Dimora Cottanera

Castiglione di Sicilia, Catania
Hotel
+39 338 222 0205
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From
€120 - €500
per night

Come for a delightful sojourn in this old baronial villa with historic winery, gorgeous guest rooms, a wellness area and infinity pool

Bedroom

9 rooms

Sleeps

Rooms sleep 2

Children welcome
Babies welcome

€120 - €500 per night

The Experience

Snooze on a sun lounger under a pergola, wander the beautiful gardens, dip into the whirlpool tub, or float in the pool gazing at the vineyards and the Alcantara valley – it couldn’t be lovelier. Breakfast is a feast: Provola dei Nebrodi cheese and cured meats, fruits and squeezed juice in season, homemade cakes and brioche. Suites are all spacious with a minimalist feel, private outdoor spaces (most with views towards the vineyard), Sicilian photographs on the walls and spoiling bathrooms.

Friendly, attentive staff glide about; there’s a lovely internal courtyard with comfy sofas for herbal teas or a glass of estate wine. You can book a massage, head to the fitness area and work off breakfast or simply sit in the sauna.

Stroll through vineyards soaking up the peace or visit the three natural parks surrounding you – Etna, Nebrodi and the Alcantara River Park, famous for its gorges and where you can go rafting and hiking.

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We think you'll love

  • Being immersed in such a stunning spot in the vineyards of Etna – wine enthusiasts will also be very happy
  • Spending time in the wellness area, switching off from everyday cares and being looked after so well by the staff
  • Hiking, rafting, visiting all the National Parks
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You should know

  • The car park is on the other side of a (not busy) provincial road which you then need to cross to get into the hotel
  • There is no restaurant, but you can book a table for lunch at the nearby winery which is also open to the public

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Spa
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Bar
  • Barbecue
  • Licensed premises
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Accommodation

Pricing

Nightly price
from €120
1 Double
From €120
2 Suites for 2
From €230
3 Doubles
From €180
3 Doubles
From €140

Information

Booking information

Check in
3-8pm
Check out
By 11am
Other details
Minimum stay: 2 nights.
Closed
Christmas, 22 December - 26 December, 7 January - 31 January.
Property
This property is part of a working farm or vineyard.

Reviews

Situated in a naturalistic and cultural context of high value between the Etna volcano and the Alcantara Valley, Dimora Cottanera offers refined rural hospitality surrounded by the vineyards of its estate. It is the right destination to regenerate yourself enjoying an elegant environment that reinterprets traditional values in a contemporary mood.

Luca, Sawday's Inspector

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Location

The neighbourhood

It's a wonderful area to explore on foot or by car. Drive along marvelling at the Etnean villages, volcano slopes, ancient lava flows and olive and citrus groves as well as the famous vineyards, cloaked in golden light in autumn. The closest towns are Solicchiata (7km), Passopisciaro (6km) Randazzo (8km) and Castiglione di Sicilia (9km). Wine producers offer tastings, as do local food producers.

Local points of interest from

  • An horse ride to discover the Little Gorges and a Byzantine house. A nice experience into Sicilian scenaries, an horse riding in the Alcantara river park of 1 hour and 30 minutes, to discover the hidden treasures of the Valley.
  • The castle of Lauria dominates the town of Castiglione, and it was born as a defensive fortress of the city; it was built on the sandstone rock, surrounded by strong defensive walls and was a perfect military defense.
  • Wine tastings available in the property or other closest wineries.
  • Reach Venus waterfall with the Alcantara Gorge Body Rafting. For who are looking for strong feelings, we have to reccomend a best excursion gorges Alcantara, it is Body Rafting.
  • Castiglione di Sicilia is a village between the Etna and Alcantara parks. Its narrow and old streets and a castle at the top of the hill attested its ancient origin. The town is full of monuments and artworks, especially churches such as the seventeenth-century Church of Sant'Antonio Abate.
  • Etna 4x4 excursion to visit the Volcanological Observatory and the amazing show of the Summit Craters from 3k meters. About 35 minutes away from the village of Castiglione di Sicilia, it is possible to go up to the Pizzi Deneri Volcanological Observatory, using special 4x4 vehicles.