Relax in Erice valley, 15'from the sea, freepark,bbq,garden,bubble hot tub 8people

You dislike faceless modern holiday flats but you like authentic mansions of the 18th century? Then you are just right in this place! This is so original and lovely, wonderful old (and functional) furniture, ok the kitchen is small but the apartment itself is huge! There is a square (historic?) pool only about 80 cm deep with lounge chairs, 2 outside areas, everything surrounded by a big natural garden with both lemon and orange trees. We loved it and say a big thank you to the lovely owners Francesca and Giuseppe.

Staying at Giuseppe and Francesca's country home was such a treat for us all. They were extremely thoughtful, kind and generous hosts who obviously understand that time spent there by their guests is precious. The apartment itself is actually most of the ground floor of what appears to be a small Italian castle. There was plenty of room for us all to have our own space and to also spend evenings gathered together. For a family like ours with many different agendas and pressures during the year, it was so special to come together in such a relaxing and peaceful paradise. With it's slightly fading grandeur yet magical allure and with all the necessary comforts, this place seemed to encapsulate the spirit of Sicily. We were only sorry not to have had more time to stay there. Our two children particularly used the pool most days and though not very deep it provided a blissful aquatic playground and source of cool refreshment after the scolding heat of the day. We hope to stay there again one day.

This place is beautiful- easily the most beautiful house I have ever stayed in. Everything you need, so spacious, historical, rustic, and chic. Bathrooms are very nice. So picturesque. Lovely hosts helped with recommendations and were very responsive communicators.

One of the best stays ever

This traditional building is so charming and beautifully furnished. We loved it so much. The swimming pool was gorgeous and picturesque. We played as a family of 4 there all afternoon and loved it. We sat at the front for breakfast every day wishing it was our own home. Francesca was so kind and accommodating and gave us extra things for our baby girl making our stay so comfortable. Highly recommend.

If you are looking for an old castle to live it, this is your dream place. We loved it, and the owners are great and passionate. The place is just beautiful.

Simply wonderful. Loved the house, pool, garden - so quiet and really relaxing. Only wished we could have stayed longer

We loved our stay in this 300 year old family estate, complete with orchards, pool, gardens and charming interior. We appreciated the expansive interior with its many original features and tasteful decor. Though the photos on the listing are accurate, they don’t really capture the feeling of wonderment you have when you enter the home. At every turn, there was a feast for the eyes; we loved exploring inside and out. The garden, charmingly overgrown, featured many herbs, flowering plants, succulents, and fruit bearing trees. The pool was a necessity for our stay as it was very hot at the time of our travel. We enjoyed drinks in the garden and by the pool, evening dinners in the cool of the garden and morning coffee in the expansive courtyard. The children collected lemons and made lemonade that has never tasted so good. The location allowed for easy access to Trapani, Erice, the beautiful hilltop town overlooking the area, and to places further afield by car. Our hosts Giuseppe and Francesca and their children were warm, responsive and very helpful. They have deep knowledge and love of the area. This was a place to make wonderful family memories and to imagine yourself back in time, forgetting our modern world.

We can’t emphasise enough how lovely and helpful Fransceca and Giuseppe are; they are the best the hosts that we have experienced. And even on our late arrival they took the time to show us around and explain all of the different herbs and fruits grown in their wonderful grounds. We couldn’t believe how stunning the setting of their place was - it felt so grand and opulent; we had a very comfortable and enjoyable stay. The place had such historical significance and beautiful architecture. The location is perfect; we were expecting to use it as a base to travel to other cities, but found Trapani has everything we needed - beautiful white sandy beaches with clear blue sea (and places to sit at the Sun Club), little gems of restaurants and shops including Osteria Ossian (stunning for views and Sicilian food) and pasta shops (Arte Pasta). The pool is the so beautiful and relaxing it was very hard to leave and we will definitely be booking again. Thanks again to Francesca and Giuseppe for making our holiday!

Francesca and Guiseppe were great hosts who went out of their way for us to have a great stay. Pool, orchard of fruit trees, spacious living area. Much to do around Erice and Trapani