Country villa with private pool, large garden

6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12300 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Viagrande, Sicilia

Cantina Benanti4 min drive
Butterfly House4 min drive
Etna Cable Car27 min drive
Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)37 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Camera da letto 1

1 Queen Bed

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1 Queen Bed

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1 Queen Bed

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1 Single Bed

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2 Single Beds

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1 Single Bed

5 bathrooms

Bagno 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bagno 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bagno 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bagno 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bagno 5

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Villa Edera is located on the south-eastern flanks of Mount Etna just a few minutes outside the charming town of Trecastagni and easily reachable from both Taormina and Catania.
Designed and built by a prominent French architect, the villa has high vaulted ceilings, cool airy arches, colourful antique furniture and extensive landscaped garden.
The house is on three floors. From the main entrance, up a few steps, one accesses the entrance hall. This leads in turn to a dining room and then onto the extremely spacious living area, complete with fireplace and large French window accessing the beautifully tended gardens. The well-equipped kitchen opens onto a wonderful flower-covered patio area.
Room description: A ramp leads down to a lower ground floor bedroom with a single, a twin bedroom, bathroom with shower and in a guest bathroom. In the first floor there are three double bedrooms and one single. Two of the doubles have en-suite bathrooms (one with shower and tub, the other with tub only), while the third shares a bathroom with shower with the single bedroom. The gardens are beautifully Tended, with large expanses of perfect lawn, trees and Mediterranean plants and flowers Perfumed. The pool is wonderful and Surrounded by shady lawn areas.
Park and swimming pool: The gardens are beautifully tended, with large expanses of perfect lawn, Mediterranean trees and plants and perfumed flowers. The wonderful pool is surrounded by lawn and shady areas.
On the spot it is possible to have information on excursions, restaurants, bars, night life.
Villa Edera is situated in a panoramic position between Mount Etna and the sea, and is within easy reach of both. Taormina and Catania are both within about 30 minutes drive, and the nearest beaches are about the same distance away. The 18 hole Golf course Il Picciolo is an easy drive, and several of the traditional lava-stone villages on the flanks of Etna are well worth a visit. Many guests at Villa Edera, however, will be well pleased to relax in the stunning surroundings of the house, the gardens and the pool.
WE ORGANIZE BACK COUNTRY SKIING TRIPS ON MOUNT ETNA FROM DECEMBER TO APRIL

Property manager

Paul Barthelemy

Languages

English, French, Italian

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Sea view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 22 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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

Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

About the area

Viagrande

Located in Viagrande, this villa is in a rural area and near theme parks. Via Etnea and Ursino Castle are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mount Etna and Catania Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Etnaland, or check out an event or a game at Angelo Massimino Stadium. Windsurfing and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.

Viagrande, Sicilia

What's nearby

Cantina Benanti - 4 min drive
Butterfly House - 4 min drive
Piazza del Duomo - 14 min drive
Via Etnea - 16 min drive
Etna Cable Car - 27 min drive

Getting around

Guardia Mangano Santa Venerina Station - 22 min drive
Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

I Saponari - 4 min drive
Cantine Nicosia - 3 min drive
Osteria Terra&Sorsi - 2 min drive
Villa Monterosso - 17 min walk
Cantine Biondi - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Country villa with private pool, large garden have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Country villa with private pool, large garden pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Country villa with private pool, large garden?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Country villa with private pool, large garden?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Country villa with private pool, large garden located?

This family-friendly Viagrande villa is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Mount Etna, Butterfly House and Mother Church of San Nicola. Cantina Benanti is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Veronica M.

7 Aug 2018

A beautiful family house in tranquil and private grounds just as the photos show you!

We all loved our stay at Villa Edera. We were a family group of 11 aged 73 to 5 years. The house catered for us perfectly giving us spaces to be together and spaces to find peace. We all loved the gardens, ideal for children especially the football nets. Picking lemons and apples was a joy. Spying on the Bats in the shed! The pool is lovely and much needed in the extreme heat! The kitchen has all one needs with an adjacent patio and large table for evening meals and BBQs. Staggered breakfasts were had on the patio outside the huge living room and lunch was under trees on a King Arthur size Round Table! Local shopping is easy on a daily basis to get everything fresh and there is a great supermarket La Zagara a few km away. The Villa is close to many beautiful towns and villages. We took the cable up Etna which is a must. Fascinating. We visited Siracusa, Taormina, Zafferana Etnea, Castiglione di Sicilia and the gorges of Alcantara. Paul was extremely helpful before our arrival with my endless questions and indeed whilst we were there and made everything very easy for us. Thank you both for a wonderful visit!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

julien m.

