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Rooftop house in the center, 2/4 guests, free illimited WIFI, free parking

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Beach nearby
Terrace/patio
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Exterior
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 475 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Rooftop house in the center, 2/4 guests, free illimited WIFI, free parking

"Once upon a time...." in Scicli, is our Grandma's house. Luigi, my husband and I, renovated it using typical and traditional materials, with an eye to environmental protection. Now "C'era una volta" is a comfortable holiday home, ideal for couples or families, equipped with all modern comforts. Furnished with care and love, it can comfortably accommodate up to 4 people. Arranged on three levels, it welcomes you in a living area with dining area and relax area, kitchenette, double bedroom, two bathrooms and a large panoramic roof top terrace.

If you think of a holiday with friends and are more than 4 or with total privacy, we are pleased to inform you that we own a second home, with the same characteristics, right next door. You can see and book by visiting www.homeaway.com/holiday-holiday/p1973355

Shop and facilities are easily reachable on foot. The house is located in a very quiet, safe and well-kept part in the center of ​​Scicli, behind the imposing Baroque church of San Bartolomeo. The sea is about a 5-minute drive away. The coast is mainly sandy, interrupted here and there by suggestive cliffs. "C'era una volta" can be the ideal starting point to go up to Mount Etna or Agrigento on a the daytrip and visit the Baroque of Val di Noto with tranquility.

We deeply love this region and we'll be on your side with tips on what to visit, what to eat and drink and what you should deifinitely enjoy once here on holiday.

Services included:
- Independent entrance
- Equipped kitchen with dishes, glasses, cutlery, pots, moka, ladles, linen, dishwashing detergent
- Illimited free wifi up to 30 Mega
- Fridge
- Hairdryer
- Iron and ironing board
- Washing machine and clothesline
- TV with satellite system and decoder
- Detergents for daily house cleaning
- Bed linen on arrival
- Bath towels upon arrival
(set of 3 towels for each guest)
- Final cleaning
- Electricity (up to 3 kwh/day)

Services not included:
- Electricity over consumption (0.45 euros / kwh)

- We're sorry but we can not admit pets at home.

Property manager

Francesca

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: negli spazi esterni

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Unit size: 807 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number IT088011C2QP42DQW6

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Independent House Roof top Terrace Center Scicli 2/4 Guests
Independent House Roof top Terrace 2/4 Guests
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Independent Roof top Terrace 2/4 Guests
Independent House Roof top Terrace Center Scicli 2/4 Guests
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Independent Roof top Terrace Center Scicli 2/4 Guests
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Selvstændigt Hus Stor Terrasse i Centrum af Scicli i Montalbano
Selvstændigt Hus Stor Terrasse i Centrum af Scicli i Montalbano

About the area

Map
Scicli, Ragusa

What's nearby

  • La Fornace Penna - 8 min walk
  • Church of San Matteo - 11 min walk
  • Pezza Filippa Beach - 23 min drive
  • Spiaggia Donnalucata - 23 min drive
  • Sampieri Beach - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Scicli Station - 16 min walk
  • Comiso (CIY-Vincenzo Magliocco) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Millennium - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪La Grotta - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cremeria Candiano - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Busacca Ristorante - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Moscabianca - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Rooftop house in the center, 2/4 guests, free illimited WIFI, free parking pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rooftop house in the center, 2/4 guests, free illimited WIFI, free parking?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rooftop house in the center, 2/4 guests, free illimited WIFI, free parking?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rooftop house in the center, 2/4 guests, free illimited WIFI, free parking located?

Located in the heart of Scicli, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Palazzo Beneventano, La Fornace Penna and Chiesa di San Giovanni Evangelista. Church of San Matteo is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) away. Scicli Station is 16 minutes by foot.

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Rooftop house in the center, 2/4 guests, free illimited WIFI, free parking Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Wonderful stay in Scicli
We had a wonderful weeks stay in Scicli. The house was perfect with everything we needed and Scicli itself was beautiful. Francesca was a fantastic host, friendly, helpful and incredibly knowledgable on Scicli and the surrounding area. We throughly enjoyed our week and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to others.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryony M.

Great host
I can highly recommend Francesca's house. She is the perfect host. So much useful information is provided. The location is ideal. Having the roof terrace makes all the difference. I would love to stay there again. Thanks Francesca. Bryony and Kerry
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Nicola B.

