Title: Historical country house near Taormina & the sea. Stunning view of Mt Etna 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 # Historical country house near Taormina & the sea. Stunning view of Mt Etna Family-friendly holiday home with water park and outdoor pool ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18790000/18781900/18781856/23e3eb1a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18790000/18781900/18781856/8e150a95.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18790000/18781900/18781856/w3769h2483x0y3-af42536d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18790000/18781900/18781856/0fb1cd2a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18790000/18781900/18781856/805455ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Sicily’s majestic landscape is the perfect backdrop for your stay at this traditional classic home. Unwind on the oval terrace surrounded by pine trees, or cool off in the large pool with views of Mount Etna and the sea. Enjoy an evening aperitif while watching Etna volcano, followed by dinner under balmy skies. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 103229 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Parking available - Pool - Fireplace - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Historical country house near Taormina & the sea. Stunning view of Mt Etna The spacious sitting/dining room with its ornate fireplace and traditional furnishings lead onto the oval terrace. Pine trees surround the terrace on which there is a working stone font - the ideal setting for an evening aperitif watching the flaming Etna volcano as well as dinner on those balmy evenings. The bedrooms are all simply but comfortably and colourfully decorated with shutters leading out onto the front garden. Alternatively, when the Sicilian sun becomes too overbearing one can cool off in the large pool behind the house. Palm, avocado and olive trees around the pool provide some shade over parts of the terrace where again some stunning views to the sea and the Mount Etna can be appreciated. We believe lovers of Sicily and also those new to the many fascinations of this island will love the opportunity to stay in this traditional classic home within such easy access of so many popular destination. AC in 5 of 5 bedrooms and in the dining and living areas of the house. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Ski - Close to skiing - Ski lift privileges ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - Up to 9 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas - Note from host: Smoking allowed only outside ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the bay - Near the sea ### Things to do - Bicycles - Optional golf privileges - Ski lift privileges - Water park - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 This property accepts cash On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 IT083097C28HVSWBUR ### 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 A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Historical Country House Taormina Sea. Stunning View Mt Etna Historical Country House Sea. Stunning View Etna Historical Country Taormina Sea. Stunning View Mt Etna Historical Country Sea. Stunning View Etna Historical Country House Taormina Sea. Stunning View Mt Etna Historical Country House Sea. Stunning View Etna Historical Country Taormina Sea. Stunning View Mt Etna Historical Country Sea. Stunning View Etna Historical Sea Stunning Etna ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C37.83888%2C15.25385&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=8I-dUtGvZv_NqDoDlnsXp--5aZU=) Taormina, Sicilia #### What's nearby - Corso Umberto - 2 min drive - 2.1 miles - Piazza del Duomo - 2 min drive - 2.1 miles - Greek Theatre - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles - Taormina Cable Car - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles - Giardini Naxos Beach - 6 min drive - 1.7 miles #### Getting around - Alcantara Station - 9 min drive - Reggio di Calabria (REG-Strait of Messina) - 142 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Gianfranco'S Steak House - ‬19 min walk - ‪Garden da Nino - ‬6 min drive - ‪Al Gatto Nero - ‬4 min drive - ‪A Massaria - ‬4 min drive - ‪Kamurria Cocktail Bar - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Historical country house near Taormina & the sea. Stunning view of Mt Etna have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Historical country house near Taormina & the sea. Stunning view of Mt Etna pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Historical country house near Taormina & the sea. Stunning view of Mt Etna? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Historical country house near Taormina & the sea. Stunning view of Mt Etna? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Historical country house near Taormina & the sea. Stunning view of Mt Etna located? > This family-friendly Taormina holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Ionian Sea and Giardini Naxos Beach. Villa Comunale Garden and Greek Ruins are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Historical country house near Taormina & the sea. Stunning view of Mt Etna Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 39 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Philip P. 10 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our Sicilian Vacation A beautiful property in a terrific location. The host Valeria was most helpful and responsive to our needs as was her representative Alessio. We had a wonderful time and would be happy to make many return trips! ##### Philip P. