4 Schlafzimmer3 BadezimmerPlatz für 10 Gäste400 m²
Beliebte Annehmlichkeiten
Eigener Pool
Whirlpool vor Ort
Parkplätze auf dem Gelände verfügbar
Hundefreundlich
Küche
Waschmaschine
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Contrada santa maria, Mazara del vallo
Platz der Republik
Place, Platz der Republik
7 Autominuten
Kirche Sant'Ignazio
Place, Kirche Sant'Ignazio
7 Autominuten
Stadtstrand
Place, Stadtstrand
8 Autominuten
Trapani (TPS-Vicenzo Florio)
Airport, Trapani (TPS-Vicenzo Florio)
51 Autominuten
Zimmer und Betten
4 Schlafzimmer (Platz für 10 Personen)
Schlafzimmer 1
1 Queen-Bett und 1 Kinderbett
Schlafzimmer 2
2 Einzelbetten
Schlafzimmer 3
1 Queen-Bett
Schlafzimmer 4
2 Einzelbetten
Schlafzimmer 5
1 großes Futon und 1 Queen-Bett
3 Badezimmer
Badezimmer 1
Badewanne oder Dusche · Bidet · Toilette
Badezimmer 2
Bidet · Toilette · Nur Dusche
Badezimmer 3
Badewanne oder Dusche · Bidet · Toilette
Weitere Räumlichkeiten
Terrasse oder Patio
Veranda oder Lanai
Küche
Separater Essbereich
Spielbereich im Freien
Garten
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Ferienvilla mit Swimmingpool, Sizilien, Nähe von Stränden & Griechischen Tempeln
Santa Rosalia ist eine große Ferienvilla für Familien. Sie liegt nahe an der Nachbarsvilla, ist jedoch durch eine Mauer und hohe Zypressen abgetrennt und hat eine eigene Zufahrt. Ein Swimmingpool von 12 x 6 m grenzt an üppige, mediterrane Gärten, die von Olivenbäumen umgeben sind. Der Swimmingpool hat einen großen Sonnenbereich mit Sonnenstühlen. Vor dem Ferienhaus ist eine große Terrasse mit Pergola und 10 Sitzplätzen. Die Eingangstüre der Ferienvilla führt in ein helles und luftiges Wohnzimmer, das in Esszimmer und die Küche übergeht. Alle 3 Zimmer überblicken den Garten und den Swimmingpool, während Glastüren auf eine Terrasse hinter dem Ferienhaus führen. Im oberen Stockwerk führt ein langer Flur zu den 4 Doppelschlafzimmern und 2 Badezimmern. Unten gibt es ein 3. Badezimmer. (Eine angeschlossene Studio-Ferienwohnung mit Schlafsofa kann zusätzlich als 5. Schlafzimmer angemietet werden, speziell für ältere Gäste.) Das Ferienhaus ist groß und wurde kürzlich hochwertig renoviert.
Mazara und Strände: Mazara, der größte Fischereihafen Italiens, hat eine bezaubernde Uferpromenade und 3 Plätze im historischen Zentrum, umgeben von schönen, barocken Kirchen und bürgerlichen Gebäuden - darunter sogar Reste einer römischen Burg. Verpassen Sie nicht die Statue des Satyren, ein Meisterstück Griechischer Kunst, das einem Fischer ins Netz ging und nun in einen eigenen Museum steht. Hinter den Hauptplätzen liegt die Kasbah, ein Labyrinth aus gewundenen Straßen und kleinen Plätzen, die auf die arabische Besatzung der Insel im 9. und 10. Jhd. zurückgeht. Diese kürzlich restaurierte Gegend ist voller schöner Bars und Restaurants. Hinter der Stadt liegt eine schöne, lange Küstenlinie mit Sandstränden und felsigen Buchten mit glasklarem Wasser. Im Juli und August gibt es am Strand von Tonnarella Bars, die Liegestühle und Sonnenschirme vermieten. Weiter entfernt liegen der berühmte Sandstrand von San Vito Lo Capo und das Naturschutzgebiet Lo Zingaro, beide ca. 1 Stunde entfernt.
Sehenswürdigkeiten: Die alte Griechische Stadt Selinute am Meer ist 30 Minuten mit dem Auto entfernt. Nachdem Sie die Ruinen erkundet haben, können Sie sich am nahen Strand von Marinella etwas abkühlen und den köstlichen lokalen Fisch in einer der Trattorien am Ufer genießen. Nur eine halbe Stunde in die andere Richtung befindet sich der mysteriöse Tempel von Segesta, hoch oben auf einem Hügel über dem Tal. In der Nähe liegt das alte Griechische Freilufttheater, in dem jeden Sommer Theaterstücke und Konzerte aufgeführt werden. In 20 Minuten erreichen Sie Marsala, das für seine Weine bekannt ist. Hier lassen sich in verschiedenen bekannten Kellern Weine der Spitzenklasse probieren. Das Punische Schiff, welches in der Nähe aus dem Meer geborgen wurde, kann im Baglio Anselmi besichtigt werden. Die Provinz Trapani ist seit der Römerzeit für ihre Salzgewinnung bekannt, direkt hinter Marsala befindet sich eine Lagune, die noch immer der Salzgewinnung dient. Die malerischen Windmühlen, die einst die Salzpfannen versorgten, stammen aus der Zeit der spanischen Besatzung Siziliens. Nehmen Sie die Fähre zur faszinierenden Insel Mozia, einer ehemaligen phönizischen Kolonie mit Resten der Punischen Mauern und der Stadt, die im 4. Jahrhundert vor Chr. dem Erdboden gleich gemacht wurden. Besuchen Sie das Whitaker Museum mit seiner Attraktion, dem „Ragazzo di Mozia“, einer klassischen griechischen Statue eines Jungen, die in der Lagune gefunden wurde. Das mittelalterliche Bergdorf Erice mit seiner normannischen Burg und dem alten Venustempel befindet sich eine Fahrstunde von Mazara entfernt. Von Trapani und Marsala aus können Sie die herrlichen Ägadischen Inseln besuchen. Palermo, die exotische Hauptstadt Siziliens und das Tal der Tempel von Agrigent sind tolle Tagesausflüge.
