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About this property

With full views of Mount Etna, Antico Borgo is a restored country house surrounded by lemon and orange trees. It offers free parking and free WiFi throughout. The rooms of the Agriturismo Antico Borgo are set in a farmhouse. The views include the garden, Taormina, and the sea in the distance. Rooms feature air conditioning or a fan, and a tea/coffee maker. The Agriturismo is located between the Fiumefreddo and Giardini Naxos motorway exits. Calatabiano Railway Station is 300 metres away. You can drive to the nearest beach in 5 minutes. For dinner, you can taste homemade Sicilian cuisine at the restaurant, set in a traditional wine cellar. On weekdays, guests can enjoy discounted rates at a partner restaurant set 5 minutes' drive from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast info

    • Italian, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
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2 single beds
1 large double bed
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2 single beds
1 large double bed
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2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ieva
    Lithuania Lithuania
    We loved the charm of the working farm and breakfast was exceptionally nice, with sponge cake baked by a nonna!
  • Janet
    Malta Malta
    Very clean, breakfast was always fresh and the hosts were super friendly. We travelled with our dog who also enjoyed the stay. Highly recommended.
  • Aykut
    China China
    Calatabiano is off the beaten track and that is exactly why we chose Antico Borgo! Peacefully located in an old farm house and vinery, it was spot on with amazing gardens, including lemon trees offering fresh organic lemons, lovely staff ready to...
  • Katarzyna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Dedicated staff (especially Francesca), the rural character, attention to detail, gorgeous scenery , spacious room, peaceful & quiet, lovely fresh food and home made cakes, beautiful cats
  • Twaróg
    France France
    Cleanliness of the place and the kindness of the staff
  • Natasha
    Australia Australia
    Everything! Wish we had stayed there for weeks! We only had one night. Lovely house, so many lovely spots to relax on different seating arrangements. Lovely garden with a walk / running path . Wonderful breakfast. Kind and very helpful staff....
  • Mika
    Israel Israel
    The staff is lovely, Francesca was super helpful and kind, the place is beautiful and special, the atmosphere is very pleasant and the breakfast is good and varied. Great location for travelers with a car
  • Silva
    Latvia Latvia
    Felt antique vibe and garden was beautiful. Soap and shampoo was wonderful.
  • Valeria
    Italy Italy
    The property is amazing, immersed in the green of the countryside but at only 15 minutes by car from the location of Taormina. Also, there were lot of cats: a dream for cat lovers!
  • Kate
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing one night stay at Antico Borgo Etneo. Would have loved to stay longer. We had two rooms conveniently next to each other. Lovely property and location. We loved the cats!

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.7Based on 1,032 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Antico Borgo Etneo is a restored Country House of 1800, surrounded by a big orange lemon and olive trees, in a strategic position between Taormina and Etna. The structure is environmentally and animal-friendly. The Farm offers offers an amazing Etna view, and a beautiful view of the sea of Giardini Naxos and Taormina. Guests can relax in the beautiful garden of roses and jasmine, and walk in the big garden all around the farm. Antico Borgo offers the possibility of a 1,3 km footing rail among the garden. There is a big Patio and a Terrace surronded by hundred years Olive and Mulberry trees where guests can enjoy Etna and Taormina view. The breakfast/restaurant room is situated in the fascinating wine cellar made of lava stones. The Farm produces organic fruits and vegetables, honey and olive oil, and guests will enjoy all the organic food served for breakfast and dinner. All the rooms are in the old farmhouse, have original sicilian decor and furniture and lava stone walls. The rooms are all different with sea or garden or Etna view, some rooms have balcony. All the rooms have air conditioning, minibar with Etna wine and soft drinks, WI-Fi, TV, heating, fan, courtesy kit with natural sicilian soaps. There is a meeting room for corporate or yoga retreat and other events. There is a big free parking inside the garden, and a reserved parking for bikes and motorcycles in a closed garage. The reception offers services of touristic orientation guests and booking of Etna tour with our guide, boat tour in Taormina and helicopter flight.

Neighbourhood information

Antico Borgo is strategically situated near to the Alcantara Valley (15 km) and is an ideal starting point for Etna Tour. From the hotel Is possible to reach Taormina in 10 minutes by car, and is very close to Isola Bella, to Giardini Naxos (2km), to Acireale and Catania. It is also possible reach Siracusa in 1 h and 15 min. and Catania or Messina in 50 minutes.

Languages spoken

English,French,Italian

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Ristorante #1
    • Cuisine
      Italian • Mediterranean • Local
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

House rules

Antico Borgo Etneo Country Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
€ 7 per child, per night
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 40 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that check-in and key collection are by appointment.

A surcharge applies for arrivals outside check-in hours. All requests for late arrival are subject to confirmation by the property.

Please note that the restaurant is open for dinner on Sundays and Mondays only and requires a reservation (dinner at the property is not available in some dates in July & August).

From March until the end of October, guests can have lunch and dinner at a nearby restaurant every day at a special agreed-upon price.

Please note that our check in is from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. We can arrange late check in up to 11.30 PM with an additional cost of € 20.00.

Please note that 'Classic Double or Twin Room' and 'Double or Twin Room' are suitable for wheelchair users.

Please inform Antico Borgo Etneo Country Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

License number: 19087010B504756, IT087010B96KY8R4BE

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