Villa Bagolaro is truly a magical place. We didn’t realise the grounds were so stunning with the orange and lemon groves surrounding the house. The flowers in the garden, view to Mount Etna and the sea make this place extremely special and we feel so lucky to have experienced it. The facilities are pretty basic with just one bathroom but there is an outdoor shower and an extra toilet in the utility room. It feels like an authentic vintage getaway! The kitchen has everything you need bar a dishwasher. Luigi was on hand for anything we needed and was so welcoming you can tell him and his wife really enjoy sharing their little slice of history.
This is the perfect place for families as our kids spent the whole time playing hide and seek in the garden…there is a tv but there were no requests from our lot to put it on as they were too busy playing and exploring.
Taormina is an easy half hour drive away, as is the amazing Alcantara Gorge which is an incredible family day out.