Mazara ist ein Paradies für Freunde guter Küche- kommen Sie nicht, wenn Sie auf Diät sind! Es gibt eine große Auswahl an tollen Trattorien und Restaurants, in denen Sie frischeste Meeresfrüchte und Fische genießen können, abgesehen von den traditionellen sizilianischen Gerichten, die von Couscous mit Fisch bis hin zu „Melanzane alla Parmigiana“ - mit Käse überbackenen Auberginen - reichen. In der Broschüre, die wir bereitlegen, geben wir Empfehlungen zu den besten Restaurants, die sich der hervorragenden Sizilianischen Küche verschrieben haben und sehr preiswert sind. Für Familien gibt es günstige, kinderfreundliche Pizzerien an der Promenade hinter dem Zentrum. Dort gibt es nicht nur Pizza, sondern auch eine Vielfalt an Pasta, Gemüse, Fleisch, Meeresfrüchten und Fischgerichten. Freunde von Süßigkeiten kommen kaum an den Pasticcerie - Konditoreien - vorbei, die leckere Delikatessen anbieten, wie z.B. Cassata, Cannoli, Mandelgebäck oder köstliches Eis. Sizilianisches Eis ist das beste!
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Guests may not hold parties or invite other guests overnight without permission from the owners.
Guests are responsible for keeping the property clean and for disposal of any rubbish according to local rules .
If the villa requires extra cleaning or a fine for incorrect rubbish disposal is incurred, the cost will be deducted from the security deposit.
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Mazara del Vallo
Diese Villa in Mazara del Vallo liegt in ländlicher Umgebung und am Meer. Zu den kulturellen Höhepunkten gehört Folgendes: Kirche San Francesco und Teatro Garibaldi. Darüber hinaus bietet die Region Sehenswürdigkeiten wie Kirche San Nicolò Regale und Normannischer Bogen. Du bist mit Kindern unterwegs? Mit diesen Attraktionen kannst du den Kleinen bestimmt eine Freude machen: ASD Reef Puzziteddu und Acquasplash. Beim Schnorcheln und beim Windsurfen kannst du die umliegende Wasserwelt erkunden oder aber du stürzt dich bei einer Öko-Tour und beim Reiten ganz in der Nähe in ein Abenteuer mit festem Boden unter den Füßen.
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
Hat Ferienvilla mit Swimmingpool, Sizilien, Nähe von Stränden & Griechischen Tempeln einen Pool?
Ja, diese Unterkunft verfügt über einen Außenpool.
Wie viel kostet ein Aufenthalt im Ferienvilla mit Swimmingpool, Sizilien, Nähe von Stränden & Griechischen Tempeln?
Gültig ab 13. Apr. 2026: Die Preise für 1 Übernachtung für 2 Erwachsene im Ferienvilla mit Swimmingpool, Sizilien, Nähe von Stränden & Griechischen Tempeln am 28. Juni 2026 beginnen bei 462 € (inklusive Steuern und Gebühren). Dieser Preis basiert auf dem niedrigsten Preis pro Nacht innerhalb der nächsten 30 Tage, der jeweils in den letzten 24 Stunden gefunden wurde. Die Preise können sich ändern. Wähle deine Reisedaten, um genauere Preise zu erhalten.
Ist Ferienvilla mit Swimmingpool, Sizilien, Nähe von Stränden & Griechischen Tempeln haustierfreundlich?
Ja, diese Unterkunft erlaubt Hunde (max. 1 insgesamt).
Wie viel kostet das Parken bei Ferienvilla mit Swimmingpool, Sizilien, Nähe von Stränden & Griechischen Tempeln?
Auf dem Gelände der Unterkunft stehen Parkplätze zur Verfügung.
Wann ist der Check-in bei Ferienvilla mit Swimmingpool, Sizilien, Nähe von Stränden & Griechischen Tempeln?
Check-in ab: 16:00 Uhr.
Wann ist der Check-out bei Ferienvilla mit Swimmingpool, Sizilien, Nähe von Stränden & Griechischen Tempeln?
Check-out ist um 10:00 Uhr.
Wo befindet sich Ferienvilla mit Swimmingpool, Sizilien, Nähe von Stränden & Griechischen Tempeln?
Diese Villa für Familien in Mazara del Vallo liegt am Meer, nur 5 km entfernt von: Kirche San Vito a Mare, Normannischer Bogen und Kirche San Nicolò Regale. Ebenfalls in einem Umkreis von 5 km: Kathedrale des Heiligen Erlösers und Kirche San Francesco.
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Bewertungen
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Jennifer C.
28. Aug. 2018
A lovely villa and the perfect family holiday away
We absolutely loved our stay at Santa Rosalia! The villa was spacious and was the perfect week away for our a whole group. We stayed with another family so in the end had 5 children and 4 adults and we were all very comfortable. The pool was absolutely perfect and we spent most of our day there, but could easily pop into town for gelato in the afternoons or to the beach for a day out. We even had a delicious dinner cooked for us one evening all arranged by the property manager. On top of it all, the owner, Caroline was truly lovely. I can't recommend this villa enough if you're looking for a relaxing week away!
Jennifer C.
Antwort von VrboOwner am 3. Apr. 2020
We very much enjoyed meeting these two families staying at Santa Rosalia.
With five small children to entertain they made good use of the pool, which is very child friendly with steps leading to the shallow end. They also appreciated the sandpit which is shaded and close to the al fresco dining area so that parents an relax on the terrace while children are occupied.
As we were staying next door at Santa Maria, we introduced their children to our grandchildren and much fun was had by all in the pool.
We were also pleased to hear that these guests enjoyed visiting Mazara, the beaches and gelaterie. Although there are many restaurants and pizzerias in town it is a treat to have meal catered at the villa and Antonella, our cook, did them proud on this occasion. It would be great if these two families decide to come back to stay at Santa Rosalia.
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Caroline C.
22. Juli 2025
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
We stayed at Santa Rosalia during the first two weeks of July 2025 with our four adult children and three of their friends. We were met on arrival by Caroline and Marcello who welcomed us warmly, and were very kind and helpful throughout our stay, while keeping very much in the background and not encroaching on our privacy. Santa Rosalia is a truly beautiful property, very comfortable for our group of nine, and we all loved the gardens and wonderful swimming pool. Mazara del Vallo is a hidden gem, not at all touristy, but lively and great fun, and the locals seemed genuinely delighted to meet English people! The local beaches our good, and we particularly enjoyed a trip over to the surf beach Puzziteddu where some of our party tried a session of windsurfing. Other highlights were a trip to Selinunte, a visit to the island of Favignana, and a wine tasting in Marsala. We can't wait to plan our next stay at Santa Rosalia!
