Santa Maria

Mazara del Vallo, Trapani
Self-catering
+44 (0)777 6023049
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Per night
£450 - £650
Per week
£3000 - £4300

4 beds

Bedroom

3 bedrooms

Sleeps

Sleeps 6

Children welcome
Babies welcome

A relaxed country feel in this fine family villa. It has space and comfort for six with gardens, private pool, and tennis court

Per night
£450 - £650
Per week
£3000 - £4300

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£450 - £650 per night

£3000 - £4300 per week

The Experience

The high walls and antique door of this 17th-century fortified farmhouse protect a courtyard where pots, bougainvillea and shutters create a harmonious atmosphere. Inside all is full of colour and family history. The fine big dining room opens onto the orange grove, its table and Moroccan lights for summer suppers, and there’s a fireplace for winter evenings.

The library has a large collection of books in English and Italian and there are interesting pictures and objects which reflect the family’s worldwide travels. Bedrooms are light and spacious, the kitchen has everything you need for cooking but you can also hire a cook.

Join in with harvesting the olives in October, find a quiet spot to sit and read in the gardens, float in the big pool, play tennis, revel in the peace or head for the coast.

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We think you'll love

  • Having everything on the ground floor, so it's perfect for those who find stairs a challenge
  • The swimming pool, Mediterranean gardens and orange grove are all yours
  • Buying the freshest fish and bringing it back to cook
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You should know

  • The owner’s brother-in-law and his wife live on the upper floor of the villa and they share the entrance to the courtyard
  • The nearest town is a 10-minute drive
  • The pool is not fenced

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 £450
Weekly price
from £3000
Damage deposit
£300
Surcharges
Singles £100. Extra bed/sofabed available £100-£200 per person per week.
1 Space for 6
From £4504 beds3 bedrooms

Information

Booking information

Check in
From 4pm
Check out
By 10am
Other details
Minimum stay: 4 nights, 7 nights in high season. Pets by arrangement. Sofabed available for extra 1-2 people, £100-£200.
Closed
Never.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Meals
Dinner, 2-3 courses, available on request £20-£30. Restaurants 4km.

Reviews

Picture, picking lemon's from the lemon tree's for an evening G&T or taking part in the olive harvesting late Oct and then sampling Santa Maria's own olive oil. Santa Maria offers wonderful accommodation, a tennis court, lush landscaping and a pool to cool off in. The perfect location for families and friends to come together for an amazing holiday.
Inspected Jane Sawday's Inspector

Helen & Hugh, Kent, UK

Santa Maria provided us with the perfect location for our first family holiday abroad. We spent a fortnight at Santa Maria this Summer and could not have imagined a more relaxing and elegant break. Along with our children (aged 6 and 3) we enjoyed endless days in the fantastic pool, ate copious amounts of the most delicious gelato and indulged in the wonderful food cooked by Antonella! The accommodation is incredibly spacious with such a welcoming feel. Caroline and Marcello were beyond helpful and so generous with their advice and kindness. We can’t wait to return!


Miranda, London

Santa Maria is absolutely beautiful, the gardens are stunning with a wonderful pool and tennis court. Our family and friends had such a lovely week here enjoying the villa but also the local surroundings. Mazara, the local seaside town is an unknown gem full of atmosphere and gorgeous Baroque churches. Other highlights were Selinunte and the Egadi Islands - both magical and well worth a visit. Caroline and Marcello looked after us brilliantly - nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommend this very special place!


Clare, Wisborough Green

Santa Maria complete exceeds expectations - the photographs are absolutely wonderful and yet when you are there in person the beauty is even more staggering, with the sights, the smells, the views and all the little details, both inside and outside. One could happily spend weeks enjoying the property but we also had a fantastic time exploring Sicily, cycling, riding, swimming, playing tennis, visiting Selinunte and of course eating delicious food - gelati and arancini balls galore! Caroline and Marcello were so kind and helpful but also very discreet. We will definitely return.


Kate, London

We spent a wonderful 4 days at Santa Maria before sailing around the Egadi Islands - and what a special place to begin our Sicilian adventure! It is an extraordinary property with a fascinating history (which we enjoyed reading about) and we could have spent all our time just relaxing by the beautiful pool or in the shaded lemon grove. We ventured out to see the stunning ruins at Selinunte and to wander around the local town and sample some traditional Sicilian food and wine. Everything Caroline arranged for us was incredibly efficient and we are so grateful for all her recommendations.


Location

The neighbourhood

When you book the owner will send you detailed information about what to do and where to go. Mazara has a beautiful baroque centre and the famous statue of the Dancing Satyr. You’re near the Egadi Islands for boat trips and you can taste wine in Mazara and Marsala.

Local points of interest from Caroline Manzo

  • Relax by the 12x 6 swimming pool in the shade of ancient olive trees, surrounded by a lush Mediterranean garden. Enjoy a game of tennis on the private tennis court or stroll down the pine avenue to the 16th century watchtower within the grounds.
  • Explore the beautiful coastline you can reach in just 10 minutes.. Go snorkelling in crystal clear waters at Granitola, hire a boat to go swimming around the beautiful coves and bays of the Egadi Islands or relax on one of the long sandy beaches nearby.
  • Mazara, the town and fishing port is ten minutes away by car. Wander through the historic centre with its baroque squares and magnificent Cathedral or through the Kasbah to the fish market. Buy almond pastries from the cloistered nuns of the San Michele .
  • Don’t miss the Museo del Satiro housing the world-famous Dancing Satyr, a stunningly beautiful bronze staue from the 4th century B.C. discovered by local fishermen. Watch the video telling the extraordinary story of its discovery and restoration.
  • Neighboring Marsala, once the Roman Lilybaeum, famous as the landing point for Garibaldi, is the centre of the local wine industry, founded by the Enlish in the 18th century. Local wineries such as Florio and Pellegrino are open for tours and wine tasting.
  • You are only half an hour’s drive from Selinunte, one of the largest archaeological sites of the Ancient Greek world. Visit the temples, enjoy the views over the sea, then catch a golf buggy to the Punic shrine on the outskirts of the site.