Italy house rentals - Villa I Due Castagni - Vacation villa for rent near Mount Etna, Sicily, Italy

Villa I Due Castagni is a house offering vacation accommodation in the Etna National Park in eastern Sicily. As well as a peaceful, beautiful setting, the villa is within easy driving distance of beaches, holiday attractions and shops.

Whatever you decide to do while on your Sicilian holiday, the villa (its name means 'the two chestnut trees') is the perfect place in which to enjoy it. Your vacation home offers two double rooms with a view of the sea and vineyards, and another with a fascinating view of the volcano.

Enjoy the magnificent views while relaxing in the balcony hammock or strolling in the garden. Or visit the nearby cultural treasures such as the Greek theatre in Siracusa, the Temple Valley in Agrigento or the baroque centres of Noto and Ragusa.

And how about basking in the warm Sicilian sun while a cool breeze off the Mediterranean caresses your skin? The waterfront (and the villa's private beach on the Ionian Sea) lies less than 20 minutes away.

In the heart of Etna Natural Park and only 20 minutes away from the wonderful beaches of Taormina, I Due Castagni is the ideal place for a holiday in the country, without missing out on the wonderful Sicilian Sea. With the volcano on one side and the coast on the other, the view you enjoy from your home is unforgettable … unique in fact. Immersed in the fresh, quiet countryside, and away from the noise of crowded beaches, you will have the chance to unwind, relax and really enjoy Sicily.

This early nineteenth century house was originally a 'palmento' where grapes were pressed. The old wooden winepress in the hall bears witness to the fascinating history of the place and area, which is still renowned for its wines today.

The stone fireplace and the dining room occupy the vaults where the must was once kept, creating a warm and comfortable environment. Still on the ground floor there is a large and well-equipped kitchen, as well as a bathroom. Going up stairs to the studio on the first floor, you'll find the old floor preserved intact in volcanic stone. This area is ideal for a relaxing moment, for reading or watching a DVD movie.