Caroline C.
Aufenthalt von 14 Nächten im Juni 2025
Antwort von VrboOwner am 23. Juli 2025
It was a pleasure to have Caroline's family and their young friends to stay at Santa Rosalia.
They took full advantage of the gardens and the pool as well as the table tennis and the barbecue. They also took full advantage of what Western Sicily has to offer in terms of culture, beaches, wine and food. We are always happy when our guests get to know this part of the island.
Caroline is right to point out that Mazara, our local town, is a hidden gem. Not only is it a fishing port where fresh fish is available within hours of the catch, but it has a very busy night life for visitors of all ages. I should also point out that it boasts a beautiful baroque town centre and the famous Dancing Satyr in a dedicated museum.
Caroline's family were most appreciative of their experience here and we would be delighted if they decide to return to Santa Rosalia.
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8/10 – Gut
Steven G.
4. Aug. 2016
Enjoyable week for all of us in casa Rosalia
The house matched our expectation, based on the description. Very nicely decorated, and very clean and well equiped for our group, aged 65- 9 months. We all enjoyed the pool, and surrounding area. As coffee lovers we missed a well functioning coffe machine.
The owner and Nanette were very friendly and helpfull and provided good advice.on local beaches and restaurants.
We will surely recommend this place .
One unpleasant disctraction was the lack of garbage removal in the surrounding area
Steven G.
Antwort von VrboOwner am 3. Apr. 2020
I'm glad that this three generation family from Denmark enjoyed staying at Santa Rosalia.
As they say the villa is very well equipped. We have recently installed a state of the art barbecue and will replace the filter coffee machine as a result of this review.
Unfortunately this family's stay coincided with a local garbage strike, something that is beyond our control. However uncollected rubbish at the deposit points is certainly not the norm and the situation is now back to normal.
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10/10 – Hervorragend
Emily F.
22. Juni 2015
Perfect for a peaceful family holiday!
Santa Rosalia is an idyllic villa set in beautiful surroundings, perfect for a peaceful family holiday. We recently returned from 10 days at Santa Rosalia. Our party included myself and my husband, both early 30s, plus our 7 month old and our friends, of a similar age, with their 10 year old son, 9 year old daughter and 10 month old son. When we arrived, we were completely overwhelmed at the size of the villa and gardens and amazed to learn that we had the whole space all to ourselves. There was more than enough space for all of us and no danger of feeling cramped or living on top of each other. The villa and pool were well maintained, with the pool cleaned every day, bedsheets changed and a light clean of the villa during our stay. Nanette, who lives next door, kindly waited up very late to greet us on the night we arrived and was extremely helpful and kind throughout our stay. Caroline, the villa owner, was so helpful before our visit. This was our first holiday with our son so I had lots of questions and she patiently answered all of them!
Cots and highchairs were provided for the babies and there is a built in stair gate to stop any little escapees. We spent most of our days at the villa enjoying the pool. The main focus of our days was discussing what to have for dinner and then sourcing it – in true Sicilian style! However, I know there is a lot to discover locally and on our next visit – we will definitely be back! – we’ll set about exploring a bit more. A wonderful setting for a quiet, calm and very relaxing family holiday, we are all looking forward to returning again soon!
Emily F.
Antwort von VrboOwner am 3. Apr. 2020
We have done all we can to make Santa Rosalia both child and baby-friendly.
Having stayed there ourselves with grandchildren from babies to toddlers, we know what is required to keep children safe and parents relaxed and it seems that Emily's experience reflects this. I was particularly determined that her family holiday should be a success as her son had not been born yet when she booked the villa and she was naturally anxious about what she would need in terms of baby equipment. In the end we were able to satisfy their needs and I was very pleased to hear that they thoroughly enjoyed the villa, gardens and pool. Emily is right that there is much to see and explore in the vicinity.
It is very gratifying when our guests appreciate the villa and the way we look after them and we do hope that this family will come back one day soon.
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Luisa S.
2. Sept. 2021
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Very nice stay
The villa was so beautiful and we had a very Great stay. We loved to jump in the pool every morning.
Luisa S.
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im August 2021
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Andreas G.
25. Aug. 2020
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Alles bestens!!
Sogar Granatäpfel im Garten!!
Andreas G.
Verifizierte Bewertung
8/10 – Gut
Julien V.
18. Aug. 2020
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Mazara
Tres belle maison parfaite pour deux familles et des bambinis😉
Mazara est un bon spot pour visiter l ouest de la Sicile
Julien V.
Verifizierte Bewertung
6/10 – Okay
Jessica R.
13. Aug. 2018
2 families visiting from Sweden July 2018
We had a very nice stay at villa santa rosalia and the info about the surrounding area with
beaches and restaurants was helpful.
The house was big and spacious.
We did not use the livingroom because of the heat and no ac.
The little ants liked the food so we could not keep bread on the kitchen counter
for more than two minutes before they were everywhere.
There could have been more waterglasses and wineglasses.
We really liked the pergola and the swimmingpool but if we are 8 persons that want
to sunbathe we also want 8 sunbeds.... and maybe one more umbrella, can be one smaller and one big.
Carolines book and the history behind the villa was fun and interesting :-).
We liked that there where so few tourists in Mazara del vallo and the beach tonnarella
Was very nice.
Overall we had a good stay but could need some small upgrades.
Thanks from us :-).
Jessica R.
Antwort von VrboOwner am 3. Apr. 2020
I am glad these two Swedish families enjoyed staying at Santa Rosalia and going to the beach and found Mazara relatively free of tourists.
We are always ready to improve the facilities in the villa where possible.
We do not have a.c. in the sitting room as it is a very large open space with an open staircase so it would be extremely difficult and prohibitively expensive to keep it cool with a.c. We do provide plenty of fans which we find adequate when we are staying there. In any case it is clear from the HomeAway website that the a.c. unites are only in the bedrooms and the kitchen.
