The Property
Inside: Il Casale di Don Arcangelo all'Olmo is accessed from an impressive vaulted entrance hall. Inside the house, on the ground floor is a sequence of elegantly furnished reception rooms that lead through arched doorways to the large living area with open fireplace and French windows leading to the garden. Upstairs is accommodation for eight in four double en-suite bedrooms. Above the main living area is accommodation for a further 6 people in 3 beautifully appointed rooms, once again with en-suite bathrooms. An 8th bedroom with en-suite bathroom is situated on the ground floor. All bedrooms have air conditioning while the en-suite bathrooms have both a shower and a tub.
For larger groups, why not also take Casa all'Olmo, a luxuriously restored farm house directly next to the Casale with a large sitting room, bright and spacious hallway, large and perfectly designed kitchen and accommodation for eight in four double rooms. Whether you take just Il Casale or both houses, you will always be guaranteed exclusive use of the grounds and the pool.
Outside: you will be absolutely charmed by the colourful, fragrant grounds whose design harks back to the Arabic belief that gardens should be a place of delight and wonder. Extensive outside living areas, with terraces for dining and relaxing, lead down, via manicured lawns and lush, prefumed Mediterranean flora, to the beautiful heated pool and yet more flourishing, luxuriant greenery. The views from the gardens to the sea are interrupted only by large expanses of citrus groves,whilein the opposite direction, you will become transfixed by the awe-inspiring sight of Mount Etna... All in all this is one of the most spectacular locations in Sicily.
Service: L'Olmo is a fully-serviced villa whose excellent staff, including cook, waiters and maids, will ensure that you fully enjoy your stay without having to worry about anything domestic. For meals, just let the staff know day by day whether you require lunch and/or dinner, tell them of any preferences you may have and they will organise everything else. Food an
The Area
Situated near the town of Giarre on the east coast of Sicily about half way between Catania and Taormina, L’Olmo is a good base from which to visit Taormina, Catania, Mount Etna and the various fascinating villages on its flanks. There are also several charming fishing villages and some nice beaches nearby. An eighteen hole golf course is about 45 minutes drive away.
Further afield, Syracuse, the baroque towns of the Noto valley, the quiet beaches of Vendicari and Capo Passero to the south and Messina to the north are all comfortably reachable for day trips.
We can also arrange for you to over fly Mount Etna and many other sites, or to make excursions to the Aeolian Islands, by helicopter.