The house of ten thousand trees
10 Guests
5 Bedrooms
6 Bathrooms
Set in an idyllic position, with superb views of Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea, Don Venerando is a lovingly restored, beautifully appointed villa offering sophistication in an informal, relaxing atmosphere. The tempting cobalt waters of the sea just beyond the grounds vie for guests' attention with the irresistible heatable pool, making Don Venerando a perfect home away from home for anyone who loves to be spoilt for choice.
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Keyholder highlights
- Superb views of the sea and Etna
- 18m-long heatable pool
- Elegant, refined interiors
- Luxuriant gardens
- Preparation of breakfast and a light lunch
- Daily cleaning
Gallery
Aerial views of Don Venerando.
Don Venerando's garden, its pool, the sea...
Ready for a swim?
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A view of Don Venerando from across the nursery.
Mount Etna rises behind one of Don Venerando's many palm trees.
Enjoying some cannoli with a view.
Includes
- Sole use of the villa and the grounds
- The support of our Villa Specialists to help you select your perfect villa
- The expertise of a dedicated local team to help you fine-tune the logistics of your trip and to plan a range of experiences, many of which are exclusive to The Thinking Traveller
- A Local Specialist to assist you during your stay and 24/7 emergency support
- A comprehensive guide to your villa and its surrounding area, including our restaurant recommendations, cultural highlights and other activities
- An easy-to-use online holiday planner to keep all your booked experiences and services in one place, ensuring that nothing gets missed during your stay
- The ability to coordinate and share the details of your trip with your group via Your Account
- All sales taxes, electricity, gas, Wi-Fi, linen, bath towels, pool and/or beach towels
- Access to our in-villa wine delivery service – choose from our handpicked menu of the best regional wines and find them waiting for you at your villa
- Daily cleaning service (up to 5 hours/day, including Sundays and Bank Holidays) and a mid-week linen change
- Daily breakfast preparation
- Daily light lunch preparation
- A characteristically warm welcome at your villa upon arrival
Excludes
- Flights
- Car hire
- Transfers
- Meals (unless otherwise specified)
- Ingredients for specified meals
- The cost of heating the pool, which is €1,260 per week, if requested, payable in advance
- Tourist taxes (tassa di soggiorno) levied by many town councils in Italy. The amount varies by location and usually amounts to between €1-€5 per person per night
From the Guest Book
Read the insightful reviews from travellers who have experienced this villa and our service firsthand.
Don Venerando is a spacious and charming villa in a stunning location that affords views of the Ionian Sea and Mt. Etna. The staff is fabulous. Our group of 10 had the best week! Would we return? Yes, for all the reasons already mentioned.
ND October 2025
Don Venerando was amazing. The food, the grounds, the pool and beds were all great. Our experience could not have been any better. We have been thinking about this trip for 10 years and The Thinking Traveller helped us immensely. The staff at the villa were second to none! Our friends and family enjoyed this experience as much as we did. We will definitely recommend your company, and this villa to anyone who asks. Thank you so much for everything!
CG September 2025
Don Venerando, its grounds, and the service, were exceptional! I’ve never experienced anything like it. Everything exceeded our expectations, pure magic.
AW November 2024
Our stay at Don Venerando was authentic, picturesque, and welcoming. What stood out was the pool and the views, the on-site staff, the breakfast and the room cleaning, and the location.
LP October 2024
What stood out for us about Don Venerando were the absolutely gorgeous grounds and the beautiful accommodations. The villa staff was wonderful. Eager to assist us, but also totally cool if we were just wanting to hang out. If we come back to Sicily, I would be thrilled to stay at Don Venerando again.
Verified guest, December 2024
Don Venerando is traditional and beautiful. The bedroom layout with en-suite baths was perfect for our adult children and spouses. Loved the pool, and the views of the ocean as well as Mount Etna. Staff was friendly and accommodating. We had a relaxing, fun, and memorable experience and would return.
Verified guest, June 2025
Excellent
4.7/5
1,143 Reviews
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The Area
Don Venerando is situated just outside the village of Carruba, about half way between Catania and Taormina. This location is particularly well suited for exploring Sicily's east coast Ionian Riviera, Mount Etna and the various fascinating villages on its flanks. There are also several charming fishing villages and some nice beaches nearby. An eighteen hole golf course is about 45 minutes' drive away near Linguaglossa.
Further afield, Syracuse, the baroque towns of the Noto valley, the quiet beaches of Vendicari and Capo Passero to the south and Messina to the north are all comfortably reachable for day trips.
We can also arrange for you to over fly Mount Etna and many other sites, or to make excursions to the Aeolian Islands, by helicopter.
The nearby beaches of Fiumefreddo and Marina di Cottone have received several consecutive "Bandiere Blu", attesting to the cleanliness of the water and their general ecological excellence.
