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Casa al Faro

Syracuse
Casa al Faro in Syracuse
Sleeps    8
Bedrooms    4
Bathrooms    2
Rated
14 reviews
Service  Weekly clean, daily service on request.
Features:
  • Direct sea access
  • Beautiful panoramic pool
  • Style and comfort
  • Stunning sea views

Nearby:
  • Syracuse
  • Sandy beaches
  • Noto
  • Vendicari Nature Reserve

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 1/30 A relaxing shaded spot to enjoy the pool and the sea views.  2/30 The large, lawned garden around the pool features furnished areas for relaxing.  3/30 The terrace with views across the garden to the sea.  4/30 The inviting pool overlooks the equally inviting sea... decisions, decisions!  5/30 The comfotable shaded outdoor sitting area with kitchen and dining area.  6/30 The pool has a shallow end and a safety barrier making it perfect for small children.  7/30 The facade of the villa.  8/30 The large, bright living/dining area.  9/30 The picture windows have seamless communication with the terraces.  10/30 The inspiring modern kitchen.  11/30 Dining in style indoors.  12/30 The living area has views of the garden, the pool and the sea.  13/30 A double bedroom.  14/30 Its en-suite bathroom.  15/30 The second double bedroom.  16/30 Another shot of the lovely garden surrounding the pool.  17/30 Casa al Faro is a great spot for putting your feet up and taking it easy!  18/30 The entrance to the villa.  19/30 This gate leads, via 61 steps, to a....  20/30 ... sea grotto under the villa!  21/30 Turquoise waters accesed from your own private grotto!  22/30 The villa takes its name from the lighthouse on the nearby cliff.  23/30 Lunch with a view of the splendid Piazza Duomo, Siracusa.  24/30 Palazzo Beneventano in Piazza Duomo, Siracusa.  25/30 The fountain of Arethusa and the lungomare in Siracusa.  26/30 Piazza Duomo in Siracusa at dusk.  27/30 Siracusa's Greek theatre is part of a fascinating archaeological site.  28/30 The delightful sandy beach of Fontane Bianche.  29/30 There are some great lidos on the beach of Fontane Bianche.  30/30 The piazza in Marzamemi comes alive in the summer.

A modern holiday villa with its own very special sea access!

Casa al Faro, set in the Plemmirio Nature Reserve just outside the historical centre of Syracuse, has all the ingredients for a perfect holiday home: clean lines, contemporary design, manicured lawns and a beautiful swimming pool… and then the "pièce de resistance", a unique private cave at the end of the garden from which to dive into the crystal clear Mediterranean waters below!

"Wonderful hosts!... Sicily was a fabulous destination and the villa was in a great location to visit the sights of the south east. Would love to return to Sicily to see more of the island... Would definitely recommend The Thinking Traveller. The company is very professional and the service provided is excellent." Susan Dutton, Australia, July 2011

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About the Property

Inside: the main living area is one large L shaped room with superb picture windows and a seamless communication with the terraces, the garden and the view. The kitchen is beautifully fitted and proportioned, and offers easy access to inside and outside dining areas, and the outside BBQ and wood burning pizza oven. Beyond the indoor dining table is a stylish sofa settled in front of a picture window with spectacular view and a large Plasma screen. To the rear of the house are four bedrooms. One double room has an en-suite bathroom. The other double and two twins (one of which has bunk beds) share a bathroom with shower and tub. There is also a guest bathroom and an outdoor shower with wash basin.

Outside: immediately outside the living area is a terrace with outdoor kitchen and dining area, and an outdoor open fireplace, which is ideal for evenings outdoors in the spring and autumn. The large, lawned garden features stylishly furnished areas for relaxing and taking in the view or sunbathing. The pool is large and great for swimming and playing, it also features a bar between the shallow end and the deep end. A really unique feature of Casa al Faro is a cave, which is accessed via a spiral staircase at the bottom of the garden, and from which one can jump or descend a ladder into the crystal waters of the sea. For the less adventurous, the sea can also be accessed a couple of minutes walk from the front gate. Also just outside the front gate are some beautiful walks in the Plemmirio nature reserve.

Amenities

Accommodates (max) 8 Dishwasher 
Bedrooms 4 Satellite TV 
Doubles/Twins 4 DVD Player 
Bathrooms 2 Stereo 
...of which ensuite 1 ADSL Wi-Fi Internet 
Daily cleaning  iPod docking station 
Cook  Table tennis 
Direct access to sea  Think Sicily local support 24/7 
Pool (LxW in meters)  Private Parking 
Air Conditioning  Barbecue 
Heating  Microwave oven 
Open fireplace  Table football 
Washing machine  Wood buring pizza oven * 


=yes/present     = optional/on request    


*a pizza chef (a "pizzaiolo") is also available on request.


Think About

The Plemmirio Nature Reserve is one of the most beautiful areas around Siracusa and there are several beautiful walks from the gate of the villa. The sea access, as mentioned above is via a jump or by descending a ladder and may not be suitable for young children, the less adventurous or the less mobile.


The Area

Exploring the local Area

Following the defeat of the Athenians in 413 BC Syracuse was arguably the most important city in the Mediterranean (and hence perhaps the world). Remains of that period are beautifully preserved in Ortygia, at Neapolis and in the fabulous archeological museum, all of which are within a few kilometres drive of Casa al Faro. Syracuse is not just an Ancient Greek museum however. The old baroque island city of Ortygia offers a marvelous choice of restaurants, bars and shops in beautiful piazzas and on the sea front. Also within easy distance of Casa al Faro are white sandy beaches, towns such as Noto, Modica and Ragusa, Mount Etna, and much more.

Distances

Catania airport: 69km-44miles-50mins
Palermo airport: 300km-186miles-3hr25
Trapani airport: 385km-239miles-4hr10
Siracusa: 12km-7miles-17mins
Noto: 38km-23miles-43mins
Sandy beaches at Fontane Bianche: 18km-11miles-25mins
Vendicari Nature Reserve: 45km-27miles-45mins.


Casa al Faro in Syracuse

Reviews

14 clients have rated Casa al Faro


Ann Marie Galvin, Belgium, 10 September 2011
"We loved the house... The staff were wonderful and made the holiday perfect."

Susan Dutton, Australia, 9 July 2011
"The caretakers were very welcoming to us especially after such a long journey to get to the villa from Australia! They were most helpful in providing any information we needed. Wonderful hosts!... Sicily was a fabulous destination and the villa was in a great location to visit the sights of the south east. Would love to return to Sicily to see more of the island... Would definitely recommend The Thinking Traveller. The company is very professional and the service provided is excellent."

Emma King, Australia, 12 September 2010
"We had a wonderful time and really did think Casa al Faro was perfect for our family holiday."

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2012 Prices

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We accept payment in EUR, GBP and USD using any major credit card, bank transfer or cheque. AUD and CAD prices are for your information only.

01 Jan - 06 Jan:    € 3,980
07 Jan - 30 Mar:    € 4,100
31 Mar - 01 Jun:    € 4,920
02 Jun - 29 Jun:    € 5,410
30 Jun - 20 Jul:    € 5,900
21 Jul - 31 Aug:    € 6,720
01 Sep - 14 Sep:    € 5,900
15 Sep - 28 Sep:    € 5,410
29 Sep - 02 Nov:    € 4,920
03 Nov - 31 Dec:    € 4,100

Prices include all sales taxes, electricity and gas, linen, bath towels, pool and/or beach towels, a comprehensive guide to the villa and the local area, our award-winning service and specialist knowledge pre and post-booking, the opportunity to book our unique Think Experiences and 24/7 local support while you’re on holiday.

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