Very clean, charming small house in a historic area.
Enjoyed the area - very few tourists mid October. The house was clean with a lovely rooftop space. Francesca was great, arranged a wonderful cooking lesson.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Scicli joy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Piedegrotta. The lovely house was well located in a beautiful and atmospheric old neighbourhood and walking distance to the sights and tastes of Scicli. The house was well equipped, the bed comfortable, and the roof top terrace was an added joy. Francesca was a wonderful host. She welcomed us, gave us a great overview of the town's history, advised us on places to but food, enjoy a range of dining, and was responsive to our needs. She couldn't be nicer. We were sad to leave, but we are looking forward to coming back. Kathleen and Tom
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Caroline E.

A perfect little escape
My sister and I stayed in the Via Tivoli house for a week at the end of May and really felt that we had been blessed with finding the perfect little house for our needs. We like to stay in places which give a feel for the local life and we certainly achieved that. Francesca was exceedingly helpful both with information before we booked our holiday and then by buying some basic provisions (we were arriving on a Sunday) and meeting at the bus terminal in Modica. She gave us some interesting insights into local life and politics. As we were not a 'couple', we wanted separate sleeping areas and Francesca accommodated our needs by putting a second bed downstairs in place of the sofa. The weather was perfect - mid twenties centigrade and upwards which was a relief after months of relentless wetness at home in Wales, UK. We decided not to hire a car (in spite of being urged to do so by various tourist advisers!) and we really enjoyed using the buses and the train which, with a bit of careful planning got us everywhere we wanted to go. It also had the benefit of being more relaxing and meant that we rubbed shoulders with local people, trying out our embryonic Italian! The restaurants we were directed to by Francesca were great and we had some really good Sicilian food. Our stay also coincided with the festival of Madonna delle Millizie which gave us further enjoyable insight into local customs. The house is easy walking distance from the main square, the shops and all the touristy things you may want to see in Scicli. I would recommend a visit to Don Carmelo's restored cave dwelling which was inhabited by his grandfather. And of course there is lots of interest in the local and neighbouring areas for Inspector Montelbano fans!! I look forward to a return visit to Scicli at some point in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid S.

Wunderschön
Tolle und ruhige Lage mitten im historischen Scicli. Sehr nette Vermieterin, die uns gute Empfehlungen gegeben hat Wir hatten einen perfekten Aufenthalt.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicolas H.

Bellissimo luogo ma rumoroso ; très beau lieu mais bruyant
Senza dubbio, il luogo e la città sono un paradiso per un ancoraggio siciliano. La città stessa offre uno scorcio di Sicilia barocca. La casa, situata nelle strette vie di un quartiere vicino al centro, permette di entrare in contatto e di chiacchierare con i vicini molto cordiali, una piccola comunità che vive all'aperto quando il sole non splende troppo. Siamo stati sfortunati, però, perché al nostro arrivo l'aria condizionata era rotta. La casa, con il suo tetto piatto, è diventata rapidamente un forno durante il giorno e ha sprigionato tutto il suo calore di notte. L'unica opzione per dormire era il ventilatore, che agitava un po' d'aria con le finestre aperte. Tuttavia, dopo che la strada si è addormentata intorno all'una di notte, sono stati i cani presenti nelle vicinanze a regalarci diversi concerti. Ma il clou dello spettacolo inizia alle 5.23, quasi tutte le mattine, con la musica elettro-pop che rimbomba nella casa cubica con le persiane verdi dall'altra parte della strada. Nei ritornelli è accompagnato da una donna urlante, che poi scopriamo essere la figlia gravemente disabile. Abbiamo catturato un video dell'evento che senza dubbio ci farà ridere tra qualche anno. Detto questo, la Sicilia è magnifica, l'appartamento superbo, la città di Scicli eccezionale, Francesca accogliente, che cerca di fare del suo meglio, ma torniamo esausti dopo brevi notti dall'1 alle 5.23 interrotte dai cani.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

PIERRE V.

Séjour Scicli
séjour très agréable dans.un site exceptionnel. l'appartement est trés bien situé, dans un quartier ancien calme et plein de charme, proche du centre l'accueil est chaleureux Scicli est idéalement situé pour visiter le Sud Est de la Sicile et profiter des plages
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian I.

