Il Piccolo Casale
Locality
Acquedolci, Messina
Zone
Seaside
Sleeps
4
Bathrooms
3
Features
Ancient olive press with panoramic views of the Aeolian Islands; swimming pool
Ideal for
Anyone who wants to be close to the sea, but wants to stay in a cool, green hilly area away from the crowds
Description
The nucleus of the ancient farmhouse is a 17th century watchtower that was later converted into an olive press.
It remains a typical Sicilian casale, part of it designed to meet the needs of the farm, the other part a refined living space for its landed gentry owners , with little formal garden and antique majolica tiles on its floors.
The current owners have retained the original structure, restored the ancient stone-vaulting, and used natural pigments on the walls, yet have transformed the house into one that has all modern comforts. The spacious living room has a fireplace and a large window with lovely views over the lawn and swimming pool to the Tyrhenian sea and the Aeolian Islands. There is also an extremely well-equipped kitchen , and each elegant bedroom has an ensuite bathroom. Piccolo Casale has a lovely location, secluded and verdant, yet it is just 500 metres from the sea – perfect for anyone who likes to swim, yet wants peace and quiet at home.
It remains a typical Sicilian casale, part of it designed to meet the needs of the farm, the other part a refined living space for its landed gentry owners , with little formal garden and antique majolica tiles on its floors.
The current owners have retained the original structure, restored the ancient stone-vaulting, and used natural pigments on the walls, yet have transformed the house into one that has all modern comforts. The spacious living room has a fireplace and a large window with lovely views over the lawn and swimming pool to the Tyrhenian sea and the Aeolian Islands. There is also an extremely well-equipped kitchen , and each elegant bedroom has an ensuite bathroom. Piccolo Casale has a lovely location, secluded and verdant, yet it is just 500 metres from the sea – perfect for anyone who likes to swim, yet wants peace and quiet at home.
Surroundings
Piccolo Casale is situated in Acquedolci, which is centrally located as regards Messina and Palermo. It is therefore a great base for exploring North-Eastern and North-Western Sicily, Taormina, the Alcantara Gorges and Cefalù, but there are also plenty of interesting things to see in the nearby surrounding area, like San Marco D'Alunzio (an ancient village set high upon a hill) Fragalà Abbey, the magnificent Nebrodi Park, the Tindari Sanctuary, Santo Stefano di Camastra (the village of ceramics) and Sant’Angelo di Brolo and Floresta, which are famous for their culinary traditions.
The Aeolian Islands can also be easily reached by a hydrofoil that leaves from Sant'Agata di Militello, a village just 10 minutes from the villa.
Day trips to the Aeolian Islands by motor yacht or days of sports fishing can be organised in Summer and deckchairs and beach umbrellas can be reserved at the beach concessions in Capo D'orlando.
Jeep tours can be organised all year round in the Nebrodi Park and the beautiful Catafurco waterfalls, as well as carriage rides in the park or trips to the lovely Marinello nature reserve.
The Aeolian Islands can also be easily reached by a hydrofoil that leaves from Sant'Agata di Militello, a village just 10 minutes from the villa.
Day trips to the Aeolian Islands by motor yacht or days of sports fishing can be organised in Summer and deckchairs and beach umbrellas can be reserved at the beach concessions in Capo D'orlando.
Jeep tours can be organised all year round in the Nebrodi Park and the beautiful Catafurco waterfalls, as well as carriage rides in the park or trips to the lovely Marinello nature reserve.
Good to know
The second bedroom can be arranged with either twin beds or a double bed
Highs:
Absolute peace and quiet
Panoramic view
Pool open from7th of April to 1th of November
Larger groups (of 10-12) who want to spend their holidays together, while maintaining their independence, can also rent Villa Gelso, linked to the little farmhouse by a path approx. 200 metres long within the property.
Highs:
Absolute peace and quiet
Panoramic view
Pool open from7th of April to 1th of November
Larger groups (of 10-12) who want to spend their holidays together, while maintaining their independence, can also rent Villa Gelso, linked to the little farmhouse by a path approx. 200 metres long within the property.
Details
Spacious living area with fireplace
Comfortable, fully equipped kitchen
Storeroom
Two bedrooms with ensuite bathroom/shower room
Covered and furnished patio
Garden with lawn
Swimming pool (5 x 12m) with steps for easy access and a shallow area for children
Comfortable, fully equipped kitchen
Storeroom
Two bedrooms with ensuite bathroom/shower room
Covered and furnished patio
Garden with lawn
Swimming pool (5 x 12m) with steps for easy access and a shallow area for children
Distances
Palermo airport 166.00 km -103 mls.
Catania Airport 198.00 km -123 mls.
Messina 95.00 km - 59 mls.
Village of Torrenova 2.00 km -1,24 mls.
Beach of Torrenova 2.00 km -1,24 mls.
Capo d'Orlando 13.00 km - 8 mls.
San Gregorio beach 13.00 8 mls
Nebrodi National Park 16.00 km -10 mls.
Santo Stefano di Camastra 48.00 km -30 mls.
Sant'Agata di Militello 6.00 km - 3,7 mls
Milazzo 70.00 Km - 43 mls
Cefalù - 82.00 km 51 mls.
Catania Airport 198.00 km -123 mls.
Messina 95.00 km - 59 mls.
Village of Torrenova 2.00 km -1,24 mls.
Beach of Torrenova 2.00 km -1,24 mls.
Capo d'Orlando 13.00 km - 8 mls.
San Gregorio beach 13.00 8 mls
Nebrodi National Park 16.00 km -10 mls.
Santo Stefano di Camastra 48.00 km -30 mls.
Sant'Agata di Militello 6.00 km - 3,7 mls
Milazzo 70.00 Km - 43 mls
Cefalù - 82.00 km 51 mls.
