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Ancient Mint center Sicily

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 72583.3 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

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Pietraperzia (EN) Sicili, Sicily
  • Castello di Pietrarossa
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Autodromo di Pergusa
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Villa Romana del Casale
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Murphy Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Ancient Mint center Sicily

Beautiful country house located in Pietraperzia in the province of Enna in a splendid position in the heart of Sicily with a view of the medieval castle. Finely restored with taste and refinement in the typical Sicilian style. Ideal for a peaceful holiday. It can accommodate up to seven people. At guests' disposal two double bedrooms and a third bedroom in a mezzanine (in one it is possible to add a single bed), a sitting room, a lounge, dining room, kitchen, library and two bathrooms all furnished with antiques with attention details (total 240 sq m) The cottage is furnished and tastefully decorated in the typical Sicilian style. Completely restored following a logic that is as appropriate as possible to its history. Ideal for those who want to enjoy a holiday of tranquility and relaxation surrounded by centuries-old olive, carob and citrus trees. Inside there are old terracotta floors and characteristic attics with wooden beams. The outdoor area is a real park of 10,000 square meters. which includes a bio swimming pool with deck chairs and several relaxation corners in the garden with the arrangement of sofas, armchairs, tables and chairs for a sweet life. . You will enjoy a garden with attention to detail and a pleasant swimming pool with solarium.

We are in a strategic area of Sicily, 3 km away. there is Pietraperzia with the old ruin of the Barresi - Branciforti Castle, with a beautiful historic center, with noble palaces and numerous churches, 21 km away. Mazzarino is located with its Byzantine Roman Castle with one of the most beautiful and interesting historical centers of Sicily (called little Noto) at 5 km. there is the nature reserve Monte Capodarso and Valle dell'Imera Meridionale, only 26 km away is Piazza Armerina - Villa Romana del Casale which is the largest archaeological discovery in Roman Sicily, since 1997 it is recognized by UNESCO, 26 km away Morgantina is the Greek city of the fourth century BC with one of the largest theaters that could accommodate five thousand spectators, Cefalù is a picturesque fishing town at 114 km, Caltagirone is the city of ceramics at 65 km, with a most famous staircase of the Sicily with majolica, 34 km away. Enna is called the belvedere of Sicily, they boast remarkable medieval and baroque monuments, 41 km away. Calascibetta is a typically medieval style, its origins are linked to Roger. The Byzantine Village is a 6th century Byzantine Roman settlement and is a heritage of early Christianity, 77 km away. Sperlinga is located - Castle with defensive capacity is a very rare example of a rock Castle with unique characteristics in the world, Rock village with houses in the rock, there are about fifty caves inhabited by the poorest families until 1960, 74 km away Agrigento - the Valley of the temples is an archaeological area of Sicily characterized by the exceptional state of conservation and by a series of important Doric temples. At 84 km. there is the Scala dei Turchi is a rocky wall that rises steeply above the white sea. At 97 km. Torre Salsa is located, a nature reserve with one of the most beautiful beaches in Sicily. In Manfria the nearest beach is only 45 minutes away by car. A90 km. Catania is located and at 115 there is the capital of Sicily - Palermo.
What you find inside the house:
WI-FI, 46 'HD TV with AMBILIGHT, AIR CONDITIONER - HEAT PUMP, GAS STOVES, ELECTRIC OVEN, DISHWASHER, KETTLE, REFRIGERATOR WITH 3 FREEZER DRAWERS, TOASTER, BREAD, CITRUS JUICE, COOKING FIREPLACE 1,50m, STEREO 300 Watt, 47 'HD SMART TV, SAT / Sky TV, WASHING MACHINE, PHONO, IRON
The property is completely fenced and is accessed by a gate, has ample parking inside the property, the villa is suitable for families with children. On request it is possible to insert a cot. The owners will agree with you the times for all daily maintenance regarding the bio swimming pool and water management of the lawn, change of towels and sheets.

