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Il Gabbiano - villa with private sea access in Cefalu, Italy

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Il Gabbiano

Location Cefalù
Sleeps Maximum number of people  5
Bedrooms Number of bedrooms  3
Bathrooms Number of bathrooms  2
Service Mid-week cleaning
Il Gabbiano - Villa in Cefalu'


Features:
  • Stunning location
  • Breath-taking views
  • Private sea access
  • Privacy and peace
Nearby:
  • Cefalù
  • Lots of beaches
  • The Madonie Mountains


Overview

"Location, location, location," goes the real estate mantra, and Il Gabbiano is a perfect example of what that phrase really means. Its position atop a rocky coastal outcrop, with private sea access, affords this villa a series of quite stunning views. The Tyrrhenian Sea stretches out in all directions, the coastline languidly winds its way eastwards, while to the west lies Cefalù's yachting harbour and the monolithic limestone headland that dominates the town. Il Gabbiano is truly unique!

The Property

Inside: the property is accessed from a large sun-drenched terrace at the top of a flight of steps. The entrance leads into the homely kitchen, with its traditional Sicilian decorated ceramic tiles and on to the open living room, whose corner picture window offers great sea views and lots of light. Comfy red leather sofas and a large, flat-screen TV make this a very pleasant room. Above the living area is an open mezzanine level that serves as a little gym or a quiet reading area. To the right of the kitchen as you enter the house is the downstairs single bedroom and bathroom with shower. Going upstairs, one comes to the two main bedrooms, a double and a twin (this latter may also be made up as a double), and a bathroom with shower. The master double, complete with large flat-screen TV, has access to a wonderful terrace with delightful sea views. The two bathrooms are easily accessible from all three bedrooms, so the upstairs master bedroom can easily have use of its own bathroom if desired.

Outside: outside the villa's entrance is a spacious terrace area from which two separate flights of sets of steps lead to another two terraces. The first is a spectacularly situated viewing point complete with barbecue and dining area. The second is an absolutely private lawned terrace with wonderful views of the sea and the coast running eastwards. All outside areas are equipped with good quality outdoor furniture. Two paths, one behind and one in front of the villa take you down to two delightful coves. The second descent to the sea is exclusive to guests staying at Il Gabbiano.

The Area

Il Gabbiano is a pleasurable 20-30 minute walk from the old town centre of Cefalu' with its Norman Cathedral commissioned by Roger II, shops, restaurants and long sandy beach. Its central position on the Tyrrhenian coast makes for easy day trips to Palermo (58km), Santo Stefano (35km), Solunto (55km). Cefalù is nestled beneath the Madonie Mountains, with peaks up to nearly 2,000m and a wealth of small villages with a history almost as long as that of Sicily.

Cefalù is on the main train line linking Palermo with Messina, and from mid June to mid September is connected with the Aeolian Islands by a daily hydrofoil service.

Distances

Palermo airport: 110km-69miles-1hr25
Trapani airport:185km-115miles-2hr
Catania airport: 174km-109miles-2hr05
Shops & restaurants at Cefalù: 5 mins drive or 20 mins walk
Piano Battaglia ski-lifts & walking trails: 50km- 30miles-50mins
18-hole golf course: 25 mins


2010 Prices
"prices per person" are for information only, and based on full occupancy (or reduced occupancy where specified below). The price you pay is the "whole villa" price. Most of our villas may be rented for irregular numbers of days, starting on any day of the week, particularly outside the peak summer period. Please ask us for details about this property. Select your preferred currency from the list.

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.

2010   2011   2012  

List PriceReduced Price *
02 Jan - 02 Apr:    € 2,850€ 2,280
03 Apr - 28 May:    € 3,620€ 3,080
29 May - 25 Jun:    € 3,930€ 3,540
26 Jun - 16 Jul:    € 4,470€ 4,250
17 Jul - 27 Aug:    € 5,000€ 4,750
28 Aug - 10 Sep:    € 4,470€ 4,030
11 Sep - 24 Sep:    € 3,930€ 3,350
25 Sep - 29 Oct:    € 3,620€ 3,080
30 Oct - 24 Dec:    € 2,850€ 2,280
25 Dec - 07 Jan:    € 3,930€ 3,350
* Price for bookings confirmed by Wednesday, March 31, 2010
credit card guarantee€ 1,200

Amenities


Accommodates (max) 5 Heating **available
Bedrooms 3 Washing machine available
Doubles/Twins 2 Satellite TV ***available
Singles 1 DVD Player available
Bathrooms 2 Stereo available
...of which ensuite 0 thinkSicily local support 24/7 available
Daily cleaning optional Dishwasher available
Cook optional Mobile broadband key**** optional
Direct access to sea available Barbecue available
Air Conditioning *available Private parking available

yes/present= yes/present    optional/on request = optional/on request    no/not available= no/not available

*in kitchen, living area and 2 main bedrooms.
**extra - paid locally on consumption.
***includes Sky Movies.
****available on request. Guests should buy their own data SIM card and top up as they go.


Think About

Cefalù, with its numerous restaurants and bars is a pleasureable 20-30 minute walk away. There are quite a lot of steps and quite a few precipitous drops. Although these are all well fenced, they make Il Gabbiano unsuitable for those with walking difficulties and children under the age of about 10.

13 clients have rated Il Gabbiano

What clients have said about Il Gabbiano

"The trip was outstanding. The house and grounds were better than the pictures and added romance to our stay. We are trying to figure out how to do a return trip. It was wonderful. "
~ Lynne St.Charles - October 09

"The house is really nice, well equiped and the terrace in the back garden is just perfect."
~ Karsten Doppler - September 09

"Another fabulous property. Although it's by the sea, this villa would be even nicer with a little pool!"
~ Mark Walker - August 09


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