Boutique B&B La Dimora del Castelluccio

Castiglione di Sicilia, Catania
Bed & Breakfast
+39 339 6297721

Per night
€180 - €300
Bedroom

2 rooms

Sleeps

Rooms sleep 2

You probably won't want to leave the sheer beauty of this place, so make the most of your stay - there's history galore, wine tours, culture

Per night
€180 - €300

Contact the owner directly to check date availability and secure your booking.

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€180 - €300 per night

The Experience

You are perched at the summit of teetering Castiglione, with views from every angle over rooftops and vineyards all the way to snow-topped Etna. Inside is on three levels: find a luminous art-and-sculpture-filled living room with French windows, plenty of comfortable sofas, bronze lamps and Modica stone floors; a dining room with an antique table and a gorgeous collection of pea green china plates. The suite is huge and views from here are stunning, the second bedroom is nicely private on the next level up, and the Cave Room on the ground floor is carved from the sandstone rock. Bathrooms are sparkling and tiled, towels are thick and fluffy. You’re looked after by the housekeeper, Maria – she will make cakes and breads to order, and can cook you a delicious Sicilian supper too; breakfast on the terrace overlooking the volcano is special indeed. It’s tempting to stay put but there’s much to discover nearby: Castiglione has ancient Greek origins, Byzantine churches and a fortified tower; Etna can be explored on foot, horseback or jeep; local wine tasting is a must. Owner Denise lives on site in another building and can give wise counsel.

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We think you'll love

  • Enjoying Denise’s exquisite hospitality and breakfasts on the terrace facing Etna volcano
  • Being withing the stunning hilltop town ready to be explored
  • Staying in one of the tastefully appointed and super comfortable bedrooms
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You should know

  • A sustainable visit is possible arriving and touring the Etna area villages on the local train which circles the volcano
  • There are some stairs to climb to the front door and others to reach the bedrooms
  • Owner Denise lives within the home

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Spa
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Bar
  • Barbecue
  • Licensed premises
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Accommodation

Pricing

Nightly price
from €180
Surcharges
Dinner, B&B €50 per person.
1 Double
From €180
1 Suite for 2
From €280

Information

Booking information

Check in
2pm-7pm
Check out
10am-10.30am
Other details
Minimum stay: 2 nights. Children over 15 welcome. CIN: IT087014C1972TCGBV.
Closed
Christmas, 10 November - 15 April.
Property
This property is part of a working farm or vineyard.
Meals
Dinner upon request. Restaurants nearby.

Reviews

John, Ayr

Denise was a charming and most helpful and accommodating host. We had not realised that we were staying in her fabulous home until we arrived. We took the suite and one additional room. The accommodation is finished to an exacting high standard all designed by Denise herself. We enjoyed a feast for breakfast each morning on the terrace overlooking Etna. We visited Taormina and Etna during our short stay. Each evening we visited a local restaurant. Take note that the streets are narrow in Castiglione so a small car is a must.


Carolyn, Edinburgh

A truly beautiful place to spend the first days of one’s honeymoon in its suite! Book it now! Donna Denise’s hospitality is exceptional, her home is tasteful and luxurious, the views are breathtaking & the breakfasts are delicious. This remarkable village is a wonderful place to explore on foot. We arrived without a car, being driven there by a driver from Palermo & spent the next five days exploring the village on foot, and taking some trips with the fantastic driver, Carmello of Dream Cars/Trips. Denise put us in touch with him. With him we had trips to Taormina, Mount Etna & it’s vineyard’s


Trish, Weybridge

A peaceful, relaxing haven with wonderful views and a perfect hostess. Denise was welcoming and helpful. Breakfast was delicious, our room was fabulous and the bed was the most comfortable in Sicily!


Vivienne, Adelaide South Australia

Denise was the most generous and helpful hostess. The suite decor and appointments are stunning, bed super comfy and the view from our bedroom window of Etna and surrounds was breathtaking. Breakfast was an interesting and abundant array of local produce and bottomless cups of coffee. Glamorous and sumptuous are the words that comes to mind


Miriam, Tel-Aviv Jaffa

Denise's house and hospitality are amazing. The house is situated on the top of the village, with stunning view of Mount Etna and the village. Indoors, it is beautiful and comfortable. We stayed in 2 rooms: one which is carved out of the rock, and the elegant suite with amazing balcony, bathroom and library. Every detail is thoughtfully planned and tastefully fine: from mattress to the pictures on the walls. And Denise: great hostess. She (and Oksana) welcomed us warmly, saw to every detail of our needs, entertained us for aperitivo and an interesting chat. Highly recommended!


Location

The neighbourhood

Local points of interest from Denise du Chêne de Vère

  • You are a stone's throw from the beautiful and fascinating volcano but also close to the sea. Take interesting visits on the volcano Etna the largest in Europe, trips with donkeys in the unspoilt nature of the Etna Park, trips to the Alcantara gorges.
  • Wine bars and restaurants encircle the village. Here you can taste the best wine cellars of Etna. In addition to fine wine offers very special food products, such as cheeses from Caserio Camuglia where power to buy the best cheeses of the territory.
  • For golf lovers a few kilometers' drive, "Il Picciolo" perhaps the first Golf Resort in Sicily built its position under the Etna volcano it is wonderful. Taormina is also only 25 minutes by car
  • One of the most important city of Sicily: Castiglione di Sicilia is a very peaceful and relaxing place for those who love nature, healthy food and of course the excellent wine produced in this area, famous all over the world!
  • Castiglione di Sicilia is part of one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, is a medieval village and barocco.Il its territory has been declared of great pubblica.Castiglione importance of Sicily it has a very ancient history.
  • The village has beautiful churches, the Castello di Lauria formerly linked to Castelluccio from secret passages, the Holy Byzantine Cuba on Sunday, the most important Byzantine Cuba in Sicily, a national monument since 1909.