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Carmelo
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Languages

English, Italian, Polish
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
Property Registration Number IT086015C29G7CX87U

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All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pietraperzia

Located in Pietraperzia, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Mineralogical Museum of Caltanissetta and Villa Romana del Casale are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Benedictine Monastery and Palazzo Vescovile. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like horse riding, hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Pietraperzia (EN) Sicili, Sicily

What's nearby

  • Palazzo Moncada - 18 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Church of St. Agatha - 19 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Castello di Pietrarossa - 19 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Autodromo di Pergusa - 32 min drive - 30.1 km
  • Villa Romana del Casale - 45 min drive - 28.0 km

Getting around

  • Caltanissetta Central Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Il Gelso Nero - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Feudo San Martino - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Agriturismo La Fattoria di San Francesco - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bar Alex - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Antico Egitto - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Ancient Mint center Sicily have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Ancient Mint center Sicily pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ancient Mint center Sicily?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ancient Mint center Sicily?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ancient Mint center Sicily located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is within 12 mi (20 km) of Benedictine Monastery, Mineralogical Museum of Caltanissetta and Palazzo Vescovile. Fontana del Tritone and Church of San Sebastiano are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 55 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Frank D., London / UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquility, style and nature - just wonderful

This old country house has been restored with attention to detail, a beautiful place to relax and recharge batteries. We had a wonderful time and already look forward to coming back next year. Carmelo and his partner are excellent hosts and helped us greatly to manage quarantine rules. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Max S.

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Could not recommend enough

Where do I start, this property is an absolute gem. We were a group of 4 that stayed for 8 nights and could not get over how beautiful the villa and property were. The pool area is perfect for soaking up the sun, and the small seated areas around the property give you lots of really cool areas to hang out in. The villa itself has so much space, and Olga & Carmelo were super friendly and easy to deal with. Would 100% come back and stay here again
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ewelina Luput L.

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Hidden treasure in the middle of Sicily

Beautiful property situated in a very quiet location. Olga and Carmelo are very responsive and helpful. Kids enjoyed the garden and huge swimming pool.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Samuel F.

Would love to stay again

Beautiful. Rustic, but very comfortable. Gardens outstanding.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Trudy N., Birmingham U.K.

A stunning typical Italian country property

The house is amazing!! It has mod cons but has been refurbished tradionally - the pictures are an accurate representation. The grounds are stunning- huge, with lots of hidden corners, an absolute pleasure. The hosts were lovely and suggested a few trips and were helpful with things like supermarkets and dealing with the power being turned off by the electricity company ( only 1 day, did not spoil things and added to the adventure having candle light). 2 caveats for future bookers. Just be aware the 3rd bedroom and library are accessed via a very steep ladder. Not a problem for us with teenagers but may be an issue. The natural pool sits perfectly in the setting. Have to admit if you are used to traditional clinical holiday pools you may find it a shock to swim with frogs, a turtle and smell pond like after your dip!! Was good to cool off though, just to make you aware of the reality of having this type of pool. The kitchen is very well equipped all you need for your break. It is an absolute hidden gem. I want to buy it and live there forever!! Would love to experience a Christmas there - fingers crossed one day ....... Highly highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nick H.

Enchanting and spacious

If you like laminate floors and Ikea furniture then this is not for you. The property and grounds are extremely spacious and totally enchanting. The house is full of antiquities gathered over the years and has a much loved feel to it. We used the pool to cool down and it reaches about 2 metres in depth. The location is excellent with attractions such as Agrigento in the south and Cefalu in the north both being about an hour's drive away, whilst the amazing hilltop town of Enna and the spectacular mosaics at Piazza Armenina are only thirty minutes. Olga & Carmelo were excellent hosts. Strongly recommended for those that prefer their own private space in a wonderfully renovated historic property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Helen B.

A perfect haven of loveliness and peace

What a wonderful and perfect place to stay. Olga and Carmello are fabulous hosts and are so helpful and keen to share the wonders of their part of Sicilia. The house is well equipped with everything you need. It has the quirkyness of a 300 year old building but essentially is very comfortable and beautifully styled. We particularly loved all the seating and tables around the outside of the house, depending on time of day, temperature and whether to sit in or out of the sun. The extensive gardens are a real wonder and are really very beautiful, with lovely scents of lavender, sage and rosemary, fruit trees, palms, aloes and cacti. Apricots and figs were ripening during our stay and it was good to eat these fresh from the tree. As well as seating areas around the house there are so many different places to sit and relax in the garden, with tables and chairs in so many private spaces, including a hammock and a gazebo with comfy sofas. The garden is also a haven for wildlife. The pool is lovely and a highlight for us was watching a couple of beautiful Bee Eaters swooping over the pool and garden each afternoon of our stay. It was hard to leave after our four nights there. Thank you Olga and Carmello, we hope to come back very soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

kate l.

It was breathtaking

Such a lovely property with a beautiful garden. A real experience of Sicilian life. This was made even better when Olga brought a home made lasagne with fresh ingredients round to us. I would love to stay here again
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10/10 Excellent

Svetlana P.

House full of character away from the crowd!

