From Etna to the sea and back again
8 Guests
4 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
Arrival at Ortensia is a feast for the senses: fragrant floral gardens fill the air with heady Mediterranean scents, the cobalt Ionian Sea sparkles down below and the vibrant green slopes of Mount Etna combine with the transparent turquoise of the pool and the pure white façade of the villa to create an eye-catching, kaleidoscopic palette of colours. Ortensia was recently featured in L’Officiel.
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Keyholder highlights
- Superb views of Etna and the coast
- Luxuriously refined interiors
- Mature gardens and a panoramic pool
Gallery
Ariel views of Ortensia
Ortensia's panoramic swimming pool is set amongst pristine greenery.
The living room at Ortensia opens out onto a large panoramic balcony.
The pool and the sea.
The wonderful views over Taormina.
A shady spot for a glass of wine.
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 daily cleaning service and a mid-week linen change
- Daily breakfast table setup
Excludes
- Flights
- Car hire
- Transfers
- Meals (unless otherwise specified)
- Ingredients for specified meals
From the Guest Book
Read the insightful reviews from travellers who have experienced this villa and our service firsthand.
Wonderful views, great location and very well decorated villa…. All seasoned by an impeccable service provided by Dorotéa - who helped our group during our stay !
Verified guest, May 2023
Amazing & magical experience that exceeded our expectations.
Verified guest, June 2023
The villa and the grounds exceeded our expectations. We were reluctant to leave.
Verified guest, August 2023
The whole experience exceeded our expectations. The villa was amazing and the service was impeccable.
Verified guest, August 2023
We had a special time with family at Ortensia, which is a beautiful house. We were very well looked after. Super helpful owner, fantastic views, extremely well equipped kitchen, spacious bedrooms and bathrooms, daily maid service absolutely made it.
Verified guest, September 2024
Our family of 7 had a wonderful week at Ortensia. We loved the grounds, the pool and the landscaping, the views over Taormina, the Ionian Sea, and Mount Etna, the beautiful surroundings, and the on-site support for cooking and cleaning. It felt like a true vacation.
Verified guest, October 2024
Excellent
4.7/5
942 Reviews
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The Area
Situated in a panoramic position above the town of Giarre on the east coast of Sicily, about half way between Catania and Taormina, Ortensia is an excellent base from which to discover the area's historic towns, Mount Etna and the fascinating villages that populate its flanks. There are some lovely beaches down on the coast below, including those at Fiumefreddo and Marina di Cottone, which have received several consecutive "Bandiere Blu", attesting to the cleanliness of the water and their general ecological excellence. The chic lidos and evocative beaches below Taormina are just up the motorway, while an 18-hole golf course is 45 minutes' drive away.
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.
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