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Sabbatical Villa in Fabulous Sicily, Italy

 
 
 
Casteldaccia villa rental - Relax in the intimate 'porticato'
Relax in the intimate 'porticato'
 
Casteldaccia villa rental - Relax in the intimate 'porticato'

Relax in the intimate 'porticato'

18th century furnishings in this Living Rm

18th century furnishings in this Living Rm

A kitchen for your gourmet cooking

A kitchen for your gourmet cooking

Mix of comfort and elegance in this B.Rm

Mix of comfort and elegance in this B.Rm

Garden view from Grandmother's D.Rm

Garden view from Grandmother's D.Rm

A guest bedroom opens to the terrace

A guest bedroom opens to the terrace

18th century mirror portal to your dreams!

18th century mirror portal to your dreams!

Two-twin-bed Br opens to the terrace

Two-twin-bed Br opens to the terrace

Hand-made ceramic tiles on shower walls

Hand-made ceramic tiles on shower walls

The bay of Casteldaccia

The bay of Casteldaccia

Castelcaccia 'Piazza Matrice' at night

Castelcaccia 'Piazza Matrice' at night

'U Cievusu' is Casteldaccia public beach

'U Cievusu' is Casteldaccia public beach

The dining room can sit as many as twelve guests…

The dining room can sit as many as twelve guests…

Prickly pears, not to be ignored!

Prickly pears, not to be ignored!

Unforgettable jasmine flower scent

Unforgettable jasmine flower scent

'Il mercatino', the weekly open market

'Il mercatino', the weekly open market

Ceramic sculpture frames the hand-basin

Ceramic sculpture frames the hand-basin

Custom-made stone fountain

Custom-made stone fountain

18th century ‘chiffonier’ in hallway

18th century ‘chiffonier’ in hallway

Another view of the master bedroom

Another view of the master bedroom

A touch of antique in this functional bathroom

A touch of antique in this functional bathroom

Palm and fig trees in this enchanted garden

Palm and fig trees in this enchanted garden

Court: old ladders and wine kegs, memory treasure

Court: old ladders and wine kegs, memory treasure

En-suite bathroom off master bedroom

En-suite bathroom off master bedroom

  • Weekly €490 - €790
GBP Conversion (Estimated)
Weekly (GBP) £413 - £666
  • Bedrooms4
  • Sleeps10
  • 3 Bathrooms

Photos and Description of this 4 bedroom holiday villa in Casteldaccia - Main House
Self-catering Villa for your Holiday rental in a quaint village close to a beach

This beautiful Villa, owner’s summer residence, is ideal if you want to stay away from commercial properties. The Villa is available for weekly rent.

With 160 sq meters of floor space on two floors and covered fully furnished patio, it can accommodate up to ten guests in four bedrooms, but you will be charged only for the number of guests in your party and will have the exclusive use of the residence. Its unique style and comfort will surprise you to an unforgettable holiday. The Villa is exquisitely furnished with antiques and family heirlooms. Custom-made beds and 100% cotton linen will insure you the best comfort while you sleep. In the evening you will relax in the shade of the secluded subtropical garden. You will feel free to move in and out to the covered patio and the luscious garden from the intimate and comfortable living room.

For larger groups, we can add the interconnected Top Suite and can accommodate up to 15 guests (please see property #8398 for more info on this).

About Sicily: Sicily is the largest and most important island in the Mediterranean, it extends for 25,460sq km. Planes of fertile red soil, excellent for the cultivation of vine grapes, citrus orchards and olive groves, alternate with hills, green in spring for the cultivation of wheat and, among the majestic mountains, Mount Etna, the most popular of active volcanoes. The climate is typically Mediterranean along the coasts, with mild, short winters and moderate rainfall.

Near-by centres: Palermo, 1.500.000 inhabitants, capital of Sicily – an island in the sea of sunlight – is a splendid city adorned in the course of 2500 years by Greeks, Arab Emirs, Norman Kings and Spanish Viceroys; it offers an incomparable example of beauty, history, culture and traditions to excite the mind and the eye. It has a wide selection of museums and entertainment. Casteldaccia is well connected to Palermo by freeway and by public transportation. Close-by centres are: Santa Flavia and Solunto, with its Graeco-Roman archaeological site, 3 km west; Bagheria, an active and very alive town, ideal for elegant shopping, with its seventeenth century scenographic mansions once summer retreat of the Palermitan aristocracy, 5 km west; Porticello, a delightful fisherman village, 3 km west; Aspra, another unspoiled fisherman village, 5 km west; and Altavilla, with its Sanctuary to the Holy Mary, 2 km east. All are offering plenty of tourist attractions.