C'era una volta- märchenhaft schöner Urlaub
Wir sind mit vielen wundervollen Erinnerungen aus unserem Urlaub in Scicli zurückgekehrt. Diese Region mit den prachtvollen Städten, den tollen Sandstränden, der typischen Landschaft mit viel mediterranem Flair und all den sizilianischen Köstlichkeiten, hat uns eine Urlaubszeit mit einer perfekten Mischung aus Kultur, Genuss und einfach nur Entspannung ermöglicht. In ganz besonderer Erinnerung bleiben, wird uns unser "Zuhause" für diese zwei Wochen. C'era una volta - das Häuschen hätte keinen besseren Namen bekommen können. In einer kleinen Gasse gelegen, mitten unter all den freundlichen Nachbarn, so liebevoll ausgestattet aber doch so schlicht und ursprünglich restauriert. Unser absolutes Highlight waren unsere gemütlichen Stunden auf der Dachterrasse, mit Blick auf die umliegenden Berge mit Kirchen und einem Kloster, auf die Höhlenwohnungen und einfach nur über die Dächer dieses alten Stadtteils. Herrlich! Die Besitzer haben uns sehr herzlich empfangen und uns mit vielen Tipps versorgt. Danke Francesca und Luigi für eure so überaus freundschaftliche und hilfsbereite Art und die wunderbare Zeit bei euch!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabine S.

Einfach klasse!
Super schöne Ferienwohnung auf drei Ebenen mit dem Highlight der Dachterrasse. Super liebe und hilfsbereite Gastgeberin Francesca behilflich in allen Lebenslagen. Für uns der perfekte "Sizilien-hautnah" -Urlaub im zauberhaften und romantischen Scicli! :)
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia M.

Schöne Ferienwohnung in toller Kulisse
Die Wohnung war sehr sauber und für 4 Personen gut ausgestattet (Schirme, Strandstühle usw.) Auch die kleine Herausforderung „Parken“ war mit Francesca‘s Hilfe kein Problem. Auch bei allen anderen Dingen hilft sie gern und ist erreichbar. Wir haben uns sehr wohl und willkommen gefühlt. Die Wohnung liegt in einer Wohngegend, abseits der Tourismus-Ströme - das Zentrum ist aber fußläufig in nicht mal 5 Minuten zu erreichen. Wer gerne mit offenem Fenster schläft muss leider damit rechnen von Hundebellen aus der entfernten Nachbarschaft geweckt zu werden. Da es eine Klimaanlage gibt kann man die Fenster aber auch geschlossen halten und die wunderbare Dachterasse gleicht auch das wieder aus :)
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

JULIEN P.

Un vrai bonheur!
La maison très propre est agréable à vivre située dans un quartier authentique de Scicli qui est une magnifique ville. Superbe semaine, tout ça nous manque déjà!! Merci à Francesca pour sa gentillesse et ses très bons conseils.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Seraina H.

Ein wunderbarer Ort mit viel Charme
Wir wurden von Francesca sehr herzlich empfangen und fühlten und sofort wohl. Sie gab uns viele wertvolle Tipps und wir konnten sie auch während dem Aufenthalt um Infos bitten. Der Hausteil ist eingebettet mitten im italienischen Leben am Stadtrand von der reizvollen Stadt Scicli. Die Wohnung ist liebevoll und praktisch eingerichtet. Die Räume sind mit viel Geschmack und Liebe zum Detail gestaltet. Die Terrasse ist ein Schmuckstück und wir genossen es dort zu essen oder einfach zu sein. Danke Francesca für die liebe Gastfreundschaft und die guten Gespräche. Wir kommen sehr gerne wieder.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

camille f.

Maison charmante
Maison idéalement située, au calme, dans un quartier des plus charmants, nous y avons passé un séjour très agréable. Francesca nous a bien accueillis et nous recommandons vivement ce logement.

