Villa Caterina is set in a tranquil rural setting a mere15min walk outside the village of Vallellunga where you will discover churches, bars, pizzerias and local shops selling local products. Visit The Regaleali Vineyard estate and sample their delicious wines. Vallelunga has many gothic style churches housing many wonderful pieces of artwork. Villa Caterina has 3 large bedrooms, one on the ground floor with its own en-suite. The open plan lounge, kitchen dining area looks out onto the olive grove fruit trees and the villas very own vineyard. Out side there is a large patio area with BBQ and a 7m/1.5m plunge pool, an inviting place to cool down, with a glass of wine. At the side of the villa there are steps which take you to the roof terrace offering lovely views of the surrounding country side a welcoming place to relax at the end of the day. Villa Caterina offers visitors a comfortable retreat ina tranquil rural setting.
 

Does the following apply to YOU: Stressed, heavy workload, long hours at the Office? Wish you were relaxing, unwinding away from it all? Then Villa Caterina is theplace for you. Surrounded with its very own vineyard, olive grove and scented lemon and orange trees, this stunning villa offers you an idyllic setting to escape from your hectic
lifestyle. Villa Caterina is ideally located, giving guests the opportunity to take a short walk into Vallelunga to sample the local culture or to simply relax on the patio with a glass of wine in between taking a refreshing dip in the plunge pool. For the more adventurous traveller wishing to discover more of Sicily then places like Agrigento and Caltanisetta, to name but a few are all within easy reach. As for the more young at heart, the Aqua Park San Cataldo and Eurpark Rocella are on your

The Mafia Connection... {A full Day out}
Corleone is set in the island’s hilly interior, south of Palermo. Not only does the central character, Don Corleone (played by Marlon Brando and Robert De Niro) take his name from the town, but it is also the surname of Sicily's most feared mafia family. Unfortunately for the town the filmmakers felt Corleone was too developed to be used as a location. None the less, the town has strong historical links with the mafia - it was the scene of 153 violent deaths between 1944 and 1948. It has been home to some of the mafia's most notorious leaders for many years, including Salvatore Riina, who was finally arrested in 1993 and charged with being responsible for more than 150 murders.

Visit the Bar Vitelli
Just as you enter the village you will see the Bar Vitelli, where Michael discusses his proposed marriage to Apollonia with her father, the owner of the bar, aptly named Vitelli in the film. It is a pretty, 18th-century stone-flagged building, draped in climbing plants with a vine-covered terrace looking out over a deep valley. Much is as in the movie, even down to the curtains over the door. Inside, the partially paneled bar has a small display of photos, press cuttings and mementos from the making of the film.
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Vallelunga: By encouraging visitors to Inland Sicily away from the overdeveloped stretches of the Sicilian coastline, we hope we can play a part in assisting the local economy, and spread the word about this wonderful region its people and its culture.
Vallelunga:
A fascinating overview of old rural life is offered at the Museo della Civiltà Contadina (museum of the rural life), harboring beautifully detailed reconstructions of rural homes and artisan’s workshops. All of this is a mere 15.min walk from Villa Caterina where guest will be able to mix with the local people and experiace the true Sicilian way of living.
Visit the impressing naturalistic sites, such as the Collina di Tanarizzi and the Regaleali estate; the latter is property of the Counts Tasca d’Almerita, its vines having contributed to producing most prestigious Sicilian wines.
Agrigento: The Valley of The Temples, The temples are spread along a rocky ridge a short way to the south of the medieval town centre, in a designated archaeological park. Food options are limited so you might wish to take a picnic lunch. A more recent tourist sight is the childhood home of writer Luigi Pirandello (Six Characters in Search of an Author), which has been turned into a museum. His Casa Natale can be visited in the brilliantly-named suburb of Caos. From Villa Caterina to this most Historic of places is a mere 1hours drive away, where you will be transported back to ancient times.
Caltanissetta is much frequented by tourists, notably over Easter period, here celebrated with a series of long-waited events such as two processions taking place on Maundy Wednesday and Thursday – this one known as the Procession delle Vare. The city offers sites of both historical and naturalistic interest as well as a much appreciated cuisine where especially renowned is the sweet almond torrone. Driving to Caltanissetta is a day out in its self

Alia is a small town of the Palermo province, standing 734m a.s.l. and counting some 4,200 inhabitants. A number of peaks with sites of naturalistic interest, namely Monte San Calogero, Monte Cammarata, Rocca Busambra and the neighboring Madonie Mountains, surround it. Farming and, more recently, naturalistic tourism are the town’s main industries. The latter has been notably fostered thanks to the recent establishment of new facilities and infrastructures. Alia is only a 30min drive from Villa Caterina so why not take a drive and discover Alia its people and culture.
 

Fabulouse views of the surrounding countryside from balcony and roof terrace Excelent restaurants and bars along with shops selling local products, bakers selling freshly baked bread daily

The villa comprises 3 bedrooms in total; 2 double, 1 twin and 1 cots, 1 of the bedrooms with en-suite facilities. The property also has 1 single sofa bed located in the in the up stairs double bedroom. This gives room for up to 8 people. Bed linen and towels are provided for your use.

The villa has 2 bathrooms and 2 WCs for your party's use. Air-conditioning keeps the villa cool.

The villa has television dvd. The music system will play cds, radio.

There is room for 6 in the living room and 6 in the dining room. To prepare food you will find a cooker, an oven, a fridge, a kettle, a toaster. You will also find a washing machine, a clothes drier, an iron and ironing board. The owner has also provided cutlery, crockery, glassware, cooking utensils.

This is a non-smoking villa

Pets are not welcome 

Not suitable for wheelchairs 

The villa is in a very quiet area. It has a private south facing swimming pool, a south facing garden, a south facing patio area, a south facing balcony, panoramic views, interesting views, a barbeque. If you are driving there is private parking with the outside areas of the house having external lighting.

The villa is right beside ...nothing specified.

Close to the villa you will find swimming, walking, a museum, shopping areas, a restaurant, a food shop.

Within easy reach of the villa you will find historic sites.

Alia is an old agricultural town. Aqua Park Villa Daphni large outdoor pool

Mussomeli with its 20th century castle Caltanissetta

The villa is....

90 km from PMO airport.
92 km from Catania.
45 min from Caltanissetta, .
45 min from Mussomeli .
60 min from Agrigento.

Any day of the week.

Any day of the week.

3 PM

10 AM

Review submitted by non-Villarenters customer: This September the Eccels family and friends, took off to Sicily, to stay in the wonderful town of Vallelunga, about 1½ hours drive west of Catania. For two whole weeks we enjoyed lovely sunshine, ࿵+F) everyday, fresh air, and belt buckle bending food. We met the most friendliest of people, and learnt that most of the men of the town are called Nino!
Although for the majority of the fortnight consisted of lazing around, making decisions over numerous cups of coffee and cigarettes, we did some work. Grape picking for the day from the Villa's own vinyard to make over 400 litres of wine, ready to drink on our next visit, visiting some of the spectacular scenery of the island, but must of all, just sitting around, doing nothing apart from the odd decision making of course!
Night times would consist of ear splitting italian converstions, [BabyEccels] manged to sleep through the highest of decibels known to mankind!), drinking the most fantastic wine 68cents could buy, and of course eating the freshest, most delicious home made food that has ever been laid in front of me.
Entertainment was as a treat, watching the odd tractor go past carrying a trailor full of the seasons grape crops, the bells of the sheep as the were gathered in each night, chase the ace was a firm favourite with some, but most of all the decision making was always taken very seriously.Mr & Mrs Eccles & Friends"



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