Tenuta Don Ruggero - Large estate with infinity pool and fabulous views
Villa Ruggero is an old olive oil farm which has been restored to a very high standard to provide accommodation for large groups of family or friends to enjoy a holiday together on the fascinting and historic island of Sicily. It's set in the typical landscape of the Sicilian country-side, at 800 meters of altitude, on the edge of the natural park of Madonie and only 30 minutes from the sea at Cefalù.
The farm has a charming atmosphere and an extensive panaromic view of the surrounding landscapes, including the volcano Etna. The farm is within 3 kms of the archaeological site of Polizzi Generosa, which is an important local town and near the biggest rock salt mines of Europe.
Visitors will be impressed by the often stunning landscape of the island's interior.
The farm is laid out in a unique way.It has been owned for several generations by the same owners, who have restored the farm using ancient building techniques and materials, combined with interesting modern styles. There are 3 dry-stone walled buildings which are joined by cobbled-stone paths.
Within these buildings the accommodation is set on two floors with 11 bedrooms which include a small apartment: 3 of the rooms have balconies that face the big yard of the entrance as well as the 'italian' garden,and the others face the different landscapes of the Madonie country-side. All the rooms are en-suite.
The small apartment has 2 bathrooms and an internal stair.
One of the bedrooms is larger, with a double bed and a twin bunk or 'castello' bed, perfect for children or a small family unit.
In total there are 28 bed spaces, and baby cots are also available.
In the main building of the farm there is a large dining room with seating for up to 28 people, which also has a unique feature fireplace in the lounge area.
There is a self catering kitchen with facilities which make it easy to cook for large groups.
Outside, the unique infinity swimming pool is the main feature. At 16 metres by 5 metres, the pool is excellent for relaxation and play,and keen swimmers can improve their fitness.
A number of outdoor activities can be arranged, including guided trekking in the National Park, and there is horse riding only 3kms away.
A visit to a local farm can be arrnged to learn about cheese making and olive oil, and cooking lessons can also be arranged.
The farm is available for weddings, art courses, therapy groups, cooking or any type of group activity, as well as outdoor activities.
Property Information
The house is situated between Trabia and Termini Imerese, at the northern coast of Sicily.
You can enjoy your holiday staying at the sea and taking the sun during all the year. The temperature is warm from May to October and we usually go to swim in these months and there are sunny days in the most part of the year. Our guests normally love to have a rest in our house but they like to discover the island all around too.
Because of the central location of the house, it’s possible to organize a lot of excursions by car, staying out few hours or the whole day and coming back in the evening. You can reach the most important touristic places by train from Trabia or Termini Imerese.
Trabia (1,5 Km)
Termini Imerese (6 Km)
Caccamo (16 km)
Cefalù (27 Km)
Madonie – Regional Natural Park (20-50 Km)
Palermo (27 Km)
Monreale (33 Km)
Bagheria (20 km)
Porticello – Solunto (18 Km)
Payment Policies
A partial payment in the amount of 25% of the grand total is due no later than 2 day(s) after confirmation of intention to book or upon booking if that date has already passed. Remaining payment is due no later than 56 days prior to arrival.
Cancellation must be made in writing. The cancellation charge will be the full deposit if you cancel before 56 days from the departure date. The following cancellation charges will also apply. Cancellation less than 56 days before departure 100% of the amount paid is chargeable. We will endeavour to re-book any cancelled booking and if successful will only charge you an administration fee of £30. If the villa is re-booked at a lower price then you will be refunded the difference.
If you have booked through Air BnB, a HomeAway partner or TripAdvisor, the cancellation policy may be different and will be described on their website.
Tourist tax not included in the price. Payable to the owner upon arrival
We advise that you to take out holiday cancellation insurance. You are also asked to take out personal holiday insurance to cover such matters as travel, loss of money or belongings, accident, injury and medical expenses as the use of a property is entirely at the client’s risk. Should the owner be unable to provide the property after a booking has been confirmed, you will be immediately offered the choice of a another similar or better property or a refund in full.
Payment Methods
Bank transfer Bank of Scotland PLC, Teviot House, 41 South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh, EH12 9DR
For payment in GBP £'s
Friends of Tuscany
Sort code 80-22 60 A/c no. 0658 1297
IBAN GB50 BOFS 8022 6006 5812 97 SWIFT BIC; BOFSGBS1SDP
For payment in EURO:
Friends of Tuscany
Sort code 80-22-60 A/c no. 59221332
IBAN; GB62 BOFS 8022 6059 2213 32 SWIFT BIC; BOFSGBS1SDP
StripeFor credit card payments made from the UK no extra fee will be applied. For those made in Europe a 2% fee will be applied, for those out of the EU a 3% credit card fee is due if paying by credit card.
Rules
Well behaved pets considered. Please ask.
Total number of occupants will not exceed the quoted number unless agreed.
€300 final cleaning to be paid directly to the owner. This must be payed by Paypal to the owners.
All trash and perishables must be disposed of and dishes washed before departure.
Towels, bed linen and pool towels provided.
Inclusive of up to 350 khw per week. Extra power used will be measured and paid directly to the owner at €0.60 per KHW.
Late check in between 8 & 10pm is €30
Late check in after 10pm is €50
During colder periods the use of central heating will be measured and paid for directly to the owner.
Please provide passport numbers and names of the all the guests in your group. This is a legal requirement in Sicily.
Pool open from May to October
• The owner will request a returnable €1,000 damages deposit on arrival, to be returned at the end of the stay. This must be payed by Paypal to the owners.
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