8/10 Good

A. N.

April 2019
- Sehr aufmerksame Gastgeberin (Francesca): viele Informationen über Scicli und die Umgebung, inklusive eines Besuches des ehemaligen Klosters Santa Maria della Croce; sogar Einladung zum Abendessen zu Hause bei ihrer Familie am ersten Abend: vielen Dank dafür! - Haus: renovierter Altbau, teils mit Natursteinwänden, in der Altstadt, mit einer sehr schönen Dachterrasse - Einbauküche ist vorhanden (Induktionskochfeld, Kühlschrank, kleiner separater Ofen; Waschmaschine) - Haus selbst ist sehr kühl bei einer Außentemperatur 12-15 Grad, sonnig / wolkig / windig) - Vorsicht: sämtlicher Stromverbrauch muß extra nach Verbrauch bezahlt werden - Heizstrahler, Klimaanlage (kann kühlen und heizen), Warmwasser (Boiler): auf diese Extrakosten wird in der Fewo-Direkt-Beschreibung NICHT hingewiesen!! - dies habe ich erst vor Ort erfahren. Da ich hinsichtlich des Stromverbrauches sehr vorsichtig war, wurde mir nichts in Rechnung gestellt. - kein WLAN vorhanden (bereits vor Abreise auf Nachfrage erfahren). - Mobilfunkempfang im ersten Stock und auf der Dachterrasse gut. - Fernseher im Erdgeschoß ist klein; Empfang von einigen italienischen Sendern, BBC World Service und zeitweise ZDF. - Matratze des Doppelbettes ist eher fest, aber gleichmäßig. - Zufahrt zu den Parkmöglichkeiten in der Nähe des Hauses sehr schmal - für einen Fiat 500 gerade ausreichend. Ein sehr kleiner Wendehammer (die Zufahrtstraße hört im Tal auf), ist vorhanden, aber meistens mit mindestens einem Auto zugeparkt.

10/10 Excellent

Marlene Q.

Wunderschönes Ferienhaus in der Altstadt von Scicli!
Das Ferienhaus ist sehr gemütlich ausgestattet und versprüht jede Menge italienischen Charme. Die Dachterrasse war sowohl für ein Frühstück in der Sonne als auch für ein Wein am Abend das Highlight mit einem tollen Ausblick auf die Altstadt! Wir haben uns dort sehr wohl gefühlt und man hatte alles, was man braucht. Francesca gab uns gute Tipps für sehenswerte Orte in der Nähe und man konnte sie bei Problemen jeder Art jederzeit erreichen. Also alles in allem ein tolles Ferienhaus mit einer tollen Vermieterin :-) wir würden es jedem empfehlen.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Mirko S.

Ottima accoglienza ma...
Accoglienza ottima, molta cordialità e disponibilità. La casa è carina ma - anche a causa della posizione nel mezzo di una gola - risulta piuttosto calda. Climatizzatori a disposizione ma mettete in conto spese piuttosto alte per il consumo elettrico (praticamente il massimo in Italia a kWh con incluse ANCHE le spese fisse...in 5 gg senza accendere nulla, nemmeno scaldabagno e piastre della cucina, se ne sono andati svariati € aggiuntivi - spiegatevi bene prima con i padroni) oppure rischierete di dormire piuttosto poco: purtroppo la notte a finestre aperte le luci esterne e i cani del vicinato non aiutano. Cucina con piastre elettriche un po' limitante. Posizione ottima a due passi dal barocco siciliano, e terrazza piacevole con vista sulla storia.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Markus M.

Authentische, vollständig und liebevoll ausgestattete Fewo
Wir haben selten eine gleichzeitig authentischere und liebevoller ausgestattete Fewo angemietet. Alles ist in einem sehr guten Zustand: von der Küchenzeile und den Koch- und Essensutensilien bis zu den Strandstühlen und dem Sonnenschirm. Die Wohnung befindet sich keine 5 Minuten von allen Läden und Restaurants in Scicli, mitten unter den Einheimischen. Man ist von der ersten Minute an in der sizilianischen Lebensart angekommen. Die Terrasse war für uns der ideale Platz, um den Tag abzuschließen. Scilci selbst ist eine lebhafte und liebenswerte Stadt mit vielfältigen Möglichkeiten zum Einkaufen, Besichtigen oder zum Essen gehen. Scicli ist ein sehr guter Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge in die Barockstädte in der Umgebung. Auch für einen Tagesbesuch nach Siracusa (mit der Bahn). Zum Strand in Sampieri sind es mit dem Auto ca. 20 Minuten. Francesca hat uns sehr freundlich empfangen, hat eine dicke Mappe mit Informationen zu Sehenswürdigkeiten, Restaurants etc. vorbereitet und steht jederzeit für Rückfragen oder Hilfe zur Verfügung. Wir hatten einen sehr schönen Urlaub in Francescas Haus!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Benedetta M., Topsail Island, North Carolina