It was an amazing experience of an ancient villa! Full of character throughout! Very well thought interior. Hospitality to a good standard too. Large garden with its quirkiness through! Thank you Olga and Carmelo for your hospitality!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

A&W 1.

Characterful home stay in central Sicily

Wonderful house and host in central Sicily. A little ramshackle in places but honestly presented in the description and photographs. A beautiful place, inside and out, to spend some time in the Sicilian countryside. But remember to bring plenty of mosquito protections.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Vikki L.

Wonderful, beautifully renovated and huge old home- you won’t be disappointed.

O goodness, how glad you are going to be to have stumbled across this gem of a house, it is simply wonderful, and it’s owners kind, caring and available to offer any help you could ever ask for. Photos almost do it justice, but the house is bigger than it appears online, and the reality of the home easily measures up to the fabulous pictures. We have travelled Italy extensively and here on our first trip to Sicily we thought we would escape to the countryside and simply live. The house is perfect for this, extraordinarily renovated, a genuinely artistic and cleverly thought out home with room galore and beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces. And so much space, this place is hugely well appointed, a huge living room with vaulted ceiling, a lovely indoor dining area for 8-10, and several outdoor seating areas to follow the sun as it wings it’s afternoon journey around the garden before falling every night into a spectacular deep red sunset. And very well located for a number of Sicily’s most alluring historical sights. We stayed as a couple, just the two of us and we were spoiled for space. A brief chat with the owners revealed that this house has more to it than meets the eye. It has been the location for a movie, and has been used in professional photoshoots, and is sometimes used as a wedding reception venue, it’s photos easily found on it’s Facebook page should you need any further convincing https://it-it.facebook.com/casa.anticamenta/ So disappointing then to read the former review on Google of the property just before we arrived. Having stayed at the house just a day after this negative reviewer left, we would like to unequivocally denounce their review as utter, complete crap. Please ignore it and the idiotic perspective which made these comments. This house deserves the unanimous 5 star review which previously existed. This is an old house, with old things, steeped in antiquity and yet with every modern amenity. It is not a Disneyland pastiche or a Hilton Hotel. This is Sicily, it is Europe, it’s full of wonderful old and glorious things of which this is one beautiful example. If you don’t like this type of thing I hear Florida for example is nice, shiny, new and sunny; if you do like this kind of beautifully renovated real seventeenth century country house in it’s wonderful ancient fruit tree laden gardens, and you appreciate real class, culture and the peace of centuries then come here- you’ll absolutely love it
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Perfect Sicilian villa

A delightful Sicilian experience at this authentically restored, stylish villa. A 300 year old building set in impressive private garden and olive grove. Our party of 5 stayed for 4 nights in May 2017, and loved it. Olga and Carmello, our generous hosts, were hospitable and efficient and we would recommend them to guests seeking a genuine taste of Sicily.

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely country getaway

This property is incredible. So many carefully thought out spaces to enjoy the outdoors, including the amazing pool area. And the sunsets! Beautiful. The living space inside was wonderful and lovely decor. Everytime you walked into a space there was something new to enjoy. Carmelo warmly welcomed us and has great suggestions for food and places to go tour. The only thing to consider is being outside of any town/city centre there are dogs in the area that at times can get a little loud.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James P.

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Centro Sicily

Beautiful home and amenities ! Great location I explore Agrigento and piazza Armerina !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine J.

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Charming Antique Country House

This charming house was beautiful and relaxing. It has a beautiful pool to relax in after seeing the sights of Sicilia. The perfect garden for morning coffee or evening wine. It’s listed as a 3 bedroom, but one of the bedrooms is only accessible by a ladder. I think 2 bedroom is more accurate. The managers were very accessible and accommodating. They even noticed that two of us were celebrating our birthdays and surprised us with gifts! The biggest suggestion for this unique and charming place is to have better signage at their gate and more explicit directions. Our navigation failed to direct us accurately. Once you know where it is, it’s easy to find. We thoroughly enjoyed our 11 day stay.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrian Christopher T., Sydney

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Quirky and lovely

We were looking to stay in the Sicilian country to be away from the major tourist towns and this house fit the bill. Eclectic in its decor and furniture, this 300+ year old house is a treat. However, if you choose to walk around the area, we did encounter a few rabid dogs and ended up taking the long way around, having to brave the main road, which doesn't have a proper pavement. Only the main bedroom is air-conditioned and the third bedroom is up a narrow ladder. It was an adventure and we even organised a taxi to and from Pietraperzia. Carmelo is a wonderful and gracious host.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire A.

