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Don Venerando

Carruba, Sicily

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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.

Keyholder highlights

  • IncludedSuperb views of the sea and Etna
  • Included18m-long heatable pool
  • IncludedElegant, refined interiors
  • IncludedLuxuriant gardens
  • IncludedIn-villa cook service for two meals a day
  • IncludedDaily cleaning

Gallery

Aerial views of Don Venerando

Don Venerando's garden, its pool, the sea...

Ready for a swim?

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

  • IncludedSole use of the villa and the grounds
  • IncludedThe support of our Villa Specialists to help you select your perfect villa
  • IncludedThe expertise of a dedicated 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
  • IncludedAccess to our award winning local support, knowledge and personal recommendations during your stay
  • IncludedA comprehensive guide to your villa and its surrounding area, including our restaurant recommendations, cultural highlights and other activities
  • IncludedAn 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
  • IncludedThe ability to coordinate and share the details of your trip with your group via Your Account
  • IncludedAll sales taxes, electricity, gas, Wi-Fi, linen, bath towels, pool and/or beach towels
  • IncludedAccess 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
  • IncludedDaily cleaning service (up to 5 hours/day, including Sundays and Bank Holidays) and a mid-week linen change
  • IncludedDaily cook service for two meals per day: breakfast and a light lunch
  • IncludedA characteristically warm welcome at your villa upon arrival

Excludes

  • Not IncludedFlights
  • Not IncludedCar hire
  • Not IncludedTransfers
  • Not IncludedThe cost of ingredients for specified meals (payable locally)
  • Not IncludedThe cost of heating the pool, which is €1,260 per week, if requested, payable in advance
  • Not IncludedTourist 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

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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.

Getting to and around

Catania airport:

44km-27miles-50mins

Palermo airport:

273km-170miles-3hr5

Trapani airport:

355km-220miles-3hr50

Comiso airport:

122km-76miles-1hr50

Nearest shops:

5mins-10mins drive

Nearest restaurants:

at Donna Carmela (the owner's hotel, for which we can arrange a pick-up and drop-off), 7mins drive, or at Stazzo and Santa Tecla (two a seafront villages just to the south), 15mins drive

Nearest beaches:

an easy drive will get you to the beaches at Fondachello, 20mins, Marina di Cottone, 25mins, Isola Bella in Taormina, 30mins

Taormina:

36km-22miles-35mins

18-hole golf course near Linguaglossa:

35km-21miles-45mins

Catania:

35km-21miles-45mins

Mount Etna:

34km-21miles-45mins

Siracusa:

99km-60miles-1hr30

From the Guest Book

Read the insightful reviews from travellers who have experienced this villa and our service firsthand.

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Don Venerando was excellent. The quality of the house was superior to others we rented in the past. The air conditioning worked well despite the heat. We loved the house, the staff and cooks were helpful and attentive. The food was delicious and our activities were impressive. We all had a memorable time.

Mrs Lulette Monbiot, United Kingdom August 2018

Everything was perfect.

MB, Italy June 2018

Don Venerando was lovely! All the staff were wonderful! All great, we would do it again.

Mr Jack Miller, United States of America May 2018

I have to make special reference to the staff. They were just amazing. Nothing was too much trouble.

Verified guest, September 2017

Don Venerando is the perfect villa for a family group of adults. All the rooms are equally ideal with gorgeous views and en-suites and there is absolutely no fighting about who has the best one! The villa's staff were extremely helpful and went out of their way to prepare things for the children. The cook was superb.

HR, Ireland August 2017

We loved Don Venerando. Things were close to perfect.

Ms Rebecca Eisen, United States of America June 2017

Excellent

4.7/5

Local Experiences

Exclusively available to clients of The Thinking Traveller

Helicopter tours in East Sicily

Helicopter tours in East Sicily

Culinary experiences in East Sicily

Culinary experiences in East Sicily

Wine tours on Mount Etna

Wine tours on Mount Etna

Private Guided tours in East Sicily

Private Guided tours in East Sicily

Private boat charters in East Sicily

Private boat charters in East Sicily

Private guided tours in Southeast Sicily

Private guided tours in Southeast Sicily

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Beach clubs and relaxing activities

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Private boat charters in Southeast Sicily

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