Ants in the kitchen can be a nuisance in summer. We do keep them under control in the gardens but somehow they find their way into the house
All we can do is spray with Raid, never leave food out and keep surfaces super clean. In future we will forewarn guests of this problem when they arrive.
As far as we are aware there are plenty of glasses. When a group of eight of us stayed there earlier this summer, we did not run out of glasses but in any case we will make extra glasses available to guests in future.
About the sun beds, we usually provide 5 or 6 for a group of 8 plus two extra seats because of the limited space available around the pool. Most groups of guests include small children who do not use the sun beds. I appreciate that this group consisted of adults and teenagers and would have liked more sunbeds. In future we will make sure that extra sunbeds are available on request.
For the same reason of space we provide one very large sun umbrella which is much more robust than the small ones you can buy. In fact the small ones we use in our other villa get broken regularly.
However there is a bench under a large tree beside the entrance of the pool where guests can also sit in the shade.
We also recommend that if guests have any requests about equipment etc. that they speak directly to Alessia, the contact person, who is always ready to help.
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Emily F.
5. Aug. 2018
Spacious and relaxing Sicilian family home
Having fallen in love with Santa Rosalia on our first trip three years ago we were eager to return to this beautiful villa. It didn't disappoint! A happy week spent swimming in the pool, enjoying the new sand pit, exploring the local area and having those daily conversations about what to have for dinner. Our party of adults and kids ranging from 3 to 14 all found something to enjoy and we've already decided we'll be back again, in three years’ time!
Emily F.
Antwort von VrboOwner am 3. Apr. 2020
We were very pleased to have Emily with her family and friends staying at Santa Rosalia again. The sandpit was renovated and enlarged this year so several children can play in it at the same time under the shade of a large sumach tree.
With such hot weather this summer the two families spent many hours in the swimming pool and I heard that the three-year-old learned to swim in our pool.
Emily and friends are also very appreciative of the extra virgin olive oil we produce on the estate between Santa Rosalia and Santa Maria next door and offer to our guests..
We very much look forward to welcoming them back in the future.
Archivierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Katrien R.
31. Juli 2017
Beautiful house for a great relaxing holiday
We had a wonderful time in this house. The arrangements beforehand were already very promising: very well arranged by Caroline, with clear agreements, descriptions how to get there, details on things to do and even an offer to do some shopping for the first day. Also while we were there, we were very well taken care off by Nanette and her husband.
We were a group of 8: 2 families with in total 4 children ages 5-9. The house was ideal for our company, as well as the pool, garden, terrace... The bedrooms were equipped with well functioning airconditioning, which we needed since it was very hot. Everything was very clean, both inside and outside, with the pool being cleaned every day.
Highly recommended!
Katrien R.
Aufenthalt von 15 Nächten im Juli 2017
Archivierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Barbara S.
15. Juli 2016
Our fantastic week at Santa Rosalia
From the very first moment (arriving late and tired) Nannette welcomed us warmly and we were immediately struck by the spaciousness and ambience of the villa.
We were delighted by the villa's decor and we felt in a holiday mood from the very beginning.
The private pool gave us hours of endless pleasure and we loved the villa so much we rarely ventured far. There was however several trips into Mazara for dinner and a day at the beach.
There is was plenty of good quality baby equipment and cooking facilities - including 2 BBQs (which we made good use of).
We couldn't have ask for a better holiday and would highly recommend a stay there.
Barbara S.
Antwort von VrboOwner am 3. Apr. 2020
I am so glad this family enjoyed the villa and its grounds. The villa is very spacious and the garden is huge. In fact guests often tell us that the photographs do not reflect the actual size of the spaces available.
We have furnished the villa with children in mind and made sure that everything including the pool is child-friendly.
We would be very happy if this family came back to Santa Rosalia again.
Archivierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Stephen G.
22. Juni 2016
Adults and children relax in amazing this setting
We have just had returned from a wonderful week staying at Villa Santa Rosalia with children aged 4 and 6. The villa was spacious, clean and tidy and set within beautiful surroundings of olive trees and vineyards. The pool was cleaned daily with easy steps access and warm enough so that the kids both really progressed well with swimming, 6yo could stand in shallow end. The owners Caroline and Marcello were interesting, friendly and welcoming and always available to help with any questions or directions and to take the kids to pick oranges from their orchard for fresh juice. The villa is well situated on the outskirts, but within 5 minutes of the historic centre of Mazara del Vallo(interesting historic centre to explore) and good places to eat. There is plenty to keep both children and parents interested and happily occupied for a week whether it be building sand castles on lovely beaches(within 10 minutes), to the incredible ancient Greek ruins of Selinunte with its breath taking views above the ocean or a boat visit to the Island of Mozia(more incredible Greek ruins) all within 45 minutes. Santa Rosalia offered the perfect place to both relax and explore and we would love to return.
Stephen G.
Antwort von VrboOwner am 3. Apr. 2020
We happened to be at our next door villa, Santa Maria, when this family arrived.
Having grandchildren of roughly the same age as their children, we had an idea of what is important for parents of little kids. We have made sure that Santa Rosalia is totally child-friendly and enjoyable for parents too. We are well placed for visits to important architectural sites, such as Selinunte, Segesta and Mozia, which are all within an hour's drive.. But for those who wish to stay closer to home Mazara is also very interesting with its baroque piazzas and the museum with the world famous bronze satyr - not to mention many excellent places to eat. The lovely long sandy beach at Tonnarella is just 10 minutes away, extremely family -friendly - sun beds, parasols, bars, and most important shallow waters, ideal for little ones to splash about.
We loved getting to know this family and do hope they will come back.
Archivierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Neil B.
22. Okt. 2015
Another glowing endorsement
Our views align with others reported on this site - spacious and stately villa, great & quiet location. There's a few things that we'd perhaps alter, but nothing that detracted from the quality of our week there. We were also lucky enough to meet and chat with owners Caroline & Marcello who were visiting from the UK. Apart from hearing various interesting and amusing bits about Sicily and its people, they dropped what they were doing and helped us out by organising a local mechanic when we had problems with our rent-a-car .... really nice people & excellent overall experience.
Neil B.
Antwort von VrboOwner am 3. Apr. 2020
We were delighted to meet this charming group of guests from Australia and very glad to know that they were comfortable at Santa Rosalia and appreciated the spacious grounds and swimming pool.
