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Principato

Petralia Sottana
Principato - Villa the Madonie
Sleeps    10
Bedrooms    5
Bathrooms    3
Rated
8 reviews
Service  Weekly clean and linen change
Features:
  • Peaceful mountain property
  • Heated pool
  • Spectacular views
  • Charming villages nearby

Nearby:
  • Superb walking
  • Beautiful mountain villages

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 1/27 The heated pool and its breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.  2/27 Lounging by the heated pool with the hills behind...  3/27 The large covered terrace provides a shady sitting and dining area.  4/27 Dining with spectacular views on the shaded terrace.  5/27 The shaded terrace has easy access to the gated pool.  6/27 Roses in full bloom in May.  7/27 Another delightful shady spot on the terrace.  8/27 The well-equipped kitchen is home to a large dining table.  9/27 The indoor living room with the kitchen visible behind.  10/27 Rose-laden trellises seen from the kitchen window.  11/27 A double bedroom with views.  12/27 Furnishings are light and colourful.  13/27 Another double bedroom.  14/27 One of the bathrooms.  15/27 The twin room.  16/27 Another twin bedroom opening directly onto the covered terrace...  17/27 ...and its en-suite bathroom.  18/27 The villa seen from the driveway.  19/27 Al fresco dining is de rigueur.  20/27 Another shot of the heated pool and its spectacular views.  21/27 The Madonie Mountains in spring are bursting with colour and flowers.  22/27 Colourful balconies in Petralia Soprana.  23/27 The Chiesa Madre and its surrounding buildings in Petralia Soprana.  24/27 The mediaeval heart of Petralia Soprana.  25/27 Old friends shooting the breeze in Petralia Soprana.  26/27 The long sandy beach of Cefalù is just an hour's drive away.  27/27 A colourful view of the Duomo of Cefalù.

A wonderfully situated property with a panoramic pool and extensive views of Sicily’s countryside.

Principato is a well designed villa, perfect for a family holiday ‘away from it all’ or as a base for exploring the beautiful Madonie Mountains on foot, by car or by bike. Large, shady terraces and a well organised open-plan indoor living area make this an ideal house both for the height of summer and the lower seasons, also thanks to the presence of a wonderful heated pool.

Having just returned from Sicily, I thought I would just tell you how much we loved staying at Principato. All the facilities were marvellous, we were wanting for nothing and the villa, pool and scenery were fantastic.” Rachel Munn, UK

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About the Property

Inside: a large, shaded terrace leads inside to the well laid-out. open-plan living, dining and kitchen areas. The sitting area has comfy sofas in front of an open fireplace (wonderful on those cooler Spring evenings) and the practical, homely and well-equipped kitchen features a large dining table made of solid chestnut. Continuing through into the sleeping quarters, the four double bedrooms and two bathrooms are comfortably fitted and well organised, with plenty of wardrobe space in the bedrooms. A fifth bedroom near the pool is accessed from the terrace and has its own bathroom. The decor throughout is simple and low key, and characterised by an extensive use of high quality chestnut wood in the doors and windows and by the traditional local terracotta floor tiling.

Outside: the house lies in two hectares of spectacularly positioned vineyards and olive groves with breath-taking views of the surrounding Madonie hills. From the main gate, the outdoor living space spreads out before you. The large, covered terrace with sitting area and dining table communicates directly with the kitchen, and, via a stone wall and secure fence, the panoramic heated pool. The terrace is paved with the same local stone from which the house itself is built, leaving the visitor with a feeling of natural quality. The garden features a mixture of seasonal flowering plants including some marvellous roses and a variety of Mediterranean shrubs.

Amenities

Accommodates (max) 10 Washing machine 
Bedrooms 5 Dishwasher 
Doubles/Twins 5 Satellite TV 
Bathrooms 3 DVD Player 
...of which ensuite 1 Stereo 
Daily cleaning  Think Sicily local support 24/7 
Cook  Private Parking 
Heated pool *10x5 Barbecue 
Heating  Microwave oven 
Open fireplace  Mobile broadband Internet key **


=yes/present     = optional/on request    


*there is an extra charge of €525pw for heating the pool, if requested, payable in advance.
**available on request. Guests should buy their own data SIM card and top up as they go.
Pool open all year round.


Think About

Summer temperatures in the Madonie Mountains are generally a few degrees cooler than those down on the coast, so if you would like to get away from too much heat, Principato is a great choice.


The Area

Exploring the local Area

Principato is in the Madonie Mountains, near to the small hamlet of Raffo, and just a few minutes drive from the beautiful timeless villages of Petralia Soprana and Petralia Sottana (upper and lower) with their abundance of fabulous churches, unspoiled squares and stunning views. The more modern town of Madonuzza is about 2km from the house and offers a good choice of shops. The Madonie Mountains offer some of the finest walking in Sicily, with the peak of Pizzo Carbonara, at just under 2,000m, boasting views as far as Palermo to the west and Mount Etna to the east. Finally, the sandy beaches at Lascari are around 1 hour's drive away.

Distances

Palermo airport: 140km-87miles-1hr45
Catania airport: 131km-82miles-1hr50
Trapani airport: 214km-133miles-2hr36
Nearest shops at Madonnina: 2mins
Petralia Soprana: 5km- 3miles-10mins
Cefalu’: 57km-35miles-1hr12
Polizzi Generosa: 20km-13miles-30mins
Gangi: 15km-9miles-20mins
Enna: 54km-34miles-1hr


Principato - Villa the Madonie


Rachel Munn, 26 July 2010
"Having just returned from Sicily, I thought I would just tell you how much we loved staying at Principato. We were a party of 8: grandparents, 2 adult daughters, one with her husband & three children of 7, 5 & 2. All the facilities were marvellous, we were wanting for nothing and the villa, pool and scenery were fantastic. Please also pass on our thanks to Max for sorting out a couple of things while we were away and to Gandolpho who had to cope with us arriving very late and sorting out the remote on the gates. One small suggestion to the owner – there was only one gate remote so we had to think carefully which car would be returning first or drive home in convoy and with a villa sleeping ten, most groups would have 2 cars like us.
Many thanks to ‘Think Sicily’ for such a good holiday.
" - 26 July 2010

Christopher + Susanna Grisanti, United States, 22 August 2009
"Principato was beautiful. The house was well appointed with a very nice, large kitchen. The views of the mountains were wonderful."

Kate Munro, UK, 23 August 2008
"We had a fabulous holiday. It is a wonderful villa for getting away from the crowds. It suited us perfectly and I think it likely that we will go there again. Many thanks."


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:    € 3,050
07 Jan - 30 Mar:    € 2,550
31 Mar - 01 Jun:    € 2,790
02 Jun - 29 Jun:    € 3,140
30 Jun - 20 Jul:    € 3,550
21 Jul - 31 Aug:    € 4,050
01 Sep - 14 Sep:    € 3,550
15 Sep - 28 Sep:    € 3,140
29 Sep - 02 Nov:    € 2,790
03 Nov - 21 Dec:    € 2,550
22 Dec - 31 Dec:    € 3,140

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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