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Villa Golfo di Castellammare
Tel: (UK) 00 44 (0)1242 582543  or
Tel: Italy 00 39 339 497 1694
Fax: (UK) 00 44 (0)1242 254472
Type: Villa for rent
VisitsItaly.com links: The Region of Sicily, Town of Cefalu
Booking: IV Travel (please make first contact by email)
Host: Francesca Palazzo
Facilities:
  • Self-catering villa on 1/3 acre
  • 4 bedrooms - can accommodate from 2 to 8 people
  • 2 bathrooms with showers
  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • TV
  • Outside shower
Amenities:
  • Private beach access
  • Excursions to Trapani, Palermo, Marsala
  • Transfers to and from airports, train stations etc can be arranged (extra)
Availability:   All year
Location: Castellammare del Golfo
Directions:
  • Meeting arrangements
    Guests using their own car are met by prior arrangement in Balestrate and guided to the Villa (2 km or 3 minutes by car).
  • Directions from Palermo airport (around 30 km / 25 minutes by car) Take motorway ("autostrada") A29 towards Trapani, where Balestrate turn-off is around 20 minutes by car (this turn-off comes next after sign for Trappeto).
  • Directions from Trapani (Birgi) airport (around 55 km / 45 minutes by car) Take motorway ("autostrada") A29 towards general direction of Palermo (on-route you will pass by Fulgatore, Ummari and Castellammare del Golfo). Stay on A29 in general direction of Palermo until you see the Balestrate turn-off.
Map: MapQuest (Balestrate)
Distances:
Description
Villa Castellammare del Golfo sits on a 1/3 acre private property a 10 minute walk from its own private, sandy beach on Sicily's west coast, between Trapani and Palermo. 

The Villa, which is done in typical Sicilian style featuring "eastern" windows and doors, has 4 comfortable bedrooms and can sleep from 2 to 8 persons.  It doesn't have air conditioning, but the ceiling fans and sea breezes keep it cool and pleasant even in summer.

Housekeeping
Housekeeping inclusive of fresh clean pure cotton linen & towels weekly (more frequent optional at extra charge from £5 daily or per request).

Local amenities and restaurants
The Villa is close to the delightful village of Balestrate (2 km) offering an excellent range of local amenities and restaurants.


Optional extra services
Optional extra services subject to availability include: private transfers from/to airport (from £25) and between Villa & Balestrate/local places (from £4); chauffeur or selected drop-off/collection for day trips (from £20); breakfast/dining delivery (from £3/person); personal laundry & errands (from £4); theatre booking arrangement & transport (from £25).

Easy day trips to many important places
Including Palermo (50 km) renowned for its history & culture; Greek temples of Segesta (40 km), Agrigento (175 km) & Selinunte (80 km, also known for its superb beach); Erice (45 km) offering breath taking views & selection of typical excellent restaurants; salt pans south of Trapani (55 km); Marsala (85 km) & Alcamo (11 km) with their famous wineries; Zingaro nature reserve (20 km).
 

Prices
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Contact IV Travel for a quote.  Your email should include:
  • Proposed dates of stay
  • Number in party
  • Sleeping arrangements

Villa rentals are usually from Saturday to Saturday.  Other arrangements can be negotiated, but a premium may apply.

Booking: IV Travel (please make first contact by email)