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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.

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Keyholder highlights

  • IncludedSuperb views of the sea and Etna
  • Included18m-long heatable pool
  • IncludedElegant, refined interiors
  • IncludedLuxuriant gardens
  • IncludedPreparation of breakfast and a light lunch
  • IncludedDaily cleaning

Gallery

Ariel views of Don Venerando

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

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

Ready for a swim?

Ready for a swim?

A view of Don Venerando from across the nursery.

A view of Don Venerando from across the nursery.

Mount Etna rises behind one of Don Venerando's many palm trees.

Mount Etna rises behind one of Don Venerando's many palm trees.

Enjoying some cannoli with a view.

Enjoying some cannoli with a view.

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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 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
  • IncludedA Local Specialist to assist you during your stay and 24/7 emergency support
  • 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 breakfast preparation
  • IncludedDaily light lunch preparation
  • IncludedA characteristically warm welcome at your villa upon arrival

Excludes

  • Not IncludedFlights
  • Not IncludedCar hire
  • Not IncludedTransfers
  • Not IncludedMeals (unless otherwise specified)
  • Not IncludedIngredients for specified meals
  • 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

Don Venerando is available exclusively through The Thinking Traveller

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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.

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

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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, 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

The staff at Don Venerando was incredibly helpful in arranging all aspects and ensuring a lovely stay. What stood out about the property were the beautiful grounds.

Caitlin Robin July 2024

Don Venerando was situated in the stunning countryside outside Catania. It had memorial views of Mt Etna and the sea on the other side. The staff were wonderful. They cooked delicious meals and tidied up the rooms daily. The grounds keeper took care of everything else and all were A+. It was an overall excellent experience and I would return - I felt like I was home.

Verified guest, June 2024

The grounds and Don Venerando itself were just stunning. The staff were first-rate staff (from start to finish), which meant that the only thing we needed to do was relax. We will book again through The Thinking Traveller without hesitation

Verified guest, June 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

Excellent

4.7/5

942 Reviews