We really enjoyed staying at Francesco's Country House and would definitely recommend it for those wanting to explore Mount Etna, Taormina and the surrounding area. The house was incredibly clean and well-equipped and clearly well cared for. It was spacious, with a lovely garden and beautiful views onto the valley below. Unfortunately we had some foggy, rainy days when we visited in October, so we couldn't always admire the view when walking/at the house. Luckily we had some sun before we left!
Francesco was a very attentive host, who made every effort to ensure we were looked after. He helped us when the power went out (you can't use multiple electrical appliances such as heaters at once!) and showed us how to use the fire box as we had some colder weather even though he doesn't usually allow guests to use it until November time (and central heating also isn't turned on until much later in the year). It was so lovely to have the fire burning in the evenings - thank you Francesco! He also took us on a wonderful walk around the local area, showing us what plants you could eat etc., and gave us delicious apples and grapes from his garden.
We would love to return again, we had a wonderful time!