Local Living
Pleasant apartment in a quaint section of Scicli. Walking distance to everything you need or desire. Francesca and Luigi welcomed us as family and became our friends. We enjoyed our stay in this baroque town rich in culture and warm people. We made friends with the butcher, the pastry chef and the supermarket owners. Recommend this property and town highly for people looking to live like locals.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A traditional, comfortable and unique home.
Our fourth visit to C'era una Volta, and probably not the last! We just feel so at home in this beautiful traditional Sicilian house tucked away in one of the older parts of Scicli. with friendly neighbours and a view across to the caves. Everything is exactly as it says on the web site. The house is always immaculate. and homely. it's uniqueness sets it apart from other holiday homes. Other years we have always eaten out in the evening. however this year, my wife had a swollen knee so I did the shopping and cooked. It was simple fare, but the local supermarket - Deco - and the butcher just down towards Piazza Italia are really helpful, have wonderful fresh produce and really good prices. Everyone is so helpful, and someone even brought round some home made massage oil for Cath's knee. Once she was more mobile we went to Donnalucata by bus. We enjoyed lunch at Mezzaparola and a stroll along the sea front in the sunshine. We wanted to venture further afield than we could manage on the bus, and we booked a day trip, by taxi, with Elios in Piazza Italia. We chose to go to Piazza Armerina. We went along the coast toward Gela and then up to the Roman Villa, about a 2 hour drive. Amazing and well worth a visit. Afterward, the three of us went for lunch and then he took us on a scenic route back to Scicli. The driver was brilliant and by the end of the day, I think my poor Italian was a bit better and he had learnt some more English! We ate out on the last two nights, firstly at Quore Matto ( not impressed) and then at Baqqala which was very good. We also went to Millenium for coffee, cakes and Internet. There are a couple of small bars just past San Bartolomeo church which serve excellent coffee and pastries at an extremely cheap price. I revisited "a rutti ri Ron Carmelu" the museum depicting life in the caves, it is very good. It was sad to say good bye on the Saturday, and used EliosTaxis again to go to Catania. Francesca really makes the stay at Piedagrotta something special. We will be back, hopefully at an earlier time in the year, to see one the amazing festivals that take place.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm B.

Cera una volta is a delightful, well appointed property with all home comforts and a roof terrace.
Francesca is a very attentive and well organised hostess. Her friendly approach made our whole experience of Sicily particularly enjoyable. The house is comfortable and spotlessly clean, only a few minutes walk from the town centre, which has a good selection of eateries, shops, baroque churches and 'Montalbano' locations. Francesca's local map is marked with all the places to visit, the numbers 2, 4 & 6 are the locations of cafes, restaurants and food shops and is part of a comprehensive folder of leaflets about local towns and attractions, available in several languages. Her offer to buy in shopping in advance and to organise car hire if we needed it was also most welcome, particularly as we arrived so late in the evening. An ideal 'home from home' for any couple wanting to visit SE Sicily! We managed to visit the Greek Temples at Agrigento, the seaside towns of Donnalucata and Sampieri, as well as Modica, Noto and Ragusa for their chocolate and baroque highlights and even all the way to Villa Romana del Casale to see the 'bikini girls'. The best meal we had was at Ristorante Majore in Chiaramonte Gulfi, an amazing, unpretentious little restaurant with wonderful service, surroundings and even more importantly great food! The people of the area were all so friendly and helpful they made it a wonderfully memorable holiday. Many thanks to all of you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dudley N.

A great place to stay and enjoy Sicilian life
We stayed at the house at the end of a very busy trip to Sicily, and it was a great place to slow down and just enjoy life in Scicli. The house was well equipped and very comfortable. It had a great 'sun deck' at the top of the house, which was a wonderful place to go and enjoy a glass of wine at the end of the day.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

Charming house in a beautiful town.
C'era una Volta is an immaculate charming house in the beautiful town of Scicli. It is in a great location and has a lovely roof terrace with fabulous views. The owner Francesca speaks perfect English and is the most friendly and helpful host you could wish to meet. She arranged transfers to and from the airport for us and gave us local information. The neighbours and people of Scicli are very friendly. We had a lovely 11 days and highly recommend.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

A Dream Holiday
C 'era una Volta is an immaculate charming house in the beautiful town of Scicli. It is in a great location and has a lovely roof terrace with fabulous views. The owner Francesca speaks perfect English and is the most friendly and helpful host you could wish to meet. She arranged transfers to and from the airport for us and gave us local information. We really felt at home. The neighbours and people of Scicli are so friendly. It is a holiday we won't forget. We highly recommend.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marinella O.

Une perle à Scicli
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour à Scicli grâce à la superbe maison de Francesca! Cette maison caractéristique dans l'ancien Scicli était parfait pour notre famille avec 2 filles. Tout était très propre et accueillant. Francesca a été très gentille et nous a fourni des très bonnes adresses. Je conseille cette adresse sans hésitation à mes amis et nous-même y retournerons vite!