg, UK Date of stay: 31 March - 5 April 2008 The studio apartment is delightful, everything one can possibly want! The view of the mountains from the terrace is spectacular. If you can, visit Monreale, which is a gem, and especially the cloister. Go to Palermo by train, which is very convenient, and dont miss the Martorana and Chiesa Maggione. Unfortunately the Palatina Chapel was closed for restoration. Cefalu` is the prettiest of the seaside towns with a Cathedral with Bizantine mosaics, which are quite fascinating. An afternoon drive into the mountains to Ciminna provides spectacular views and wonderful wild flowers in the spring. A day drive to Segesta to see the best surviving Doric temple of the ancient world, set on a mountainside covered in wild flowers in un-spoilt countryside is a trip not to be missed. Guests: Joan and Malyn from Hampshire, UK Date of stay: 17-22 March 2008 Dear Maria, Carlo and Alessandra. Grazie! I have to begin by saying Thank you because this has been the best birthday I ever had. I came to experience Italy for my birthday with my wonderful boyfriend. Daniel. We thoroughly enjoyed immersing ourselves in Italian culture as locals in Casteldaccia. Daniel made me a delicious birthday dinner with Tomasello pasta (we usually make our pasta from scratch at home) and I ate gelato every day from Il Castello on the Piazza Matrice. I collect all things with palm trees and it was truly a dream come true to have my very own palm tree in the courtyard to look at amid the view. The lanai has been our favorite place with the benches at Piazza Matrice a close second. I took many pictures and plan to show everyone in Menphis our beautiful Italian hideaway! To visitors: make use of the Supermercato instead of planning to eat out. Grazie! Ciao! Guests: Cheryl and Daniel from Memphis, Tennessee, USA Date of stay: 28 September - 1 October 2007 Dave has always dreamed of visiting Italy, especially Sicily, to see where his family came from, and being able to meet his relatives has been a real treat! We cannot have imagined more beautiful people and exceptional hospitality. Thank you so much and please visit us in Utah in snow or desert! (by Susan) Riccardo and Maria Thank you so much for your hospitality! We love your town of Casteldaccia as the wonders of Sicily. We will be back and spend some more time here exploring all there is to explore. We scheduled way too little time to be here at this time but it was great to see you, Robert, Armando and all! Will stay in touch! Grazie! (by Dave) Guests: Dave and Susan from Utah, USA Date of stay:15-29 September 2007 After a fairly uneventful flight we saucezed ourselves into a crowded (overcrowded) minibus and picked up the hire car. Drove through Palermo and arrived at Maria and Riccardos just before midnight. Im pleased to say it was worth it! Maria and Riccardo are lovely people and Sicily is beautiful (although the drive to the best beaches was some way and the beaches were not always clean). People are friendly and the roads are good. Mount Etna was FANTASTIC! (you must go) but make sure you go with a guide (we had Giuseppe who was great). It is easy to get lost on a mountain, believe me! Everything was as we expected and the weather was kind to us (sunny everyday but two). It is worth coming to Marias and Ricardos because they are both such nice, generous people. Guests: Geoff and Frances from Hethersett, Norwich Norfolk, UK Simon Siniora Date of stay: 22-28 August 2007 Dear Maria and Riccardo, We have enjoyed our stay to the point where Loures started calling Casteldaccia home. We thank you so much for the good hospitality and a beautiful house. We surely have loved Sicily as we thought and will definitely would come back. Thank you and hope to see you soon Love Simon, Maysa and Loures two adult guests and one child from Jerusalem via Israel Nicolas Duban Date of stay:12-19 August 2007 Dear Maria and Riccardo We really enjoyed our stay in Sicily and especially in your flat. We spent such good holidays! Many thanks for your help! Hope to come back soon to see the rest of the island. Merci et ā, bientō,t! Nicolas and Elodie from Auxerre, France... more info >>
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