Villa Feudale

in Brucoli

Villa Feudale is a former, typical Sicilian country estate, located on the edge of the Ibleon plateau, overlooking Mount Etna and the Tyrrhenian Sea. The property is located just 30 minutes from Catania and 10 minutes drive from the sea, an ideal location for day trips to Syracuse, Taormina, Noto, Modica, Ragusa and Mount Etna. 

The former estate of Villa Feudale which dates back to the 13th century has been only recently restored now offering modern comforts combined beautifully with the historic atmosphere of the estate.

A wide door next to the 17th century chapel leads into the entrance hall from where you have access to the living quarters, each area separated by the original arched doorways. Here you find a spacious drawing room with fireplace which leads onto the library with books about the history of the villa and pictures of the original property. There is also a further sitting area and through more arches a grand dining room which allows access to the professional kitchen and porch and through the large glass doors to the well tended Italian gardens and the Indian pavillion.

Each of the living areas allow access to the main courtyard where 10 of the 12 spacious bedrooms are located. The bedrooms are each with en-suite bathroom and independent entrance with the possibility of having interconnecting rooms. The rooms of the mansion, 6 superior suites, 2 junior suites and 4 standard, are all individually furnished and decorated with great taste and simplicity.

Facing the courtyard are the windows of the rear facade of the owners' house who sometimes occupy the East wing of the property. Their immense knowledge of the history of the property represents a great addition to the villa and lucky guests are at times offered the possibility to attend tours of the grounds to discover and experience the insider view of a property that still holds many secrets.

Directly opposite the main entrance is a well maintained English garden. Here you find the building that holds the remaining 2 bedrooms, each with en-suite bathroom. Next to it is the large leisure area with the swimming pool (20 x 9), the Turkish bath and sauna as well as a summer kitchen (barbeque aea) and outdoor dining area ideal for 'Al fresco dining'.  

Set on 110 acres, the villa is surrounded by extensive gardens with numerous shaded areas, relaxing look-outs and secluded benches that offer privacy and peace. 

Interior of the villa

• large villa
• air conditioned living room with television, DVD player and hifi
• air conditioned dining room
• additional living room
• fireplace in living room (wood)
• 12 bedrooms, 15 bathrooms and 1 guest toilet
• cable television
• study room
• safe
• laundry room with washing machine and tumble dryer

Kitchen

• kitchen with gas hob, electric oven, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator-freezer, coffee machine, electric kettle, toaster and juicer

Bedrooms and bathrooms

• 10 air-conditioned bedrooms, each with double bed, television and bathroom en-suite
• 2 air-conditioned bedrooms, each with double bed and bathroom en-suite
• en-suite bathroom with single washbasin, shower, bidet, toilet and hairdryer
• 11 en-suite bathrooms, each with single washbasin, bath/shower combination, bidet, toilet and hairdryer
• 3 bathrooms each with single washbasin, bath/shower combination, bidet, toilet and hairdryer
• total of 15 bathrooms

Exterior of the villa

• private pool measuring 18m x 11m
• covered terrace
• outdoor kitchen and barbecue
• outdoor shower
• outside sitting area and outside dining area
• 5 private parking spaces

More information

• nearest town within 10 kilometers of the villa
• nearest riverbank or shore within 5 kilometers of the villa
• nearest beach within 10 kilometers of the villa
• nearest port within 10 kilometers of the villa
• nearest airport: Catania (within 50 kilometers of the villa)
• please consult if pets are allowed
• wheelchair friendly accommodation
• The accommodation is very suitable for families with children

Features and services included 

• Welcome refreshment on arrival
• Utilities
• Wi-fi in all rooms and and in all common areas
• Daily cleaning service in the morning (5 hours per day)
• Bed linen and bathroom towels mid week change
• Swimming pool towels changed on request
• Pool cleaning
• Cook assisted by staff providing 3 meals per day (breakfast, lunch and dinner and drinks or snacks and canapes as required). The scheduled times for the main meals are:
  • Breakfast from 8.00 to 10.00
  • Lunch from 12.30 to 14.30
  • Dinner from 7.30pm to 9.30pm

           The times indicated can be changed upon agreement with the cook. All food and drinks are payable against cash receipts.

           A reimbursement of € 30.00 will be charged for each shopping service.

• Concierge services provided by (non-resident) Villa Manager for menu and excursion planning and reservations (boat hire, beaches, in-villa wellness and beauty treatments)

• Daily housekeeping
• At least one waiter to attend at the table according to the number of guests
• Final cleaning
• We ask our guests to leave the towels still usable on the towel holder for ecological reasons.
• One 'Meet and Greet' service at Catania Airport on request

Services not included

• Additional staff members and additional staff working hours. To be agreed in advance and charged at €15.00 per hour.
• Telephone calls.
• Grocery, newspaper: plus extra cost of € 30.00 for each shopping trip.
• Babysitter
• Massages on request 60,00€/h
• Extra changes of bed linen or towels € 15,00 per room
• Laundry and ironing service in the morning € 15,00/h. Guests will have a basket in each room, for clothes to be washed and ironed, which will be collected every morning during cleaning. Ironing service is not guaranteed for clothes collected on Friday mornings.
• Use of the spa. This service must be requested 24 hours in advance. The cost is € 300.00 for half a day.
  

Sights and culture in Brucoli, Sicily

• church (within 10 kilometers from the accommodation)

Sports

• tennis, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, diving and snorkeling (within 10 kilometers of the villa)