The lava stone wine press
8 Guests
4 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Il Palmento dei Castagni, a former winery, has been subtly and intriguingly restored to create a warm, welcoming villa that combines modern design features with evident echoes of its former purpose. Outside, large terraces shaded with vines and wisteria give way to extensive gardens, woods and, hidden from view, a super decked pool area.
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Keyholder highlights
- Beautifully converted wine press
- Stunning views and extensive grounds
- Secluded pool
- Panoramic Jacuzzi and gym
Gallery
The shady terrace with plenty of space for everyone.
The pool is surrounded by the wonderful gardens.
The lovely terrace.
The wonderful pool.
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
- A mid-week cleaning and linen change service
Excludes
- Flights
- Car hire
- Transfers
- Meals (unless otherwise specified)
- 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.
We had a wonderful stay at Il Palmento dei Castagni, a converted vineyard. There were all the creature comforts along with the rustic feel of the place. It was well stocked with firewood for the cooler nights and at least two fireplaces that we discovered. The wine cellar had a great collection of wines. The kitchen was well equipped. The Thinking Traveller organised for a local chef to come make pizzas for us in the outdoor oven as well, which was really special. The trees around the property were beautiful and we did pluck a few fruits. We also liked the patio where we had our morning cup of coffee.
Lavayaa Lavy June 2025
We had a great stay! The villa and the staff (both in the villa and through the agency) were fantastic. The grounds were especially nice, and we loved the honour-system wine cellar.
Susie Dickson June 2023
Il Palmento dei Castagni was heavenly, the people like friends and the food was divine!
EB, United Kingdom July 2022
Il Palmento dei Castagni was beautiful both inside and out.
JC, United Kingdom August 2022
A warm welcome to a magical private garden and house of adventure.
Verified guest, May 2023
We loved Il Palmento dei Castagni and the overall the selection of villas while making the booking. The booking process also went well.
Verified guest, August 2024
Excellent
4.7/5
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The Area
Il Palmento dei Castagni is situated on the edge of the authentic village of Sant'Alfio on the eastern side of fascinating Mount Etna. It is the perfect gateway for exploring not only the majestic volcano itself but also the many fascinating towns and villages that populate its slopes.
There are a great number of excellent walks in the area and many very good restaurants, including one which is 2 just minutes away by car.
Coming down from the mountain there are many more discoveries to be made, including Taormina, with its world-renowned Graeco-Roman theatre, the vibrant city of Catania, the Alcantara Gorge and, slightly further afield, Syracuse.
On the coast around Taormina there are many idyllic coves with lidos, while the nearby beaches of Fiumefreddo and Marina di Cottone have received several consecutive Blue Flags, attesting to the cleanliness of the water and their general ecological excellence.
