Gianni was a wonderful host, polite, friendly and welcomming. We stayed in the cantina apartment which was immaculate and provided all that we needed, shower, kitchen kitchen with microwave and gas hob with dining area. The apartment had a gorgeous rustic arched entrance/seating area/second bedroom. So clever. No air conditioning was needed as the apartment remained cool. We took full advatage of the seating areas, garden, pool and fantastic views across to the sea and Taormina. Fabulous position and a 5 minute drive to Piedemonte with supermarkets, banks, cafes, bakery .

There are so many places to visit we will have to come back.We really enjoyed Taormina, Giardini, Naxos, Syracuse, Mount Etna, Alcantara Gorge and Etnaland water slide park. I stayed with my son and daughter 20 and 14 years old something for everyone. Including wifi !

We would all recommend Farmhouse Etneo as a great base with a car. Don't foget your satnav! The wine trail around the vineyards of Mount Etna was something we would recommend but unfotunately just touched upon. This was part of a two week holiday we are now in Palermo but we could have easily stayed another week.

As a first time to Sicily this was a perfect place to stay.