✔ Panoramic hillside setting overlooking the Alcantara Valley, Nebrodi Park, and Mount Etna
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Cultural & Historical Exploration, Sightseeing, Walking & Hiking
Elevated countryside living with wide Etna views, generous outdoor space, and a calm, well-balanced layout designed for relaxed stays close to nature.
📍 Castiglione di Sicilia – East of Sicily
🛏 Sleeps 8 | Bedrooms 4 | Bathrooms 5
✔ Panoramic hillside setting overlooking the Alcantara Valley, Nebrodi Park, and Mount Etna
✔ Saltwater infinity swimming pool set within a landscaped garden
✔ Restored rural estate with original architectural features preserved
✔ Comfortable interiors blending contemporary elements with traditional furnishings
✔ Quiet location along the Etna wine routes, ideal for nature-focused stays
Etna Chic is a restored countryside villa set on a hill near Castiglione di Sicilia, offering open views across the Alcantara Valley and towards Mount Etna. The setting is peaceful and rural, surrounded by vineyards, old lava flows, and low stone walls, with a strong sense of space and privacy.
The estate includes a main manor house within a larger rural complex, carefully restored to retain its original character. Interiors are welcoming and well planned, designed for practical self-catering rather than formal entertaining.
Etna Chic is particularly well suited to guests who enjoy nature, scenery, and slower-paced travel, with easy access to Etna villages and the Ionian coast for day trips.
Outdoor living is a defining feature of Etna Chic. A well-kept garden with lawn surrounds the villa, creating a calm, open environment with uninterrupted views. The saltwater infinity pool sits prominently within the grounds, offering a natural focal point for relaxation.
Furnished outdoor areas allow guests to enjoy meals, reading, or simply the changing light over the valley throughout the day. The setting feels remote without being isolated.
Inside, the villa combines contemporary comfort with traditional family furnishings. The layout is logical and spacious, allowing shared living without crowding, and maintaining a relaxed, lived-in atmosphere.
The interiors reflect a careful balance between modern convenience and rural authenticity. Original features have been preserved where possible, while updated fittings ensure everyday comfort.
Air conditioning, heating, and reliable Wi-Fi support both summer and shoulder-season stays. The overall design favours usability and warmth over show, making the villa suitable for longer holidays as well as shorter breaks.
This layout suits families or groups who value private bedrooms alongside generous shared spaces.
✔ Private saltwater swimming pool
✔ Size: 15 × 5 metres
✔ Depth: 0.60 to 1.50 metres
✔ Open seasonally (April to October)
✔ Air conditioning and heating throughout
✔ Wi-Fi connection
✔ Television and Hi-Fi system
✔ Washing machine
✔ Safe
✔ Gas hob (5 burners)
✔ Electric oven
✔ Dishwasher
✔ Nespresso coffee machines (2) and black coffee percolator
✔ Fridge and freezer
✔ Microwave
✔ Juice extractor and mixer
✔ Kettles (2) and toaster
✔ Furnished garden and outdoor seating areas
✔ Barbecue
✔ Sun loungers
✔ External shower
✔ Beach umbrella
✔ Highchair
✔ Playground within the estate
✔ Fire extinguishers
✔ Fireproof blanket
✔ Smoke detector
✔ Carbon monoxide detector
Sandy beach (Fiumefreddo): 25 km
Rocky coastline (Taormina area): 40 km
Delicatessen (Passopisciaro): 3 km
Restaurant: 2 km
Shops, banks, restaurants (Randazzo): 8 km
Weekly market (Randazzo, Sunday): 8 km
Aeroporto (Catania) 72 km
Aeroporto (Comiso) 148 km
Aeroporto (Palermo) 237 km
Aeroporto (Trapani) 317 km
Railway station (Randazzo) 8 km
Harbour (Riposto) 29 km
Gorges of the Alcantara: 15 km
Castiglione di Sicilia: nearby
Randazzo and Linguaglossa: short drive
Mount Etna wine routes and lava landscapes
Golf (Castiglione di Sicilia): 8 km
Tennis courts (Randazzo): 6 km
Horse riding (Linguaglossa): 20 km
Diving (Giardini Naxos): 35 km
Hospital (Taormina): 30 km
Etna Chic is ideal for guests seeking space, views, and a genuine countryside setting, without sacrificing comfort or access to Sicily’s most compelling natural landscapes.
It offers a calm, well-balanced base for exploring Mount Etna and the eastern coast — a villa shaped around nature, privacy, and easy living.
| Period | Sleeps 6 3 Bedrooms - 4 Bathroom (no second floor) | Price/Week in £ | Sleeps 8 4 Bedrooms - 4 | Price/Week in £ |
| 11/01-16/05 27/09-19/12 | 4200 | 4900 | ||
| 17/05-20/06 20/12-09/01 30/08-26/09 | 4900 | 5600 | ||
| 21/06-25/07 23/08-29/08 | 6300 | 6300 | ||
| 26/07-22/08 | 7000 | 7000 | ||
| Policy | ||||
Minimum stay: 7 nights Arrival day: Saturday only from 29/06 to 30/08 Security deposit: € 1000, to pay cash on arrival Pets: Allowed only small pets Check-in: 16:00-21:00 Check-out: 08:00-10:00 Late arrivals: 21:00-24:00, if agreed charged € 30 (to pay on site on arrival) City tax: to pay directly No-smoking property: No | ||||