L'antica Scuderia
Locality
Castelvetrano, Trapani
Zone
Country
Sleeps
8
Bathrooms
4
Features
Inspiringly-restored historic villa near castelvetrano, large garden, swimming pool
Ideal for
Anyone who loves the peace of the countryside but wants the sea within reach
Description
This fascinating villa was created out of the old stables of a villa, amid a grand feudal estate where citrus trees and olives grow in a verdant valley looking out to the distant blue sea of Selinunte.
L'Antica Scuderia is a large stone house, surrounded by a gorgeous garden, overlooking a swimming pool ( 11x5) with waterfall. Both restoration and style are outstanding in their attention to detail: the floors are of ancient terracotta interspersed with Sicilian majolica; there are comfortable and ample leather divans; and antique furniture is juxtaposed with curios from India and Morocco collected in the owner’s travels.
The the huge living area has three huge windows – originally entrances to the stables – and a balcony where once upon a time the hay was stacked. It now leads to a small study and to the sleeping area.
The peace of the place is rendered even more idyllic by an silvery waterfall fed by a small fountain in the garden and from a nearby lake.
A large patio looks onto the swimming pool and garden is the perfect place for spending summer evenings.
L'Antica Scuderia is a large stone house, surrounded by a gorgeous garden, overlooking a swimming pool ( 11x5) with waterfall. Both restoration and style are outstanding in their attention to detail: the floors are of ancient terracotta interspersed with Sicilian majolica; there are comfortable and ample leather divans; and antique furniture is juxtaposed with curios from India and Morocco collected in the owner’s travels.
The the huge living area has three huge windows – originally entrances to the stables – and a balcony where once upon a time the hay was stacked. It now leads to a small study and to the sleeping area.
The peace of the place is rendered even more idyllic by an silvery waterfall fed by a small fountain in the garden and from a nearby lake.
A large patio looks onto the swimming pool and garden is the perfect place for spending summer evenings.
Surroundings
Castelvetrano came to splendour in the 1700s and 1800s, as you can see from the great monasteries and churches of its splendid historic centre. It is now the main town of the Belice valley. A short distance away is the archeological site of Selinunte, the Belice nature reserve and the endless sands of Triscina ( 6 km) which are busy in summer but have lidos. The area holds numerous vineyards and olive oil producers where it is possible to organise visits and tastings.
In July and August, among the ruins of Gibellina, destroyed by an earthquake in 1968, the Orestiadi, an international festival of theatre, music, art and film, takes place.
In July and August, among the ruins of Gibellina, destroyed by an earthquake in 1968, the Orestiadi, an international festival of theatre, music, art and film, takes place.
Distances
Palermo's airport: 86km-54miles-45min
Trapani's airport: 95km-59miles-1hr10
Catania's airport: 258km-161miles-2hr50
Nearest town - Castelvetrano: 5min
Nearest beach: 14km-9miles-15min
Selinunte : 14km-9miles-15min
Marsala: 41km-26miles-40min
Segesta: 54km-34miles-30min
Mazara del Vallo: 23km-14miles-20min
Trapani's airport: 95km-59miles-1hr10
Catania's airport: 258km-161miles-2hr50
Nearest town - Castelvetrano: 5min
Nearest beach: 14km-9miles-15min
Selinunte : 14km-9miles-15min
Marsala: 41km-26miles-40min
Segesta: 54km-34miles-30min
Mazara del Vallo: 23km-14miles-20min
Details
large garden with lawn
small ‘zen’ garden
swimming pool(11x5)
Patio
Outside dining area
Large living/dining room
fully-equipped kitchen
3 double bedrooms
1 twin room
4 ensuite bathrooms with shower
small ‘zen’ garden
swimming pool(11x5)
Patio
Outside dining area
Large living/dining room
fully-equipped kitchen
3 double bedrooms
1 twin room
4 ensuite bathrooms with shower
Good to know
The villa is part of a large estate on which there are other villas, but privacy is absolute and there is an independent entrance.
Private pool
Highs: enchanting views, functional, high-quality and well-equipped
Pool open from 30th of March to 1th of November
Check - in : from 4 pm to 7pm – 15€, locally paid at the arrival, for each additional hour
Check - out : within 10am
How to get the best out of your holiday in Villa
With advance bookings for 2013 you can use the golf course and spa centre at the Verdura golf & Spa resort Contact us for further information. The Verdura Resort is located in Sciacca, around 40 minutes’ drive from the villa.
Private pool
Highs: enchanting views, functional, high-quality and well-equipped
Pool open from 30th of March to 1th of November
Check - in : from 4 pm to 7pm – 15€, locally paid at the arrival, for each additional hour
Check - out : within 10am
How to get the best out of your holiday in Villa
With advance bookings for 2013 you can use the golf course and spa centre at the Verdura golf & Spa resort Contact us for further information. The Verdura Resort is located in Sciacca, around 40 minutes’ drive from the villa.
