Casa Ulisse in Villa Lionti

Red house is inside Villa Lionti between Catania and Etna, 500 meters above sea level In the villa there are 5 apartments with different characteristics Architects say it's the best preserved villa in all of eastern Sicily This apartment of about 60 square meters, renovated in 2026, has 1 bedroom with wardrobes, a large living room with a full kitchen area and a comfortable sofa bed. 1 bathroom with a large shower. All rooms and the living room have independent entrances to the patio. WiFi up to 300 Mbps The space This house is located inside Villa Lionti in San Pietro Clarenza. The villa is a fortified baglio from the 1700s in worked lava stone. In the villa there are 5 other houses of various sizes and with different characteristics, some in the Plus category, all available on Airbnb The swimming pool is shared with guests of the other apartments, but often no one is in the pool because guests are out for tourism and excursions. Our desire is that you relax as much as possible during your vacation. That's why there will always be someone in the villa to assist you. This apartment is about 60 square meters and was renovated in 2026 with a modern style. It consists of 1 double bedroom or with two singles with closets and desk; a large living room with dining area, a full kitchen area and a comfortable sofa bed that can be prepared as a double bed, two singles; a private bathroom with a large shower accessed from the living room. The bedrooms and living room have independent entrances to the patio or communicate from the inside. We can add another bed or crib for children upon request. Having decided to carry out a "conservative/philological restoration" some details such as floors, paints, wall finishes, doors, windows, "rustic/rural" appear compared to today's standards. The heating and cooling is electric with a state-of-the-art inverter. Wi-Fi is connected with fiber optics and is available in all areas of the villa. Inside the apartments, the download speed is up to 300 mbps and the upload is about 100 Mbps. In the house, you will find sheets, double pillows of different thicknesses, towels, pool towels, soaps and shampoos, coffee, sugar, oil, and all the basic things that you may need during your stay. The Villa manager is always available for any help or advice. Villa Lionti is a fortified 1700 baglio in worked lava stone. The typical courtyard structure was equipped with a manor house with decorated frescoes and overhead doors, furniture and sofas in bois de rose, a mill, a palmento and warehouses. The villa has an internal courtyard with lawn and worked lava stone seats, overlooking almost all rooms and apartments. In the center of the courtyard is an ancient well, raised, made special by the colonnade. From 1996 to 2001, the baglio was completely restored in compliance with the original provision. The frescoes, basement and furniture have also been restored and repositioned, making the atmosphere of common areas and suites unique and special. In the renovation process, the manor house and warehouses have been transformed into guest suites. In 2017, two apartments were renovated in a modern and comfortable style. In an area of the garden, far from the bedrooms, the large pool of 15 x 6.30 meters was built, bordered in lava stone and surrounded by English lawn. The garden with native plants, bushes and essences, citrus fruits, olive trees, has been preserved or replanted in compliance with the original design. Today it is a historic home full of charm, it is the ideal place to spend cultural holidays, in contact with nature, in the tranquility of the Sicilian countryside, in a place that offers every comfort. Today some apartments are rented for medium-long periods. Guests can choose from houses ranging from 40 to 170 square meters, some renovated in an antique style, others modern, all also furnished with some antique Sicilian furniture, well preserved. Villa Lionti is located in San Pietro Clarenza, an ancient non-touristy village, where you can breathe an ancient atmosphere, which for centuries has been typical of the rural villages of Sicily. The village square is a 5-minute walk from the villa, about 400 meters. In the square and nearby streets you can find supermarkets, bakeries, bars, pizzeria, greengrocer, rotisserie, butcher, pharmacy and small shops. Alternatively, convenient groceries are available at home. Delivery fees are: – Orders between €30 and €59.99 delivery → cost €4.90 – Orders between €60 and €109.99 delivery → cost €2.90 – Orders over €110 → free delivery If you wish, you can schedule the delivery before your arrival: we will take care of receiving the groceries and arrange it in the house, so that you can find everything ready. Let us know if you're interested, we'll give you more details. Urban buses to Catania pass through the village square. Service is not frequent. We recommend having a car, which you can park inside the villa. A few minutes by car you will find interesting nature trails to walk or bike. The village of San Pietro Clarenza is located between Catania and Etna, 10 km from Catania. Villa Lionti is a 7-minute drive from the highways. In 40 minutes you will reach Taormina, in one hour Syracuse. For a swim in the sea towards the North Coast: Acicastello, Acitrezza, Acireale, Fiumefreddo are all about 30 minutes away by car, just north to Giardini Naxos, Isola Bella (Taormina), Mazzeo and Letojanni. While towards the South Coast, Arenella, Fontane Bianche, Avola, Noto, Calamosche, Vendicari and San Lorenzo are all wonderful beaches. The departure of the cable car (from which to the top of the Etna volcano) is a 30-minute drive. About 45 minutes by car is the prestigious Il Picciolo Golf Club, while just 15 minutes you can reach Etnaland, one of the largest water parks in Italy and amusement park full of attractions for the whole family In the evening, for those who want worldliness and nightlife, the famous nightlife in the historic center of Catania is a 20-minute drive away. You can also park your car at the Nesima metro stop (about 10km from the villa) and get to Catania by metro. The metro hours are: - Monday to Thursday from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm; - Friday and Saturday from 6:00 am to 1:00 am; - Sundays and holidays from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm You will not pay the accommodation tax in this apartment Guest access You can use all the common areas, including the garden of about 2500 square meters (with well, olive trees, oranges, lemons, mandarins, pink pepper, aromatic spice garden and asparagus), the barbecue area, the swimming pool with changing rooms, showers and teak beds, which is open from Easter to October 30; the uncovered parking inside the villa Other things to note Pets aren’t allowed Please do not smoke in the apartments and help us maintain the quiet and relaxing atmosphere of the villa Those with children between 2 and 12 years of age must consider that the pool is not supervised and that there is valuable furniture in the apartments. You will not pay the tourist tax in this apartment Registration Details IT087044B94OFK9VFM