Fortunately we were next door when one of their rented cars played up and were able to sort out the problem quickly. Even if we had not been there, my sister-n-law who lives at the villa next door, would have been able to help them. This is one of the advantages for guests at the villa - the presence of English speaking family to help or advise if needed.
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Simon K.
20. Sept. 2015
Wonderful stay at Villa Santa Rosalia.
From our first communication with Caroline everything about our stay at Santa Rosalia was hassle free. Caroline was prompt in responding to all of our queries and went out of her way to make sure we understood everything with regard to our stay.
Our experience at Santa Rosalia was even more than we could have hoped. We were greeted by Caroline's family who kindly made us feel very welcome. We were shown around the villa and all we needed to know to make our stay comfortable was explained by Nanette and Silvio. Shortly after arrival, bedrooms sorted out, we were all relaxing around the gorgeous pool in the warm afternoon sun.
The location was superb. Secluded and quiet, surrounded by beautiful trees and aromatic gardens the villa takes on an almost magical quality.
Wonderful grocery stores nearby and Mazara del Vallo a ten minute drive away. Day trips to historical sites a convenient drive away, awesome beaches and wonderful restaurants filled our time. I have to say that the highlight of the holiday for me were the many hours spent at Santa Rosalia out at the pool, making wonderful meals from local ingredients in the beautiful kitchen and sitting around the outside dining table spending quality time with my family and friends. I will be returning soon and hope to make this a yearly family event. Many, many thanks to our hosts Caroline, Nanette and Silvio.
Simon K.
Antwort von VrboOwner am 3. Apr. 2020
Simon and his group of family and friends were looking for a place to relax away from a very busy schedule over the summer. September is the perfect time of year to come to Sicily and I think they found the calm they were looking for at Santa Rosalia.
The garden is particularly attractive especially the area around the pool where guests can relax under the olive trees and enjoy the scents of the surrounding jasmine and lavender.
We are fortunate to be in such an advantageous position, proximity to beaches, famous archaeological sites and with easy access to the motorway.
Another great advantage is the presence of Silvio and Nanette, who are always available to help guests with anything they need.
I hope this family will return one day.
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Malcolm and Cliona B.
18. Juli 2015
Scent, blooms and bliss in Western Sicily
We arrived at Santa Rosalia in mid June. It was an easy drive from Palermo airport and easy to find Santa Rosalia, just outside of the pretty port town of Mazara del Vallo. Santa Rosalia is a haven of peace and tranquility with the only other house in sight being that of the owners next door, but completely separate and barely visible. The garden was full of flowering bushes trained into standards, fig trees dripping with figs and well as marmalade orange and lemon trees (the owners left delicious jars of marmalade for us to try). Outside the front door were two hedges of rosemary that filled your senses when you walked out and were delicious on roast potatoes. The pool is surrounded by fragrant lavender and was cleaned every morning and was lovely for swimming or sitting and reading.
The house is very comfortable, spacious and clean. We loved all the books, an eclectic collection, many about the history of Sicily and one about the history of the house and the Manzo family written by Caroline. The beds and mattresses were great and we all slept very well. We had one disabled person in our party and she was able to get around easily in the house and garden and slept in the downstairs bedroom. We had very few problems with the house, but when we did they were dealt with immediately. Our only wish was that the kitchen was had better lighting as we spent a lot of time cooking, but we loved the window from the kitchen to the outside dining area, that allowed us to pass out food and drinks.
You can get fresh bread every morning from one of the many bakeries in Mazara del Vallo and the most delicious local fruits and vegetables that are very inexpensive. Our main disappointment was in the restaurants. We are a vegetarian family and it was difficult to find veggie options at many of the restaurants, particularly since pizza was “off” at lunch time, or out of season, even at pizzerias! The owners recommendations were far more reliable than those of trip adviser!!
Mazara del Vallo is a perfect location for visiting western Sicily. This area is quieter and less touristy than other parts, but nevetheless there are incredible wonders to be visited within 90 minutes easy driving. These include the ancient temples of Selinunte, the temple quarry at Cave di Cusa that was abandoned during the building of one of the Temples because of attack by the Carthaginians, the salt pans of Trepani and ancient ruins of the Island of Pantaleo.
Malcolm and Cliona B.
Antwort von VrboOwner am 3. Apr. 2020
We are delighted that Malcolm and Cliona have enjoyed staying at Santa Rosalia. We agree that it is an oasis of tranquillity, set in luscious gardens and well away from the main road.
The well established garden has figs and pomegranates with rosemary and mint planted close to the kitchen door.
We have an excellent team of cleaners and a seriously good gardener, all of whom make sure that the house and pool are always immaculate.
Best of all, we have the advantage of having my sister-in-law, Nanette, who lives next door at Santa Maria and is always available for emergencies, tips and advice.
I take Malcolm's point about the needs of vegetarians. Actually Sicilian cuisine offers a huge range of vegetarian dishes. I suspect that the restaurants Malcolm went to didn't fully explain what was on offer.
This may have been a language problem. I will now contact the recommended restaurants to get a list of vegetarian options which I will include in the handbook.
Yes, the kitchen is a bit dark so that you normally need to have the lights on.
But it is spacious, air conditioned and very well equipped. It has the wide window opening onto the dining terrace making it easy to pass plates etc. backwards and forwards.
The villa is certainly in an ideal position to explore the wonders of Western Sicily and this group certainly took advantage of this, taking in not only the temples of Selinunte and Segesta but also the lesser known Cave di Cusa, the limestone quarry that was the source for the temples of Selinunte.
Well done Malcolm for identifying Punic Mozia with the island known in medieval times as San Pantaleo.
We don't often have the pleasure of guests coming from the USA.
I do hope that this family will come back again.
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Gemma S.
12. Juni 2015
Great villa for family holidays
We had a great stay at this lovely family villa, well equipped for little ones and toddlers. Caroline was really helpful in the booking process and arranged for a small shop to be ready and waiting for us upon arrival which was fantastic. There is plenty of room indoors and outdoors, and the pool is a great spot to hang out in the sunshine; clean, well maintained, with plenty of comfy seating. Within 25 - 45 minutes drive we found some beautiful beaches to visit, hopefully we will be back one day to explore more!
