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Select / Deselect to add this offer or to take it out of your shopping basket Reference n° 202871   Description | Availability See all photos Typical Townhouse with garden on the south slope of Mount Etna Etna Italy, Sicily - Catania 840 € - 1150 € 8401150EURO / week Contact     Personal internet site View the map Description    Mansion 4 - 7 persons. 6 room(s) , of which 2 Bedroom(s), Mezzanine, Closet, Independent kitchen, Living room, Dining room, 1 shower room, 1 separate toilet, Terrace Surface area : 145 m2 / 1560 sqft, Garden : 80 sqm / 861 sqft Year of construction : 1850, Date of last renovation : 2008 Amenities Bedding : 1 Double bed, 4 Single bed, 1 Camp bed(s). Laundry machine, Air conditionning, Private parking lot , Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Fridge freezer, Coffee maker, Toaster, Kettle, Shower, Bidet, Barbecue, Courtyard, Outdoor furniture, Deckchair, Parasol, Iron, Ironing board, Hairdryer, Vacuum cleaner, Fan, Heating, Working Fireplace, Stereo, Communal TV room, Cable TV / Satellite TV, TV socket, DVD player, Bicycle provided Additional services Bed linen provided, Towels provided, Safety deposit box, Airport transport upon demand Best points This is not just a place for setting your headquarters and spend your day hanging around the east of Sicily: it would be a pity, because it is a wonderful place to stay, ideal if you need to slow down and relax. This is a typical single-storey townhouse on the south slope of Mount Etna, dating back to the 19th century. It has been extended, refurbished and adapted to more modern needs, but most original elements have been maintained, as well as the original shape and orientation along an internal courtyard (invisible from the street). There is plenty of space, a whole 200 sq mt: sleeps 4 in the two bedrooms and one of the two living-rooms is equipped to become a comfortable extra bedroom for 2 adults or 3 kids. Apart from the courtyard, there is a 10 sq mt terrace, in the sun all the day through. Part of the furniture is original, the rest of the furniture is wooden or wickerwood, sofas are in leather and the internal doors have been hand decorated by a local craftsman. The external doors have been changed and are modern. The house has been decorated with old objects and pictures related with village life and craftmanship, which were originally found in the house, collected or actually used by my family: my grandfather was a guitar maker, which explains the decorations in the main living-room. Notices Pets not allowed Location Ground floor, in an accommodation of Bungalow View of Garden Opposite. Altitude 700 m / 1995 ft. Aspect South-East. Forest : 800 m / 2280 ft. Etna Sud Rifugio Sapienza : 15 km. Detached house, Lively area. Ski lift : 15 km, Beach : 20 km, Restaurant : 100 m / 285 ft, Village centre : 200 m / 570 ft, Bus stop : 300 m / 855 ft, Airport : 20 km, Activities in the vicinity Forest, Ice-skating rink, Mountain Biking / Cycling, Golf, Horse riding, Sea / ocean, Equitation, Hiking, Museum, Historical site, Tennis Means of access The motorway is 10 km away, in case you also want to visit the east of Sicily. Distances: downtown Catania: 15 km, Taormina 40 km, Siracusa 75 km, Noto 110 km, Piazza Armerina (Villa del Casale) 85 km, Ragusa Ibla and Modica 90 km, Agrigento (Valle dei Templi) 135 km. Hints and Tips The area is quiet: you do not hear any noise from the street apart from the belltower clock and a car passing by now and then. Within walking distance, you have: small restaurants, a couple of bars and pubs, grocer’s and local food sellers, all within 300 metres from your door. Moreover, there is a wide nature reserve with a pine trees forest (800 m) and all around the village the landscape is typically a cold lava countryside. You can make an entirely car-free holiday up here: short walks or bicycle trips along scenic routes are possible from this house to enjoy the beautiful views of the top of Mount Etna and on the gulf of Catania. If you want to see more of the east of Sicily, you can also hire a local driver and guide offering you a 50% discount on day trips by car. In the summer, this area is less crowded and offers a much cooler climate than coastal towns, especially in the evenings. It is a mountain place, but Sicily is magic and the nearest beach is just 20 km away! In winter, platter lift at Etna Sud station is 15 km upslope. IMPORTANT: PLEASE GIVE AS MANY DETAILS YOU CAN IN FILLING YOUR REQUEST FORM. WE CARE ABOUT THIS HOUSE AND WE NEED TO TRUST YOU. Click here to view the owner's website Rent and availability indicated    To display the availability schedule or to choose another period, click here Euros (€) Dollars ($) Pounds (£) Swiss Francs (CHF) Yen (¥) Canadian Dollars ($CAN) Australian Dollars ($ AU) Kuna Real Validate currency change The availabilities calendar displays only an indication of available periods and is non-contractual. For more information please contact the owner. Start End Price Minimum length or stay Status 06/10/2008 17/10/2008 120 €  / night 550 €  / week / 2 pers. three days Available 17/10/2008 20/12/2008 140 €  / night 750 €  / week / 4 pers. three days Available 20/12/2008 27/12/2008 1150 €  / week 900 €  / week / 4 pers. by the week Available 27/12/2008 03/01/2009 1150 €  / week 900 €  / week / 4 pers. by the week Available 03/01/2009 10/01/2009 160 €  / night 900 €  / week / 4 pers. three days Available 10/01/2009 07/03/2009 140 €  / night 750 €  / week / 4 pers. three days Available 07/03/2009 04/04/2009 120 €  / night 700 €  / week / 4 pers. three days Available 04/04/2009 11/04/2009 1150 €  / week 900 €  / week / 4 pers. by the week Available 11/04/2009 18/04/2009 1150 €  / week 900 €  / week / 4 pers. by the week Available 18/04/2009 02/05/2009 140 €  / night 750 €  / week / 4 pers. three days Available 02/05/2009 27/06/2009 150 €  / night 700 €  / week / 4 pers. by the week Available Holiday rental : arrival at any day. Short stays allowed from 3 day(s) . All charges-included, Discount depending on length of stay, Rate depending on the number of persons, Security deposit requested, Downpayment / Deposit requested, Supplement for cleaning upon departure, Key pick up with owner Last update : 4/10/2008 Date of first advertisement on the Homelidays website 18/06/2008 15:20:43 Renter testimonial    No testimonial available Back from your holidays Write a testimonial Owner's details    To book or for more information, contact the owner DIRECTLY. Click here to send an e-mail to the property owner Display owner's details Reminder : Homelidays is a publication forum : The information is entered by the owners and is solely their responsibility. Surprise proof Insurance    As soon as your booking is confirmed, take out a cancellation insurance: Before departure, in case you are forced to cancel your trip (illness...), On arrival, in case of discrepancy between the description of the accommodation and reality. 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