8/10 Good
David Corden
12 Oct 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great place from which to explore western Sicily
We had a very pleasant stay at this lovely, spacious & well-equipped home just outside the interesting little hill town of Calatafimi-Segesta. Thanks to Claudia for her warm welcome and the various "goodies" provided which were much appreciated. As planned, we travelled far and wide across the western half of the island with none of the major sights being more than 2 hours' drive away (and some much closer). We would particularly recommend (in no particular order): Erice: the Valley of the Temples at Agrigento; the stunning cathedral/cloisters of Monreale; walking in Lo Zingaro Nature Area and Castellamare del Golfo; and Selinunte - both the ruins and the beach! Two tips for future visitors: 1. Both the food and the welcome were excellent at "La Locanda da Nonna Ciccia" in Via Alcide de Gasperi in Calatafimi; 2. If you fancy a day-trip into Palermo (well worth it) and don't want to drive (it really is as crazily bad as everyone says!) then drive to Piraineto station (just off the motorway) on the edge of the city, about 55 min from the house, and then catch the train to either Palermo Centrale or Palazzo Reale-Orleans - there are trains every 30 min, the journey takes just under an hour and is cheaper than a British rail ticket!.