La Favorita villa with heated pool near Marsala, Sicily
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La Favorita

Marsala
La Favorita - Villa in Marsala
Sleeps    12
Bedrooms  7
Bathrooms    6
Rated
24 Reviews
Prices Click here for your currency
Service Daily maid service and weekly linen change
Features:
  • Fabulous heated pool
  • Full service incl. cook
  • Beautiful gardens & lawns
  • Exquisite Sicilian retreat
  • More features

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 1/53 The fabulous heated pool.  2/53 The facade of La Favorita seen from the beautifully tended gardens.  3/53 Another shot of the stunning pool.  4/53 The pool is surrounded by the wonderful gardens.  5/53 The house seen from beside the pool.  6/53 Another shot of the house seen through the lovely garden.  7/53 A light al fresco lunch.  8/53 A comfortable terrace in front of the house.  9/53 By the pool is a large shaded area.  10/53 The covered terrace of the new pool house...  11/53 ...has even a bar! a great spot for an aperitif.  12/53 The impressive facade of La Favorita, once an aristocratic hunting lodge.  13/53 Lunch is served!  14/53 The outdoor table laid for dinner.  15/53 The spacious drawing room.  16/53 Dining at La Favorita is always an event!  17/53 Attention to detail...  18/53 The double bedroom on the ground floor...  19/53 ...its romantic four-poster bed.  20/53 Great views of the island of Favignana from the terrace on the first floor.  21/53 The sitting area of the master suite.  22/53 The master suite's bedroom...  23/53 ... and its en-suite bathroom.  24/53 A double bedroom.  25/53 The twin bedroom.  26/53 Another of the upstairs bedrooms with its four-poster bed.  27/53 The en-suite bathroom of the four-poster bedroom.  28/53 The butterfly bedroom!  29/53 Another shot of the butterfly bedroom.  30/53 Anyone for a spot of billiards?  31/53 The smaller living room.  32/53 The reading room and library.  33/53 Where the cook will prepare your meals!  34/53 Heading towards the pool for a dip!  35/53 The pool house has a bar, a full bathroom...  36/53 ... and a comfortable bedroom.  37/53 Another shot of the bedroom in the poolhouse.  38/53 Lawns alternate with avenues of palms, olive and citrus trees...  39/53 A perfect mix of style and authenticity. ..  40/53 Al fresco dining is a great pleasure at La Favorita.  41/53 ...and manicured Mediterranean gardens.  42/53 The gardens feature a fascinating array of cacti.  43/53 The palm-lined drive and surrounding gardens.  44/53 A visit to the saltpans and Salt Museum near Marsala is a great day out for all the family.  45/53 The spectacular sunset at the saltpans near Marsala.  46/53 Marsala's cathedral, dedicated to Saint Thomas Becket.  47/53 Historic bottles of Marsala at the Cantine Florio in Marsala.  48/53 The Egadi Island of Favignana is just a short hydrofoil trip from Marsala.  49/53 Enjoying a fish feast on the beach in Favignana!  50/53 The annual May kite festival in San Vito Lo Capo.  51/53 The white sandy beach in San Vito is one of the best in Sicily.  52/53 The majestic columns of the Temple of Hera at Selinunte!  53/53 The lovely sandy beach outside La Pineta restaurant near Selinunte.

A top level, fully-serviced family villa with extensive grounds and heated pool.

Located just outside the historic centre of Marsala, La Favorita boasts elegant, spacious interiors that have been lovingly furnished by its owner. The discreet, welcoming and attentive staff receive rave reviews from all-comers and will ensure that your stay is stress-free and relaxing. Outside is a fabulous heated pool, immersed in mature, beautifully designed gardens that are perfect for a stroll before the cook sounds the gong for dinner!

“One of the best holidays we've had. This was our second time of booking with Think Sicily, and as much as we like to explore new places in the world, I don't think we will be able to resist coming back again to you in the near future... The villa was beyond our expectations and made for a wonderful significant birthday celebration!” Claire Wright, United Kingdom, July 2012

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About the Property


Inside: the main entrance takes you into a hallway, off which a lounge area with TV leads to a reading room. Via a billiard room, one accesses a double bedroom and bathroom, the large living area, the spacious dining room and the kitchen (complete with cook!). A staircase leads to the first floor and the main sleeping quarters: four spacious, comfortable double bedrooms (three of which with en-suite bathrooms), a “children’s bedroom" with 2 single beds and a bathroom. Two of the double bedrooms access the rear terrace with views of the sea, the Egadi Islands and Erice. Beside the pool, if you need a little extra space, there is a guest house with a double bedroom and en-suite bathroom. The bathroom is also intended for use by people using the pool and is therefore accessible both from the pool area and from the bedroom. This pool house is available for use as a bedroom for an additional fee, and in the low season between the end of October and Easter is only available if the pool is open.

