We are a family of 4 from London (2 young adult children). Staying at La Chiana was a wonderful experience from the time we booked to the time we left. Salvatore was attentive before we left, suggesting the best route to La Chiana and assisted us with progress from Taormina on our day of arrival. Salvatore greeted us at a bar we arrived at in Pettineo to take us to La Chiana. We were late and delighted to find that Salvatore had kindly left us with some provisions and delicious local produce to tuck in. The house is charming, clearly with all its history but renovated and well stocked, was comfortable and clean and there was bedding for more people. It was a pleasure to stay in the heart of the Sicilian country side in an olive grove with other mature fruit trees, away from the tourist bustle after having toured some busy sites. The smells of wild oregano, mint and others wafted across and we could hear the sounds of the bells of herds of goats or sheep in the background - the views from the terrace through the valley were stunning. We really enjoyed our shopping trips into the nearby local villages, Pettineo, Tusa.. to sit in busy local cafes and buy (with the little Italian we could muster) fresh and tasty local produce, most of which we barbecued on the convenient brick BBQ by the side of the house. We did not need anything else, but were well aware that Salvatore would have assisted us with help if we asked. We also enjoyed swimming at the pebbly and clean beach at Castel di Tusa 10 or so mins away by car where (mid Sept) we were alone on the beach! We recommend La Chiana and thank Salvatore for a lovely stay and were very grateful for the opportunity to experience a perhaps non-typical tourist experience.