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Romantica villa di lusso con piscina privata e campo da tennis vicino al mare

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Esterni
Parco della struttura
Entrata a Santa maria
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Recensioni

9,8 su 10
Eccezionale
3 camere2+ bagniPer 8 persone300 m²

Servizi più richiesti

  • Camino
  • Cucina
  • Lavatrice
  • Griglia da barbecue
  • Piscina
  • Parcheggio disponibile

Esplora la zona

Map
Contrada santa maria, Mazara del vallo
  • Piazza della Repubblica
    ‪6 min in auto‬
  • Chiesa di San Vito a Mare
    ‪6 min in auto‬
  • Tonnarella
    ‪15 min in auto‬
  • Trapani (TPS-Vicenzo Florio)
    ‪47 min in auto‬

Camere e letti

3 camere (8 posti letto)

Camera da letto

1 letto king e 1 culla

Camera da letto

1 letto king, 1 letto singolo e 1 culla

Camera da letto

2 letti singoli

2 bagni, 1 bagno di servizio

Bagno

WC

Bagno

Vasca o doccia · Bidet · WC · Solo doccia

Bagno

WC · Solo doccia

Bagno

Vasca o doccia · Bidet · WC · Solo doccia

Spazi

Terrazza o patio
Cucina
Angolo cottura
Sala da pranzo separata
Giardino

Informazioni su questa struttura

Romantica villa di lusso con piscina privata e campo da tennis vicino al mare

Villa Santa Maria è una storica fattoria siciliana del 17 ° secolo con piscina privata e campo da tennis. Questo singolare edificio castellato è fiancheggiato da torri circolari su ciascun lato. Affittiamo il piano terra splendidamente decorato, che è estremamente spazioso e può ospitare fino a 8 persone. Gli ospiti possono rilassarsi in piscina per il loro uso esclusivo o godersi il giardino mediterraneo esotico circostante all'ombra di un ulivo secolare. La piscina misura 12 x 6 metri, ha gradini nella parte bassa ed è rivestita con mosaico. Quando la temperatura scende il campo da tennis affiancato da giardini formali di fronte alla villa offre divertimento per tutta la famiglia. Tre acri di terreno delimitato da cipressi e pini mediterranei comprendono anche uliveti e una torre di guardia del XVI secolo.
Il piano terra è completamente privato ed è dotato di un magico giardino di agrumi murato siciliano.
La sistemazione è estremamente spaziosa e comprende una biblioteca e una sala TV separata


Santa Maria: si entra in Santa Maria attraverso un bellissimo vialetto fiancheggiato da palme da dattero e buganvillea. Una massiccia porta conduce in un grazioso cortile con portici e statue e un pozzo di marmo al centro. Tutta la villa è un'oasi di pace e tranquillità, ombreggiata da alte palme, cipressi e pini. L'ampio piano terra, recentemente restaurato secondo standard elevati di lusso, è completamente privato. la sala da pranzo con camino si apre su un giardino recintato con 100 alberi di agrumi, una fontana che attira una grande varietà di uccelli e una terrazza pavimentata dove gli ospiti possono cenare sotto gli alberi di arance e limoni. La piscina privata si trova in un giardino mediterraneo piantato amorevolmente dagli attuali proprietari. Bouganville, oleandri, frangipani, datura, gelsomino, ibisco e lavanda sono solo alcune delle piante che fioriscono durante i mesi estivi.
I comproprietari della proprietà, (di lingua inglese) che vivono all'ultimo piano della villa, sono disponibili per aiuto e consulenza. L'ingresso al loro appartamento è dal cortile principale e separato dal piano terra.

Se vuoi saperne di più su Santa Maria, puoi leggere "Casa Nostra, una casa in Sicilia" del venditore Manoline di Caroline. Pubblicato negli Stati Uniti da Harper Collins, può essere ordinato online. Si prega di e-mail Caroline per ulteriori dettagli.

Mazara del Vallo: Mazara, il principale porto peschereccio italiano, ha un affascinante lungomare fiancheggiato da palme e tre piazze nel centro storico abbellite da bellissime chiese barocche ed edifici civili - persino i resti di un castello normanno. Da non perdere la bellissima statua in bronzo di un satiro danzante, un capolavoro di arte greca ospitato in un museo dedicato.
Mazara offre una vasta gamma di negozi e ottimi ristoranti, dove è possibile assaporare i frutti di mare e il pesce più freschi, per non parlare delle prelibatezze della cucina tradizionale siciliana dal couscous di pesce alle prelibatezze golose di cassata e cannoli.
C'è una costa lunga e bella con spiagge sabbiose e calette rocciose dove il mare è eccezionalmente limpido. A luglio e agosto la spiaggia di Tonnarella offre servizi di bar con sedie a sdraio e ombrelloni in affitto.
La famosa riserva naturale dello Zingaro è un'ulteriore attrattiva. Per ulteriori informazioni e foto dei dintorni della villa, inviare un'e-mail per l'indirizzo del nostro sito Web.

