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Casa Migliaca
Pettineo,
Messina
Bed & Breakfast
+39 (0)921 336722
Visit owner's website
€120 - €160
8 rooms
Rooms sleep 2 – 3
Children welcome
Rustic, quirky and layered with history, this is an exquisite slice of traditional Sicilian life, with welcoming and generous hosts
€120 - €160
Visit the owner's site and book direct with them. No fees or fuss from us.
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The Experience
An irresistible 30-acre lemon and olive farm – come in October and join in the olive harvest – the original home of Sebastiano and Maria Teresa, now passed to their son Luca. The limestone farmhouse occupies a converted olive mill and sits in tangled gardens, surrounded by grounds which yield a heavenly array of fruit and vegetables for use in Enza’s local specialities, inspired by Luca’s mother.
Rooms are spacious and charming, with tiled floors, traditional furniture, white walls and unfussy en suites tucked into corners. Signs of the building’s former use are prevalent, from the bed, on a section of glass floor for viewing the olive reservoir and the oil mill lounge. Sumptuous breakfasts of breads, cakes, fruit and cheese are served buffet-style from the kitchen table or out in the pretty garden.
This is authentic Sicily in all its Mediterranean glory, as seductive as you would imagine such a place to be.
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We think you'll love
- Taking the whole place to celebrate a special occasion
- The food – eating is a special part of the stay here and Enza prepares wonderful meals using fresh veg and herbs from the garden
- Walking in the lovely countryside around you with the scent of orange and lemon blossoms in the spring
You should know
- There's no pool, but then there wouldn't have been in the old days
- There are no TVs
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
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Accommodation
Pricing
- Nightly price
- from €120
- Surcharges
- Singles €90. Dinner, B&B €35 per person.
- 6 Doubles
- €120
- 2 Triples
- €160
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Information
Booking information
- Check in
- Flexible
- Check out
- Flexible
- Other details
- Parking on-site.
- Closed
- Never.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Property
- This property is part of a working farm or vineyard.
- Meals
- Dinner, B&B €78 per person per night.
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Reviews
Nicole
Sawday's Inspector
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Glad to see you've added Casa Migliaca to the site! My sister-in-law and I stayed here in 2013 and both sent you a recommendation about it. It remains a favorite of ours. For anyone planning to visit Sicily (and it is well worth visiting), base yourself here for the north coast and prepare to enjoy long, pleasant evenings around the table (seats a dozen or so) with excellent food and wine and friendly conversation!
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Location
The neighbourhood
You're high on a hilltop above the distant sea for wonderful views. The house is surrounded by woods where foxes, porcupines and martens bound around and two thirds of the land is cultivated by the biodynamic method of Rudoph Steiner. Visit Mistretta and Sperlinga or wander into Pettineo village (a ten-minute walk), visit Cefalù, explore the coast or take a boat trip to the Aeolian Islands.
Local points of interest from Gianluca Catalfamo
- Casa Migliaca is an active working farm, alongside the traditional olive oil production, cultivation of lemons. It covers approximately 12 hectares and with a constant flow of spring water.
- Ideal starting point for outdoor activities: maps available to those who want to find hiking routes of varying length and difficulty that are available nearby. The sea is just a few km away.
- In the period of the olive harvest, in Sicily usually the second half of October, you can actively participate and take home your share of oil in proportion to the olives harvested.
- Italian language courses for foreigners are held at Casa Migliaca, by reservation only, and conducted by professional teachers with daily, weekly or monthly lessons.
- Mistretta: ancient village with a strong medieval imprint which maintains, in an exemplary manner, its original architectural features; make sure you visit the alleys and streets of the town with stone buildings and the streets paved in stone.
- Cefalù: important tourist centre of Arab-Norman origins, do not miss a visit to the Cathedral, the Washing Saracens, and for the most willing the climb up to the rock above following the path up to the temple of Diana and then the medieval walls.
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Introducing
Gianluca Catalfamo
Luca has dedicated himself to continuing the family business in this 400-year-old property. He grew up in Catania with summers spent at his grandparents' ancestral home; the decision to leave his career as an engineer and take over the agricultural and tourist family business came about naturally. While offering international guests a unique experience he oversees the production of his olive oil.
We stayed here in summer 2015 and it really was the higlight of our Sicily trip. Luca was a fantastic host and Casa Migliaca was the most beautiful experience from the food to the 'full of life' dinners around the olive mill stone table. The food was delicious, rustic Italien family food. The surroundings were peaceful and the accommodation simple and elegant. We hope to see you again Luca!