Balu villa with pool in Sicily
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Balu'
Castelvetrano
Balu' - Villa in Castelvetrano
Sleeps    11
Bedrooms  5
Bathrooms    5
Rated
35 Reviews
Prices Click here for your currency
Service 3 hours daily cleaning (Mon-Fri)
Features:
  • Large pool
  • Excellent for outdoor living
  • Huge indoor living area
  • Seclusion, peace and quiet
  • More features

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1/50 The splendid pool and the house behind. 2/50 A colourful view of the facade of the house. 3/50 A shady spot by the pool 4/50 The al fresco dining area with the pool behind. 5/50 The large garden offers plenty of shade. 6/50 The trees surrounding Balu offer lots of shade. 7/50 Another shot of the glorious pool... 8/50 and from another angle with the new stylish sun-loungers and sofas. 9/50 Approaching the front entrance of Balu through the gardens. 10/50 The imposing facade of the villa. 11/50 The press room has been stylishly converted into a spacious living area. 12/50 Furnishings are elegant and in-keeping with the style of the villa. 13/50 The spacious indoor dining area. 14/50 The rear entrance by the dining area and kitchen. 15/50 A shot of the well-equipped kitchen... 16/50 ...and another. 17/50 Part of the large open living area. 18/50 Another sitting area with a piano... 19/50 ...leading to a spacious double bedroom... 20/50 ...with direct access to the surrounding terraces and gardens. 21/50 Its door to the side garden. 22/50 Its newly fitted bathroom.. 23/50 A little studio with stairs leading to the triple room. 24/50 A shot of the triple room. 25/50 Its en-suite bathroom. 26/50 The triple room from another angle. 27/50 A hallway leading to the 1st floor. 28/50 The guest bathroom on the ground floor has a large shower. 29/50 The double bedroom on the 1st floor with en-suite bathroom.... 30/50 ...and views of the olive groves. 31/50 Another double bedroom with views. 32/50 The large shared bathroom on the first floor. 33/50 The largest double room on the first floor can also be a triple... 34/50 ... with lovely views over the gardens. 35/50 An old shot of the pool and grounds seen from the bedroom. 36/50 The house just seen through the trees by the pool. 37/50 Another shot of the inviting pool. 38/50 Fruit trees surround the pool and the property. 39/50 The outside living area to the front of the house. 40/50 Beautiful Mediterranean plants and trees. 41/50 Approaching the pool... 42/50 The pool at night is a sight to behold. 43/50 Flowers, shrubs and trees give Balu a wonderful green feel! 44/50 It will be difficult to leave! 45/50 The beach and restaurant of La Pineta near Selinunte. 46/50 A walk around the vast archaeological site of Selinunte. 47/50 Spring flowers and the Temple of Hera at Selinunte. 48/50 A cinema festival at the archaeological site of Selinunte. 49/50 The lovely sandy beach of La Pineta near Selinunte. 50/50 The Temple of Segesta standing proudly.

A charming olive oil press conversion set in extensive Mediterranean gardens.

Balù is an 18th century frantoio surrounded by olive groves, lawns, citrus trees and a fabulous pool. Tastefully decorated and with plenty of voluminous living space inside and out, the imposing building and its calming grounds provide an ideal base for a relaxing family holiday in close proximity to the sandy beaches and archaeological site of Selinunte.

“Balu is a spectacular property and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The property exceeded our high expectations... We felt at home and wished that home were as nice!” Edward Clair, US

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About the Property


Inside: on the ground floor activity revolves around the huge press room which has 6 metre (20ft) high ceilings and features some of the original oil pressing equipment. The dining/lounging areas are comfortably furnished with sofas, terracotta floors, open fireplace (ornamental only) and a large dining table. There is also a spacious kitchen and, up a small ramp, a wheelchair-accessible bathroom. A small studio leads to a double bedroom with bathroom and then into a second studio (with independent access via a door leading onto the pool side) and a triple bedroom up a flight of stairs - this is under a sloping roof and so maybe a little uncomfortable for tall people. It is, however, perfect for children and has its own en-suite bathroom with shower. Going upstairs, past another bathroom, one arrives at a gallery overlooking the press room. This leads to three comfortable double bedrooms (one with en-suite bathroom) and a shared bathroom.

Outside: a long private driveway leads to the main entrance and cars can be parked out of sight. The main outside living area includes a covered barbeque and shaded dining table, a large lawn and stunning pool all surrounded by lush vegetation. The garden is centuries old with palms, cacti, olive and citrus trees and many Mediterranean flowering shrubs. Pre-prandial strolls can be had around the estate where there is also a small pine-tree copse.

Amenities

Accommodates (max) 11 Dishwasher 
Bedrooms 5 Microwave oven 
Double/Twins 4 Satellite TV ***
Triples 1 DVD Player 
Bathrooms 5 Stereo 
... of which ensuite 2 3G Wi-Fi Internet 
Daily cleaning * iPod docking station 
Cook  Barbecue 
Pool (LxW in meters) 12x6 Table tennis 
Air Conditioning ** Private Parking 
Heating  Think Sicily local support 24/7 
Washing machine 


=yes/present     = optional/on request    


*3 hours' maid service (Monday to Friday) - only when booking the full house. There is no daily cleaning if you book at the 3-bedroom price.
**in all bedrooms
**Includes Sky Movies.


Pool open from Easter to end of October.


Think About

There is a horse-breeding stable near to the house with horses and dogs.


The Area

Exploring the local Area

In the south western part of Sicily, often referred to as African Sicily, both for the climate and the proximity to the Tunisian coast. This part of the country boasts some of the most extensive olive and grape production in Sicily, so the local oil and wine are not to be missed!

Nearby attractions include the fantastic Greek town of Selinunte, with some of the best preserved temples anywhere, as well as Marsala (made famous by the wine first produced by the Englishman John Woodhouse) and Mazara del Vallo, a charming fishing town.

Also within very easy reach are Segesta, Palermo, Erice, Trapani, The Valley of the Temples in Agrigento and a host of other places of cultural interest.

Distances

Palermo airport: 86km-54miles-45mins
Trapani airport: 95km-59miles-1hr10
Catania airport: 258km-161miles-2hr50
Nearest shops and restaurants at Castelvetrano: 5mins
Beach and temples at Selinunte: 14km-9miles-15mins
Marsala: 41km-26miles-40mins
Segesta: 54km-34miles-30mins
Mazara del Vallo: 23km-14miles-20mins


Balu' - Villa in Castelvetrano

Reviews

35  clients have rated Balu'


 Edward Clair, USA, 3 October 2009
"Balu is a spectacular property and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The property exceeded our high expectations... We felt at home and wished that home were as nice!"

Christopher Bailey West, United Kingdom, 24 September 2009
"Very peaceful villa."

Fiona Larkin, United Kingdom, 1 August 2009
"It was a really lovely place and the house manager was very helpful."

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2013 Prices

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Bedrooms: 3
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 5
Sleeps: 11
01 Jan - 29 Mar:    N/AN/A
30 Mar - 24 May:    € 3,690€ 5,260
25 May - 28 Jun:    € 3,960€ 5,660
29 Jun - 19 Jul:    ----->€ 7,140
20 Jul - 30 Aug:    ----->€ 8,080
31 Aug - 13 Sep:    € 5,010€ 7,140
14 Sep - 27 Sep:    € 3,960€ 5,660
28 Sep - 01 Nov:    € 3,690€ 5,260
02 Nov - 31 Dec:    N/AN/A

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