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Sicilian country house with panoramic views

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Villa Idyllica nestled in the lush Sicilian countryside
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Overview of Sicilian country house with panoramic views

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8140 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

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Muscianò-cupparo, Sicily
  • Popular LocationCorso Umberto18 min drive
  • Popular LocationTaormina Cable Car21 min drive
  • Popular LocationGreek Theatre25 min drive
  • AirportCatania (CTA-Fontanarossa)62 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4 - dépendance

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2 - Dependance

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Sicilian country house with panoramic views

Authentically restored country-house oozing charm of an idyllic past amidst a delightful hilly landscape … here you have a superb view on the Alcantara valley and a refreshing pool beneath the shadow of a fig tree.

Villa Idyllica is located right on the foot of a rocky hill. Following a path, you can reach its summit and enjoy an even superior view. It is also likely that you’ll see the four horses of the owner of Villa Idyllica running freely in this unspoiled scenery!

The villa consists of a main building and an adjacent annex.
The main building is about 110 m2 on 2 floors. On the ground floor there is a large living room with adjoining fully-equipped kitchen, including oven and microwave. A staircase leads up to the sleeping area with three bedrooms and a bathroom with bathtub with shower and a washing machine.

The annex, which is about 40m2, provides you with an extra kitchen, a second bathroom and a fourth double bedroom on a mezzanine. You can access it from the outside, right next to the entrance of the main building.

A garden full of Mediterranean vegetation surrounds the villa and, under a centuries-old olive tree, provides you with a great place for barbecues.

Villa Idyllica is ideal for a relaxing retreat and offers a genuine version of Sicily that is truly family-friendly. The first restaurant - the excellent Paradise Restaurant - is within walking distance (400 meters) and without spending much time in the car you can reach the stunning sandy beaches of Giardini Naxos, Taormina, the impressive gorges and ravines of the River Alcantara and, of course, Mt Etna and all the picturesque villages, as well as prestigious wineries and vineyards on its flanks.

SURROUNDINGS

The Alcantara Valley is one of the lushest valleys of Sicily thanks to the presence of the Alcantara River that supplies irrigation water to the many citrus orchards cultivated in the area all year round. Even during the hot and dry Sicilian summers, the Alcatara Rivers remains ice cold, providing to all its visitors with fresh relaxing moments. You can simply wet your feet and peacefully lying down on its beaches and on its rocks, or doing fun activities such us tubing excursions or exploring the river with its lava-stone walls and waterfalls by hiking or by riding a horse.

The Alcantara Valley is a truly strategic base from where to explore the Eastern side of Sicily. The charming town of Taormina, its vibrant coast and coast villages (30km of beaches from Fondachello to Sant’Alessio Siculo), Mt Etna and its authentic villages are all very close by.

If you are a wine-lover you cannot miss Castiglione di Sicilia, a nearby village known as ‘the city of wine’ (‘Città del Vino’) for its famous vineyards and wineries.

The private pool measures 3x6 m and it is 1.20 m deep.

The following might be to be paid extra: Pets.

Property manager

Giulia Tiriticco / Victor van Veelen

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Italian
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Sea view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You are financially liable for any damage to the accommodation. || The property is rented to families. Exceptions on request.
Please dispose of your garbage during your stay according to the municipality rules. Do not leave garbage and unwashed dishes at your check-out.
Try to be on time for your check-in (which is usually set at 4 PM) and please send a text message to the keyholder in case of delay. Thank you!

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 professional host. 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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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

Graniti

Located in Graniti, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. Corso Umberto and Greek Theatre are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Giardini Naxos Beach and Letojanni Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Passopisciaro and Villa Comunale Garden. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Muscianò-cupparo, Sicily

What's nearby

  • Corso Umberto - 18 min drive
  • Church of San Domenico - 19 min drive
  • Taormina Cable Car - 21 min drive
  • Piazza IX April - 24 min drive
  • Greek Theatre - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Alcantara Station - 22 min drive
  • Reggio di Calabria (REG-Strait of Messina) - 148 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bar Le Palme SRL - 24 min drive
  • Bar Nica Nuci - 24 min drive
  • Wunderbar - 25 min drive
  • Ristorante Pizzeria Antonio - 25 min drive
  • Ristorante Paradise - 8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sicilian country house with panoramic views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sicilian country house with panoramic views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sicilian country house with panoramic views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sicilian country house with panoramic views located?