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yuliya Z. 1 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best place to visit I’d fell in love with this place as soon as I saw it! It’s a beautiful place and authentic house with a beautiful atmosphere and breathtaking view! Kindness and hospitality of people who live there are very special ! I’d love to come back someday . Great experience and great memories from this place! ##### Yuliya Z. Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne E. 4 Jun 2017 #### A great place for a marvelous holiday The villa is on a hillside with a secluded garden in a private estate and surrounded by fields and terraces of oranges. The pool area is great and we spent loads of time there. The house is spacious and delightful. Decorated tastefully in a shabby chic way. The bathrooms work but are functional rather than modern and having an evening barbecue on the spacious terrace with Mt Etna as backdrop is stunning. We used the cooking service twice and had good meals. I would definitely recommend this property. We were only 6 adults, if you were 10 it would be fine but the kitchen might be a bit busy and there would be some bathroom sharing but the sitting room and dining area and terrace are huge. As is the pool area. We had a marvelous time ##### Anne E. Stayed 7 nights in May 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diana M. 4 Sept 2015 #### Unique Sicilian Experience We were a family travelling with 3 kids and another family with kids and we found that the villa was perfect for our needs. We wanted a beautiful place to spend 2 weeks with our family and the villa was gorgeous and provided the best place for us to spend some amazing time together: the pool was big enough for everybody, the gorgeous orange and olive tree orchared provided the best place for walks, one of the terraces was built for a family barbeque and the other terrace provided us with an impressive view over Mount Etna as well as a spacious place to enjoy evenings with the family. The house is beautiful, full of a rich history and really elegant. Moreover, the host is very discrete, however close enough to be there whenever we needed her. Also, she is a very pleasant person, with amazing stories, who truly provided us with an amazing experience. Overall, the villa gave us a real feel of a true Sicilian experience, something we will always remember and we already planned to come back and discover more of Sicily's treasures. ##### Diana M. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas L. 30 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a really great time staying in Valeria's villa, and Alessio helped with all the admin. Thanks ##### Thomas L. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elena H. 28 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Such a unique villa and lovely hosts! The Villa is so unique, has lovely views and the hosts were great. Responsive and helped with anything we needer. 100% recommend this villa. The chefs were also so lovely and cooked us amazing food.Thank you so much Valeria and Alessio! ##### Elena H. Stayed 5 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Annkatrin K. 21 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Einzigartige Villa in wunderschöner Lage Das Haus ist liebevoll und detailreich renoviert, die Lage in der Obstplantage mit Blick auf den Ätna sicher einzigartig. Wir hatten genug Platz für alle 9 Personen. Es war etwas schwierig, das Haus warm zu bekommen, aber mit steigenden Außentemperaturen wurde es wärmer. Die Lage ist für Besichtigungen perfekt ##### Annkatrin K. Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rob 8 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication We had a wonderful time here at the Villa. Valeria was a wonderful host, responsive to queries and always on hand if needed. The property itself was excellent and we loved spending time on the terrace and by the pool. We had a BBQ one evening and it was great sitting in the twilight eating outdoors both there and on the terrace. The rooms were lovely with the upper bedroom having a balcony and the lower rooms onto the front drive. The beach at Giardini Naxos is a 45 minute walk or 10 minute drive away both of which we did. the Best supermarket near by was the Deco, less than 10 minute drive away. it was a great place with which to explore Taormina, Etna and Syracuse, all of which we did. We would love at some point in the future. Highly recommend. ##### Rob Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stine F. 17 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Dejligt sted Eneste kritikpunkt er opvaskemaskine, der var af ældre dato med gaffatape. ##### Stine F. