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Villa Armerina
Piazza Armerina
Villa Armerina - Villa in Piazza Armerina (central Sicily)
Sleeps    7
Bedrooms    4
Bathrooms    3
Rated
26 reviews
Service  Weekly cleaning and linen change
Features:
  • Aristocratic country home
  • Large gardens
  • Fabulous views
  • Minimum stay: 4 nights

Nearby:
  • Piazza Armerina
  • Villa Romana del Casale
  • Caltagirone
  • Enna

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1/25 The imposing facade and front lawn. 2/25 The pool and the side of the main house behind. 3/25 The well tended lawns are wonderful for children. 4/25 The pool has wonderful views over the surrounding countryside. 5/25 The pool is surrounded by tyipcal Mediterranean shrubs and trees. 6/25 Enjoying a lovely Sicilian lunch. 7/25 There are plenty of excellent areas for relaxing. 8/25 The drawing room on the ground floor. 9/25 Comfortable and spacious. 10/25 The dining room. 11/25 The living room on the first floor. 12/25 With access to the master bedroom. 13/25 The original sleeping alcove. 14/25 The en-suite bathroom. 15/25 The master bedroom is complete with a walk-in wardrobe and a large lounge area. 16/25 The spacious twin bedroom, with French beds, stunning views... 17/25 ...and en-suite bathroom. 18/25 The second double bedroom. 19/25 The single bedroom on the ground floor. 20/25 The original stucco mouldings around the doors. 21/25 The kitchen. 22/25 A lovely al fresco dining area with views of the pool and the house. 23/25 One of the original goose-breasted balconies surmounted by the family coat of arms. 24/25 The oudoor dining shaded by leafy trees. 25/25 The drive of cypress trees leading to the house.

A historic hunting lodge in Sicily’s evocative heartland.

With its elegant, perfectly proportioned facade, its spacious, high-ceilinged interiors and extensive grounds, Villa Armerina is special place indeed. Views of the rolling countryside abound, not least from the well-placed pool, and it is extremely easy just to put your feet up, close your eyes and soak up the calming atmosphere of life in the country.

“A fabulous house... The owner was lovely and the caretakers were absolutely adorable.” Stewart Leech, UK

"The Leopard Collection": the history of Villa Armerina >>

Villa Armerina in the press:
The Times, 4th February 2012 >>
Condé Nast Traveller, April 2006 >>
Marie Claire, May 2005 >>

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About the Property

Inside: the voluminous entrance hall leads to a comfortable drawing room, a bathroom with shower and a small single bedroom in the left wing and to the large dining room a kitchen in the right wing. A staircase takes you to the first floor and a huge room mirroring the hall below. To the right is the master bedroom, complete with traditional sleeping "alcove", a walk-in wardrobe, an en-suite bathroom and a large lounge area. To the left is another large bedroom with two French beds and en-suite bathroom and a double bedroom with a washroom. The internal decor is characterised by some splendid, original stucco work.

Outside: the façade gives onto a terraced, tree-lined lawn offering extensive views over the surrounding countryside. The pool is set in an equally panoramic position down a short path to the side of the main house. Behind the pool the grounds stretch up the hill and a long row of cypress trees leads to the main gate. There are plenty of excellent areas for outdoor dining, both in the shade of the large trees on the front lawn and on the panoramic sun-deck by the pool.

Amenities

Accommodates (max) 7 Dishwasher 
Bedrooms 4 Satellite TV 
Doubles/Twins 3 TV 
Singles 1 DVD Player 
Bathrooms 3 Stereo 
...of which ensuite 2 Think Sicily local support 24/7 
Cook  Private Parking 
Pool (LxW in meters) 10x5 Barbecue 
Washing machine  Internet mobile broadband key  


=yes/present     = optional/on request    


Pool open from Easter to end of October.



Think About

The thick stone walls make air conditioning superfluous even in August. Gas fires take the edge off cold evenings in spring and autumn. It is possible to take Villa Armerina for shorter stays (minimum 4 nights).


The Area

Exploring the local Area

The villa is set in one of the rural heartlands of Sicily. In fact, the area around Piazza Armerina was once known as the "granary of Rome". The rolling hills and forests of this area inspire images of the hunting depicted so vividly in the superb mosaics of the world famous Villa Romana del Casale (UNESCO Heritage Site) a short distance away. Piazza Armerina is well situated for exploring the centre of Sicily, and a great selection of sandy beaches on the south coast are just over an hour's drive away.

Piazza Armerina itself has a beautiful "medieval" quarter with an impressive duomo. Most of what you see in the centre was constructed between the 15th and 18th centuries. It is also well furnished with shops and there are several supermarkets on the outskirts of town. About 20 minutes' drive away is lovely Caltagirone, another historic hill-top town, famous for its mosaics and well worth a visit. Enna, the provincial capital offers stunning views over the centre of Sicily and a history that extends back to ancient times.

Distances

Palermo airport: 185km-115miles-2hr25
Catania airport: 97km-60miles-1hr05
Trapani airport: 270km-168miles-3hr10
Nearest shops/restaurants in Piazza Armerina: 5 mins drive
Enna: 30km-19miles-30mins
Caltagirone: 31km-19miles-35mins
Agrigento: 106km-66miles-1hr30
Mount Etna: 137km-85miles-1hr40
Taormina: 148km-92miles-1hr50


Villa Armerina - Villa in Piazza Armerina (central Sicily)

Reviews

26 clients have rated Villa Armerina


 Janet Allgair, United States, 1 October 2011
"We had some problems finding this place but it was definitely worth the trouble!... We were very happy with everything. Both villas (also Crossing the Rock) were charming in their own way and were a wonderful contrast. So we felt we had the best of it all... I would surely recommend Think Sicily to anyone who asked or was interested in a trip to Sicily."

Stewart Leech, United Kingdom, 8 August 2009
"A fabulous house... The owner was lovely and the caretakers were absolutely adorable."

Arthur Sgalia, United States, 12 July 2009
"The owner was most cordial and welcoming and the caretaker was was reliable and helpful."

See all 5 reviews


2012 Prices

2012   2013   2014  
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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 - 20 Apr:    N/A
21 Apr - 01 Jun:    € 2,320
02 Jun - 29 Jun:    € 2,480
30 Jun - 20 Jul:    € 2,810
21 Jul - 31 Aug:    € 3,440
01 Sep - 14 Sep:    € 2,810
15 Sep - 02 Nov:    € 2,480
03 Nov - 31 Dec:    N/A

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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