Villa Caterina, Vallelunga

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Bedrooms

There are three bedrooms at the villa which are large, the 1st of which is on the ground floor with double bed, en-suit the bedroom has built in wardrobes with a double bed side table and side lamps Bedroom 2 upstairs and is a twin room with wardrobes, bedside table ,lamps a marble top with mirror acting as a dressing table.Bedroom 2 has double doors which leads out to a verranda which takes in the views of the surrounding country side.

Bedroom 3 is also upstairs and is another double bedroom with wardrobe bedside tables and lamps, marble top with over head mirror again forming a dressing table this room also has double doors leading out onto the verranda taking in the views the verranda has table and four chairs so that guest may relax in the mornings and evenings

Bathrooms

There is a second bathroom with shower, bidet and wc upstairs

Living Rooms

Down stairs has an open plan lounge, dinning and kitchen area.Large dinning table and chairs ,two sofas one of which converts into a double bed, Television, lamps and unit complete the down stairs furnishings

Kitchen

The kitchen is fully equipped with cooker, fridge, washing machine toaster,cutlery and crockery

Cleaning & Linen

Extra costs and further information : Bed and bath linen: One set of bed Linen and towels Including beach towels, which must remain at the property. Baby sitting at £6.00 per hr. available on request, Local Cook to prepare an evening meal is available upon request at £17.00 per person which includes a bottle of wine. Maid Service available £5.25 per hr upon request. Cot for babies under 2 years. Bars available: At the village which is but a short walk away from the villa. Domestic pets: Not allowed Sicily further information Currency: Euro Approx flight time from London & manchester : Flights to Catania or Palermo take approx. 2 hours. Time Difference:+1 Sicilian life is laid-back and relaxed, its people are warm and welcoming. This beautiful island's charms are sure to impress you immediately

Accomodation Notes

Villa Caterina is child friendly which enables parents,guardian to relax in the knowlege that their children are safe.

Outside

BBQ area with large patio area. Plunge pool 7m/1.5 the ideal place to cool down with a glass of wine and where children can play safely Villa Caterina benifits from having a roof terrace with views of the surrounding countryside and the magnificent "Madonie" Mountains. an ideal place to relax at the end of the day.

Further Details

Vallelunga is just a mere 15min walk from villa Caterina, has a number of restaurants offering typical italian cuisine, many bars and pizzariers. The village has a number of shops selling localy grown products, it also has bakeries where guest are able to purchase bread baked daily. [Oh and several banks] Why not Sample an aurthentic Sicilian meal prepared for you by a local cook, delivered to you and dine alfresco, Then at villa Caterina you are able to do so.

Distances

Vallelunga: 15min walk from Villa Caterina A small town around an ancient storehouse already existed here in the 16th c., when it was a domain of the Notarbartolo family. The present town was founded in 1633 with licentia populandi. Its name Vallelunga Pratameno (“Longvalley Fairmeadow”) is attractive and makes one curious to visit it. The best attraction is the 1600’s Mother Church dedicated to the Madonna di Loreto – the Patron Saint – in the city heart, that is Piazza Umberto I. The church has an imposing façade with two bell-towers and battlement. Its three naves are adorned with fine pieces of art, like the 1600’s statue of the Madonna di Loreto, a splendid painting depicting the Madonna del Rosario and statues of the Virgin and Saint Joseph. The now closed Oratorio del Signore and the 1700’s church of the Holy Rosary are also worthy of note.A fascinating overview of old rural life is offered at the Museo della Civiltà Contadina (museum of the rural life), harboring beautifully detailed reconstructions of rural homes and artisan’s workshops. The city environs are home to impressing naturalistic sites, such as the Collina di Tanarizzi and the Regaleali estate; the latter is property of the Counts Tasca d’Almerita, its vines having contributed to producing most prestigious Sicilian wines. Caltanissetta: 45min.drive from Villa Caterina Mussomeli: 40mins, Agrigento: 1hr Cefalu : 1hr

Local Information

Mussomeli:The Castello dei Chiaromonte, built in 1370 in Gothic-Norman style, stands in majestic solitude on a high and rugged crag, alt. 778 m, 2 km outside the town, on the provincial road to Villalba. The castle contains vast halls, dungeons and torture cells, and the fine chapel with a precious alabaster Madonna della Catena (1516). The outstandingly vast extent of the surrounding fief can be appreciated from the windows of the Castle. The fief, as it still seems to be today, is dominated from afar by the awesome presence of the lonely castle. The ruins of a Graeco-Italic village can be seen near the castle. Caltanissetta:This city in central Sicily is identified with ancient Nissa, and natives of Caltanissetta are called nisseni. It is about 568 meters above sea level, on the slopes of Mount San Giuliano overlooking the Salso River Valley. There are traces of both Sicanian and Greek villages at Caltanissetta. The former dates from about 600 BC.[Caltanissetta is approx. 40min. drive from Villa Caterina, So why not visit and Explore] Approx. 1hrs drive from Villa Caterina you will discover Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples.A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the greatest legacies of ancient Greece. This parade of well-preserved Doric temples, just outside town, dates back to the fifth century BC and is what remains of the Greek city of Akragas. The small town Cefalù is 1hr from villa Caterina, and is really worth a visit! Cefalù is a picturesque fishing village that enjoys a splendid position between the sea and a rocky promontory. The town’s current name derives from the Greek word Kephaloidion, meaning head or chief, and the town saw its heyday under the Norman king Roger II, who decided to initiate the work on the cathedral in 1131. The town is divided in two parts; an old part that is mainly for pedestrians and has many nice little boutiques, and a new modern part with supermarkets, gas stations and car rentals. Corso Ruggero is the main street in the old town center, and it has many different shops and in cross-streets you will find many good restaurants. The old town center is dominated by the cathedral and the Rock rising in the background. The town’s history is chequered; many different kinds of people have governed it, for example the Arabs, the Greeks and the Normans. The historical heritage is reflected in architecture, location and the atmosphere.

Leisure Facilities

Game shooting available upon request Rabbit,Pheasant Wild Baor shooting Available In The Modonie National Park Scivolandia Aqua Park 15 drive from the villa Cefalu tourist resort with an appealing old town !hr away Mussomeli with its twelth century fortress 45 mins away Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples, a world Heritage Site

Rental Rates

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Booking Notes

Bookings to made by contacting myself via email, a deposit of £100.00 to be paid upon booking. Total cost of the booking must be recived 4wks prior to your departure dates

Changeover day

Fexible with change over and times of arrival/departure. A local charge of £30.00 for arrivals after 15.00hrs to be made locally upon arrival. Security deposit of £200.00 paid locally and will be returned upon guests departure. Dine alfresco meal prepared by local cook and delivered to your villa £17.00 per person with a bottel of wine produced from the villas very own vine yard. Baby sitting servise available £7.00 per hr paid locally, Translater available locally charge applies. Final Cleaning 50 euros

Current Availability

Availability 7th 2007 August onwards

Contact Details

Caterina Franco Tel [UK] +44 [0] 1900 829287 Mobile: {UK} +44 (0) 7789087175
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