Ammalia

Ammalia rises in a panoramic position overlooking the sea and countryside in northwest Sicily. The luxuriant gardens at Ammalia.Ammalia and its bio-pool seen from its gardens.The well-furnished al fresco sitting area on the main terrace.A shallow, beach-shelf links the main part of the pool to a hydromassage section. The built-in sitting area outside the kitchen and the living room with cushions galore.The living area with the kitchen in the background.The charming, well-equipped kitchen with its stainless steel cabinetry. The kitchen seen from another angle with its breakfast table.French doors connect the kitchen to the al fresco dining area.Ammalia's shady al fresco dining area seen from the kitchen. A typical Sicilian aperitif.A recent refurbishment has brought a new vivaciousness to this family home.The living room leads on to the ground-floor bedroom.The principal bedroom, a restful double on the ground floor with access to the main terrace. (Bedroom 1)The same bedroom seen from a different angle.Its en-suite shower room.Back to the cosy living roomOne of the two romantic double bedrooms on the first floor. (Bedroom 2)Its en-suite shower room is up a couple of steps.The en-suite shower room of the second double bedroom on the first floor.The second double bedroom on the first floor. (Bedroom 3)The same room seen from another angle.The single bedroom on the first floor with its en-suite shower room. (Bedroom 4)The guest bathroom.French doors allow the ground-floor rooms to spill out onto the main terrace and the gardens.With its luxuriant, mature greenery and its free-form, wide-ranging bio-pool, the gardens of Ammalia really are like an oasis.Scattered around the pool are plenty of sun loungers and shady daybeds.Ammalia is surrounded by a garden of delights.The villa grounds seen from above.Situated in the northwest of Sicily, Ammalia is well-placed for discovering the wealth of attractions that the area has to offer.In the summer, the beach at Guidaloca has an excellent lido with bar service.The welcoming little village of Scopello.The coastline around Scopello is magnificent.Exploring the colourful, buzzing village of Scopello.The old tonnara (tuna fishing station) is set into the remarkable coastline.The nearby harbour town of Castellammare del GolfoThe magnificent Temple of Segesta is an easy drive away.