We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Italy! The location was beautiful, the accommodation was comfortable, and everything was well organized. A truly memorable experience â we would happily return
This little cottage is a gem. Situated on a hill and surrounded by olive trees with a great view of the sea. You need to have a car to stay here, but if you do, it provides easy access to CefalĂč and Lascari. We also stayed in one night and cooked skewers on the wood grill.
My family and I had a wonderful stay at Alviseâs country cottage! He was incredibly friendly and helpful as a host. The location has a beautiful view and lots of privacy, which was more than worth the price. We were able to get some much needed rest and visit the surrounding sites, such as CefalĂč, with ease. We would definitely return given the chance.
We had a great time at Campofelice di Roccella. The location was beautiful and secluded, which is just what we were looking for.
A magnificent view and a very pleasant jacuzzi (the jacuzzi is bigger than it looks in the photos!)
Our only regret⊠we would have liked to stay much longer in this cottage.
We recommend the address without hesitation.
And finally our host Alvis was very welcoming.
House a little secluded, but with a fantastic view of the sea. Authentic Sicilian house with pool. Simple equipment, but completely enough to linger and explore the surrounding area. Half an hour to CefalĂč, one hour to Palermo, car required. Hosts very accommodating and friendly, even got fresh fruit in between.
The property is absolutely superb tucked away Inbetween olive groves on a private estate. The property is secure and secluded and you can really relax. The views are out of this world. The property has been sympathetically restored & is functional. The aircon is much needed & very welcomed. We were welcomed by the owner who was kind and informative. He gave us lovely olive oil. We also had fresh towels and bed linen halfway through our holiday which was good. Access in and out was secure behind an electronic gate so you fekt very safe. The location is great not far from two good supermarkets, restaurants, the beach and refuse holds all within 8 minutes. You can use the local train station Campofelice (itâs about 5 mins away & you can park for free in large carpark) to travel to CefalĂč one way or Palermo the other way. The trains are clean, timely and efficient. The property is in a good location to drive inland or to Agrigento (3 hrs) for example. Go to Sperlinga and visit the castle in the rock. It is stunning, quiet and a lovely drive through Sicily. The road networks are easy. Only negatives Iâd say would be there are loads of wasps around the property which is usual in Sicily. We had a lovely 10 days stay. Thank you.
We stayed in this property for 9 days in September 2015 for our wedding anniversary. We do travel a lot and this house was one of our favourite. So quite and piecefull and the privacy, just what we needed! Most of the evenings were spent outside with lovely views and a pool. Definitely recommended and great value for money. Easy to commute to the beach. Little mountain gem, def will be back
Justina
The owner met us at the local Esso station and lead us up to the property which is located in an Olive Farm approx 2km from the main road. A car is a must if you stay here. The house has views of the mountains and sea . The owner was very helpful is resolving any issues we had . A very peaceful holiday ... great location for privacy as no other properties nearby . The plunge pool ( not heated ) is just the ticket after a hot day sightseeing. We found that Mosquitos can be a problem when the sun goes down . Overall - we really enjoyed our holiday thank you to the owner Avise đ
If you are looking for peace and quiet, great weather and privacy then look no further. Add in the incredible view of the mountains and coastline whilst sat on a hillside in a private and secure olive grove. Just perfect with fabulous sunsets.
The local shops and beautiful beach are both within a 5 - 10 drive (car essential) and larger towns are approximately 30 minutes away following the coastline in either direction.
The property has all the necessary essentials and the air conditioning is extremely efficient. It was very hot during our visit so it was much appreciated as was the large Jacuzzi.
Alvise is very helpful and met us in the local town at the end of our drive from the airport to take us to the cottage. He is available for any questions and extremely kind and respectful of privacy. The journey from the airport is almost one straight road all the way to the cottage and back and takes about 75 minutes.
The cottage provides a useful guidebook and maps and it seems Sicily offers plenty to see dependant on how adventurous the individual chooses to be. We chose to spend our time relaxing around the Jacuzzi, eating the wonderful fresh local produce, swimming in the warm sea and only venturing to two of the nearest larger towns for a wonder around. The trips to Mount Etna seem to run on Tuesdays so you would need to book if you don't want to make the drive.
Just a couple of things to remember - Sicily is a follower of the Mediterranean siesta culture, there is very little open or happening between 1.30 and 5pm locally so bear this in mind for restaurant bookings and shopping, although we believe the larger towns and supermarkets seem to remain open, and would also recommend bringing bottled water for your arrival especially during the hotter months.
We would thoroughly recommend Alvise's cottage to anyone and would very happily return if ever possible and would like to thank Alvise for his delightful and very thoughtful hospitality. Sicily is a truly beautiful place, so as a previous review mentioned - Don't hesitate - just book it!
L'emplacement est vraiment magnifique, terrasse et jacuzzi avec vue sur la mer c'est sublime. Le gĂźte est confortable et la climatisation est la bienvenue pour les jours de grosse chaleur. Bonne communication avec Alvise qui est trĂšs sympa
What a great week in Alvise house!
The house is beautiful, with the see view and the swimming pool!
he really is a beautiful person. he is attentive, advised us of beautiful things to visit. We had a car accident and he took care of us, offered us organic fruits and vegetables to sweeten the rest of our stay. We were very lucky to meet him and you can go there with your eyes closed, you will have an amazing holiday!
Amandine.
It was really a good journey ! Alvise is very nice and always available if you have any question. The villa is quiet and lovely. Jaccuzzi was very appreciate. We stay for 15 nights and we don't regreat our choice. The view on the sea and the sunset is gorgeous ! The town and the beach are close. Cefalu is also beautiful. You can choose this host and this house eyes closed ! You will not be disapointed. Thank you again Alvise for the little touches you had. You olive oil is very good. All the peaople we met in Sicilia was nice. Our little boy was very happy ! The only problem was with rental cars at the airport of Catania. So stay vigilent with the comments when you will choose our car.