We have been here for the past five months in this beautiful villa and leave this weekend, we will be very sad to go. We've had a fantastic time. The villa is sited on a wine yard owned by the Tumminia family. They are just the best, all of the family
are lovely, helpful and there if you need them.
The villa is modern but still very Sicilian, the garden lovely, the surroundings beautiful, the villa has absolutely everything you need.....The local Town Calatafimi is very Sicilian and a must see (remember many places close at about 1.30pm and open at 4pm not just here but all across Italy.)
You can stand on the veranda and look across the valley, its breathtaking and gives you the wow feeling. Sit on the veranda and watch the sun come up over the back of the villa in the morning and then set on the mountain in front of the villa and disappear at the end of the day.
The description given for the villa is excellent, and you get what you see in the photos. The villa was spotless and to say that we have had a beautiful, interesting, exciting and Sicilian five months would be understatement.
The support and service from Mariella (villa owner) and Claudia (sister-in law, who speaks excellent english) is first class, nothing was too much trouble .... Claudia is the main contact as her and her husband own the vineyard you will be staying on... There is lots to see and do, Calatafimi, Segesta , Palermo, Cape san Vito, Corelone (yes from the Godfather films), the Beaches are all around at Alcamo and Ennys cafe on the way to Alcamo Marina is brill, the historic ruins at Segesta and The Romaine memorium on top of the mountain in front you, is only 20 minutes away, the thermal spa again at Alcamo, where for 15 euros you can use the spa at night and enjoy a pizza of your choice with a drink and sweet..amazing. The markets are great too, a real experience, Alcamo, Trapani, Castel del Golfo, Calatafimi... to name but a few.....town exhibitions and marches. Just ask Claudia if you want any info..or just get in your car and explore. I guarantee you won't be bored or disappointed.
We could have stayed longer.. so much to see and do, but again if you are looking for peace and quiet and relaxation its here, its quite surreal to hear the sound of silence....a stay here is whole new experience and a real treat.
We could NOT fault it, its beautiful, stunning, emotional and just different. Come and stay you will NOT be disappointed...(You definately need a car).