Country house near Piazza Armerina, Valley of the Temples, Enna and Caltagirone | House in Butera
3 Bedroom House in Butera
Our country house is located in a strategic position to visit the places of greatest cultural and scenic interest in Sicily. The historical, natural and cultural greatness of Sicily is testified by the recognition of 7 sites recognized as World Heritage by Unesco. 5 of these sites are easily reachable from our house such as "The Archaeological Park of Agrigento" with the Valley of the Temples (74 km), the "Roman Villa of the Casale" in Piazza Armerina (30 km), "The whole Baroque area south-east "which includes Catania (138 km) Modica (100 km), Ragusa (92 km) Caltagirone (52 km)," Etna "(170 km) with its landscape features," The Arab-Norman route that leaves from Cefalù (130 km) ".
The house is located in a hilly area and is surrounded by olive groves. In addition, the house is located near the sea, surrounded by unspoiled nature, surrounded by olive trees, vines and palm trees and the gentle slopes of the hills cultivated with wheat.
These beauties are joined by an always mild and sunny climate where the air, colors and scents are typical Sicilian ones.
The house can accommodate up to 7 people and is composed of a room which houses a lounge with sofa bed and LED TV and a kitchen with table and chairs equipped with a traditional oven and all the necessary utensils. There are also two spacious bedrooms, a bathroom with shower and a large veranda with barbecue where you can eat, sunbathe, read or spend your free time in a place of peace surrounded by the sound of nature and the scents of the earth and where at nightfall be fascinated by the red sunsets and in the dark by the myriad of sparkling stars.
In addition, ample parking space, free WI-FI and kitchen and bed linen and towels.
Some of the most famous seaside resorts are easily accessible such as the spectacular Scala dei Turchi with its white marl cliff, Capo Rossello and Monterosso, particular promontories of red calcarenite that end in the sea or the locality of Torre Salsa a Regional Natural Reserve managed by the WWF where Caretta Caretta turtles come to lay their eggs every year from May to August.
Upon arrival, guests will also receive detailed indications to discover the surrounding area, a territory that can give strong emotions through the charm of discovering a still uncontaminated and wild landscape. In the Nissian territory there are seven protected natural reserves. Furthermore there are the remains of civilizations such as the Phoenicians, the Greeks, the Arabs and the Normans such as the Greek fortifications called "Mura Timoleontee" of Gela or the suggestive town of Sutera inserted in the circuit of the "most beautiful villages in Italy". There are also traces of a more recent past such as the abandoned Sulfur Mines, testified for example by the Solfare Museum of "Trabia Tallarita" example of industrial archeology of the early twentieth century.
Brochures made by us will lead you through museums, archaeological remains, castles, villages, nature reserves and coasts with crystal clear sea and golden sand.
You will also find information on the most popular festivals related to religious and folkloric traditions.
During the Easter period in Sicily the festivals are lived by the inhabitants with intense vitality and the Christian and pagan rites merge into a mixture of sensations, colors, flavors and sounds that give unique emotions. During Holy Week several processions take place and on Good Friday all the moments of the Passion of Christ are recalled.
During the summer, there are characteristic devotional parties such as that of the SS. Crucifix of the Elm in Mazzarino (the 2nd Sunday of May), the feast of S. Calogero and Sagra dei Pupi di Pane di Campofranco where large forms of bread with human forms are donated from the statue of the Saint, also mentioned in the magazine "Bell'Italia", the feast of San Giuseppe in Riesi (last Sunday in July and March) or the historical parade in costume in Mussomeli. At Christmas, suggestive Living Nativity Scenes are made in Sutera and Butera.
There will also be indications on local products, culinary traditions and food and wine routes. You will learn about typical sweets such as nougat, ricotta rollò, cannoli, buccellati, mostaccioli all prepared with local products such as honey, dried figs, almonds, ricotta, cooked wine, oil and citrus peel. And also savory focaccias like "muffolette", a particular type of spongy bread filled with ricotta or caciocavallo, oil, pepper, anchovies or as "l'mbriulata" made with rolled puff pastry topped with olives, potatoes, cheese and minced meat. You will know typical products like Serradifalco honey recognized as Slow Food or the wines of Riesi and Butera exported all over the world and classified D.O.C ..
Although the house is in a quiet place, it is still convenient to all services as the town of Riesi can be reached in 5 minutes and in 10 minutes you can reach the medieval town of Mazzarino characterized by the numerous baroque churches and the remains of the castle that dominates the landscape.
Guests will be greeted by the courtesy and warmth of the owners that characterizes the spirit of the Sicilians who will be ready to satisfy your every need.
Country house near Piazza Armerina, Valley of the Temples, Enna and Caltagirone is located in Butera. Country house near Piazza Armerina, Valley of the Temples, Enna and Caltagirone provides accommodation, featuring Parking, TV, Child Friendly, among other amenities. This House features Parking, TV, Child Friendly, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Country house near Piazza Armerina, Valley of the Temples, Enna and Caltagirone has 3 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 7 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Butera has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Butera, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Heating
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Shower
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Bidet
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Hair dryer
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Towels provided
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1 bathroom
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2 bedrooms
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Bed sheets provided
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Cookware/dishes/utensils
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Electric kettle
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Oven
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Refrigerator
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Stovetop
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Spices
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Coffee/tea maker
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Toaster
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Washing machine
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Onsite parking
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Car required
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No pets allowed
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Note from host: vietato fumare dentro casa
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Designated smoking areas
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Water park
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Winery tours nearby
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Ecotours nearby
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TV
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Books
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Unit size: 807 sq ft (75 sq m)
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Near a hospital
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In a village
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Near the sea
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In a rural location
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Iron/ironing board
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WiFi available
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Garden
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Barbecue grill
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Patio
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First aid kit
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Fire extinguisher
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Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
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Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Policies
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 host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
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