Excursions: Casteldaccia is east of Palermo, so you will be closer and will not meet the city traffic when driving for a day trip to Cefalu`, Taormina, Mount Etna, Siracusa, Agrigento, Selinunte.

We recommend excursions to: Palermo e Monreale (20 km), Cefalu` (50 km), Segesta, Agrigento, Madonie Natural Park (80 km), Taormina (200 km), Mount Etna (200 km), Siracusa (250 km), Eolie Islands.

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About Maria

The garden has been in my family since the year 1725, date of the foundation of the town of Casteldaccia.

I grew up and played every summer with my brother and my cousins in this garden, at that time much larger. Many years later, also my children played in it every summer. Many of my fondest memories are connected to this garden

Why Maria chose Casteldaccia

The house, built in 1965, was my first project after I graduated in Architecture!

Every year I return with my family to this house and to Casteldaccia to restore my energy and get in touch with my roots.

For 10 years, during summer, I ran in the garden a ‘Scuolina’, a free Art School for the children of Casteldaccia and nearby towns, teaching drawing, painting and ceramics.

What makes this villa unique

My home is located off the main road of Casteldaccia, at walking distance from all the stores. At the same time allows me to retreat at home in the paradise of my subtropical garden.

Casteldaccia is close to Bagheria, a larger town, where I can go shopping, and still enjoy the fresh air of the countryside.

Palermo, the capital of Sicily, is only 20 minutes away from my reach, with its history, culture and traditions, restaurants, museums, churches, squares.

Casteldaccia villa rental - Relax in the intimate 'porticato'

Relax in the intimate 'porticato'

18th century furnishings in this Living Rm

18th century furnishings in this Living Rm

A kitchen for your gourmet cooking

A kitchen for your gourmet cooking

Mix of comfort and elegance in this B.Rm

Mix of comfort and elegance in this B.Rm

Garden view from Grandmother's D.Rm

Garden view from Grandmother's D.Rm

A guest bedroom opens to the terrace

A guest bedroom opens to the terrace

18th century mirror portal to your dreams!

18th century mirror portal to your dreams!

Two-twin-bed Br opens to the terrace

Two-twin-bed Br opens to the terrace

Hand-made ceramic tiles on shower walls

Hand-made ceramic tiles on shower walls

The bay of Casteldaccia

The bay of Casteldaccia

Castelcaccia 'Piazza Matrice' at night

Castelcaccia 'Piazza Matrice' at night

'U Cievusu' is Casteldaccia public beach

'U Cievusu' is Casteldaccia public beach

The dining room can sit as many as twelve guests…

The dining room can sit as many as twelve guests…

Prickly pears, not to be ignored!

Prickly pears, not to be ignored!

Unforgettable jasmine flower scent

Unforgettable jasmine flower scent

'Il mercatino', the weekly open market

'Il mercatino', the weekly open market

Ceramic sculpture frames the hand-basin

Ceramic sculpture frames the hand-basin

Custom-made stone fountain

Custom-made stone fountain

18th century ‘chiffonier’ in hallway

18th century ‘chiffonier’ in hallway

Another view of the master bedroom

Another view of the master bedroom

A touch of antique in this functional bathroom

A touch of antique in this functional bathroom

Palm and fig trees in this enchanted garden

Palm and fig trees in this enchanted garden

Court: old ladders and wine kegs, memory treasure

Court: old ladders and wine kegs, memory treasure

En-suite bathroom off master bedroom

En-suite bathroom off master bedroom

Nearest Airport : Falcone-Borsellino at 50 Kilometres
Nearest Ferry : Palermo at 20 Kilometres
Nearest Train : Casteldaccia at 1 Kilometres
Nearest Motorway : Casteldaccia at 0.5 Kilometres
Nearest Beach : Casteldaccia at 2 Kilometres
Nearest Barpub : Casteldaccia at 0.05 Kilometres
Nearest Restaurant : Casteldaccia at 0.05 Kilometres
Car: recommended

This villa 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 villa 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. Don’t forget to taste the world renown 'Corvo, Duca di Salaparuta', the pasta Tomasello, exported in USA and Canada. Freeway connection, located 200 meters away, will allow you to quickly connect, explore and discover remote areas of the island.