Da vedere: L'antica città greca di Selinunte, affacciata sul mare, è raggiungibile in 30 minuti di auto. Dopo aver esplorato le rovine, scendi alla vicina spiaggia di Marinella, rinfrescati nel mare e banchetti con deliziosi pesci locali in una delle "trattorie" sul mare. Mezz'ora nella direzione opposta è il misterioso tempio di Segesta in alto su una collina che domina la valle. Nelle vicinanze si trova l'antico teatro greco. In 20 minuti puoi raggiungere Marsala famosa per il vino e non perdere la nave punica esposta al museo. Poco oltre Marsala c'è la laguna con le sue saline e i suoi mulini a vento. Visita l'affascinante isola di Mozia, un tempo colonia fenicia, e ammira i resti punici, il museo e la bellissima statua greca di un giovane ragazzo. La cittadina medievale di Erice con il suo castello normanno, sito di un antico tempio di Venere, è a un'ora di auto da Mazara. Da Trapani o Marsala puoi raggiungere le incantevoli isole Egadi. La capitale esotica, Palermo e la Valle dei Templi, Agrigento sono facili gite di un giorno.

Responsabile della struttura

Caroline

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Inglese, italiano, portoghese, spagnolo
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Servizi

Piscina
Cucina
Lavatrice
Aria condizionata
Spazio all’aperto
Parcheggio disponibile

Strutture simili

Regole della casa

Il check-in inizia alle ore 16:00
Il check-out è entro le ore 10:00
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Bambini

Bambini ammessi: 0-17 anni
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Eventi

Non è consentito organizzare eventi
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Animali domestici

Non sono ammessi gli animali domestici
Owners' permission on booking required for pets
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Politica fumatori

Non è consentito fumare
Smoking allowed in the grounds.

Informazioni importanti

Da ricordare

Questa struttura è gestita da un privato, che la affitta unicamente a titolo personale (non in ambito commerciale, imprenditoriale o professionale). I diritti dei consumatori stabiliti dalla legge europea, compreso il diritto di recesso, non si applicano alla tua prenotazione, ma restano valide le condizioni di cancellazione stabilite dall'host privato.
Per eventuali ospiti aggiuntivi possono essere previsti supplementi, variabili in base alla politica della struttura.
All'arrivo, oltre a un documento di identità comprensivo di foto, potrebbero essere richieste una carta di credito/debito o una caparra in contanti per eventuali spese accessorie.
Tutte le richieste speciali sono soggette a disponibilità al momento dell'arrivo e possono comportare spese aggiuntive. Le richieste speciali non sono garantite.
Le feste in loco e gli eventi di gruppo sono severamente vietati.
L'host non ha indicato la presenza o l'assenza di un rilevatore di monossido di carbonio in struttura; ti consigliamo di portare con te un rilevatore da viaggio.
L'host non ha indicato la presenza o l'assenza di un rilevatore di fumo in struttura.
La struttura è dotata di un kit di pronto soccorso.
Numero di registrazione della struttura IT081012C2CQ6WZUMI

Dettagli aggiuntivi

Tutti gli ospiti, minorenni inclusi, dovranno essere presenti al momento del check-in e mostrare il passaporto o un documento d'identità rilasciato dal loro governo.
In base alla normativa vigente, non si accettano pagamenti in contanti per importi superiori a 5000 GBP. Per maggiori informazioni, contatta direttamente la struttura utilizzando i recapiti indicati nella conferma della prenotazione.
È necessaria l'auto per gli spostamenti da e per la struttura.

Informazioni sulla zona

Mazara del Vallo

Questa villa si trova a Mazara del Vallo e vanta una posizione strategica in campagna e sul mare. Azienda Vinicola Marco De Bartoli-Samperi e Cantina Marco De Bartoli sono due tappe fondamentali per gli amanti delle attività. A livello naturalistico, invece, spiccano Spiaggia di Città e Tonnarella. Viaggi con dei bambini? Che ne dici di fare tappa a ASD Reef Puzziteddu e Acquasplash? Scopri le divertenti iniziative sportive della zona, tra cui windsurf e pesca; se invece preferisci non entrare in acqua, nelle vicinanze puoi dedicarti ad attività come ciclismo e equitazione.
Mappa
Contrada santa maria, Mazara del vallo

Cosa c’è nei dintorni?

