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About this property

Historic Setting: Il Vecchio Frantoio in Augusta is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a swimming pool with a view, a lush garden, and an open-air bath. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and balconies with garden or pool views. Additional amenities include a terrace, lounge, and outdoor play area. Delicious Breakfast: A buffet breakfast with Italian specialties, fresh pastries, and local cheeses is served daily. Convenient Location: Located 23 mi from Catania Fontanarossa Airport, the property is near attractions such as Castello Eurialo (12 mi) and Syracuse Cathedral (18 mi).

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Italian, Buffet, Breakfast to go

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
2 sofa beds
and
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.1
Location
8.4
Free Wifi
7.8

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kor
    Canada Canada
    We had a great time staying here with our 2 young children.
  • Zedzil
    United States United States
    Very friendly owners/operators. Good size and comfortable room. Great swimming pool. Quiet. Unlimited parking... Easy access to the main roads to Catania and Augusta.
  • Baycap
    United States United States
    From the moment we were greeted by the family, this place was fantastic. We asked if they made limoncello and not only were told about how they produced it, they gave us a sample. The lemons, the olives, the gardens, the animals all made the...
  • Dorian
    Romania Romania
    Excellent accommodation, with wonderful hosts, and a very good position for exploring Sicily.
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing pool. Lovely staff. Very welcoming. Lots of animals to keep children happy! Very peaceful
  • Richard
    Germany Germany
    Owner hosts were very friendly and helpful and brought fresh breakfast every day. Very quiet and well-appointed holiday apartment.
  • David
    Italy Italy
    Il Vecchio Frantoio is a short drive from the Catania Airport in the direction of Syracusa. I was expecting an old farmhouse but in fact everything was new but in the style of an old farmhouse. The grounds were beautiful.It would be fantastic to...
  • Inga
    Latvia Latvia
    Fantastic retro style villa. Lovely and welcoming hosts. Rich breakfast. Comfortable beds. Nice water in the pool. We are very satisfied. Thank you!
  • David
    Canada Canada
    Hostess was wonderful, beautiful accommodation. Homemade food.
  • Kenneth
    Malta Malta
    Nice pool and friendly family running the property

Area info

Amenities of Il Vecchio Frantoio
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Walk-in closet

View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • High chair
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
  • Walking tours
  • Hiking
  • Playground

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Breakfast in the room
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Good free Wifi 25 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Strollers
  • Baby safety gates
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Mosquito net
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool cover
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Fenced pool

Spa

  • Kids' pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Open-air bath
  • Solarium

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Italian
  • Romanian

House rules
Il Vecchio Frantoio takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 15 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 15 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Il Vecchio Frantoio of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

License number: 19089001B519839, IT089001B9Z8XGM7QX

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