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan E., North Carolina 16 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A unique and elegant property This villa is old, authentic, and charming, decorated with lovely furnishings and family oil portraits, set on a large citrus farm about a mile from Trappitello, with spectacular views of Mt Etna from the large patio. A few steps from the house is a sparkling swimming pool, clean and well cared for like everything else on this property. The owner Valeria was welcoming, made sure we were comfortable, and gave us vegetables and fruit from the farm. She also recommended the services of Andrea and Natale Pagano, who reliably provided all the transportation we needed during our 11 day stay. It was such a pleasure to return the the cool and quiet of the villa after long days of touring Mt Etna, Syracusa, Taormina, and Naxos. I'm very happy that we chose this lovely villa for our stay in Sicily. ##### Susan E. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alexis N. 24 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing house What an amazing property!!! ##### Alexis N. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Tom T. 7 Aug 2019 Liked: Communication #### Enjoyed the stay1 to 10 I give it a 7 Needs some tender lover care ##### Tom T. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen N. 9 Aug 2018 #### Fabuous villa - we didn't want to leave! An incredible villa and a hugely helpful host! The villa is even more amazing than it looks on the pictures! Such a beautiful setting - incredibly peaceful and near to the beach and Etna! Amazing view of Etna too. We did not tire of sitting on the many verandas admiring the view. The bedrooms and bathrooms were all of a very high standard and the living area too. Would thoroughly recommend and would love to come back every year! ##### Karen N. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ronny P. 31 Jul 2018 #### Sizilien von seiner besten Seite Wir waren mit 3 Paaren und 3 fast erwachsenen Kindern im Juli 2018 in diesem schönen Haus. Die Anfahrt war dank guter Beschreibung einfach, wir wurden herzlich empfangen. Das Haus ist wunderschön, die Zimmer verteilen sich auf 2 Etagen, so dass auch für die jenigen, die Ruhe möchten genügend Rüchzugsorte vorhanden sind. Die Zimmer und Bäder sind sauber und wurden innerhalb des Zeitraumes 2 mal gereinigt. Die Terrasse mit Blick auf den Ätna ist ein Highlight, der Pool sehr gut zum schwimmen und entspannen geeignet und sehr sauber. Wir waren bisher schon 5 mal in der Region in den Sommerferien - die Unterkunft hat uns am besten gefallen. Valeria (die Gastgeberin) spricht sehr gut Englisch und ist sehr hilfsbereit und zuverlässig. Weiteres Highlight: die Möglichkeit im Haus kochen zu lassen, die gebuchten Menüs waren überragend, besser als in allen Restaurants vor Ort. Kurzum: Traumurlaub - wir kommen gerne wieder!. PS: ein paar scharfe Messer für den Tomatensalat zwischendurch fehlen in der Küche - ansonsten fehlt es an nichts, vielen Dank. ##### Ronny P. Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Marian W. 22 Oct 2017 #### Living like an Italian Valeria, the owner could not have been more wonderful. The property was enchanting. I was traveling with my son, 2 grandchildren and my best friend and her husband, so the layout of bedrooms was perfect. If your group was all couples it might be chalanging because the first floor bedrooms consisted of 2 private rooms and 2 rooms which had to be walked through to get to the stairs. The Commen areas were wonderful, we imagined how wonderful it would have been to grow up there. We all rallied for coffee and breakfast in the well equipped kitchen, threw open the shutters to hear birds and look at an amazing vista. We would take our breakfast on the terrace with Mount Etna views (very relaxing). Sightseeing all day, and having one of the many incredible Italian dinners we retunied to gather in the salon for reviewing our days activities and an after dinner drink. On request Valeria arranged a home made meal for us one evening, which was lovely, very inexpensive, and an abundance of courses. It was wonderful coming home to the smells of pasta Norma cooking, one our favorite memories. I would suggest doing this early in your trip because of the amount of food for left overs. Both of my grandchildren were into photography, the house and property gave them an amazing canvas. I think the only negative were the linens, the towels and sheets needed to be kicked up a notch. Saying that we were not looking for anything too Americanized so we were ok with it. All in all we loved it! Thanks Valeria.... ##### Marian W. Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marni C. 17 Sept 2017 #### Lovely property, nicest host The property is lovely and we really enjoyed the pool. While it is old, it is not run down. Valeria is lovely and a pleasure to deal with. She was responsive and quick to deal with minor issues. The location is wonderful and easy to get to Taormina or Catania or Siracusa or Noto. The terrazzo with views of Etna was great. Well equippedkitchen and modern reno on the bathrooms. Trapatello has all the amenities for buying food etc. Great restaurants within thirty minutes, usually fifteen. Highly recommend. Five bedrooms w large common areas. ##### Marni C. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Hindi murat N. 30 Aug 2017 #### Beautifull secret spot Beautifull spot, we loved the pool and the terrace with view on the etna. the villa is big and cosy. Perfect location , quiet and et the same time only 15 min from taormina nicest beach and night life . Perfect for family . We really recommend this place! ##### Hindi murat N. