What People are saying

Fantastic place

S Gon 02/07/2017 13:13

Amazing friendly wine yard
It's very beautiful with fantastic friendly owners Signora and Angela & staff,that served wonderful food and wine from the winery.
Signora was very friendly and easy going,talking,playing cards with the children and explaining about the area and giving tips about day trips etc
Wonderful pool,we and our kids enjoyed the pool and beautiful nature and peaceful.
Nice living room with pool table
We felt at home and the kids enjoyed it some much.
We took day trips around the area.
Wonderful breakfast and dinners and wines
Big thanks
Room nice and very clean

Beautiful place to stay, but don't expect luxury

Emily Gon 30/09/2016 14:55

With a fairly high price tag in comparison with other places we stayed on our tour of Sicily, we expected something very special.

The vineyard is in an amazing location, don't be put off by the single-track winding road leading to it, we never saw another car along it and the remoteness of the setting added to its relaxed feel, away from the crowds.

On arrival we were very early for check-in. We were greeted very warmly by the lady owner and luckily, as the place wasn't full, were shown straight to our room. The room was comfortable but basic, which is what we had expected from a few-hundred year-old property. The bathroom could have done with a little updating though, as although the shower was very powerful, the cubicle was very small and the panelling was quite flimsy. Our view overlooking the vines was lovely and very private.

We were shown around the property and were very impressed with the pool area which we understand has been recently renovated. Stunning views over the bay and not a soul in sight. Bliss!

Unfortunately for us, though, the weather wasn't great for sunbathing that day and so we made our way back over to reception and requested a bottle of wine. We tried the sparkling rose which was delicious (and we had to sample a few more bottles during our stay just to make sure) and was served on a tray with a few nibbles which was a nice touch. The only comment I would make here is that we had to ask for this, and being on a vineyard it might have been nice to have been offered a bottle on arrival rather than having to ask.

We spent our first afternoon relaxing in the common area complete with a rather impressive pool table was lovely and welcoming. The grounds of the building are beautifully manicured and a pleasure to have a look around. The on-site chapel is charming.

Prior to our arrival we had booked in for an evening meal on our first night and a wine tour before hand. Whilst the wines the vineyard produces are wonderful, the wine 'tour' was a little disappointing as it merely consisted of two glasses of wine (one white, one red) poured for us before dinner, at the same price as two glasses of wine from the menu which we could have just ordered anyway. Perhaps it was our own high expectation but we had been expecting a little more information about the wine, how it's made, and maybe even a tour of the wine cellar as we had read on other reviews. Still, the wine is amazing and the Grillo is very tasty.

The evening meal was lovely, traditional Sicilian food and good portion sizes. The gentleman who serves in the restaurant both in the evening and for breakfast is very polite and helpful. Lovely service.

Breakfast was basic but perfectly adequate. On the morning that we were leaving (a Friday) there was a hive of activity preparing the venue for a wedding. What a beautiful place to have a ceremony and celebration!

There is plenty to see in the area and so a couple of days here is well worth the visit. The owner kindly spent some time with us explaining what there was to see in the area and making recommendations. There is also a map and some leaflets in the main office which were helpful.

The Wi-Fi, unfortunately, was very poor. It never worked in our room and on the second day we couldn't even get access in the common area. Good to force yourself to relax and disconnect a little!

We did really enjoy our stay here and would recommend it to others, but I don't think that we would stay again, mainly because Sicily is a huge place to visit so we would go to another area.

Regretfully a disappointment.

RockHill_10on 06/08/2016 11:17

I was very much looking forward to staying here but compared to the other hotel stays in Sicily we had this was not a good stay for many reasons.

I would like to say that in line with other reviews Marisa was lovely and very helpful with advice on places to visit.

The restoration outside including the pool area was a delight however the accommodation and finishing touches were not evident.

During our 3 day stay not one of us slept well. The beds were very hard, the rooms were very hot ( the air con was broken) There were plastic protective sheets on all the beds and they smelt very damp.
No where for you to put away clothes and very little in the way of effort had been put into these rooms.By far our biggest criticism was the bathroom. They were tiny and very hard to even get in the shower. Very old poor quality fittings.

Of all our stays in Sicily breakfast here was very poor - the choice of coffee that you could stand your spoon in or pay for a proper offering. We did not eat here in the evening based on our findings at breakfast.

The pool area is beautiful with incredible views but with no cushions for the loungers - sunbathing was impossible.

Regretfully I cannot recommend this hotel.

Beautiful Old World Villa in Vineyard Setting

Deb0730on 24/06/2016 22:56

One of the most romantic settings we've ever experienced. We stayed in a charming, spacious suite with a big outdoor patio, large sitting room and huge bedroom. I hate to be critical of such a lovely place, but we thought it fell short of its fantastic potential. Service was cordial but they seemed surprised when we asked them for something, such as purchasing a bottle of wine, help with arranging a vineyard tour, etc. There is very little in the Menfi area so you are sort of dependent on your hotel for guidance. Although it was beautiful, we wouldn't stay again.

Paradise in the country

Fastrakon 30/05/2016 14:21

A winding road from Menfi leads one to a serene spot in the country surrounded by olive trees and vineyards. The meal was magnificent and the wine wonderful... Both red and white. Marisa could not have been more charming. Flowers and quaint decor are everywhere.