  • Piazza della Repubblica - 6 min in auto - 5.0 km
  • Chiesa di Sant'Ignazio - 6 min in auto - 5.0 km
  • Arco Normanno - 6 min in auto - 4.9 km
  • Chiesa di San Vito a Mare - 6 min in auto - 5.3 km
  • Tonnarella - 15 min in auto - 9.1 km

Come spostarsi

  • Stazione di Mazara del Vallo - 11 min. in auto
  • Aeroporto di Trapani-Birgi (TPS) - 47 min. in auto

Ristoranti

  • ‪La Barbera Giacomo - ‬5 min in auto
  • ‪Pasticceria Mazara - ‬6 min in auto
  • ‪Ristorante Pizzeria La Fenice - ‬6 min in auto
  • ‪Bar Vito - ‬5 min in auto
  • ‪Fior di Pane - ‬6 min in auto

Domande frequenti

Romantica villa di lusso con piscina privata e campo da tennis vicino al mare ha una piscina?

Sì, la struttura ha una piscina.

Gli animali sono accettati presso Romantica villa di lusso con piscina privata e campo da tennis vicino al mare?

No, questa struttura non accetta animali domestici.

A che ora si deve eseguire il check-in presso Romantica villa di lusso con piscina privata e campo da tennis vicino al mare?

Orario di inizio del check-in: 16:00.

A che ora si deve eseguire il check-out presso Romantica villa di lusso con piscina privata e campo da tennis vicino al mare?

Orario del check-out: 10:00.

Dove si trova Romantica villa di lusso con piscina privata e campo da tennis vicino al mare?

Con una buona posizione sul mare, questa villa per famiglie a Mazara del Vallo si trova a 5 km da luoghi d'interesse come Chiesa di San Vito a Mare, Arco Normanno e Spiaggia di Città. Chiesa di San Nicolò Regale e Cattedrale del Santissimo Salvatore si trovano ugualmente a meno di 5 km di distanza.

Recensioni

9,8

Eccezionale

Le recensioni vengono mostrate in ordine cronologico, sono soggette a un processo di moderazione e sono verificate, salvo indicazione contraria.
Scopri di piùApertura in un’altra finestra
Valutazione di 10 - Eccellente. 42 su 47 recensioni
Valutazione di 8 - Buono. 5 su 47 recensioni
Valutazione di 6 - Soddisfacente. 0 su 47 recensioni
Valutazione di 4 - Scarso. 0 su 47 recensioni
Valutazione di 2 - Terribile. 0 su 47 recensioni

10/10

Pulizia

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Comunicazione

9,6/10

Posizione

10/10

Accuratezza dell’annuncio

Recensioni

10/10 Eccellente

Pankaj M.

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Highly recommended

Elegant and spacious rooms, and magnificent gardens. Caroline is a very attentive host. Highly recommended for families and groups of friends who seek a relaxing holiday.
Soggiorno di 7 notti ad agosto 2022
Questa recensione risale a prima del 2018 e non è stata verificata.

10/10 Eccellente

Dinah B.

Magical old castle set in a stunning garden.

As you enter the castle courtyard the scent of jasmine transports the senses to a world of calm. The house is beautifully decorated and well appointed.The stunning Mediterranean garden and pool area allow for true relaxation. The nearby town of Mazzara full of charm and great restaurants plus the incredible local historical sites make Santa Maria a perfect holiday haven. .

10/10 Eccellente

Venera L.

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Beautiful Villa

Wonderful place to stay in Sicily. The highlights included a well furnished with beautiful ornaments and furnishings, a perfect tennis court and lovely gardens. The swimming pool was not opened yet as we visited in March but it was in a lovely setting We were able to pick oranges for breakfast in the morning. Caroline the owner had arranged for an initial food shopping and most importantly tennis lessons with Fulvio - who was excellent. She was always helpful with arranging restaurant bookings and places to visit. A fantastic holiday - a beautiful villa with great food wine and history. Thank you Caroline we hope to visit next year.
Soggiorno di 7 notti a marzo 2023
Questa recensione risale a prima del 2018 e non è stata verificata.

10/10 Eccellente

A beautiful villa that feels like a loved home

We had a wonderful holiday at Villa Santa Maria. The house is set around a beautiful Italian courtyard, and is stylish and very spacious. It feels like a much-loved home rather than a standard holiday rental, and is very comfortable. The pool is large and set in beautiful, open grounds, next to a garden, and the tennis court is excellent. Nearby Mazzara benefits from being off the tourist track. The people are warm and friendly, and we had some of the best meals of our lives in the local restaurants there. We particularly recommend Scopari near the Cathedral. The local ice cream is out of this world! Local beaches are lovely. We had the most wonderful holiday at Villa Santa Maria and will be sure to go there again.

10/10 Eccellente

Morgan R.

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The most perfect holiday!

We absolutely fell in love with this special place. The villa was everything we dreamed it would be and more. The kitchen was very well stocked and we spent several evenings making feasts for our group. Dining in the orange grove was a dream. The grounds surrounding were so private, expansive and stunning. We made great use of the gorgeous pool and tennis court daily. The town of Mazara del Vallo was very nice and had everything we needed as far as restaurants and shops. We took a day to travel to Trapani for a boat tour with Egadi Boating and it was perfection. The villa location made it so easy to tuck ourselves away and pretend we never had to leave, or venture out and explore the sites of Sicily. Caroline and Marcello were incredible hosts and made the experience all the more memorable. We are already planning on a return trip to this magnificent place!
Soggiorno di 7 notti a giugno 2023
Questa recensione risale a prima del 2018 e non è stata verificata.

