Title: RUFFO house in the heart of the historic center Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # RUFFO house in the heart of the historic center Holiday home in Francavilla di Sicilia with kitchenette and balcony ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107480000/107479100/107479042/dee5f591.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107480000/107479100/107479042/acbcf84f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107480000/107479100/107479042/f96c57ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107480000/107479100/107479042/0a161140.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107480000/107479100/107479042/fb39c454.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location RUFFO house in the heart of the historic center provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2484 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### RUFFO house in the heart of the historic center Holiday home in Francavilla di Sicilia with kitchenette and balcony This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities. The holiday home provides a kitchenette with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a washing machine and an electric kettle, and other amenities include free WiFi and a balcony. Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchenettes offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower and bidets. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Kitchenette - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property) ### General - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number IT083025C229M4NJKL If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=37.903408,15.135803&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:k%7BjfFwek%7BA%3FS%3FS%3FS%40S%3FS%40S%40S%40S%40QBS%40S%40SBQBSBSBQBSDQBSDQDQBSDQDQFQDQFQFQDOFQFQFOFQHOFOHOFOHOHOHMHOHMHOJMHMJMJMJMHKJMJKLKJKJKJKLKJILILKLIJILGLILGLINGLGLGLENGLELENELENENCLCNELCNANCNALCNANANAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%40N%40NBL%40NBN%40NBLDNBNBLDNDLDNDLDLFLDNFLFLFLHLFLHLFLHLHJJLHLHJJLJJJJJJJJJJLJJJLJLHLJLHLHNHLJNHLHNFNHNFNHNFNFPHNFPFPDNFPDPFPDPDPDPDRDPBPDRBPBRBPBRBRBPBR%40R%40R%40PBR%3FR%40R%40R%3FR%40R%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRAR%3FPARAR%3FRCRARARAPCRCRCRCPCRCPCREPCREPEPEPEPEPGPEPGPEPGPGNIPGNGNINGPINGLININKLINILINKLILKJKLKLKJKJKLKJKJMHKJMJMHKHMHMHMHMFMHMFMFMFOFMFMDMDOFMDOBMDOBODMBOBOBO%40MBO%40O%40M%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAOAOAOAMAOCOAOCMCOCMEOCOEMCOEMGMEOEMGMGMGOGMGMIMGMIKIMIMIMIKKMKKIKKKKMKKMKKIMKMKKKMIMKOIMIOIMIOIOIMGOIOGQIOGOGQGOGQEQGQGQEOGSEQEQCQEQESCQESCQCSCQCSCSASAQCSASASASAS%3FSAQ%3FS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=iin1AGk1Hw1LuthUntdVUDE1d7M=) Francavilla di Sicilia, Città metropolitana di Messina #### What's nearby - Gurne dell'Alcantara. Francavilla di Sicilia - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles - Gole Alcantara Botanical and Geological Park - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles - Cuba of Santa Domenica - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles - Corso Umberto - 21 min drive - 13.9 miles - Taormina Cable Car - 23 min drive - 14.6 miles #### Getting around - Mascali Station - 26 min drive - Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 74 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪La Dispensa Dell'Etna - ‬7 min drive - ‪Bar Nica Nuci - ‬14 min drive - ‪Bar Turè - ‬14 min drive - ‪Osteria Vinetna - ‬14 min drive - ‪Macelleria U Pacciu - ‬5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is RUFFO house in the heart of the historic center pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at RUFFO house in the heart of the historic center? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at RUFFO house in the heart of the historic center? > Checkout is at 10:30 AM. ### Where is RUFFO house in the heart of the historic center located? > Situated in Francavilla di Sicilia, this holiday home is steps away from Matrice Church and Piazza Matrice. Church of SS. Annunziata and Church of San Francesco are also within 5 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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