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Harriet H. 21 Aug 2017 #### charming traditional Sicily experience We loved our stay here. The house is very traditional which was exactly what we wanted and as described. The terrace in particular was a delightful place to sit in the evenings especially as it was very very hot during our stay. Valeria was very helpful and sorted out small problems with air conditioning etc. We booked the cook on two nights and can't recommend enough - they produced two wonderful meals - well worth it and much better than eating out which was very pricey in August for 9 of us. If I was to suggest one improvement it would be better pillows. Not sure if my family is very fussy but all found them pretty uncomfortable! Lovely location - would have liked to walk more if it hadn't been so hot. Very convenient for beaches and Taormina. Thank you for great holiday! ##### Harriet H. Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Simon H. 7 Aug 2017 #### Gorgeous villa and friendly people We spent two weeks in this gorgeous villa during the July heat. Although we spent some time visiting Etna, Taormina and the surrounding area, our favourite days were simple enjoying the beauty, peace and tranquillity of the villa. stunning ##### Simon H. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debbie A. 24 Jul 2017 #### A beautiful villa with the most amazing views and great swimmming pool We were a group of family and friends, 7 in total with 4 of the group age 15-19, staying for a week in July. There was plenty of room for us all and the villa was well equipped for what we needed. There are shops and supermarkets quite nearby, but we ate out a lot as well. We booked the cooking service, available if you book with the owner in advance, which was amazing and very tasty (lots of it!). The owner was very helpful through the booking process and during our stay; thank you Valeria (and your mother). The pool is big and very clean with lots of space around it. The terrace was where we ate in the evening, with the most fantastic views of Mt Etna. ##### Debbie A. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vincenza A. 23 Jul 2017 #### Wonderful experience. We were a family of six adults and two children staying in this wonderful villa. A swim in the magnificent pool was the perfect way to cool down in the hot Sicilian summer. This villa was very clean, well equipped and Peppino was very generous and helpful. Thank you Valeria for everything. ##### Vincenza A. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 4/10 Poor #### Benjamin H. 18 Jul 2017 #### Falsely advertised as a 5 bedroom We loved Etna and Taormina. The weather was awesome But the house is not what you see in the pictures. There is 1 master bedroom, all others are rooms in the basement that do not have separate entrances and are directly connected. This created a lot of awkward situations for our group, as we expected a full 5 bedroom - however people had to walk through each other's bedrooms to get out. Mattresses are very old and uncomfortable. Bathrooms do not have shower curtains, so you basically have to shower sitting down. Both lower floor bathrooms have no windows. The kitchen was also very old and had extremely low quality appliances (the dishwasher didn't work half of the time), utensils were super low quality - and there were no wine glasses. No wine glasses in Italy! For the price that's being asked you simply have to expect modern appliances, modern & comfortable beds and a properly equipped kitchen. We loved the pool and spent most of our time there, but it really limited what we were able to do. We were very excited for this property & vacation, however can't recommend. Valeria is a nice & responsive host (Whatsapp!) - however no english speaking host was on property to help, the Nanny for our child arrived smoking a cigarette and we would've loved to have someone there to help/explain/show us around. ##### Benjamin H. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Victoria B. 8 Oct 2016 #### Elegant traditional house, with lovely pool and magnificent view of Mount Etna and the sea. The house is absolutely beautiful, with high ceilings and grand proportions, elegantly furnished. It is a charming historic country property, with all the quirks that entails, it's not the place if you are looking for 21st century contemporary luxury. We loved it, and would highly recommend it. The house was clean and tidy, the grounds well maintained.. There was plenty of hot water, and the swimming pool was beautiful. It's about a 10/20 minute drive from busy Taormina, so perfect for visiting, but lovely to come back to the peaceful oasis of the villa. ##### Victoria B. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 29 Sept 2016 #### Stunning Family Villa Simply wonderful villa in stunning location, yet still handy for visits to Taormina, Beaches etc. Highly recommended This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Olivia C. 2 Sept 2016 #### A stunning and characteristic villa The villa is set in a stunning setting and provides a tranquil and very private space to relax in. Its charming and original features make this a very picturesque home away from home.. The spacious terrace looking towards mount Etna is stunning and was the perfect place to enjoy breakfast and evening meals. The pool area is lovely and we spent many hours sunbathing and having fun in the pool. We had a wonderful time and would warmly recommend it . ##### Olivia C. 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