Antica Corte delle Ninfee

Trapani
Self-catering
+39 338 953 5432
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Per night
€160 - €280
Per week
€1120 - €1960
Place

3 places

Sleeps

Sleeping from 2 – 4

Children welcome
Pets welcome
Babies welcome

Three simple, traditional apartments in an ancient convent building with a beautiful botanical garden in the heart of the historic centre

Per night
€160 - €280
Per week
€1120 - €1960

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€160 - €280 per night

€1120 - €1960 per week

The Experience

Lose yourselves in the bustling golden streets, with three lovely churches and two squares, much history to be discovered and some traditional restaurants and cafés within walking distance. The three apartments (one is in a former 15th-century chapel) are reached through the garden in the old courtyard – they are comfortable and have all you need, including well-equipped kitchens. It’s possible to take all the apartments together and have the whole place to yourselves.

Living spaces are roomy enough with leather sofas and small tellies for rainy days; all the apartments have outdoor tables in the communal garden, shaded by mature trees. Climb a few steps to a covered patio with wicker sofa and armchairs, a small fridge and some local wines – just put the money in a box.

Wander the important garden, the only one of its kind in Trapani’s old town; enjoy a glass of wine under the orange trees, discover a 400-year-old grapevine and a 300-year-old jasmine – the scent is magical.

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We think you'll love

  • The ancient, secluded garden in the heart of a uniquely authentic old city and staying in a former convent still inhabited by a local family
  • Being able to walk to shops, restaurants and the sea – it's on three sides of the city
  • Taking all three apartments and having your independence in a 15th-century convent – discover its intricate history
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You should know

  • The property holds UNESCO patronage and is open to the public on special occasions
  • While there are extra sofa beds in some of the apartments, it might be a bit of a squash if you made use of them

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

Accommodation

Pricing

Nightly price
from €160
Weekly price
from €1120
Surcharges
Extra bed/sofabed available €35-€250 per person per week.
1 Apartment for 4
From €1953 beds2 bedrooms
2 Apartments for 2
From €1601 bed1 bedroom

Information

Booking information

Check in
2-11pm
Check out
By 10.30am
Other details
Minimum stay: 3 nights.
Closed
1 November to 1 May.
Owner has pets
Animals living on the property
Meals
Breakfast €7-€9.

Reviews

The story of this place is centuries long and doesn't get simpler as the time gets closer. Have a chat with the owner! Here one feels secluded in a magic garden and suspended at a time when life was simpler, slower, tastier. Once you are out you are in the most genuine historic centre in Sicily, close to the sea, the islands, the fishermen's market, and so many different sites.
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Location

The neighbourhood

The three churches, San Domenico, San Francesco and San Nicola are dated from 536 AD to the 13th century and house precious works of rare art and architecture. Find beaches, take a food tour of the city, catch a ferry to the Aegadian islands, or organise car trips to Mothia, Erice (also reached by cable car) and the Trapani salt pans. Easy trips are also Marsala and Mazzara.

Local points of interest from Renata Luna Marrone

  • Welcome to a place where time softens and history still breathes. In the heart of Trapani’s old town, this former convent remains a real family home, lovingly cared for across generations and filled with quiet beauty.
  • Step outside and the city unfolds at walking pace. Beaches are 6 minutes away, the ferry to the Egadi Islands just 4. Golden streets, small restaurants and historic churches surround the property in an atmosphere that feels authentic and lived in.
  • Behind ancient stone walls lies a hidden garden unlike any other in the old town. Jasmine blooming for over 300 years, 400-year-old vines and a century-old orange tree create a rare, cool sanctuary in Trapani’s historic centre.
  • At the centre of the garden lives Agatha, a gentle freshwater turtle who rests in an ancient stone basin with water lilies and carp. Her slow pace reflects the calm and timeless spirit of the place where Luna and her elderly father welcome you.
  • Everything connects easily from here. Train and bus stations are within walking distance, as well as the cable car to Mount Erice. The Egadi Islands, salt pans and medieval villages become effortless day journeys.
  • Just outside the ancient walls stands the historic pastry workshop La Rinascente, where traditional Sicilian sweets are still prepared from old recipes. The scent of warm pastries becomes part of the experience.

Introducing

Renata Luna Marrone

Luna, a designer, lives in the upstairs annexe with her father. She realised how precious the buildings and the gardens were (both had fallen into disrepair) and has worked hard to restore them. She knows the city well and can give advice on what to see and where to eat. She can also organise homemade breakfasts or cookery classes with a bit of notice.