Daniele was a very kind host. The room was comfortable and airy. It had a little table with seats outside; screened by plants that gave a pleasant outdoor space to relax in private. The ensuite shower and bathroom was modern with a pleasing colour scheme. Daniele had created an interesting nostalgic theme to the bedroom with historic framed documents and a variety of local artesania which gave some insight to the recent history of Sicily. It was all done with flair and good taste.
The building was an old railway station from a past era which Daniele had rebuilt with great patience and a lot of work. The communal kitchen was another pleasing creation of our host with the facilities to make a quick breakfast or an elaborate meal. Fruit and fresh bread were there to share and this was one of many small gestures which showed the communal ethos Daniele lives and practices. The whole property was a lush oasis of colourful plants and ambient lighting. As a gift, we left with two enormous Aloe Vera leaves, which were great for soothing our sunburn and one of them returned to the UK as a memento of the spirit of Sicily.
It is conveniently located above AciCastello; only 5 minutes drive down into the town which made it easy to pop out but secluded enough it felt like a retreat ; its position above the town gives a pleasing view out onto the dazzling sea and a lovely breeze too.
As you can tell we really enjoyed our stay and felt most welcomed. It was such a great start to our holiday. Thank you Daniele we hope to return soon.