Casa Prefillossera - Palmento Costanzo
Castiglione di Sicilia,
Catania
Self-catering
+39 (0)340 9925306
Visit owner's website
€200 - €350
per night
€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
3 beds
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
Your enquiry details
2 Guests 28 Apr 24 - 28 Apr 24
Direct with the owner
Visit the owner’s chosen website for availability, online booking or contact details.
Enquire through Sawday's
Fill out the enquiry form and we'll pass your questions onto the owner.
What part does Sawday’s play?
€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.
Read more
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
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
Read more
Pricing
- Nightly price
- from €200
- Weekly price
- from €1400
- Damage deposit
- €150
- 1 Cottage for 4
- From €2003 beds2 bedrooms
Read more
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
Read more
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.
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.