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Don Arcangelo all'Olmo

Giarre
Don Arcangelo all'Olmo - Villa in Giarre
Sleeps    24
Bedrooms    12
Bathrooms    12
Rated
34 reviews
Service  Full time staff including cook
Features:
  • CN Traveller's "best villa in Sicily"
  • Fabulous heated pool
  • Splendid gardens and views
  • Service and cook included

Nearby:
  • Taormina
  • 18 hole golf course
  • Catania
  • Mount Etna

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 1/47 The pool in all its glory...  2/47 ...with the main house, Il Casale, behind.  3/47 One of the terraces of Il Casale, seen from amidst the luxuriant flora.  4/47 Views of the lemon groves and the blue Ionian Sea.  5/47 An al fresco snack by the pool...  6/47 A view of the heated pool, the garden and the sea from one of the bedrooms.  7/47 Elegant outdoor furnishings abound.  8/47 The gazebo by the main terrace is where you will dine most of the time during summer.  9/47 The various reception rooms seen through the arches.  10/47 The largest living area in Il Casale...  11/47 ...leads to another elegant living area...  12/47 ... which is great for catching up with the news or taking in a film.  13/47 Furnishings throughout are top quality.  14/47 One of the eight large bedrooms in Il Casale...  15/47 ...with stunning views over the estate and the sea.  16/47 All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms, and seven have both shower and tub.  17/47 Another panoramic bedroom in Il Casale.  18/47 And another!  19/47 One of the large elegant bathrooms.  20/47 Another shot of the largest living area.  21/47 Dusk descends over Don Arcangelo all'Olmo.  22/47 Sunset by the pool...  23/47 The panoramic Jacuzzi.  24/47 Casa all'Olmo contains 4 luxuriously appointed rooms.  25/47 The corridor leading to the bedrooms.  26/47 The living area of Casa all'Olmo.  27/47 All the bedrooms have been beautifully restored...  28/47 ...and beautifully furnished.  29/47 Another shot of the beautiful gardens and the pool.  30/47 Details are important!  31/47 The shady main terrace in the evening is a great spot to take a pre-prandial aperitif.  32/47 A snow covered Etna seen from the pool at the beginning of April.  33/47 The beautiful garden has an extraordinary variety of Mediterranean flowers and plants.  34/47 Dinner is served.  35/47 All you need for an unforgettable Christmas.  36/47 Dining at Don Arcangelo all'Olmo is one of the highlights.  37/47 The main house and the garden.  38/47 It will be hard to leave the villa...  39/47 Enjoying the stunning sight of Mount Etna from the Jacuzzi.  40/47 The professionally-equipped gym.  41/47 The nearby beach of Marina di Cottone.  42/47 Ready for a picnic on the beach of Marina di Cottone.  43/47 Beautiful places such as Isola Bella at Taormina are within easy reach.  44/47 The fantastic view of Mount Etna seen from the Teatro Greco in Taormina.  45/47 Piazza IX Aprile in Taormina.  46/47 Coming down from Taormina to Mazzarò.  47/47 Lunch with a view on the beach at Mazzarò, Taormina.

"The best villa in Sicily... There is an embarrassment of beauty at Don Arcangelo all’Olmo. It is exquisitely peaceful...It's like having your own five-star hotel...” Condé Nast Traveller, The Best of Sicily, August 2008

Don Arcangelo all'Olmo (or L'Olmo for short) is, quite simply, the finest property currently available for rent in Sicily. It is a superbly finished luxury villa in a stunning and perfectly peaceful setting between the sea and Mount Etna. The views, the gardens, the heated pool and Jacuzzi, the style of the house, the fittings and furnishings and the relaxed but professional nature of the welcome make it hard a hard act to beat indeed!

"Our holiday was absolutely spectacular!...This was for a family anniversary party for a full week and it was wonderful to see so many people enjoy the villa, the sites, and different things that were available nearby... I will most definitely return to Sicily and book through ThinkSicily. Everything was truly excellent - from both the initial booking and information to the actual villa itself... I have to say that our experience with The Thinking Traveller has been superior to other companies we have used in the past. We only do villa vacations and have been doing so around the world for the last 8 years. We will most definitely be back!.” Anne Marie Crescenzi, Canada, July 2011

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About the Property

Inside: the accommodation is in two main buildings. The first is the original Casale and is structured as follows: the main entrance takes you left into the house and straight on to the garden. Inside the house, on the ground floor is the wonderfully fitted kitchen, dining room and a sequence of reception areas leading through arched doorways to a large living area with open fireplace and doors leading to the garden. Upstairs is accommodation for eight in four double bedrooms. Above the main living area is accommodation for a further 6 people in 3 beautifully appointed rooms with en-suite bathrooms and an 8th double bedroom with en-suite bathroom is situated on the ground floor. The second building (the "Casa all'Olmo") is 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. All bedrooms have air conditioning and en-suite bathrooms. 8 bathrooms have a shower and a tub while the other 4 have comodious showers.

