Casa Prefillossera - Palmento Costanzo

Castiglione di Sicilia, Catania
Self-catering
+39 (0)340 9925306
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From
€200 - €350
per night
From
€1400 - €2450
per week

A pared-back, modern feel to this renovated cottage on an ancient wine estate, still producing its own small batches. Views soar over vines

Bed

3 beds

Bedroom

2 bedrooms

Sleeps

Sleeps 4

€200 - €350 per night

€1400 - €2450 per week

The Experience

Come to discover the rich volcanic foothills of northern Etna and its (over 80) small wine producers – DOC certified, mainly reds. The centuries-old palmento space, made of lava rock, forms part of a group of buildings – cellars, machinery storage and two gorgeous beamed rooms for tastings with full-length windows looking towards majestic Etna to one side and the foothills and vineyards to the other.

You stay in the cottage, a short distance away in the middle of the vineyards. Inside is super contemporary, reflecting the dark colours of the earth and rock but with almost constant sunshine flooding in through view-filled windows. Wide doors from the living area open to a terrace for outdoor meals with the filmic backdrop of Etna’s snowy peak, and wildflowers flourish in spring; the feel is most refreshing. Clever doors disguise a compact kitchen when not in use – there are basics for cooking and of course some red wine.

Drive or walk 3km to a good restaurant serving pizzas, pasta and Sicilian dishes.

Casa Prefillossera - Palmento Costanzo - Gallery

We think you'll love

  • The delicious wine tastings with a local cheese and ham board and other tasty things to sample
  • Learning all about the fascinating mineral wines which are gaining international recognition and how they produce them here
  • Sightseeing on the local train, river rafting, walking for miles in such an inspiring landscape
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You should know

  • This is a working farm with plenty of daytime bustle going on around you, especially during the grape harvest
  • You need to park your car by the main building and walk a short distance to the cottage

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Self check-in
  • 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
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Barbecue
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Electricity included
  • 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

Pricing

Nightly price
from €200
Weekly price
from €1400
Damage deposit
€150
1 Cottage for 4
From €2003 beds2 bedrooms

Information

Booking information

Check in
3pm
Check out
11am
Other details
Minimum stay: 3 nights in high season.
Closed
Never.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Property
This property is part of a working farm or vineyard.
Owner has pets
Animals living on the property

Reviews

Guests can literally immerse themselves in the Etna wine story by staying in one of the stylish stone cottages where vineyards come up to the door. Learn all about these prized mineral wines, hike up the volcano which looms above the property, go river walking and explore the historic villages of this area of naturalistic wonder. Nearby is a choice of excellent local restaurants.

Nicole, Sawday's Inspector

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Location

The neighbourhood

Sample wines either here or at a myriad of other small wine producers, explore the volcano for stunning views, walk along the river and explore sweet villages or set off to Randazzo, the closest city (5km). Known as the 'city of 100 churches' and many of them still standing, culture-lovers will be very happy. Drive 20km to Alcantara River Park for gorges, waterfalls and river rafting.

Introducing

Serena Costanzo

Originally from Catania, Valeria and daughter Serena (who has a degree in Viticulture and Enology) came back to Sicily after years in Milan. They bought this lovely old place 15 years ago and have brought it back to life using the most advanced modern technology. Vines have been carefully selected – only native varieties thrive in this special volcanic terrain.