The white house on the sea
8 Guests
4 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
Gazing out across the blue Ionian to Mount Etna rising majestically on the horizon, Celeste occupies an enviable position indeed. Its white geometric forms are softened by luxuriant wraparound gardens, which open out directly onto the shoreline, allowing guests to move from lawn-lounging to sea-swimming in just a few carefree flip-flop steps.
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Keyholder highlights
- Direct sea access
- Views of Mount Etna
- Secluded, mature gardens
- Heatable plunge pool
Gallery
Celeste (in the centre) occupies a fabulous seafront position.
The house seen from the gardens.
The pool and grounds overlook a sheltered bay.
The sea or the plunge pool? Just one of the many good dilemmas at Celeste.
Mount Etna rising majestically across the Gulf of Catania to the north.
Includes
- Sole use of the villa and the grounds
- The support of our Villa Specialists to help you select your perfect villa
- The expertise of a dedicated local team to help you fine-tune the logistics of your trip and to plan a range of experiences, many of which are exclusive to The Thinking Traveller
- A Local Specialist, based near your villa, to assist you during your stay (between 9am and 7pm daily, with 24/7 emergency support)
- A comprehensive guide to your villa and its surrounding area, including our restaurant recommendations, cultural highlights and other activities
- An easy-to-use online holiday planner to keep all your booked experiences and services in one place, ensuring that nothing gets missed during your stay
- The ability to coordinate and share the details of your trip with your group via Your Account
- All sales taxes, electricity, gas, Wi-Fi, linen, bath towels, pool and/or beach towels
- Access to our in-villa wine delivery service – choose from our handpicked menu of the best regional wines and find them waiting for you at your villa
- A mid-week cleaning and linen change service
Excludes
- Flights
- Car hire
- Transfers
- Meals (unless otherwise specified)
- The cost of heating the pool, which is €525 per week, if requested, payable in advance
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The Area
Celeste is situated on the coast just outside the little fishing village of Brucoli, with its shops, restaurants and bars. It is well-placed for visiting nearby Syracuse, Noto and the surrounding nature reserves such as Cassibile and Vendicari.
Slightly further afield, Taormina, Mount Etna and Ragusa are all good day trips, and a drive down to the southernmost tip of Sicily beyond Porto Palo di Capo Passero is highly recommended.
Catania airport:
47km-29miles-40minsComiso airport:
88km-55miles-1hr20minsPalermo airport:
268km-167miles-2hr40minsTrapani airport:
346km-215miles-3hr50minsShops and restaurants at Brucoli:
5mins drive, approx. 25mins on footNearest sea access:
just outside the houseSyracuse:
39km-21miles-35minsNoto:
65km-38miles-50minsMount Etna:
around a 1hr 25 drive depending on which part of the mountain you are heading for.Ragusa:
99km-61miles-1hr20Local Experiences
Helicopter tours in East Sicily
A helicopter trip in Sicily over Etna and to the Aeolian Islands is a highly moving experience, enough to reduce grown men and women to tears! Book with us for a truly unforgettable addition to your Sicilian holiday.
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Private Guided tours in East Sicily
Sicily is, quite simply, one of the world’s most fascinating places, with a uniquely rich history, geography and cultural heritage. The Eastern side of the island has a seemingly endless variety of treasures to discover, from the architectural gems and culinary delights of the main towns, to UNESCO Heritage sites, to the geological phenomena and breath-taking landscapes of Mount Etna.Our private guides are tried and tested experts in their field, with many holding PhDs in their particular specialism. Book a tour or two with them and you'll come away with fascinating insights into your destination's towns, archaeological sites, food, wine, landscapes and geology.
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Wine tastings in Southeast Sicily
Nero D’Avola, Cerasuolo di Vittoria, Frappato, Syrah and Moscato Bianco are just a few of the grape varieties cultivated in the Noto area, and we heartily recommend a vineyard visit during your stay. We know the right people and the most prestigious wineries in the area, and we’d be delighted to arrange a chauffeured wine tasting tour with lunch for you.