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Rental rates for this holiday villa in Casteldaccia, Palermo

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Rental Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly Event Rate Minimum Stay
 
May-June
1 May 2013 - 30 Jun 2013
€490
4 Nights
 
 
July-August
1 Jul 2013 - 31 Aug 2013
€790
1 Week
 
 
September
1 Sep 2013 - 30 Sep 2013
€590
4 Nights
 
 
October
1 Oct 2013 - 31 Oct 2013
€490
4 Nights
 

Notes

  • Above Basic Prices are for single or double occupancy/week/Euros
    Each additional guest: 6% of basic price. Free rent for babies on travel cots
    10% discount 2-12 years old children. Please specify their age when you send an inquiry
    Four nights minimum stay/guest/prorated. One week minimum stay/guest in July and August
    'ALL-INCLUDED' QUOTATIONS - NO HIDDEN COSTS
    Final Cleaning and Linen included in quotation
    No charge for Central Heating. A/C available at cost
    Free Wireless High-Speed Internet. Free laundry facility and soaps
    Welcome at your arrival with some basics such as bottled water, sugar, salt, soaps!
    All guests need to be registered. Small pets to be approved and registered.
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Accommodation and facilities for this holiday villa in Casteldaccia in Palermo

Property Type:
  • villa (terraced)

Accommodation Type:
  • Guest House

Meals:
  • Self-catering

Floor Area:
  • 160 m²

Location Type:
  • village
  • near the sea

Theme:
  • Romantic
  • Family

General:
  • Internet
  • Shampoo
  • Linens Provided
  • Safe
  • Hair Dryer
  • Washing Machine
  • Iron & Board
  • Filtered Water
  • Towels Provided
  • Local Maps
  • Air Conditioning
  • Wireless Internet

Kitchen:
  • Pantry Items
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • 4 Ring Stove
  • Toaster
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Oven
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Freezer

Dining:
  • Dining Area
  • Child's Highchair
  • seating for 10 people

Bathrooms:
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet , Bath with Shower , Bidet , see note
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet , Shower Enclosure , Bidet , see note
    Bathroom 3 - Toilet , Shower Enclosure , Bidet , see note
  • Custom made ceramic sculptured tiles adorn each bathroom. A telephone-shower-head is added in each bathroom, to be used in place of a traditional bidet full fixture.

Bedrooms:
  • 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Large Double Bed , Bed can be separated into two singles
    Bedroom 2 - 1 Large Double Bed , Bed can be separated into two singles
    Bedroom 3 - 1 Large Double Bed , Bed can be separated into two singles
    Bedroom 4 - 2 Single Bed , 2 single beds
  • Three large-double-beds can be separated into six single beds. We can add 2 very comfortable cots, if needed. For larger parties we can add the attached Top Suite, complete with kitchen and bathrooms and can accommodate up to 15 guests, with a total of 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms and 2 kitchens.
Entertainment:
  • DVD Player
  • Satellite / Cable
  • CD Player
  • Radio
  • Audio Tape Player
  • Television
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outside:
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • veranda
  • Small Cooler
  • Beach Towels
  • Balcony
  • Deck Chairs
  • Terrace
  • Large Cooler
  • Veranda
  • 10 garden chairs

Suitability:
  • Long-term Renters Welcome
  • pets considered
  • children welcome

Attractions:
  • churches
  • restaurants
  • winery tours
  • ruins

Leisure Activities:
  • walking
  • sight seeing
  • scenic drives
  • horse riding

Local Services & Businesses:
  • ATM/bank
  • medical services
  • groceries
  • massage therapist

Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • swimming
  • cycling

Notes: The villa has high ceilings, air-conditioned, cable TV, stereo/ CD player, three new washrooms with shower. The new kitchen, fully equipped with all you need for gourmet cooking, has a supply for your basic needs. It is furnished with love and care to the smallest detail and includes dishwasher, fridge, four-burners stove with oven, microwave and all the utensils and basic supplies. Coal barbeque unit and exterior burners allow you to barbeque, griddle or deep fry on the covered patio. In the house you will find fresh bed and shower linen as well as soaps for shower, dish, dishwasher and laundry. Clothes washer is available at no extra cost. Smoking, barbequing, griddle, deep frying on patio only. We have provided you with a wall safe, should you wish to have extra protection for your jewellery and valuables. Small pets need to be approved and registered.

