Linguaglossa: Charming ancient house in Etna - Linguaglossa - Linguaglossa

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6120 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Washer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

20 Via Sant'Egidio, Linguaglossa, Sicily, 95015

Corso Umberto24 min drive
Taormina Cable Car24 min drive
Greek Theatre28 min drive
Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)55 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Linguaglossa: Charming ancient house in Etna - Linguaglossa

Ancient house composed by two/three bedrooms, living room, kitchen, bathroom, garden and terrace.
It's sited in the old heart of Linguaglossa village (reacheble by bus and local railway) on the east flank (550 meters) of M. Etna Volcano.
On the ground floor there are the hall and the little garden; upstairs there are the rooms with refurbished ancient furniture, and the terrace adjacent to the kitchen. Some ceilings show reliable old nice frescos.
This ancient home built in 19th century, is 15 minutes (by car) from the sea, 20 from Taormina, 20 from Etna forest and volcanic theatres, 45 from Catania, 50 from CT Airport, 100 from Syracuse.
Several interesting excursions (hiking or mountain-bike) may be enjoyed to the M. Etna, to the beach, to the Alcantara gorge, etc. The house owner (national authorized guide and geologist) will be happy to supply accurate trips information.

Property manager

sergio strazzulla

Languages

English, French, Italian

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 17

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Linguaglossa

Located in Linguaglossa, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Corso Umberto and Greek Theatre are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mount Etna and Giardini Naxos Beach. Hundred Horse Chestnut Tree and Adventure Park Etna are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and horse riding nearby.

20 Via Sant'Egidio, Linguaglossa, Sicily, 95015

What's nearby

Il Picciolo Golf Club - 4 min drive
Corso Umberto - 24 min drive
Taormina Cable Car - 24 min drive
Church of San Domenico - 24 min drive
Greek Theatre - 28 min drive

Getting around

Mascali Station - 14 min drive
Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

Bar Le Palme SRL - 4 min walk
Bar Nica Nuci - 5 min walk
Rifugio Ragabo - 2 min drive
Wunderbar - 6 min walk
Ristorante Pizzeria Antonio - 12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Linguaglossa: Charming ancient house in Etna - Linguaglossa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Linguaglossa: Charming ancient house in Etna - Linguaglossa?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Linguaglossa: Charming ancient house in Etna - Linguaglossa?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Linguaglossa: Charming ancient house in Etna - Linguaglossa located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from San Francesco of Paola Church and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Mount Etna. Vivera Winery and Il Picciolo Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Wim D., Poperinge, Belgium

20 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Antique charme

This charming antique mansion is located in the historical heart of Linguaglossa, right between the fascinating slopes of Mount Etna and the sea. Despite the hot summer days, we were able to keep the house nicely cool. The adjoining terrace was a great added value in the evening, as well as the quiet garden with its own source of potable water. We were warmly welcomed by the friendly owners who immediately gave us knowledgeable advice on possible excursions in the area. The volcano and the region have few secrets for them and we gratefully took advantage of the tip to go to the beach of Marina di Cottone, where a stream of fresh water flows from the bottom into the sea. Good for the kids to play in and to wash off the salty seawater. Despite the age of the house, it is equipped with basic comforts. The kitchen could have offered a little more comfort such as a dishwasher or a bigger cooking stove. Anyway highly recommended!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

15 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Get the best of both worlds in Linguaglossa

We visited Linguaglossa to see the town where my grandmother's family came from (early 1900s), so being able to stay near the main square in a historic house was our primary reason for choosing this rental. Sergio and Giuseppina have created a very comfortable place to stay while still preserving a lot of the old charm. The house is very close to the busy main street (convenient to shops and restaurants), but the neighborhood was very quiet and we were always able to park just steps from the front door. Our group included my parents (in their mid-70s) and they were also quite pleased with the accommodations. The owners met us there at check-in, gave a lot of useful advice for the house and the town and were easily contacted via the VRBO app both before and during our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Eileen O., Bridgewater

8 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Location

Sicilian authenticity

While the apartment was very nice, clean, we found the location to be difficult to drive to on narrow and winding rural roads. We felt the town itself to us was overpoweringly confining. We left after one day. The hosts were extremely cordial and accommodating but this just wasn’t our cup of tea. For someone else though it may prove the perfect stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yoriko K.

13 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A window into a wonderful Mt. Etna town history and life

This is a very accommodation - the ancestral home of the host family. They are gradually restoring it, so it is a little bit of work in progress, but absolutely we recommend it. Sergio and his wife met us to welcome us and show us all the details of the sprawling property, from the romantic garden, the spring (?) water that was so good to drink, the rooftop perch, etc. Linguaglossa is one of the towns/villages on Mt. Etna and part of the "wine road". The world of Mt. Etna vineyards and wineries is very dynamic - we could feel the energy and excitement. We could go hiking on the various parts of the mountain, depending on the weather. And the little restaurants and food/wine scene were wonderful! Sergio and his wife were enthusiastic cultural ambassadors and introduced us to the restaurants catering more to the local residents. Thank you for a wonderful home base!! It is not a modernized hotel experience, but if you love history and local connections, we would recommend it.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

johan k.

26 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and very welcoming stay in a perfect location

First of all the location and the house are incredible. The owners Giuseppina and Sergio are renovating this typical Sicilian house with lot of love and sensibility. The interior is really amazing and so much better then a commun hotel or B&B because you get a real idea of the Sicilian culture. Also the exteriors are very night to spend the evening with a glass of whine and the food you can by just next door in a small local shop. The location is perfect to explore Etna, Taormina, the beaches etc. Restaurant are very close. Within 20min you get to every nice spot in the area. Also Giuseppina and Sergio received us despite the late our and gave us precious advices where to go and what to see. Hopefully, hopefully we will come back. We very warmly recommend this beautiful place. Es it’s so toll, wir können es nur allerwärmstens emperlent. Amelie and Johan + kids

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021