8/10 Buono

Sandy B.

Charming Sicilian villa steeped in history.

"Caroline, we had a wonderful time at the Villa Santa Maria! It has a unique quality of elegance to it that you must treasure. I am so lucky that we found this beautifully restored and carefully maintained vacation place. I think my husband now wants to have his very own Sicilian orange tree orchard! And it is situated for so many day trips. We saw Erice, Segesta and Selinunte, which I would highly recommend. Also, we experienced thoughtful and kind customer service. I hesitate to say customer since it felt more like friends. I would highly recommend this property, especially for those travelers who are looking for a special place which can afford them some sense of the culture and charm of Western Sicily."
Questa recensione risale a prima del 2018 e non è stata verificata.

10/10 Eccellente

Heavenly, happy, family holiday in unspoilt Sicily

We had such a happy week in this amazing place. The apartment was so spacious and cool (a wonderful escape from the August heat). The gardens were beautiful and well kept. Our favourite thing was to sit outside in the orange grove in the evening, light a barbecue and cook fresh prawns and sip a glass of Sicilian wine, listening to the chittering of the cicadas. Our two girls aged 3 and 6 loved the swimming pool, learning to swim and dive for the first time. We enjoyed trips to the local restaurants and sights including Mazara del Vallo, Erice, Selinunte and Porto Palo. This part of Sicily is breath of fresh air, unspoilt and thankfully not geared towards mass tourism. Nanette who lives upstairs looked after us beautifully, recommending places to visit, beaches to swim, and restaurants to visit . Couldn't recommend it more highly for a week of fun, food and a bit of culture on the side.
Questa recensione risale a prima del 2018 e non è stata verificata.

8/10 Buono

Tracy Lewis

Wonderful location for a holiday

We loved this fantastic historic house with its very tasteful furnishings and equipment. Delightful and spacious grounds including the best ever swimming pool and a perfectly situated tennis court with shade throughout much of the day. Although clearly old, the house was spotlessly clean and very comfortable. The outside eating area was charming under the orange trees and freshly picked lemons were an exotic treat! Some direct help/ advice in combatting the relentless mosquitoes might have been a useful addition. The owners were immensely helpful and accommodating, especially when the water supply was lost for the best part of half a day (hence only 4*)! The area is fascinating. Selinunte and Cava de Cusa are must see's and Favignana in the Egadie Islands, where we hired scooters and snorkelled, a really fun day out. Mazara is a great place to find terrific and good value food. Cycling the local lanes is a good option and some suggestions on places to go on bikes would have been useful (avoiding the mad Italian driving! Would definitely go there again and recommend it to anyone.
Questa recensione risale a prima del 2018 e non è stata verificata.

10/10 Eccellente

shelley H.

Worth the Detour!

How trite does the word "magical" seem to describe this place? Yet the Villa transported us and there seems to be no other word to describe it. We lived the dream for a week and discovered a corner of the world untouched by tourism, raw, tranquil and animated, all in one. This is a slice of Sicily where history oozes from the stones, yet quietly. The Villa is elegant, comfortable and aesthetically fabulous, with a library to dazzle (and I would need to book a few years to read even an eighth of the collection), a cook's dream kitchen along with all the best cookbooks, to boot. We relaxed indoors as well as out: the gardens are diverse: a citrus grove, tennis and pool grounds, and olive trees as well. We were fortunate to arrive during the olive pressing season and enjoyed the experience immensely. Finally, a word about our hosts: Nanette and Silvio, Caroline and Marcello: what a difference it made having you to book choice restaurants, provide insight on this or that winery, archeological site, or town to visit. Need I say more? Shelley & Sam, Toronto, Canada
Questa recensione risale a prima del 2018 e non è stata verificata.

10/10 Eccellente

Andrew H., Berkshire / UK

May 2009

Spent a week there at the end of May 2009, 4 adults two children (6 & 7). We all loved the villa. Its easy to find and an easy drive from Palermo, if your flight lands too early then stop off at Sugesta on the way. You have nearly half of the downstairs which provided plenty of space. In fact we had so much space roller blades should be provided for when you have forgotten something in the kitchen. We all enjoyed eating a meal in the garden or relaxing around the pool. There is something very satisfying sitting having a meal in an orange grove and I was very please about picking my own lemon for a gin and tonic in the evening. The local town seemed like a usual small Italian town with all the usual fun of driving in Italy. The local beaches didn't seem to great but that didn't matter at all as we just relaxed around the pool and as a result the kids now want a pool in the back garden at home. Etna can be done in a day but its a long day and the site an Selinunte is an easy drive but I recommend the buggies that ferry you around when you get there. I would certainly recommend Villa Santa Maria
Questa recensione risale a prima del 2018 e non è stata verificata.

