Private villa near Zafferana Etnea, Sicily

Villa Otto

Swim with views across Etna’s countryside, unwind in your private spa and share meals beneath the loggia. A restored farmhouse with five bedrooms across three buildings, sleeping up to ten.

5 bedrooms5 bathrooms + WCSleeps up to 10Private 12 × 6 m saltwater pool3 separate buildingsPrices on request
Your holiday at Villa Otto

Country-house living with your own pool and spa

Villa Otto is a restored lava-stone farmhouse near Zafferana Etnea, surrounded by vineyards, orchards and low stone walls. Its 12 × 6-metre saltwater pool, aromatic garden and outdoor dining loggia invite long days outside, while the former wine-press room now houses a private wellness suite.

Gather for lunch in the garden, enjoy a game of football or return from an Etna outing for a soak in the spa pool. The manor house and two annexes give family and friends their own spaces within the same estate.

Time togetherShare pool days, outdoor meals and time in the spa, with separate accommodation for quieter moments. A car opens up Etna’s villages and the coast.
300 m² interiors3,000 m² gardenPrivate parkingWi-Fi included
Villa Otto estate beneath Mount Etna with lawn and football areaCovered outdoor dining terrace overlooking Villa Otto's pool and the Ionian Sea
Planning your stay

The rooms, buildings and practical details

Choose the whole estate for up to ten guests or ask about the five-person manor-house and eight-person arrangements. We’ll confirm which buildings are included for your dates.

Five bedrooms across three buildings

The manor house has a double bedroom, a twin/double bedroom and a single bedroom. The Casetta has a loft double and a single sofa bed; the Dependance has a separate double bedroom.

Car and setting

The villa is about 4 km from Zafferana Etnea's shops and restaurants, 9 km from the nearest rocky coast and 15 km from sandy beaches. A car is essential for groceries, meals out and days on Etna or the coast.

Stairs and split layout

The manor-house bedrooms are on the first floor, with the wellness area below the main living floor. In the separate Casetta, stairs lead to the open loft double above the living area.

Stay length and running costs

The usual minimum stay is four nights, rising to seven over Christmas and New Year; arrangements are confirmed for your dates. A €500 cash security deposit is payable on arrival, and pets are not permitted. Electricity includes 400 kWh per week, with extra use, including air conditioning, payable locally. Heating is charged by consumption.

Sleeping arrangements

Five bedrooms across three separate buildings

The manor house sleeps five, the Casetta sleeps three including its single sofa bed, and the Dependance sleeps two. Each bedroom has access to its own bath or shower room.

Double bedroom in Villa Otto's Manor House

Manor House

On the first floor are a double bedroom with an en-suite bath and shower, a twin/double bedroom with an en-suite shower, and a single bedroom with an en-suite shower.

Loft double bedroom in the Casetta at Villa Otto

Casetta

The Casetta has an open loft double above its living area, a single sofa bed downstairs and a shower room. This separate building sleeps up to three.

Double bedroom in the separate Dependance at Villa Otto

Dependance

A separate double bedroom with an en-suite shower room provides a private retreat for two. Its inclusion is confirmed with your chosen booking arrangement.

Overall capacityThe whole estate sleeps up to ten, including one guest on a single sofa bed. There are five bath or shower rooms and a guest WC.
At the villa

Pool, garden and private wellness rooms

Move between the pool, garden and shaded loggia at your own pace. The spa, gym and small football pitch give everyone plenty to enjoy at home.

Private saltwater swimming pool and lawn at Villa Otto

Saltwater pool and garden

The private 12 × 6-metre pool is open from 1 April to 18 November, with a depth of 0.5–1.5 metres. The surrounding 3,000 m² garden includes room for games and a football area.

Heated spa pool and sensory shower in Villa Otto's private wellness suite

Private wellness suite

The private wellness suite has a 5 × 3-metre spa pool, 1.20 metres deep, a Turkish bath, salt grotto, sensory shower and relaxation area. The spa pool is open year-round and heated to 28°C from October to May.

Covered outdoor dining loggia at Villa Otto with Mount Etna beyond

Outdoor kitchen and dining

A covered loggia and outdoor kitchen make long lunches and easy family dinners part of the stay, with terraces, lawn and the Etna landscape around you.

Indoor kitchen at Villa Otto

Indoor space and practicalities

The manor house has living and dining rooms, a fitted kitchen, guest WC and laundry. Wi-Fi, private parking, a small gym and midweek cleaning of the kitchen, bedrooms and bathrooms are included.

  • 12 × 6 m private saltwater pool
  • Year-round 5 × 3 m spa pool
  • Turkish bath
  • Salt grotto
  • Multi-sensory shower
  • Relaxation area
  • 3,000 m² private garden
  • Outdoor kitchen and dining loggia
  • Barbecue
  • Small football pitch
  • Fitness area
  • Private on-site parking
  • Wi-Fi
  • Five air-conditioning units
  • Washing machine and dishwasher
  • Cot and highchair
  • Midweek kitchen, bedroom and bathroom cleaning
  • Weekly bed linen and pool towels; bath towels twice weekly
Villa Otto in the green countryside on Mount Etna's eastern slopes
Eastern Sicily

Between Zafferana, the Ionian coast and Mount Etna

Villa Otto sits on Etna’s eastern side, among the countryside around Zafferana Etnea. Explore volcanic landscapes and wine estates, stop in a village for lunch or head down to the Ionian coast.

Zafferana Etnea is about 4 km away for shops and restaurants. The nearest rocky coastline is approximately 9 km away, sandy beaches about 15 km, Catania 20 km and Taormina 40 km. Catania airport is approximately 37 km from the villa.

We can arrange local guiding and wine visits, helping you choose the part of Etna that suits your interests.

Zafferana 4 kmIonian coast 9 kmCatania 20 kmTaormina 40 km
Explore eastern Sicily

Days out from Etna’s eastern slopes

Between pool days and time in the spa, explore volcanic landscapes, coastal towns and Catania’s markets.

Volcanic landscape

Mount Etna

Choose between the southern high-altitude approach, quieter lava landscapes, or the cultivated slopes around vineyards and producers.

Read the Mount Etna guide →
City day

Catania

Explore Catania’s lava-stone baroque streets, browse its markets and stop for a lunch of local specialities.

Read the Catania guide →
Historic town

Taormina

Visit the Ancient Theatre, stroll through the gardens and enjoy the sea views from Taormina’s historic centre.

Read the Taormina guide →
Outdoor day

Alcantara River Park

Explore a landscape of volcanic rock, river and gorge. Guided activities can be matched to your group and the conditions during your stay.

Read the Alcantara guide →
Start planning

Plan Villa Otto with ExpertoItaly

Tell us your dates, who is travelling and how you would like to use the three buildings. We’ll arrange the right villa configuration and help plan your Etna and coast holiday. Enquire early for the widest choice of dates.

Prices on requestWe’ll quote for your dates and chosen villa configuration.

Car hire, private transfers, local guiding and a wider two-centre Sicily holiday can all be arranged around the stay.

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