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Minerva

Mondello, Sicily

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The art collector's house

10 Guests

5 Bedrooms

5 Bathrooms

Cocooned in its flourishing, manicured gardens, Minerva is a stylish, contemporary design villa located in Mondello's most exclusive residential area. Although you might find it difficult to leave the luxurious confines of your home away from home, you are ideally placed for discovering the best that west Sicily has to offer.

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Keyholder highlights

  • IncludedSleek contemporary interior design
  • IncludedHeatable pool, manicured gardens
  • IncludedClose to Mondello’s beach and restaurants

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The elegant pool and green gardens.

The elegant pool and green gardens.

The refreshing waters of the pool.

The refreshing waters of the pool.

The comfortably furnished outdoor living area.

The comfortably furnished outdoor living area.

The shaded al fresco dining area.

The shaded al fresco dining area.

The gardens and pool with Montepellegrino in the background.

The gardens and pool with Montepellegrino in the background.

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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 (3 hours/day, Monday to Saturday, excluding Sundays and Bank Holidays) and a mid-week linen change
  • IncludedPrivileged access to the TELIMAR, a private and exclusive waterfront club (please contact TTT for more information on fees and reservations).

Excludes

  • Not IncludedFlights
  • Not IncludedCar hire
  • Not IncludedTransfers
  • Not IncludedMeals (unless otherwise specified)
  • Not IncludedThe cost of heating the pool, which is €830 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

Minerva is available exclusively through The Thinking Traveller

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The Area

Minerva is located in Mondello's premier residential area, just 2km from the town's delightful white sandy beach and a selection of restaurants and bars, including the Michelin-starred Bye Bye Blues. The main square of Mondello, where the little harbour and most of the restaurants are situated is a five-minute drive.

Anyone staying at Minerva should certainly spend some time discovering the architectural, historical and gastronomic wonders of Palermo, which is a 15-minute drive or an easy bus ride away. Palermo is also an excellent day out for those who love to shop. Monreale, with its splendid Norman cathedral, sits above Palermo and is not to be missed.

A few minutes' drive from Minerva will also take you to the A29 motorway, making day trips to western Sicily really easy. The Greek archaeological sites of Segesta and Selinunte are just 45mins and 1h20 drive away respectively, while a similar amount of driving time will get you to Erice, Trapani and Marsala.

Heading east, round Palermo's ring road and along the A19 is equally rewarding: the archaeological site of Solunto, the mediaeval seafront town of Cefalu and the Madonie Mountains are all highly recommended.

Palermo airport:

25km-16miles-25mins

Trapani airport:

111km-69miles-1hr20

Catania airport:

220km-miles-2hr45

Comiso airport:

300km-185miles-3hr20

Nearest supermarket:

5mins drive

Nearest sandy beach:

in Mondello, a 15-minute drive or a 50-minute walk

Nearest restaurants:

Michelin-starred Bye Bye Blues is a 25-minute walk away (approx. 2km) and several other restaurants are a 10-minute drive or a 45-minute walk away in Mondello

Palermo centre:

12km-8miles-25mins

Segesta archaeological site:

64km-40miles-50mins

Selinunte archaeological site:

112km-70miles-1hr20

Solunto archaeological site:

40km-25miles-55mins

Trapani:

100km-63miles-1hr10

Erice:

110km-69miles-1hr30

Marsala:

120km-75miles-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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Minerva is an exceptional villa; well maintained and good location.

AC, United Kingdom September 2022

5 out of 5 for Minerva.

Mrs Nina Hammond, United Kingdom August 2022

Minerva is a very nice villa.

DB, Ireland April 2022

All great at Minerva.

Dr Vanessa Elliott, United Kingdom April 2022

Luxurious, glorious, supported.

Verified guest, October 2023

Beautiful villa!

Verified guest, November 2023

Excellent

4.7/5

942 Reviews