This was our second visit to stay at The Old Winery- we holidayed here last year for ten days, and returned for another ten days this year at the end of a three-week stay. Sandra & Fabio are perfect hosts- very attentive, quick to respond and extremely helpful. We had an issue with our hire car and they were able to point us in the direction of a tyre garage in the local town Floridia, providing us with address and details. On the second day of our stay, they arrived with some beautiful local sweets which our children happily devoured!
The accommodation itself is so unique- full of character. Despite the rural location, the property feels safe & secure with its locked, gated driveway. The tunnels of the Old Winery provide plenty of hide & seek fun for the children and some cool relief from the August sunshine. There are a collection of toys to keep the children happy too! The kitchen is well-equipped and is separate from the rest of the accommodation. The bedrooms are spacious and clean with plenty of spare bedding, if required. Towels- and extra clean towels- were provided as well as a variety of toiletries.
We loved exploring the local areas of Siracusa, Ortigia, Noto and the stunning beaches, as well exploring further afield in Taormina. We journeyed to EtnaLand (aqua park) for two days of water fun, which the children loved- this is approx an hour and 1/4 from the property. You would definitely need a car to access the area and there are plenty of places to see- our best find this year was Cava Grande near Avola where we walked 1050ft down a rocky trail to discover beautiful lagoons and waterfalls. A truly amazing experience!
We hope to return to Sicily again next year- thank you Sandra and Fabio for making our stay so memorable. Highly recommended!