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Long weekend in Sicily

We had a great time in this villa. A bit of a drive from Palermo, but a 5 minute drive to a nearby town for groceries etc, otherwise we were content sitting by the pool all day as the house was set up well to allow for this.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Filippa P.

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Amazing stay

We had an amazing time at this villa. There is a large garden with lots of cozy places to hang out, and the pool was very clean and pretty big. The landlord was super easy to contact and helped us with everything we needed. Really recommend this place! One negative thing is that it was really hot when we were there and only air condition in the master bedroom. But after a few days we got used to it.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine J.

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A holiday we will never forget.

We had a fantastic stay in the most beautiful surroundings. A house to be experienced and the same with the beautiful surroundings outdoors. The pictures are good, but it is far more beautiful in reality. During our 2 week stay we found many great shopping opportunities nearby which made it easy for us to shop in to enjoy dinners in the house. The house is older but had all what we needed. We loved being there and enjoying all the beautiful nooks and crannies around. And the pool is amazing to use during the hot days! Thanks to Olga and Carmelo, for being super hosts. They are very helpful when you have questions during your stay and we enjoyed our stay… also thank you for the delicious croissants! We will never forget this journey.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter N.

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The authentic Sicilian villa

Peaceful, charming and restoring. The villa has everything you need to chill out in the middle of this fabulous Italian land. Yes, it’s hot as Hades but the pool will abide and the atmosphere tranquil. There are curiosities everywhere you look and then some. Loved it! Caveats: AC in one bedroom only and no shade by the pool (Mcguyvered with sheets, safety pins and pool tool poles). Pino the cat will welcome you as well. Ciao.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gregory H.

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Rustic Authenticity with a Great Pool

Our family used this property in central Sicily as a home base to explore this enchanting island. The house is an authentic Sicilian farm house with unique characteristics preserved to maintain the home's original layout and design. While this may not be the approach to a more modern home, it was a great opportunity to experience rural life of centuries ago. This does not mean that the house is without amenities. The modern pool provided many hours of enjoyment for our family, there is air conditioning in the master suite and a dishwasher. We enjoyed a great family dinner which we were able to cook in the fully stocked kitchen and enjoy in the comfortably cool dining room. Carmelo was responsive and went out of his way to resolve any issues that arose. For example, we lost water one night due to a break in the local municipal water line. By 6 AM, he accompanied a water truck to the property to ensure that the houses water reserves were stocked and we could shower, do dishes, etc . . .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timo S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Traumhafte Unterkunft in paradiesischer Umgebung.

Wir konnten unser Glück kaum fassen als wir vom Eigentümer empfangen und herumgeführt wurden. Die Beschreibung kann dieses Objekt nur ungenügend wiedergeben. Ein absoluter Traum.

10/10 Excellent

Frank G.

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herrliches Anwesen - Sizilien pur

Ein fantastisches Haus, ein wenig in die Jahre gekommen; doch gerade deshalb umso lebendiger. Der Garten ist wunderbar, es gibt immer wieder kleine Stillleben, mal versteckt, mal schon fast völlig zugewachsen, zu entdecken. Ungemein betörend ist der Duft von Rosmarin, Lavendel, Salbei und, und...Der Pool ist grandios... Die Küche ist sehr gut ausgestattet - bei unserer Ankunft haben wir alles vorgefunden, was erstmal gebraucht wird. Auch auf Handtücher etc. hat man immer Zugriff. Wir denken, das ist der Hausherrin auch sehr wichtig. Kurz und gut; wir haben die 2 Wochen hier einfach nur genossen und wünschen daher Olga und Carmelo viel Kraft für den Erhalt dieses herrlichen Fleckens. Frank und Andrea aus Berlin
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alexander S.

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Entsprach den Erwartungen

Sehr schön und ruhig gelegenes Objekt. Traumhaft schönes Haus, familiär eingerichtet. Toller Pool. Die Cookies waren super lecker.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Net T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Toller Aufenthalt auf einer wunderschönen Insel

Das Haus ist sehr hübsch eingerichtet und der Pool verschafft Abkühlung. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Das gesamte Anwesen ist sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Hier und da könnte alles etwas sauberer sein und müsste erneuert werden. Die Poolliegen sind ein Alptraum und die Gartenmöbel sollten auch so sauber gemacht sein, dass man sie nutzen kann. Der Garten ist eine Augenweide und sehr weitläufig aber müsste besser gepflegt werden... insgesamt ist das Objekt aber zu empfehlen.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

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