General
La Turrazza is most definitely one for the kids! A fantastic family villa created with fun and enjoyment in mind.
Take your shot at basket-ball, rival a player for a game of pool, top the tables at tennis and football or simply play in the waters of the wonderful large swimming pool.
And for the adults the pergolas that are dotted around the pool area are simply perfect to relax and soak up the Sicilian sunshine. Dine al fresco on the wrap around terraces, offering a different view point every day. From here you can admire the truly spectacular 360 degree views of the surrounding countryside; of land and sea, enveloped by olive groves, vineyards and farmland.
The villa itself is spacious and comfortable with all essentials for a family stay. Clients are welcome to help themselves to the plentiful supply of fruit and vegetables growing in the gardens (a gardner will attend the propety daily to look after these and the swimming pool).
Location
The pretty little picturesque town of Castellammare del Golfo bursts with energy and activity during the summer months. This coastal town roughly translated as Sea Fortress of the Gulf, sits in the famous gulf of Northwest Sicily.
Its harbour is dominated by its castle, claiming both Arab and Norman heritage, and is one of the town’s biggest tourist attractions with an interesting little museum (free entrance). There is a wonderful array of restaurants, pizzeria’s & bars here where you can enjoy a hand-made gelato or a refreshing Sicilian granita. You can also catch a boat excursion including a trip that sails around the peninsula allowing you to see the national park of Zingaro and the hilltop town of Scopello from the sea.
The harbour is a hive of activity during the morning with fisherman in their typical blue and white boats, as they return with their catch of the day to supply the local restaurants and markets.
If you wish to explore a little further afield for a real taste of Sicily, then Castellammare del Golfo is an excellent base for exploring. The nearby city of Trapani was almost all but destroyed during WWII, however the old town is still worth a visit including the restored Cattedrale di San Lorenzo.
The small collection of islands known as the Egadi Islands, lie just off Trapani’s coastline and two of these islands are just a 30 minute boat trip away, where one can swim, dive, cycle and explore.
But a trip to this region would not be complete without experiencing the capital of Palermo. Layered with history there are almost too many things here to see, the Cathedral and Catacombs of Cappucini sit comfortably next to The Modern Art Gallery and Teatro Massimo, Italy’s largest indoor theatre.
Layout
Ground Floor:
- Large traditional kitchen/dining room with hob, oven, fridge/freezer and microwave oven
- Wonderful comfortable sitting room with TV and open fireplace and staircase to first floor
- Double bedroom
- En-suite shower room
- Games room with pool table and pin ball machine
- Laundry area
First Floor:
- Gallery landing leading to:
- Double bedroom with wrought iron spiral staircase to a mezzanine floor with 2 single beds (due to the low ceiling we recommend it suitable only for children up to approximately 8 years of age)
- Bathroom with overhead shower
- Twin/double bedded room
- Room with a French size double bed and a single bed
- Shower room
Outside:
- Large swimming pool
- Outdoor shower
- Pizza oven and BBQ
- Games including table tennis, table football, basketball hoop and hammock
- Electricity consumption (which covers air-conditioning and heating) over and above 150 KW per week is payable locally at the rate of Euros 0,50 per KW.
- Internet connectivity is Euros 50 per week payable locally.
Minimum 5 night stays between October and May available on request
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