The bridge to the sky
24 Guests
12 Bedrooms
12 Bathrooms
Rocca delle Tre Contrade occupies a stunningly panoramic position atop its own hill on Sicily’s east coast. Uninterrupted 360-degree views take in the sparkling Ionian Sea to one side, the fertile flanks and lava peak of Mount Etna to the other. The views of this former aristocratic estate are further enhanced by the intense greens and citrus flashes of the villa’s grounds, which feature lemon groves, fruit orchards and vegetable gardens. The magnificence of Mother Nature is rivalled only by the spectacular south-facing 25-metre heatable infinity pool, the like of which we have never seen, and the delightful internal areas, which have been renovated and refurbished to exactingly high standards.
The Lodge, a charming, luxuriously refurbished farmhouse situated in a privileged, elevated position within the grounds, is available at an extra cost. With three additional, elegantly finished en-suite bedrooms that mirror the refined yet informal overall style of the main villa, it increases the full capacity of the property to 30 guests.
Unique experiences at Rocca delle Tre Contrade
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Keyholder highlights
- Fully staffed, immaculate service
- Acclaimed chef and kitchen team
- Luxuriously appointed interiors
- An abundance of space inside and out
- Stunning heatable infinity pool
- Full size private clay tennis court
- Well-equipped gym and hammam
- Superb 360-degree sea and Etna views
- Sustainable practices, renewable energy
Gallery
Ariel views of Rocca delle Tre Contrade
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The fabulous infinity pool with the villa behind.
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A gorgeous shady al fresco living area.
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Mount Etna rises majestically behind Rocca delle Tre Contrade.
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Rocca delle Tre Contrade rising above its orange groves..
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The panoramic terrace outside the main entrance.
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
- Fully-staffed villa including a House Manager, house keepers and a Sicilian cook (including Sundays and Bank Holidays)
- A daily cleaning service and a mid-week linen change
- Daily cook service including lunch and dinner
- Pool heating from beginning of November to end of March
Excludes
- Flights
- Car hire
- Transfers
- The cost of ingredients, drinks and wine for all meals
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The Area
Situated near the town of Santa Venerina on the east coast of Sicily about half way between Catania and Taormina, Rocca delle Tre Contrade is a good base from which to visit Taormina, Catania, 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.
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 fly over 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.
