The Villa is located between Etna and the sea just a few miles from the centre of Taormina . The villa is an oasis of beauty and style. The building itself is a manor house from the late 19th century , tinted red with volcanic clay and richly furnished with antiques .

OUTSIDE The house opens out into a cool , furnished gazebo overlooking the lush lawn . the garden has a rich variety of aromatic plants including laurel , camphor , lavender , and hibiscus , daturas , palms , ficus , and centuries old olive trees . Meals can be taken on the lawn in the shade of large umbrellas when the weather is fine . The pool has a spectacular view of etna and the surrounding countryside .

 IN HOUSE FACILITIES Satellitar tv, Internet access , dvd , gated car parking , daily service ( 3 hours a day ) , daily pool cleaning in summer preparation of fireplaces in winter , cook ( on request ) . The owner will stay in the suite in the garden when it is not taken , or in a nearby property when it is .

OUTSIDE FACILITIES Tennis at 1 mile , 18 hole golf course at 40 minutes by car , beach at 1 mile , minimarket and shops at 1 mile , restaurants at 1/2 miles , pharmacy at 1 mile , first aid at 3 miles .