4 Sept 2017

Beautiful and spacious property

We were 2 french families of 10, 2 couples and 6 kids in total, spending two weeks at the villa. The house is very well maintained and was ideal for our 2 families. What you see in the pictures is exactly what you get... a little taste of paradise. The swimming pool is great and there are plenty of spaces inside and outside the house for meals and relaxing. It was so nice we didn't have to travel so much too spend a fantastic time. There are great restaurants and places to visit nearby. You are at 40mns in car from Taormina, a bit more than 1 hour from Syracuse so day visits are quite convenient, but don't forget to visit the area and its vineyards for instance. Local villages really bring you the atmosphere of sicilian life and even in august you will not be inundated by tourism in this area. The landlord addressed our issues in a very diligent and efficient ways and we had excellent relation with Paul. We really felt well looked after in this house and I warmly and enthusiastically recommend it.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Willem C.

16 Aug 2013

Wonderful experience

Dear Paul, We thouroughly enjoyed our stay in your wonderful characteristic family house. The presentations you have published on internet appeared to have given us a very good impression of the house and gardens. Thank you for providing the possibility of renting it ! Also the help you have given during our stay, was very welcome and warm. Kind regards, Willem

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

9 Jun 2013

Relaxed Paradise in Sicily - Perfect for all Ages

Staying at Villa Edera was a complete delight. We cannot recommend it highly enough as it was totally perfect for our group: we had 2 OAP's, 2 couples, 1 single mum and four young children (5,twins of 6, and 7years). The children had the basement rooms (2 x 2 + 2 bathrooms) which were beautifully cool although with good windows and we were very happy about them being there away from the grown-ups upstairs. It made them behave in a more grown-up way(to ours surprise!) and they all slept brilliantly! The arrangement of the house helps the spacious feel enormously; we all felt very private in our comfortable, clean and well thought-out rooms. Good linen, lovely towels. Tiny things but these make a difference. The children were extremely safe in the beautiful grounds - which were still wild enough to kick a football or find the fairies. Its a big plot. The pool was sparkling pristine with comfortable seating - where we spent nearly the entire week! The kitchen was just perfect with potential dining in a choice of 4 places. Lounge areas were relaxing, fragranced by jasmine from the garden with views of the roses and well-kept garden. Getting provisions was easy, about a 5-minute drive to the nearest super market where we found everything we needed and there are great restaurants nearby if you want a change. However, this place is so perfect and surprisingly 'complete' that this happened less often than we'd thought. Paul, the owner is hard-working to ensure all your needs are met and the villa kept perfect. His English is near-perfect and we had absolutely no problems. We had the most marvellous week here - we all want to return and am sure whoever visits Villa Edera will have the most fantastic time at very good value.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

marina F.

20 Feb 2013

Charming villa

We (4 adults 2 adult children 4 children under 10) stayed at Villa Edera for a week in January. House The house is very beautiful with interesting architecture, large living areas, a lot of bedroom space. The pictures are accurate. The bathrooms were excellent, with ample hot water. It is clearly a family home and felt warm and inviting, works of art and interesting objects in all rooms. And gorgeous majolica tiles! The kitchen was well stocked with cooking utensils and basic foods, crockery, and so on. There was a large laundry, lots of linen and so on. The central heating was very effective and there was an open fire and lots of wood. The pool and garden would be lovely in summer. Location The house is located on the outskirts of Catania in a small town. You really need a car because walking to the town was not very easy (narrow rd, no footpath , fast cars. There might have been an alternative route though, you could ask Paul if this matters to you). It is a good spot for day trips, we easily got to Taormina, Ortygia, Ragusa, Piazza Armerina, Mt Etna. I say easily although driving in Sicily was challenging and we'd only just found our feet by the end of the trip, (we should have hired an automatic). All these places were great, we wished we had more time. The upside of winter travel is that we had these places almost to ourselves (in particular i imagine in peak season Armerina and Taormina would be very busy) Admin matters Paul was very easy to deal with and was there when we arrived to show us the house etc. we had one problem a with a fuse and he was on his way immediately (ended up we sorted out). He also recommended restaurants and day trips. Overall I thought the villa was very good for a group of our size and if you want to stay in this area of Sicily, I recommend it.