Gemma S.
Antwort von VrboOwner am 3. Apr. 2020
I am so glad that these two young couples with their four very young children all had a great time at Santa Rosalia. We have done everything we can to ensure that small children are safe and comfortable both in the villa and outside in the garden and around the pool. We have a full range of baby and toddler equipment and toys available to guests as well as a stair gate, and the pool is securely fenced. And we are always happy to acquire extra equipment for children, should guests request a particular item, as they did in this case.
We happened to be at our villa next door when this group arrived. When we saw how much fun the children were having playing outside with buckets and spades we decided to bring in a load of sand and made them an improvised sandpit under a shady tree, for which the little boys were very appreciative.
Late May was a good choice for a holiday in Sicily with small children as it is easier to do both sightseeing - visiting Greek temples of Selinunte and Segesta - and spending days on the beach, when the weather is cooler. I do hope these families decide to come back again.
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Jane L.
29. Aug. 2014
Spacious family-friendly villa
The property was as described on the website, spacious, comfortable and in a peaceful rural location, but not far from Mazara. It suited the seven of us (three generations) very well. The bedrooms and bathrooms were all of a good size and the downstairs could easily have accommodated a larger party. The kitchen was roomy and well-equipped.
The fenced, salt water pool was a hit with everyone. There were plenty of sunloungers and space around the pool for sunbathing. The surrounding garden with olive and fruit trees was well-maintained and charming. We could look out on to it from the shade of the vine-covered pergola in front of the kitchen window. This is where we ate most of our meals.
My husband and I investigated the nearby towns and sites, while the young family headed for the beaches of Tonnarella, Tre Fontane, Granitola and Marinella. These were busy, but then we had chosen the week which included the national holiday of Ferragosto (many shops etc were closed on this day).
Caroline's house information pack was very helpful and included suggestions for trips and restaurants. I know that Nanette would have given us more help and advice had we needed it. She and Silvio were most welcoming (we arrived very late) and it was reassuring to have them on hand, especially as we managed to lock ourselves out of the house.
I started reading a (house) copy of Caroline's book and found it interesting, giving fascinating details about Sicily in general, as well as about the house and the Manzo family. I have ordered a copy so that I can finish the story.
I would especially recommend Santa Rosalia/Santa Maria to anyone who values a peaceful and spacious location.
PS. Santa Maria olive oil is DELICIOUS!
Jane L.
Antwort von VrboOwner am 3. Apr. 2020
We agree that the villa is extremely spacious and can accommodate large parties, even up to 10 if the studio annexe is used. We designed the garden so that the pool is far enough away from the house to provide privacy but close enough to be visible from the dining terrace.
This means that grownups can sip their drinks in peace under the vine-covered pergola while watching the children splash around in the pool.
The fenced swimming pool was installed three years ago and in that time we have created a mature garden with lavender and daisy bushes, jasmine covering the fence and olive trees to provide extra shade.
We are lucky to be in such a strategic position for good beaches and access to the town of Mazara and the motorway to Palermo. My sister-in-law is invaluable with the help she provides to the guests, from welcoming them to doing a grocery shop if necessary and she is always ready to come to the rescue in emergencies. It is not the first time that our guests have locked themselves out of the house!
I think my book does help guests to appreciate Sicilian culture especially if they happen to be staying at Santa Maria next door as much of the story takes place there.
Finally I am thrilled that this family enjoyed our olive oil. 2013 was an excellent harvest and we always pick our olives early in the season to obtain a more intense flavour - a preference for quality over quantity. Once you have tasted Sicilian olive oil you can forget about the oil they produce up north. We may be biased but we know Sicilian olive oil is simply the best!
We are always happy to supply our guests with tins to take back home so that they can relive the flavours of Sicily in a cooler clime.
I'd like to say a big thank you to the guest who wrote this review and I do hope she and her family will return one day.
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Ann Pulling
29. Aug. 2014
Beautiful surroundings very well equipped Villa
9 of us stayed at the Santa Rosalia, comprising of two families with children ranging from 3 through to 16. What a fantastic place, plenty of space, beautiful grounds and the swimming pool was used on a daily basis by children and adults! The villa is spacious, clean and superbly equipped with everything you could possibly need (I went home with clean washing thanks to the washing machine!!). Ideal location should you wish to use it as a base to explore the beautiful island or alternatively just relax by the pool. Nanette and Sylvio were fantastic whilst we were there, meeting us at the villa despite a late flight arrival and arranging for a food shop to keep us going until we could reach a supermarket. Caroline's book is fascinating and the advance tips provided regarding the area, places to eat etc was really useful to help plan the holiday. Cafe Garibaldi is a must visit for food in the town, two lovely Italian ladies with little English but must welcoming and even my limited Italian was sufficient to enjoy a beautiful meal. Highly recommended, we will be back!!
Ann Pulling
Antwort von VrboOwner am 3. Apr. 2020
I am so glad that this family appreciated the accommodation and grounds of Santa Rosalia.
The villa itself is very spacious and in recent years we have dedicated much TLC to the garden.
The fenced pool is now surrounded by lavender and jasmine with the added benefit of mature olive trees providing shade close by.
As we often stay in the villa ourselves, we know what is needed to make it comfortable.
We love to cook so the kitchen is well supplied with a wide range of equipment and we are well organised for small children, as we often have our small grandchildren to stay.
We are very lucky to have my sister-in-law living next door at Santa Maria and she is always extremely helpful with meeting guests, doing a grocery shop and providing any help they may need.
There is huge choice of excellent restaurants in Mazara, but I must admit that the one this guest refers to is a favourite of ours too, not just for the wide range of antipasti on offer but also for the warm welcome we always receive from the mother and daughter team who run it.
We very much look forward to having this family come and stay at Santa Rosalia again.
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Lizzy D.
1. Juli 2014
A little slice of secluded Sicilian heaven.