This family-friendly Graniti holiday home is located on the riverfront, 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Gole Alcantara Botanical and Geological Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Passopisciaro and Spiaggia delle Gole. Gurne dell'Alcantara. Francavilla di Sicilia and Antiquarium di Francavilla di Sicilia are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tony G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
amazing rural idyll
really spectacular location, lovely old farmhouse, very peaceful. I would thorougly recommend it but ...the electrical system can't cope with more than a couple of air con units at a time so you have to take it in turns! And it's a very narrow very bumpy track from the main road
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location
We stayed at Vill Idyllica for a week and it was just the most perfect location. Stunning views and a lovely rustic charm to the property. Our children had the best time looking for lizards and splashing in the pool. It was so relaxing to be there and I would definitely go again. The meet up for the keys was easy and Mimmo was really friendly and left us some local cakes on one of the days which were delicious. The restaurant nearby has fantastic local food and very accommodating with children. Great villa, great location and views. Would have to say this has been my favourite villa so far.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alice B.

Rustic perfection
After a week’s stay with 7 other friends, I couldn’t recommend the villa more. Access is a little tricky, so either hire a car or ask Mimmo (the v helpful owner) for taxi recommendations. However, once you arrive at the villa you soon find little reason to want to leave! The pool is great and is kept clean a couple of times a week; there are plenty of loungers; outdoor furniture is plentiful, so there’s lots of opportunity to enjoy the amazing view from the villa. We even ate oranges from the garden’s orange tree! Inside, the villa is very well equipped. Beds are big and comfortable, the kitchen has just about every utensil you could think of and there is plenty of fridge/freezer space. The relatively close Taormina is BEAUTIFUL and well worth a visit if you have the time. Thank you, Mimmo, for a great stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

sarah w.

Gorgeous house in the Sicilian countryside - wonderful
We were a family of four - mum and dad, and two sons aged 18 and 16 - and we all loved it. Our teenagers raved about the wonderful view to the sea - didn't even complain too much that the wifi was a little hit and miss. The house is so comfortable, the pool perfect for a little cooling dip and we loved BBQs on the terrace. We all felt very sad to be leaving. You really need a car to reach anywhere other than the closest restaurant (which we thought was nice enough but not as good as Uliveto's further towards Gaggie) and the dirt track leading to the house was a bit troubling when we first arrived, but we soon got used to it. There's a pretty good mini market in Gaggie and a fab bar/pasticerria for breakfast Granita and bread - plus of course Gelato and wonderful cakes. We all had a wonderful week and definitely recommend to anyone looking for rustic charm, peace and quiet and fab views.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Lisa F.

A lovely Italian house with a beautiful view.
A spacious house that was spotlessly clean. The drive up a steep track was a surprise and confident driving was needed. The local town had an adequate mercato. The views were stunning and it was lovely to sit in the shade by the pool for breakfast/dinner/wine. Mimo, the local contact was friendly and kind and very responsive to any issues we had (house running out of water. He put us on a new'system' within the hour). The house had all the amenities, washing machine hair dryer iron etc and was cool and private. A car was needed to go anywhere, there wasn't any thing within walking distance. It was a lovely house and we enjoyed our holiday.

About the host

Hosted by Giulia Tiriticco / Victor van Veelen

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We have been with Homeaway since 2006, proposing houses that are able to unfold Sicily's colours and charm at best.
Houses with quality furnishing in unique locations, with incredible views or with a pool, always accurately selected in order to satisfy our main wish: to see you falling in love with Sicily just like we did.
We provide you with transparent information and true pictures. What you see is exactly what you get. We will advise you as much as we can about travel info, transfers and car rental.

Dinners in villas and other extra services can also be arranged. Finally, our prices are final rates! There are no hidden additional costs. We are flexible with your arrivals and departures and if you need a late check-in this is usually possible.

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English, French, German, Italian, Dutch
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