In a magic garden
24 Guests
12 Bedrooms
12 Bathrooms
"The best villa in Sicily... There is an embarrassment of beauty at Don Arcangelo all’Olmo. It is exquisitely peaceful... It's like having your own five-star hotel.” Condé Nast Traveller, The Best of Sicily... Don Arcangelo all'Olmo (or L'Olmo for short) is, quite simply, one of the very finest properties available for rent in Sicily. It is a superbly finished luxury villa in a stunning and perfectly peaceful setting between the sea and Mount Etna. The views, the gardens, the heatable pool, the Jacuzzi, the style of the house, the fittings and furnishings and the relaxed but professional nature of the welcome make it a hard act to beat indeed! Don Arcangelo all’Olmo was most recently featured in in AD Italia and L’Officiel.
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For expert advice on this villa, things to do in the area, or to discuss how we can make your stay truly bespoke, call our Villa Specialists today. We are open every day of the week, weekends included.
Keyholder highlights
- Immaculate service
- Amazing private chef
- Luxuriously appointed interiors
- Fabulous 18m-long heatable pool
- Jacuzzi and gym
- Enchanting mature gardens
Gallery
Ariel views of Don Arcangelo all'Olmo
The pool, lemon groves and sea views at Don Arcangelo all'Olmo.
The pool and the house in all its glory.
A path leads through the manicured gardens to the pool.
An avenue of shady olive trees outside the main house.
The fragrant gazebo where you will take most of your meals in the summer.
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
- Fully-staffed villa including a House Manager, house keepers, and a Sicilian cook
- Daily cleaning service and a mid-week linen change
- Daily cook service including breakfast, lunch and dinner
- An aperitif upon arrival
Excludes
- Flights
- Car hire
- Transfers
- Cost of meals (please refer to the Villa Features section)
- Pool heating costs which amounts to €1,100 per week, if requested, payable in advance
- Tourist taxes (tassa di soggiorno) levied by many town councils in Italy. The amount varies by location and usually amounts to between €1-€3 per person
Giarre, Sicily
Don Arcangelo all'Olmo
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The Area
Situated near the town of Giarre on the east coast of Sicily, Don Arcangelo all'Olmo is a good base from which to visit Catania, Taormina, Mount Etna and the fascinating villages on the volcano's flanks. There are also several charming fishing villages and some nice beaches nearby. An eighteen hole golf course is about 45 minutes drive away.
Further afield, Syracuse, the baroque towns of the Noto valley, the quiet beaches of Vendicari and Capo Passero to the south and Messina to the north are all comfortably reachable for day trips.
We can also arrange for you to over fly Mount Etna and many other sites, or to make excursions to the Aeolian Islands, by helicopter.
The nearby beaches of Fiumefreddo and Marina di Cottone have received several consecutive "Bandiere Blu", attesting to the cleanliness of the water and their general ecological excellence.
Catania airport:
43km-27miles-40minsPalermo airport:
269km-168miles-2hr50Trapani airport:
348km-216miles-3hr30Comiso airport:
120km-74miles-1hr35Nearest shops:
5mins-10minsNearest beaches:
Fondachello - 8km-5miles-20mins, Marina di Cottone - 11km-7miles-25mins, Isola Bella, Taormina - 30km-19miles-30minsTaormina:
30km-19miles-30mins18-hole golf course:
30km-19miles-40minsCatania:
30km-19miles-35minsMount Etna:
34km-21miles-45minsSyracuse:
95km-60miles-1hr10Local 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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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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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 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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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.
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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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Beach clubs and relaxing activities
The Ionian Riviera has a great selection of beaches and rocky lava stone coves starting just north of Catania which continue all the way up and past Taormina. A day spent at the beach is a brilliant way to relax and enjoy this stretch of fantastic coastline as a family. If you're looking comfort and full facilities, we highly recommend heading to one of the coast’s many beach clubs (also known as Stabilimenti Balneari) which are private areas of beach with different kinds of facilities such as loungers and umbrellas, cafés/bars and restaurants, kayaks, windsurfing, changing rooms etc., particularly useful for children and to get away from the crowds. But this area of Sicily isn’t all about the sea, so if the beach isn’t for you, a great alternative is spending a day at one of Etna’s renowned wineries.Take some time to tour the winery, sample the delicious wines produced there, and take advantage of the other facilities available for an enriching and relaxing day out.
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DiscoverFrom the Guest Book
Read the thoughtful reviews that travellers have left after their time with us.
Don Arcangelo all'Olmo is a stunning villa set in beautiful gardens with beautiful views. It's staffed by an excellent team with superb food. The pool is a fabulous size for a large group. We would love to stay again.
Anonymous July 2024
Don Arcangelo all'Olmo is a wonderful villa in peaceful surroundings. We particularly enjoyed the interior design, the garden and the pool.
Anonymous July 2024
Our stay at Don Arcangelo all'Olmo was the trip of a lifetime. Two things that stood out were the staff and the setting. We would return.
Anonymous June 2024
Everything about Don Arcangelo all'Olmo is perfection. The vibes and grounds are just incredible. The staff is truly incredible and made everything so easy.
Anonymous May 2024
Beautiful location, fabulous villa, fantastic staff and food. All 18 of us loved every moment of our stay.
Anonymous August 2023
A wonderful villa with superb staff.
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