We stayed here for four days mid September and loved it. Originally we expected to arrive just after 9 and Michaela kindly agreed to provide us with a meal even though the restaurant had officially closed. Warning for anyone who intends to pick up a car from the airport - this takes much longer than you will expect ! Eventually after getting the car, lost in Catania, and a little lost finding the hotel (again beware they have recently change the road system and the Sat Nav does not recognise it), we arrived nearer 11. They were wonderfully kind, and the food was beautiful
The house and rooms themselves are full of character, the view of the mountains and the scents of the gardens which drift across were amazing. The pool was a little cold but ok for a cooling dip. Great for animal lovers, there were cats with tiny kittens,dogs, lizards and horses. Breakfast consists of warm croissants or pastries (different each day) and a range of juices, cereals, cakes and other goodies. We eat on the terrace each day,listening to the quiet jazz they tend to play.
This was just the place to recharge batteries. We managed a trip to Etna from here and visited nearby Caltagirone twice where we were lucky enough to see the steps lit for the saints day.