Villa Santa Rosalia is absolutely beautiful and a perfect holiday retreat to spend with family and friends. I am newly returned from a two week holiday with my family and it was wonderful. I remember from the moment we pulled into the drive way with it's beautiful garden and gazed up at the Villa we all 'oohed' and 'aahed'. The highlights for me were the two swimming pools (yes two...spoilt for choice), dining out under the stars in the orange orchard and breakfast every morning under a canopy of cool, sheltered vines. Bliss. One swimming pool in particular (which is directly opposite Santa Rosalia round the back of the villa) is surrounded by jasmine and lavender. Gorgeous. The air is filled with different aroma's and herbs. As you enter the front door to Santa Rosalia you are immediately welcomed by the warm hit of rosemary. Lemon and orange trees are a plenty here. It was wonderful to pick your own and use it to cook with or serve in many a drink. (Ahem.) Santa Rosalia is large, spacious, clean, beautifully decorated and extremely comfortable. Each bedroom (5 in total with 3 bathrooms) has air conditioning which was greatly appreciated at night time. The supermarket (Eurospar) was approximately a 5/10 minute drive down the road and Nanette kindly showed us the way on our first day so we knew where to go. We had ice cream, every day, twice a day for the whole holiday. Simply delicious! I cannot recommend Santa Rosalia enough to those who would love a peaceful holiday and want the time to read, unwind and eat stunning Sicilian food. If this is what you are after, you are in for a treat.
Lizzy D.
Antwort von VrboOwner am 3. Apr. 2020
I am so glad Lizzy and her family had such a positive response to Santa Rosalia and its garden. As our other villa, Santa Maria next door was empty at the time, we were happy for them to use both pools, but in fact Santa Rosalia has only one pool! This is the one surrounded by jasmine and lavender, and therefore attracting clouds of butterflies.
She is right that the house is spacious and comfortable. The fifth bedroom that she mentions is an adjoining studio that can be rented in addition to the villa itself.
The villa is not only handy for shopping but is only three miles from the beach and the nearest town where there is a wealth of excellent restaurants, bars and ice cream bars to choose from.
Both Santa Rosalia and Sicily were obviously a great success with this family and we are looking forward to them returning next summer
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10/10 – Hervorragend
11. Sept. 2013
A wonderful place for a holiday for all ages
We are a family of four who live near Chicago and decided on Sicily for our summer holiday, picking up my mother from England en route.We decided on staying one week on the east side of the island,flying into Catania and one week on the west leaving from Trapani. We picked Santa Rosalia because of the photos on the website and the wonderful reviews. Our first week we rented a house through a villa company which paled in comparison to our week in Rosalia.This Villa is a perfect place to have your vacation.It has all that you need, wonderful hosts to help you if you need them and everything you might want a short drive away. I was a little tentative about booking through VRBO but once I started to liase with Caroline I felt 100% confident that it would all be as described and it was.
We had a 13,16 and 84 year old with us and found there was something for everyone both at the villa and nearby area. Mum loved sitting outside painting,my daughter loved the pool and my son the tennis.
We found a fabulous beach about half an hour away (there are closer ones) that suited us all with snorkeling,soft sand,beach umbrellas for Granny and a wonderful restaurant and nice clean toilets for all. Mazara provided us with shops ,restaurants,history and scuba diving.
I felt we had much better value for our week here than we did when renting through an agency who only seemed interested in taking our booking. If it wasn't so far away I would go back regularly as it was such a relaxing,enjoyable week.
My recommendations: Book a meal for the day you arrive,it was wonderful and so nice to have without preparing after traveling, read Caroline's book before you go or whilst you are there,allow lots of time for Selinunte,it is majestic,bring back some ceramics from the shop in Mazara the family recommends (can't remember the name) and if you go to east side of island don't miss Cave Grande if you like hiking and nature!
Antwort von VrboOwner am 3. Apr. 2020
It was very gratifying to hear from this family personally as to how much they were enjoying their holiday. We happened to be staying in the villa next door at the time so were able to provide tips and assistance when needed. This was a very enterprising family and in fact they introduced us to a local scuba diving outfit that we didn't know about before! The weather was gorgeous as it usually is in June so they had picked an optimal season for enjoying the beach and the pool.
I agree that a visit to the Greek site of Selinunte is a must for any trip to Sicily. It is the largest Greek site in Europe and magnificent with its temple ruins and stunning views over the sea.
We do hope that this Anglo-American family will come back to visit again.
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Isabelle M.
7. Sept. 2013
Merveilleux séjour à la Villa Santa Rosalia
Nous y avons séjourné à deux familles dont 3 enfants en bas age (4 à 7 ans). C'etait l'endroit idéal pour nous, car la maison est grande, avec une décoration personnelle et de gout, qui nous fait vite nous sentir chez nous. La piscine est parfaite en taille, comme en profondeur (on a pied sur tout le pourtour, ce qui super avec les enfants). Du coup, les enfants ne voulaient plus sortir ... ce qui est bien dommage car la maison est proche de l'accès autoroutier pour rayonner aux environs (compter quand même 1h30 pour Agrigente et Palerme, 45 minutes pour Ségeste, 30 minutes pour Marsala et ses environs qui sont très sympas). Nous conseillerions de privilégier la cote ouest pour les visites depuis la maison sans manquer une promenade à Sélinunte (20 minutes). Mazara del Vallo même ne présente pas grand intérêt mais c'est mignon pour une promenade en fin d'après-midi. Les conseils de Caroline et Nanette sont parfaits pour aller à l'essentiel. Il y a des petits jouets pour piscine. La climatisation fonctionne parfaitement. Le seul bémol, le lave-vaisselle qui ne lave pas grand chose (mais nous étions prévenus ...). Bref, nous recommandons vivement la villa !
Isabelle M.
Antwort von VrboOwner am 3. Apr. 2020
I agree with Isabelle that Santa Rosalia is ideal for families with children so with this in mind we have supplied toys for the pool and children's books.
We also supply equipment for babies and toddlers such as cots and high chairs.
The pool is fenced and as Isabelle says, is not very deep even at the deep end.
When guests arrive, the children usually head straight for the pool and I know it can be very hard to drag them out. However at Santa Rosalia, the pool is close to and visible from the villa and the dining terrace so guests can relax under the pergola while keeping an eye on the children in the pool.
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7. Sept. 2013
Completely perfect
This is an incredible place, and a very simpathetic atmosphere, we were surprised at the feeling of space with the garden and olive groves. The house felt a lot bigger than the photographs on the web site. All the recommendations from the owner were spot on, interesting books on the shelves , a beautiful Italian kitchen , everything was very clean . We were 9 people of different ages, we all loved it.