10/10 Eccellente

Anna B.

Lovely Sicilian Oasis

We returned last night from a glorious week in your wonderful villa. We all wrote our thoughts in the guest book, but I wanted to be sure that you knew just how much our two families cherished our stay. The photographs of Santa Maria on the web site are great, but the actual experience of staying there was even more magical. We had spent a wonderful but hectic week in Rome prior, and Sicily and Santa Maria were a perfect respite from city life. We especially appreciated your thorough directions and advice in the pre-arrival documents as well as the "Villa Bible", which was indispensable. We managed to take trips to Selinunte, Eraclea Minoa (our favorite beach by far), Segesta, and Agrigento all in one week. The layout of the house suited our group so perfectly -- the common rooms truly provided boisterous family meal time and the bedrooms afforded perfect privacy. The weather turned quite hot (100 Fahrenheit most days), so the pool was a lifesaver. We are all avid cooks, and the kitchen allowed us to take advantage of the local produce and fish. And as a designer and artist, I wanted to add just how much I admired your choices of color and interior decor throughout the house. And we all had fun perusing and admiring your fantastic library! Please thank Nanette for us, too. She was very open and helpful. Signed, Anna Los Angeles, California, USA
Questa recensione risale a prima del 2018 e non è stata verificata.

10/10 Eccellente

Peter C.

A Special Gem

Santa Maria is a special gem. Arriving with high expectations, we were never disappointed. The written and graphic presentation are so complete, and the other reviews so properly effusive, that it is difficult to avoid repetition. We would emphasize the level of comfort afforded by the Manzos’ personal tastes and furnishings provided throughout. What a remarkable change from the spartan, impersonal environments so frequently encountered in rental properties. Several of us commented that staying at historic Santa Maria today made us feel rather like characters out of Il Gattopardo. Further, we were made to feel welcome by both Manzo families like guests in an old friend’s home. And we particularly appreciated the lengthy written comments and suggestions furnished about the villa, the community, shopping, local food and restaurants, and Sicily in general. Searching for a negative: while the oldest sections of Mazara around the harbor and cathedral are quite interesting, we found the preponderance of the downtown visually unappealing and tricky to navigate. It is quite a maze. On the other hand, seeking aid on a Saturday evening after becoming semi-lost downtown with a malfunctioning rental car, two men approached at random and gave extremely generously of their time to identify and rectify the problem. Don’t miss the cathedral interior or the nearby ancient statue of the Satyr, finely displayed in the small museum designed by Silvio Manzo who, with his wife Nanette, lives on the villa’s upper floor. We especially thank them for their unfailing hospitality. Dale & Peter Coxe, Ketchum, Idaho
Questa recensione risale a prima del 2018 e non è stata verificata.

10/10 Eccellente

Ian L.

Calm, Secluded and Magical

After two weeks, Santa Maria had cast a spell on us and we didn't want to leave. If you're looking for peace and quiet this is has it. The villa and gardens are set a long way back from the quiet country road; it was an event if we faintly heard a couple of cars pass during the afternoon. Yet it is also convenient; minutes to the motorway from Palermo (also largely deserted) and even nearer to the supermarket. Santa Maria itself lives up to the description and photographs; it feels more like you've walked in to a film set than a holiday home. The accommodation is beautifully decorated and history seeps out of the walls. It so spacious that walking from one end of the ground floor to the other qualifies as your daily work-out! The kitchen was well equipped and the air conditioning was essential during August (blue skies, 30-35C every day and mid 20's C at night). The wireless Internet also kept up with the demands of the four of us (our kids consider it a human right of course); 7MB ADSL with a WIFI router is better than many places back in the UK. Nanette and Silvio live on the floor above and couldn't have been more kind, helpful and unobtrusive. The grounds are beautifully landscaped and well kept. The pool is large enough to hold a small sailing regatta and surrounded by a luxurious green lawn; a remarkable feat which stood out in contrast to the brown olive groves glimpsed through the trees. Add to that the walled citrus grove, the courtyard and the tennis court and it became a struggle to find a reason to venture beyond the gates. Mazara is well off the tourist trail; whilst the outskirts are slightly unpromising the historic centre has many interesting squares and facades. San Salvatore is everything you could want in a baroque cathedral and well worth a visit. The seafront promenade comes alive in summer evenings after about 8:00pm with plenty of places to eat and drink, but it never felt crowded or overrun with tourists. Also, Granitola is a 15 minute drive down the coast and a lovely place to sit drinking coffee and overlooking a small rocky cove and the azure sea beyond. We took trips out to Selinunte, Erice and Mozia - all fascinating places, again not overrun with tourists and giving us a nice slice through the history of Sicily. We're not early risers, but each is near enough that you can easily get there and back before the afternoon heat really kicks in. I hope we are able to visit Santa Maria again soon.

