Villa Ragalna

On the ground floor are two bedrooms, which can be interconnected to create a family suite. In the first room, there is a double bed (140x200cm), air-conditioning and an en-suite bathroom with a shower and WC. In the second, smaller room, there is a sofa bed that is suitable for a child. Also on the ground floor is an additional bedroom with a double bed (160x200cm) that can be divided into two single beds on request. Aside from a terrace, this room also has air-conditioning and an en-suite bathroom with a shower and WC. 

Accessed via an external staircase is the first floor, which has a fully equipped kitchen, complete with an induction hob, oven, microwave, kettle, toaster, dishwasher and coffee machine. Doors lead from here to the outside terrace where you’ll find a dining area overlooking the countryside. Also on the first floor is an air-conditioned living room with sofas and a dining table, plus a balcony.

Both of the bedrooms on the first floor are air-conditioned and have double beds (160x200cm) that can be separated into two single beds on request. One has a terrace and access to a bathroom with a shower and separate WC in the corridor, while the other one has an en-suite bathroom with a shower and WC.

On the second floor is the fifth bedroom, which has a double bed (140x190cm), air-conditioning and an en-suite bathroom with a shower and WC.

From the main house, a garden trail leads to the pool house, which is equipped with a fridge, a barbecue, a dishwasher and a bathroom with a shower. Aside from the alfresco dining area, there is a saltwater infinity swimming pool overlooking the forest and the Simeto Valley.

OVERVIEW

Ground floor

• 1 Family suite with 2 rooms connected and terrace. In the first room, there is a double bed (140x200cm), air-conditioning and en-suite bathroom with a shower and WC. In the second little room, there is a sofa bed (suitable for 1 child).
• 1 Bedroom with double bed (160x200cm) (can be made into 2 single beds on request) with air-conditioning, en-suite bathroom with a shower and WC and terrace.

First floor (accessed via an external staircase)

• 1 Bedroom with double bed (160x200cm) (can be made into 2 single beds on request), air-conditioning and en-suite bathroom with bath/shower and WC.
• 1 Bedroom with double bed (160x200cm) (can be made into 2 single beds on request), air-conditioning and terrace.
• Bathroom with shower and separate WC in the corridor.
• Kitchen with induction hob, oven, microwave, kettle toaster, dishwasher and coffee machine and doors leading outside to the terrace with dining area.
• Living room with sofas, dining table, air-conditioning and balcony.

Second floor

• 1 Double bedroom with double bed (140x190cm), air-conditioning and en-suite bathroom with shower and WC.

PLEASE NOTE: The owner’s house, as well as their architect office are located next to the main house at around 30 meters. But you only share the gate of the property. The pool, terrace, pool house & garden are, of course, for the exclusive use of the guests.

Included in the rates are private parking, complimentary Wi-Fi and a welcome basket, as well as basic toiletries, bedding, bath and pool towels. We also provide a mid-stay change of bath towels and the final cleaning. There is one small safe in the villa and we have a laundry with a washing machine and ironing facilities that guests can use. While there is no air-conditioning in the kitchen, there is a fan and the property has radiant heating for the cooler months.

On request, we can provide a cot and high chair for babies, as well as accommodate some pets. Additional cleaning or a private cook for dinner can be arranged, as can the pre-stocking of grocery supplies for guests. We are always on hand to offer recommendations of things to see and do in the area. 

The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mount Etna is deservedly famous for its volcano and hiking trails. But the region is also renowned for its wines made exclusively with autochthonous grape varieties: Nerello mascalese and Nerello cappuccio for the reds and Carricante for the whites. There are many opportunities for wine tasting near Villa Ragalna.

In summer, the beaches are often very crowded but among our favourites is the naturalistic reserve of Vendicari, which can easily be visited on a day trip to Noto. If you’re heading to Taormina, the IsolaBella is not to be missed, especially during the low season. The closest sandy beach is 35 kilometres away in Catania while Fondachello (50 kilometres away) has an immense pebble beach. Also worth visiting is the rocky beach at Plemmirio (90 kilometres away) — a naturalistic reserve near Siracusa.