✔ Panoramic saltwater swimming pool overlooking the Etna landscape and the sea

✔ Restored rural estate combining manor house, winery, and annexes

✔ Private wellness area with Jacuzzi, sauna, Turkish bath, and salt grotto

✔ Multiple outdoor terraces and dining areas, including an outdoor kitchen

✔ Quiet hillside setting with easy access to Etna villages and the Ionian coast

Villa Otto is a restored rural estate set on the slopes of Mount Etna, just outside the village of Zafferana Etnea. Surrounded by vineyards, orchards, and traditional lava-stone walls, the setting feels private and rooted in the landscape, with open views stretching from the countryside to the sea.

The property has been carefully restored and reconfigured into a comfortable private residence, preserving the character of the original buildings while introducing modern comforts and a thoughtful layout. Former agricultural spaces now house living areas, bedrooms, and a dedicated wellness zone, giving the villa a strong sense of place without feeling formal.

Although rural and peaceful in atmosphere, Villa Otto is well positioned for exploring the Etna Park, nearby villages, and the Ionian coast, making it suitable for longer stays that balance relaxation with gentle exploration.

Outdoor living plays a central role at Villa Otto. Wide terraces surround the buildings, furnished for long meals and relaxed gatherings, while the saltwater pool sits in a panoramic position overlooking the surrounding countryside and the distant coastline.

The garden is planted with aromatic Mediterranean species and open lawn areas, creating a natural and informal setting rather than a manicured one. An outdoor kitchen with dining space and a small football pitch add flexibility for families or groups spending extended time at the villa.

Indoors, the atmosphere is warm and understated. Interiors combine original architectural features with modern fittings, using natural materials and soft tones that reflect the building’s rural origins without sacrificing comfort.

The interiors reflect a careful balance between traditional structure and contemporary living. Original spaces such as the manor house, former winery, and storage rooms have been adapted with sensitivity, retaining stonework and proportions while introducing modern systems and furnishings.

Air conditioning, heating, and reliable connectivity support year-round use, while fireplaces add warmth and atmosphere outside the summer months. The layout allows guests to share living spaces comfortably while maintaining privacy across bedrooms and annexes.

• Ground floor living area with lounge, dining room, kitchen, and guest bathroom
• Three bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms on the first floor of the main house
• Wellness area on the lower floor, set within the former wine press room
• Two independent annexes: one loft-style suite and one double bedroom, both with en-suite bathrooms

This layout works well for larger families or groups, offering clear separation between shared living spaces, sleeping areas, and the wellness facilities.

✔ Private saltwater swimming pool

✔ Size: 12 × 6 metres

✔ Depth: 0.50 to 1.50 metres

✔ Open from April to November

✔ Air conditioning throughout

✔ Wi-Fi and internet connection

✔ TV and Hi-Fi system

✔ Washing machine

✔ Heating and fireplaces

✔ Gym room

✔ Safe

✔ Gas hob (8 burners)

✔ Electric oven and microwave

✔ Dishwasher

✔ Espresso machine and black coffee percolator

✔ Fridge and freezer

✔ Ice maker

✔ Kettle, toaster, mixer

✔ Furnished terraces and patios

✔ Outdoor kitchen with dining area

✔ Barbecue

✔ Sun loungers and seating

✔ External shower

✔ Small football pitch

✔ Fire extinguishers

✔ Fireproof blanket

✔ Smoke detector

✔ Carbon monoxide detector

Rocky coastline: 9 km

Sandy beach: 15 km

Delicatessen: 2.5 km

Restaurant: 4 km

Shops, banks, restaurants (Zafferana Etnea): 4 km

Aeroporto (Catania) 37 km

Aeroporto (Comiso) 120 km

Aeroporto (Palermo) 260 km

Aeroporto (Trapani) 340 km

Railway station (Acireale) 12 km

Harbour (Riposto) 14 km

Etna Park and surrounding villages

Catania: 20 km

Taormina: 40 km

Syracuse: 87 km

Noto: 110 km

Horse riding: 1 km

Tennis: 4 km

Golf (Castiglione di Sicilia): 38 km

Diving (Acireale): 13 km

Hospital (Acireale): 10 km

Villa Otto is well suited to guests seeking space, privacy, and a strong connection to the Etna landscape, without feeling remote or impractical.

It offers generous outdoor living, discreet wellness facilities, and a thoughtful layout that supports relaxed group stays — a refined rural retreat designed to be lived in comfortably and without fuss.