Reviews for this holiday villa rental in Casteldaccia, Italy

Sabbatical Villa in Fabulous Sicily, Italy
average rating of 5.0 based on 46 reviews
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Sabbatical Villa in Fabulous Sicily, Italy
http://www.homeaway.co.uk/p9100
Casteldaccia Palermo
HR GuestBook
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Comments from Owner Guestbook

5 out of 5
Review Submitted: 06 December 2007 Date of Stay: December 2007
Hi Maria, just to let you know we had a wonderful time in Sicily and couldn't believe the beauty of the place! Your home is full of character and it was so restful to be able to come back after travelling all day and make our own meal if we wanted etc. Thank you again and we shall certainly recommend you to any of our friends who might be travelling to Sicily. Kind regards, L.W., P.D., P.W. and J.W., England
Thank you for making us feel welcome from day one and helping to make our stay in Sicily a wonderful experience. We have driven from coast to coast and seen the true beauty of your country and the people here. We hope one day to return to Sicily and in the mean time we’ll recommend a lovely place we know in Casteldaccia!
I.L.& S.V. from London, England - We had an absolutely fantastic time in Sicily and we want to thank you again. What a wonderful home you have!! And we did enjoy Casteldaccia... M.J.H.and L.V., from Victoria, Canada
Helpful votes: 15/19
business
Sabbatical Villa in Fabulous Sicily, Italy
http://www.homeaway.co.uk/p9100
Casteldaccia Palermo
Owner Submitted Review
-1

We greatly enjoyed our stay

Review Submitted: 25 December 2011 Date of Stay: November 2010
Thank you for letting your villa our home away from home. We greatly enjoyed our stay and we're looking forward to staying again in the future! Ciao!
Four guests from Italy and USA: Rory, Kim, Fred, Cora
Helpful votes: 1/2
business
Sabbatical Villa in Fabulous Sicily, Italy
http://www.homeaway.co.uk/p9100
Casteldaccia Palermo
Owner Submitted Review
-1

People of Casteldaccia were friendly and helpful

Review Submitted: 25 December 2011 Date of Stay: October 2010
Maria,
Thank you for letting us stay at your beautiful villa. It has to be the best bargain Palermo has to offer. We found the people of Casteldaccia friendly, helpful and very tolerant of our language difficulty. The villa provided us with all we wanted and needed. All is comfortable and easy to live in. We were able to see a lot of Sicily and we loved it. We will be sure to tell our friends about it. Thank you especially for helping us with our "difficulties". Ciao & Amore
Four guests from NY, USA: Ronald, Mary Ellen, Jean and Suzanne
business
Sabbatical Villa in Fabulous Sicily, Italy
http://www.homeaway.co.uk/p9100
Casteldaccia Palermo
Owner Submitted Review
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We loved Sicily, the site, people, landscape, food

Review Submitted: 25 December 2011 Date of Stay: September 2011
We can't stop talking about how much we loved Sicily and the site, the people, the landscape, the food - all that nourishes the soul. Thank you again for greeting us, for introducing us to your land and for being so very generous and hospitable to all four of us. What a great way to begin the trip!
I can't tell you how nice it is to be able to picture you both in your lovely home in Sicily and recall that fabulous orchard of yours right in town! (email from Mary Ellen, 7 Oct 2011)
Four guests from Canada and USA: Mary Ellen, Ken, Marty, Joan
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Sabbatical Villa in Fabulous Sicily, Italy
http://www.homeaway.co.uk/p9100
Casteldaccia Palermo
Owner Submitted Review
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Two lovely and vivacious hosts

Review Submitted: 25 December 2011 Date of Stay: September 2011
We had the honor of being the guests in the work of art that is the home of Maria and Riccardo. Two more lovely and vivacious hosts do not exist in all of Sicily - all of Italy. Bravo!
We loved living inside and outside. The outer world of garden life is part of the inner house. Two worlds in one. Thank you
Four guests from Canada and USA: Mary Ellen, Ken, Marty, Joan
Helpful votes: 1/1
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