Contemporary Villa Zaffiro is surrounded by tree-dotted land, with the beaches of Sicily's east coast just a short drive away. This spacious villa is an ideal base for exploring the region's ancient history and picture-postcard beaches.
Seven-bedroom Villa Zaffiro offers a series of luxurious rooms that boast modern technology, style and quality. Large windows and walls lined with glass doors give clear views over the surrounding land and soaring hills. The interior is white and fresh throughout, with modern furniture and artwork adding colour and personality.
The main house offers a lounge, dining space, kitchen and outside area, with the views from the first-floor terrace peaceful and sweeping. The annexe on the ground floor offers two extra bedrooms with their own bathroom with shower. The two annexe are not communicating and have access from the outside, to guarantee extra privacy. The garden features terraces for al-fresco drinks and dinners, with a large swimming pool set within its immaculate, tree-studded lawns.
Every one of the bedrooms feels light and soothing, with most also having a en-suite bathroom with shower. Especially sumptuous is the master bedroom with in-room Jacuzzi-bath, large flat screen TV and doors that open straight onto the pool terrace.
As if the villa didn't feel exclusive enough, there's also a wellness area with sauna and treadmill. Work up a sweat before cooling off in the shower or with a refreshing dip in the pool.
Drive down to the coast and the sparkling sea from in just 10 minutes. Family-friendly lidos, pretty pebbled stretches and clear waters await.
Around 30 minutes away by car is the town of Taormina. Take in ancient sites such as Greco-Roman theatre, Teatro Antico di Taormina and enjoy a cable car ride down to the pebbled beach at Mazzarò. Also be sure to visit the offshore nature reserve of Isola Bella.
Roughly an hour's drive from the villa is iconic Mount Etna. Explore its crater-like terrain on foot and take the cable car right up to the summit.
Features:
Tourist License Number: 19087010C212557
1) 14 guests - 7 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms
2) 10 guests - 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms (excluding the annexe)
Villa Interiors (350 m2)
Ground Floor
- Living room with sofa, chair, TV, fireplace and doors leading to garden
- Open-plan dining room/kitchen with dining table and chairs for eight guests, 2 x electric oven, microwave, hob with 12 induction burners, fridge, 2 x dishwasher, toaster, 4 x kettle, ice maker, espresso machine, 3 x toasters and doors to garden
- Bedroom with double bed, in-room Jacuzzi tub, en-suite bathroom with shower and WC
- 2 x bedrooms with double beds, en-suite bathrooms with showers and WCs
- Wellness area with sauna, treadmill
- Bathroom with shower, WC and laundry
First Floor (accessed from outside)
- Open-plan living space with sofa, TV, doors to terrace with table, chairs, seating
- Dining space with table and chairs for six guests
- Kitchen with oven, hob, fridge, dishwasher, espresso machine, kettle
- Bedroom with king-size bed, en-suite bathroom with shower and WC
- Bedroom with twin beds
- Bathroom with WC
Annexe
- 2 x bedroom with double beds and separate external access
- 2 x bathroom with shower
Please note the annexe are not connected and each have external access.
Outside Grounds
- Swimming pool (21m x 8m, max depth: 1.8m)
- Heated hot tub (2.2 m x 3.2 m, max depth: 1m) Open year round
- Garden with lawn, trees, plants (3000 sqm)
- Pool terrace with dining table for eight people, sun loungers, umbrellas
- First-floor terrace with table and chairs, umbrella, seating
- Barbecue
- Outdoor shower
- Parking
Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- 8 x TVs
- Washing machine and dryer
- Iron
Location:
From its pretty gardens and the tree-dotted land that surrounds it, it's just a 10-minute drive from Villa Zaffiro to the coast, beaches and lidos. Amenities such as shops, supermarkets and restaurants are also a short drive away in nearby villages.
Lido Aurora has a sand/pebble beach, with calm waters for swimming and bars selling drinks and snacks. You can also hire sun loungers and umbrellas for relaxing in comfort. Other highlights include Lido Oasi Garden Beach and Marina di Cottone, which is near the Nature Reserve of Fiumefreddo, and Fondachello.
The 16th-century fortress, Schisò Castle, overlooks the scenic bay of Giardini Naxos and is just moments from the fascinating Museum and Archaeological Area of Naxos. This ancient region is just 15 minutes away by car.
Alcantara River Park is a dream for nature lovers, with the crystal-clear waters of Alcantara River flowing freely through dramatic gorges. Body raft down the river for an adrenaline-filled way to experience the power of nature. Afterwards, relax on one of the small beaches nearby.
Taormina is roughly a 30-minute drive from the villa. This hilltop town offers sweeping views over the coast and Ionian Sea and boasts a long, rich history which can be seen in its ancient sites. One of the most impressive is the Greco-Roman theatre, Teatro Antico di Taormina. From this site, the views over to Mount Etna are simply stunning. While you're visiting the town, also take the cable car down to the pebbled stretch at Mazzarò. And the idyllic, rocky nature reserve of Isola Bella is just offshore.
Reach majestic Mount Etna in around an hour, with the still-active volcano well worth the extra drive time. Its rugged terrain is great for hiking and a cable car takes you right up to the summit.
Terms & Conditions:
Security deposit?
€1000 paid in cash to the owner upon arrival and refunded upon departure, subject to full inspection.
Arrival time?
5.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. Arrivals between 9.00 p.m. and midnight are on request and subject to a €30 fee, payable locally.
Departure time?
10.00 a.m.
Energy costs included?
Yes.
Heating costs included?
Yes.
End of stay cleaning included?
Yes. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit.
Linen & towels included?
Yes, mid-stay change included.
Pool towels included?
Yes, mid-stay change included.
Pool opening dates?
Please note that pool opening dates are subject to local weather conditions and pool maintenance requirements and that cooler months may not be suitable for swimming.
Changeover day?
Saturday from end-June to end-August. Flexible during all other periods.
Minimum stay?
7 nights from end-June to end-August 2024. 4 nights during all other periods in 2024 to start of January 2025. All other durations on request.
Pets welcome?
Not allowed.
Smoking Allowed?
Outside only.
Tax?
Italian Visitors Tax payable locally in cash (typically costs €1-€5 per adult per night- please enquire if exact amount is required).
Internet access?
Wi-Fi internet access included.
Other Ts and Cs?
Please note that only the 14 person prices include the rental of the entire villa. When the 10 person option is booked, the annexe will be closed. Please see the 'Features' tab for full details.
Smoking - not allowed