Outside: the villa sits on a large expanse of beautifully tended private parkland. Lawns alternate with avenues of palms, olive and citrus groves and manicured Mediterranean shrubs to create an extremely pleasant environment in all seasons. The large heated pool makes for comfortable bathing even in the lower seasons, while the new addition of a pool house, complete with bar, lounge area, bedroom and full bathroom offers a whole new dimension to poolside living!

Service: La Favorita is a fully-serviced villa with cook, maid and houseman all ready to take care of you 7 days a week. For meals, just let the staff know day by day whether you require lunch and/or dinner, choose from the menus on offer or tell them of any preferences you may have. They will organise the rest. Food and drink bills are paid locally, giving you complete flexibility to experience the best and freshest local produce.

Amenities

Accommodates (max) 12 Open fireplace 
Bedrooms 7 Washing machine 
Double/Twins 7 Dishwasher 
Bathrooms 6 Microwave oven 
... of which ensuite 4 Satellite TV ****
Daily cleaning * DVD Player 
Cook ** Stereo 
Heated outdoor pool ***18x7 ADSL Wi-Fi Internet 
Pool house and bar  Barbecue 
Air Conditioning  Private Parking 
Heating  Think Sicily local support 24/7 


=yes/present     = optional/on request    


*every day, except Bank Holidays. Slightly reduced service on Sundays.
**€300 per week payable locally plus the cost of ingredients.
***the pool is open from the beginning of April to the end of October. Outside this period there is an extra charge of €350 to open the pool. Throughout the year, if you would like the pool to be heated there is an extra charge of €525 per week paid in advance.
****includes Sky Movies.


Think About

Being set in its own large private estate, La Favorita guarantees privacy and peace and quiet while at the same time being just a couple of minutes from local amenities and 10 minutes from the lovely old town centre of Marsala.

Top tip! Spend some time at Favignana and the Egadi Islands: a 15-20 minute trip and you'll be in an island paradise of beaches, idyllic coves and transparent waters! Or why not let us charter a boat for you one day?


The Area

Exploring the local Area

La Favorita is superbly situated for exploring the most beautiful parts of Western Sicily. Marsala, just a few minutes away, is most commonly known for its fortified wines (to which there is far more than is commonly thought), invented for export by English traders in the 18th century. It was also the starting point from which Garibaldi launched his attack on the Bourbons to ignite a revolution that was to create the nation of Italy. It now boasts a beautifully restored centre with some great restaurants and bars and some excellent beaches. An added bonus of staying near in Marsala is the hydrofoil service to Favignana and the Egadi Islands: a 15-20 minute trip and you'll be in an island paradise of beaches, idyllic coves and transparent waters! Also very close by is the Phoenician island of Mozia, Erice, Trapani, the superb Greek temples at Selinunte and Segestathe wonderful beaches of the south coast.

Distances

Trapani airport: 18km-10miles-25mins
Palermo airport: 100km-62miles-1hr20
Catania airport: 332km-205miles-3hr50
Marsala centre: 10mins
The Egadi Islands: 20-min hydrofoil ride from Marsala
Marsala beaches with lido: 20mins
Shops: 5 minutes
Selinunte: 55km-34miles-1hr
Erice: 50km-31miles-55mins


La Favorita - Villa in Marsala

Reviews

24  clients have rated La Favorita


Anna Nathan, New Zealand, 6 April 2013
"The house was wonderful, and the staff were fantastic, especially the cook who dealt with a vegetarian, pregnant mother, child who only eats toast, etc, with great good humour and preparedness to accommodate all the different needs. The other staff were also very pleasant to us. The Contessa and her husband couldn't have been more concerned for our comfort, and helpful. We all really enjoyed our holiday at the villa, and would definitely recommend it to friends."

Julian Howes, United Kingdom, 18 August 2012
"The house is wonderful... What we most enjoyed? The house, the staff and the food."

Claire Wright, United Kingdom, 28 July 2012
"One of the best holidays we've had. This was our second time of booking with Think Sicily, and as much as we like to explore new places in the world, I don't think we will be able to resist coming back again to you in the near future... The villa was beyond our expectations and made for a wonderful significant birthday celebration! Francesco and Vittoria made our stay extra special. They are such a lovely couple, incredibly professional and personable without being intrusive. So accomodating and friendly, we cannot imagine another holiday without them!"

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2013 Prices

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Main house
Bedrooms: 6
Sleeps: 12
+ the pool room
Bedrooms: 7
Sleeps: 14
01 Jan - 04 Jan:    € 7,860€ 8,490
05 Jan - 29 Mar:    € 7,150€ 7,780
30 Mar - 24 May:    € 7,340€ 7,970
25 May - 28 Jun:    € 7,860€ 8,490
29 Jun - 19 Jul:    € 9,600€ 10,390
20 Jul - 30 Aug:    € 10,950€ 11,900
31 Aug - 13 Sep:    € 8,730€ 9,520
14 Sep - 27 Sep:    € 7,860€ 8,490
28 Sep - 01 Nov:    € 7,340€ 7,970
02 Nov - 20 Dec:    € 7,150€ 7,780
21 Dec - 31 Dec:    € 7,860€ 8,490

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