10/10 Eccellente

Anne D.

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Ein Erlebnis!

Ein traumhaftes Castello mit sehr feinen und besonderen Vermietern, die uns persönlich begrüßten. Caroline versorgte uns mit selbstgemachter Orangenmarmelade und mit Marcello durften wir die Olivenernte vom Baum bis zum frisch gepressten Öl in der Fabrik begleiten. Das Haus ist sehr groß und mit exquisiten Antiquitäten eingerichtet, aber es gibt auch gemütliche Sofaecken und ein Fernsehzimmer. Von der Küche gelangt man direkt auf die Terrasse, auf der wir sehr oft gefrühsückt haben. Ein fast tägliches Tennismatch gehörte zum Urlaubserlebnis. Auch der Poolbereich ist sehr schön. Es sind viele Ausflüge möglich, ein Leihwagen ist unentbehrlich. In Mazara del Vallo ist die Landschaft eher flach, aber in der Nähe befinden sich Berge zB der Erice mit der gleichnamigen sehr alten sehenswerten Stadt .Die Ausgrabungen in Selinunte und die Stadt Palermo sind auch eine Reise wert. Auf den Märkten kann man sich für ganz wenig Geld neu und chic einkleiden. Die Geschichte des Hauses Villa Maria liest man am Besten in Carolines selbstverfasstem Buch nach, welches in der gut ausgestatteten Bibliothek steht. Danke für einen besonderen Urlaub Anne und Familie
Soggiorno di 10 notti a ottobre 2021

10/10 Eccellente

Stefan L.

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An extraordinary and especially beautiful place!

Ein außergewöhnlicher und ganz besonders schöner Ort! Wir konnten mit unserer fünfköpfigen, deutschen Familie zwei wunderschöne Urlaubswochen in der Villa Santa Maria verbringen. Der Landsitz, die Einrichtung, der große Pool und die Gärten gleichen einem Paradies. Alles ist bestens ausgestattet. Hinzu kommt die besondere Liebenswürdigkeit der Gastgeber, wir wurden jeden Tag mit frischen Feigen und Trauben aus dem Garten verwöhnt. Köstlich waren auch die hauseigenen Olivenöle. Sehr hilfreich sind zudem die vielen schriftlichen Empfehlungen zu Restaurants, Stränden, Weinen und Einkauf. Santa Maria ist sicher ideal für einen Kurzurlaub. Um sich besser auf diese Umgebung einzulassen, würden wir aber eine Urlaubsdauer von mindestens ein bis zwei Wochen empfehlen. Liest man dazu noch die hochinteressanten biographischen und landeskundlichen Ausführungen im Buch der Gastgeberin (Casa Nostra von Caroline Seller Manzo), gelingt es neben einem herrlichen Urlaub auch noch ein wenig sizilianisches Lebensgefühl als bleibenden Eindruck mit nach Hause zu nehmen. Tausend Dank für eine wunderbare Zeit! Grazie mille per un tempo meraviglioso! An extraordinary and especially beautiful place! We were able to spend a marvellous fortnight in Villa Santa Maria with our German family of five. The country house, the furnishings, the large pool and the gardens are like a paradise. Everything is well equipped. Added to this is the special kindness of the hosts, we were spoiled every day with fresh figs and grapes from the garden. The in-house olive oils were also delicious. The many written recommendations on restaurants, beaches, wines and shopping are very helpful, too. Santa Maria is sure to be ideal for a short vacation. In order to get more involved in this environment, we would recommend a vacation of at least one to two weeks. If you read the highly interesting biographical and regional history in the hostess's book (Casa Nostra by Caroline Seller Manzo), you can take a wonderful holiday home with a little Sicilian attitude to life as a lasting impression. Thanks a million for a wonderful time! Grazie mille per un tempo meraviglioso!
Soggiorno di 14 notti ad agosto 2021

10/10 Eccellente

FRANCES C.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio

A week in Mazara

We have just spent a wonderful week in Villa Santa Maria. We were a group of six - 2 teenagers their parents and 2 grannies. The villa was everything that was described on the website - and more. A truly original and beautifully decorated historical gem! Lovely and cool inside as had been promised! This was our first trip to Sicily so we were very grateful for all the suggestions for sightseeing provided by our great hosts - we followed practically all of them in our busy week and were not disappointed with anything ( though the queuing system in Segesta leaves much to be desired!) our teenagers really enjoyed lounging beside the pool and it’s lovely surroundings whilst the rest of us went touring around ancient temples! A highlight of the trip was the lovely food we had every evening - in the restaurants recommended by Caroline and Marcello and also that provided in the villa by Antonella - it was a real treat to laze around in the villa and to have dinner delivered to your door. I would highly recommend this lovely villa and strongly suggest that if you follow the advice in the handbook provided by its gracious hosts you will have a great holiday.
Soggiorno di 7 notti ad agosto 2019

10/10 Eccellente

Sibylle G.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio

Stay at santa maria.