Antwort von VrboOwner am 3. Apr. 2020
Thank you Miranda for your appreciation of Santa Rosalia.
We do our best to make the villa as comfortable as possible for our guests. It is certainly very spacious and the grounds provide plenty of space for children to run around and play and adults to find a shady corner to relax in with a book. As the garden was once part of the estate of Santa Maria next door it has many mature trees including Saracen olive trees, Seville orange trees and palms.
Villa Santa Rosalia was originally the annexe of the main villa.
Now converted to a family-friendly holiday rental property, we think it ticks all the boxes for families looking to chill out and explore western Sicily. The villa itself sleeps 8 but there is also an adjoining studio available to rent that can accommodate another couple.
Even larger groups have the option of also renting Villa Santa Maria next door.
I am glad this group enjoyed the books. We are a family of avid readers so the villa is extremely well stocked with books including children's books, that we have collected over the years. As Marcello is a keen cook, the colllection of cookery books is vast and the kitchen exceptionally well equipped for a holiday rental.
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O C.
3. Sept. 2013
A great relaxing stay
We spent 3 wonderful weeks at the Villa. Despite our late arrival due to a luggage problem, we were warmly welcomed by Nanette who showed us around and had arranged a cold meal for us. We appreciated finding everything to start our stay in good conditions, as we could go shopping only the day after. We found the house even bigger than on the pictures. It's very comfortable, nothing's missing inside to our opinion.
The garden is beautiful and well kept. So is the pool. Our kids had a lot of fun there.
We highly recommend this villa. Many thanks to Nanette and Silvio for being so nice and helpful during our stay.
O C.
Antwort von VrboOwner am 15. Juli 2020
This French family paid us the compliment of choosing to stay for three weeks and judging from this review and their comments in our guest book, they were not disappointed.
We often have guests arriving late at night and Nanette, who manages the villa, is always happy to do a grocery shop and organise a catered meal for them on arrival. She is a great asset as she takes very good care of our guests and provides any help they may need.
We have done a lot of work in the garden recently, planting more olive trees in the garden and filling the flowerbeds around the pool with daisies and lavender. Our gardener takes good care of the very large garden and keeps the pool clean to a very high standard.
We have furnished the house with families in mind. We often stay there ourselves with our own extended family and so we are well aware of what it takes to make a holiday villa comfortable for guests of all ages.
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11. Aug. 2013
Outstanding
Even better than it looks in the photos.
Antwort von VrboOwner am 3. Apr. 2020
So glad that this family from Norway enjoyed staying at Santa Rosalia.
It is true that both the villa and grounds are larger than can be seen in the pictures on the website. I must now take better photos to do Santa Rosalia justice.
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Emma R.
11. Okt. 2012
Quiet and elegant
Santa Rosalia is ideally situated in north-west Sicily for day-trips to a variety of destinations. We went scuba-diving and snorkelling at Scopello, visited temples at Agrigento and Selinunte and took a ferry to the lovely Egardi islands where we hired bikes and chose our own beaches and rock-pools to swim from.
The house itself has a dining area just outside the kitchen, shaded by vines, and the garden has pomegranate, fig and lime trees. The pool is a blessed distance from the house - easily visible, but far enough for you to feel that you are having some child-free time.
The real charm of the house, though, is provided by Caroline's book, Casa Nostra, a chronicle of her relationship with the house and the tumultuous fortunes of the once-wealthy Sicilian family which own it. With tales of massive family parties, the intricacies of buying the freshest fish from the market to the annual labour of making vats of home-made tomato sauce, the book imparts a sense of what it is to be Sicilian.
Caroline's sister-in-law, Nanette, is the perfect person to welcome you - quiet, warm and extremely helpful. We didn't need much help but it was good to know that she and her husband were nearby. We booked a cooked supper for our arrival, a delicious traditional Sicilian dish which kept us going through lunch the next day as well.
Emma R.
Antwort von VrboOwner am 3. Apr. 2020
I'm glad Emma and her family got the most out their week in Western Sicily.
Santa Rosalia is very well placed for sightseeing and the Egadi Islands.
Favignana is great for swimming - the water is the most limpid you will ever see in the Mediterranean, while Levanzo has a fascinating grotto with paleolithic cave drawings, which can be visited by boat.
Sightseeing is best done early in the day in summer so that you can spend the afternoon relaxing by the pool or in the shade of the olive trees with a book.
My book does make a fun read while you are staying at Santa Rosalia or Santa Maria, the villa next door, which we also rent out.
Nanette does a great job at managing both villas and is always ready to help with advice or support if needed. Our guests always enjoy the catered meals as our cook specialises in local dishes such as melanzane alla parmigiana, pasta alle sarde and Sicilian oven baked pasta, not to mention a wide selection of fish and seafood.
Über den Gastgeber
Zu Gast bei Caroline
I am a long term Siculophile. Married to Marcello, a Sicilian, I have been coming here for forty years. Marcello had already inherited the villa next door, when this villa came on the market. We loved the grounds and the space and enhanced it with a makeover inside and a swimming pool. I have written about our Sicilian family in my book "Casa Nostra. A Home in Sicily" published in 2007. Since then we have been living in London but we come to this villa every year with our two daughters and their small sons.
Darum fiel die Entscheidung auf diese Unterkunft
Santa Rosalia formerly formed part of the estate next door belonging to Marcello and his brothers. It has beautiful gardens with palms and ancient olive trees planted when Marcello was a child. Every year there is an olive harvest at this villa and the villa next door, Santa Maria. Guests of Santa Rosalia may sample our extra virgin olive oil which is so good that it deserves a category all of its own.
Das macht diese Unterkunft einzigartig
The huge gardens set well away from the road afford a unique level of privacy while the fenced pool within view of the shaded pergola make keeping an eye on the children easy. There is so much space in the gardens that children are ever occupied, picking fruit, playing in the sand pit or chasing lizards! Grownups can socialise under the vine covered pergola or retire to a bench in the shade of an ancient olive tree. The pool is surrounded by lavender bushes and olive trees and with its extensive shallow end is very child-friendly. We also keep all sorts of inflatable toys and waterbeds with children in mind. In side the house the large open plan living room has plenty of seating and a wide range of book for both adults and children.