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, perfumed Mediterranean flora, past the panoramic Jacuzzi, 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,while in 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 and drink bills are paid locally, giving you complete flexibility to experience the best and freshest local produce.

Amenities

Accommodates (max) 24 DVD Player 
Bedrooms 12 Stereo 
Doubles/Twins 12 ADSL Wi-Fi Internet ***
Bathrooms 12 iPod docking station 
...of which ensuite 12 Table tennis 
Daily cleaning  Think Sicily local support 24/7 
Cook  Private Parking 
Caretaker in the grounds  Barbecue 
Heated pool *18x8 Microwave oven 
Jacuzzi  Concierge service 
Gym  Laundry service 
Air Conditioning  Cookery classes 
Heating  In-villa wine-tasting 
Open fireplace  Personal trainer 
Washing machine  Babysitter 
Dishwasher  Masseuse and beauty therapist 
Satellite TV **


=yes/present     = optional/on request    


*Pool open all year round. There is an extra charge of €630 for heating the pool, if requested, payable in advance.
** includes Sky Movies
***in the main house

Dining at Don Arcangelo all'Olmo

1. Full board (breakfast, light lunch and dinner):
€45 per person per day
Children under 6: €22 per child per day
Dinner includes aperitifs.

2. Half board (breakfast and lunch):
€25 per person per day
Children under 6: €12 per child per day

3. Half board (breakfast and dinner):
€38 per person per day
Children under 6: €19 per child per day
Dinner includes aperitifs.

Water and soft drinks are included. Wine, beer and spirits are not included. Guests may order wine to be delivered to Don Arcangelo all'Olmo using our in-villa wine service or select from the villa's cellar.

Occasional meals

1. Light lunches: €15 per person per lunch(water and soft drinks included).
2. Picnic hampers for excursions: €13 per person per picnic (water and soft drinks included).


Think About

Central heating, A/C and a heated pool makes L'Olmo perfect for both summer and winter. We will be pleased to organise fully catered weeks for your private group based at Don Arcangelo all'Olmo, including cooking classes, visits to places of interest and dining in some fine local restaurants. Although Don Arcangelo all'Olmo consists of two adjacent houses, they are never let separately ensuring that guests have exclusive use of the pool and grounds. There is an 18-hole golf course nearby.


The Area

Exploring the local Area

Situated near the town of Giarre on the east coast of Sicily about half way between Catania and Taormina, Don Arcangelo all'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.

The nearby beaches of Fiumefreddo and Marina di Cottone have received several consecutive "Bandiere Blu", attesting to the cleanliness of the water and their general ecological excellence.

Distances

Catania airport: 43km-27miles-30mins
Palermo airport: 269km-168miles-2hr35
Trapani airport: 348km-216miles-3hr45
Nearest shops: 5mins
Taormina: 30km-19miles-25mins
18-hole golf course: 45km-28miles-45mins
Siracusa: 93km-58miles-1hr
Mount Etna: 34km-21miles-45mins


Don Arcangelo all'Olmo - Villa in Giarre

Reviews

34 clients have rated Don Arcangelo all'Olmo


Mr Rosen, United States, 31 December 2011
"Outstanding property, staff, owner and Concierge, Federica Musco of Think Sicily."

Aylin Gorener, Turkey, 12 November 2011
"Federica, Think Sicily's Concierge, was fantastic, she made our every wish come true."

Anon, United States, 10 September 2011
"We loved the entire experience. Everyone had a great time and we all can't thank you enough for everything you did to make our vacation fantastic. The villa was amazing as is all of your staff. Thank you so much."

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2012 Prices

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Up to 8 guests - 4 bedroomsUp to 12 guests - 6 bedroomsFrom 13 to 16 guests - 8 bedroomsFrom 17 to 20 guests - 10 bedroomsFrom 21 to 24 guests - 12 bedrooms
01 Jan - 06 Jan:    N/AN/A€ 18,010€ 21,610€ 25,210
07 Jan - 01 Jun:    € 9,230€ 12,810€ 16,010€ 19,210€ 22,410
02 Jun - 29 Jun:    N/AN/A€ 21,010€ 25,210€ 29,410
30 Jun - 20 Jul:    N/AN/A€ 23,010€ 27,610€ 32,210
21 Jul - 31 Aug:    N/AN/A€ 26,010€ 31,210€ 36,410
01 Sep - 28 Sep:    N/AN/A€ 18,010€ 21,610€ 25,210
29 Sep - 02 Nov:    N/AN/A€ 16,010€ 19,210€ 22,410
03 Nov - 21 Dec:    N/A€ 12,810€ 16,010€ 19,210€ 22,410
22 Dec - 31 Dec:    N/AN/A€ 18,010€ 21,610€ 25,210

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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