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Wine tours on Mount Etna
Some of Italy’s finest wines are now being made on the flanks of Mount Etna. A new generation of Sicilian producers are realising the full potential of the mountain’s climate, its autochthonous grape varieties (NerelloMascalese - red - and Carricante - white), its ultra-fertile soil and its unique terroir. To discover just how the natural magic of the mountain combines with the perseverance and passion of man to create outstanding wines, let us arrange a chaufferued wine-tasting tour for you. A delicious lunch is included, so you’ll get a full experience of Etna’s gastronomic abundance.
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Private guided tours in Southeast Sicily
The southeastern tip of Sicily is home to mile after mile of largely unspoilt sandybeaches and an impressive list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Syracuse and the Rocky Necropolis of Pantalica, the towns ofthe Val di Noto, and Villa Romana del Casale.
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Culinary experiences in Southeast Sicily
The southeast of Sicily is famed for its superb tomatoes, cheeses, meat, olive oil, vegetables and seafood. Our culinary experiences in the area will enable you to transform these exquisite ingredients into some of southeast Sicily's most celebrated dishes.
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Private boat charters in Southeast Sicily
From here until the southeasternmost tip of Sicily, the coastline is an uninterrupted stretch of sandy beach, dotted with picturesque little resort towns, including Punta Secca (Inspector Montalbano's home), Marina di Ragusa, Donnalucata, Cava d'Aliga, Sampieri and Marina di Modica. The last strip, made up of several miles of dunes, is where the Allied forces landed in the 2nd World War. At the southernmost tip of Sicily is Isola Delle Correnti, offering an almost African scenario. Indeed, here we are considerably further south than Tunis.Just around the southeastern tip and heading north up the east coast, are the beaches of Marzamemi, San Lorenzo and Vendicari Nature Reserve. The reserve's salt water lagoons and varieties of flora offer the ideal habitat for a wide range of fauna, including nesting turtles and migrating flamingos.Continuing up the east coast, between Vendicari and the historic Greek town of Syracuse, are the popular sandy beaches of Marina di Noto, Calabernado, Marina di Avola, Gelsomineto, Fontane Bianche and Arenella.
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Culinary experiences in East Sicily
From the bounty of Mount Etna to the fish-rich sea below, the Ionian Riviera is home to a host of gastronomic delights. Our culinary experiences in the area will give you the knowledge and the skills to recreate some of eastern Sicily's best-known dishes.
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Private boat charters in East Sicily
The coastline between Taormina and Catania is one of the most dramatic and idyllic in Sicily, thanks to its sandy-pebbly coves, its sea stacks and its transparent waters. The best way to explore it is by boat, and we can arrange a wide variety of full-day, half-day and sunset trips. From your port of departure, you'll head to the lovely fishing villages dotting the coast, such as Aci Trezza and Aci Castello, before sailing north towards the Bay of Giardini Naxos below Capo Taormina. Once there, your skipper will drop anchor so that you can enjoy an unforgettable swim under the awesome gaze of Mount Etna. If you can tear yourselves away from this majestic setting, your trip will continue north to the gorgeous Bay of Isola Bella, one of Sicily's most evocative and picturesque sections of coastline, where lush vegetation imbues the brilliant blue water of the Grotta Azzurra with an emerald green hue.
DiscoverFrom the Guest Book
Read the thoughtful reviews that travellers have left after their time with us.
Everything was just perfect at Celeste. The location on the sea, the equipment and the cleanliness, the welcome and the weather: everything was as hoped. We would return because it is a wonderful place to extend the summer. Thank you for the best week in 2024.
Pierre Bütikofer September 2024
Celeste was beautiful! To open the curtains and see Mount Etna from my window was incredible. All the amenities were first class - it is so nice to be able to cook in a villa which has plenty of cooking utensils etc. The rooms were nicely furnished and the toiletries a lovely touch. Thank you for the welcoming Prosecco and food - so appreciated after the journey. How to sum up our holiday? Paradise on a sun-lounger!
AB September 2024
Our holiday at Celeste was fantastic. Amazing location on the sea front, with access to water sports and tennis.
Anonymous August 2024
Celeste was clean, tidy and well laid out with good bedrooms with ensuites and good outdoor space. We had a very relaxing stay with good weather and we even saw Etna erupt!
James Kingsland June 2024
We had a great experience at Celeste. We would be happy to visit again.
SR May 2024
Celeste is a nice house in a wonderful location with spectacular views on Mount Etna.
Anonymous March 2024