Very pleasant with beautiful private gardens.
Soggiorno di 7 notti a giugno 2019

10/10 Eccellente

Marian A.

Make this your base of operations.It's an oasis for tired travelers.

We were six long time friends, all seniors, on an adventure. Day trips from the Villa to wonderful sightseeing to Agrigento and Marsala was delightful thanks to our driver, Francesco. Google Translate (app) and a very patient Francesco made the language barrier a minor challenge and we were able to experience Mazara through his eyes. A sparkling clean pool and the orange grove off the kitchen found us enjoying the beauty of the Villa and it's gardens. The accomodations were quite good (even by American picky standards) although some detail to landscaping would have improved the look of the facility and a simple tire pump would have made the rickety bicycles at least usable. An end of the tourist season and the begining of the hunting season could probably explain it. Alessia was an angel in disguise and was accessible and responsive to our needs.I would recommend a list of local places that would deliver to the villa which is really quite close to town. These places do exist and knowing about them would be a help to travelers staying at the villa without a car (as we were) or for those simply too tired to venture out again after a long sight-seeing trip. In all our trip to Mazara and surrounding areas was quite wonderful and the 14 hour plane trip a distant memory.
Soggiorno di 7 notti a settembre 2018

10/10 Eccellente

Kamaldip R.

It was charming and in an oasis of calm and luxury but with a hint of the wild side!

An absolutely warm and welcoming experience was had at Villa Santa Maria. I would say it was the most authentic place we have stayed and the unspoilt and natural areas of this side of Sicily were a pleasure to behold. Our days were spent enjoying all the villa offered -to lounging poolside with a book, the entrancing orange grove at breakfast and a glass of wine after dark to playing cards in the library - this was one of the favourite spots of our daughters! The surrounding region really is magnificent - the restaurants, service, food and wine were beyond our expectations. The history of this place is fascinating and exploring the temples was mesmerising. For wine lovers - take advantage and visit Gorghi Tondhi - the expression for their wine is like no other. We can not say enough about Alessia who was wonderful during our stay - on hand to help however she could. The Sicilian sun over this historic and breathtaking home was a place to remember and treasure. We had a truly magical holiday and for those looking for luxury in an unspoilt area this is the place for you.
Soggiorno di 7 notti ad agosto 2018

10/10 Eccellente

Philipp M.

Amaznig holiday - a true sicilian experience!

It is hard to find a place that is so more authentic and original than Santa Maria! We loved it from the moment we opened the large wooden doors and entered the courtyard. It is better than on the photos! The place is perfect for families. The kids found new things to discover every single day. There are oranges and lemon trees in the backyard which provides for lovely fresh juice in the morning. The large private pool is clean and pleasant. As Mazara del Vallo has a large seaport there is plenty of fresh fish to be found and we had some amazing barbeques. Caroline and Mercello are fantastic hosts! Their story is truly incredible and nicely documented. The process from selecting the property all the way through receiving back the security deposit was smooth and a pleasant experience. There is so much more positive to say here... I really hope we will be back soon!
Questa recensione risale a prima del 2018 e non è stata verificata.

10/10 Eccellente

Paul J.

Stunning Santa Maria

Our experience at Santa Maria was breathtaking. Upon arrival we were in awe of the impressive stone building, we passed through the beautiful courtyard and into the Santa Maria villa itself - which was absolutely stunning in every way possible. Nanette, our host was on hand to welcome us to the villa, she was most helpful throughout our stay. We spent our days in the Italian sunshine lounging by the superb pool, surrounded by the heavenly gardens. We sampled the local delights; eating scrumptious gelato in the town and visited the neighbours (The Gazzerosse Vineyard). Our time at Santa Maria was absolutely perfect - a dream come true.
Soggiorno di 7 notti ad agosto 2016
Questa recensione risale a prima del 2018 e non è stata verificata.

10/10 Eccellente

Louise Sellers

A very special place to rent for a holiday!

We all loved staying in Santa Maria - the accommodation is part of a very special family house - completely private with sole use of a fabulous swimming pool and lovely tennis court (once the sun has gone down!). We saw some of the sites of Western Sicily including Selinunte, Segesta, Sciacca & Marsala, along with the odd very lovely restaurant - but on the whole we so enjoyed the return to Santa Maria and its peaceful surroundings - so beautiful and constantly gave us the feeling of getting away from it all. I hope one day we will return.
Questa recensione risale a prima del 2018 e non è stata verificata.

10/10 Eccellente

Anna P.

