Rocca delle Tre Contrade

The fabulous infinity pool with the villa behind.A gorgeous shady al fresco living area.Mount Etna rises majestically behind Rocca delle Tre Contrade.Rocca delle Tre Contrade rising above its orange groves..The panoramic terrace outside the main entrance.One of the series of reception rooms, with access to the terraces.A detail shot of the reception room. © Øivind HaugA cosy spot for some delicious dessert.Fireplaces and central heating mean the villa is perfect all year round.Another part of the large but cosily furnished reception rooms.Furnishings throughout are of excellent quality and taste.Yet another sitting area - there's bags of space for everyone!The wholly impressive dining area.Breakfast laid out for guests in the dining room.A traditional lava stone olive press outside the kitchen.The fabulously equipped kitchen, where your meals will be prepared by the cook and her team.The cooks at Rocca delle Tre Contrade.© Øivind HaugEvery meal at Rocca delle Tre Contrade is a special event.A shady spot for lunch.Stairs leading to the upper floors.Taormina, one of the two sea-view main suites on the first floor.The fabulous en-suite bathroom of Taormina.© Øivind HaugThe second sea-view main suite, La Timpa.Il Pino, one of the bedrooms on the first floor.Looking through to the bathroom in Il Pino. © Øivind HaugL'Etna, a double room on the main floor.Il Mare, one of the two bedrooms on the second floor.The same bedroom, seen from another angle.La Montagna, the other bedroom on the second floor.Il Nido, one of the bedrooms on the first floor of the wing. The en suite shower of Il Nido. © Øivind HaugL'Abbaino, one of the bedrooms on first floor of the wing. The en-suite bathroom of L'Abbaino.Baldacchino, one of the bedrooms on first floor of the wing. Il Ponte, one of the ground floor bedrooms.The other bedroom on the ground floor, Le Palme.The lower ground floor bedroom, Il Giardino.The gym.The sauna.Space for a relaxing massage.The wine cellar is stocked with an array of quality Sicilian and international wines.Heading out to the gardens and the pool beyond.The shady terrace with plenty of space for everyone.What an atmosphere when night falls! © Julia KaptelovaThe impressive façade and lawns on one side of the house.The tennis court at Rocca delle Tre Contrade.A delightful spot by the pool.Looking down to the pool area.The shaded area by the pool.Afternoon tea here, perhaps?Hard at work in the organic orchards at Rocca delle Tre Contrade. © Øivind Haug.Orchards and vegetable gardens serving the kitchen and your table!Welcome to Rocca delle Tre Contrade. © Julia KaptelovaRocca delle Tre Contrade proudly surveying its estate.The lovely little pebble beach at Isola Bella, Taormina.The Teatro Greco in Taormina with the stunning backdrop of Mount Etna.Whether you walk, ski or mountainbike, a trip to Mount Etna is a must!The beautiful facade of Catania's cathedral.The beach of Marina di Cottone is a short drive away.