Wonderful week in a glorious Scicilian villa

The villa was perfect for us , a family of seven - 3 young adults and partners and the older parents.The villa was beautiful , spacious airy rooms which kept cool in the heat of the day. We spent our rest days at home ( after very active ones seeing the amazing sights ).Long breakfasts in the garden with refreshing lemon juice made with lemons from the garden . Keeping cool in the pool and sitting under the trees beside it. In the evening when it was cool enough , there were tennis matches. The gardens, villa, pool were all lovingly looked after and very beautiful. The kitchen was very well equipped which meant we could have some amazing food at home. We were very welcomed by the owner's sister in law who lives on the top floor of the castle. She was always on hand to help. We had a fantastic week and this amazing place is highly recommended by all of us.
Questa recensione risale a prima del 2018 e non è stata verificata.

10/10 Eccellente

Helen burrows

Wonderful property, great facilities & hospitality

We were a family of 6 adults, mum & dad plus 4 in their twenties. The property is large, secluded and with lots of facilities. It allowed outdoors activity of tennis, swimming and running, as well as lots of opportunity to relax. There was plenty of space to get some independence yet large communal areas for games and dinner. The kitchen and utility areas are large and fully stocked. Wi-fi worked well, and there was TV but also board games and books. Location is outside of town, so make sure you have the full address and directions. There are very helpful owners family members on hand if you need anything. The property is well placed for all main west coast of Sicily attractions. A car is a requirement. Some mosquitos. Overall a great place for a family to relax and explore Sicily.
Questa recensione risale a prima del 2018 e non è stata verificata.

10/10 Eccellente

Marcia C.

A gem of a property...beautiful home and grounds

A wonderful stay in Santa Maria... Fabulous villa, pool, tennis court and gardens. While there are family members living above we had complete privacy. The villa was presented as described and very clean and well maintained. Any problems were resolved quickly by the on site managers of the property living above. It is hard to leave the villa but great sightseeing to be had in Western Sicily ... For historical sightseeing Selinunte is a must with well preserved Greek ruins against a coastal backdrop. The north west coastline for breathtaking scenery and fabulous beaches and the national park...Castellamare was our particular favourite ancient coastal town and the nearby picturesque hamlet of Scopello with stunning views and great swimming. We would thoroughly recommend Santa Maria as the perfect relaxing retreat in an ideal spot for sightseeing.

Informazioni sull’host

Host: Caroline

Immagine del profilo dell’host
Marcello and Caroline are the proud owners of the ground floor of Santa Maria, a seventeenth century castle in western Sicily.
Having met in London at a Halloween party, we have been together for over 40 years. Thanks to Marcello's career in an international pharmaceutical company, we have lived in various countries in South America and the Far East whilst bringing up our two daughters.
While Santa Maria has been in Marcello’s family for over a century, it was at first the base of the family wine business. Then it became his parents’ home, which we and our two daughters would visit every year while we were based abroad.
Twenty years ago Marcello inherited a part of the estate and we decided to convert the ground floor as our own holiday home. Respecting the villa’s three hundred years of history, we carried out a complete restoration, even discovering a seventeenth century archway in the process.
Caroline’s interest in decorating is reflected in the attention to colour evident throughout. The property is now furnished with items inherited from our family and gathered from our travels around the world.
Having completed the interior, we turned our attention to the grounds. We revived the walled orange garden, restored the old tennis court, planted an olive grove and added a beautiful swimming pool set within a Mediterranean garden. Meanwhile Caroline was writing her book about the villa, Casa Nostra, A Home in Sicily, based on her experience of family life in Sicily and the local culture and traditions. The book was published by Harper Collins in 2007.

Santa Maria is so beautiful and so special to us that we now come here several times a year, sometimes with our children and grandchildren, but also for the olive harvest.
Both our daughters chose to celebrate their weddings here.
Since we now spend much of our time in London, we are happy to share our holiday home with other guests.

Perché ha scelto questa struttura

Santa Maria has a special place in our lives.
Having lived in different countries about the world, we have always been back to the villa in Sicily, regarding it as a cornerstone in our lives.
Marcello has an extended family based locally and many friends dating back to his childhood. Caroline has got to know the town and its history very well for the purpose of research for her book and is fascinated by many aspects of Sicilian culture. It is an amazing experience to live or stay in a villa so steeped in history. Although records go back as far as the 18th century, the building itself is at least 100 years older. The watchtower in the grounds bears an inscription with the name of the architect and the date:1584.
Most probably the building once belonged to the Church and may have been a commanderie for the Knights of Malta.
Anyone with an interest in history and Mediterranean culture cannot resist the fascination of this Sicilan castle surrounded by lush gardens, olive groves and vineyards, now with its own swimming pool and renovated tennis court.

Cosa rende unica questa struttura

We love santa Maria for it's romantic castle-like aspect and the beauty of the grounds. It has been a privilege to enhance the interior of the 17th century building and create a Mediterranean garden to complement the existing orange grove, olive trees and cypresses planted by previous generations.

Lingue parlate:

Inglese, Italiano, Spagnolo, Portoghese