We have had a wonderful stay at Terre di Lula and are so sad to be leaving.
Thank you for all of your support prior to our arrival, you have been so patient and informative.
Our 5 year old son got quite sick in the last two days and gave us quite the scare. Gabrielle has been a tremendous support and went out of her way to help us get him seen by a Doctor. We are so grateful. We wanted to show her our appreciation but time got the better of us. I wondered whether you had a local contact that could sort out a bouquet of flowers from us to her to show our appreciation for which we could transfer the appropriate amount onto you?
Expect another booking very soon and thank you again!
Best wishes,
Overview
Property details
The old stone house, restored in harmony with the surrounding environment, is located in the centre of a 2-hectare wood mainly planted with hazelnut trees. Thanks to the generosity of nature, the passionate care of the owners and the favourable climate there are also many varieties of trees and plants of all kinds and species: fruit trees, including cherry, apricot, walnut, chestnut, mulberry, apple, pear, strawberry trees, peach trees, plum trees, olive trees, prickly pears; ornamental trees including laurels, cypresses, firs; numerous medicinal herbs, aromatic plants, spices and flowers of all kinds, among which roses, hydrangeas and dahlias stand out. The house which was once used as a shelter for animals and tools and partially inhabited in the summer by local farmers, has now been transformed into a refined, intimate and welcoming refuge. Going beyond the small entrance door there is the living room with a wood-burning fireplace and a wonderful window overlooking the garden under which there is a large cushion where you can lie down and admire the woods. The living room leads to the large typical Sicilian kitchen, the real jewel of the house, equipped with a large refrigerator, gas machine and Smeg dishwasher. The kitchen is very spacious and equipped with a central table perfect for cooking in company and harmony. Adjacent to the kitchen is the dining area with an old work table with seating for 6. From the large window while having lunch you can enjoy a bucolic view of the valley and the peaks of the Madonie mountains. Here your gaze is lost towards infinity and you can enjoy unforgettable sunsets that will remain forever in your heart. From the living room through a hallway you enter through a door to a room with a stone arch. This room, which can remain open during the day, can become a bedroom closed by a large folding door at night. In this room there is a queen-size bed. This room will be modified and completed by 30th January 2024. Adjacent to this room is a bathroom with a large shower. On the same level on the left there is access to the first double bedroom with ensuite bathroom with large shower. Going up the stone stairs to the mezzanine floor are two large double bedrooms with large corner windows that open completely onto a secluded area of the garden. The fixtures are equipped inside the glass with electric shutters to filter the sunlight, blackout curtains and retractable mosquito nets. The first bedroom has an ensuite bathroom. Adjacent to the second bedroom is a bathroom with shower. The walls of the bathrooms are covered with fine hand-painted Sicilian majolica. Continuing to climb the stone stairs from the inside, you reach the first floor where there is a bedroom with a queen-size bed. This room also has a large window with a view of the forest and a French door that opens onto the terrace with a view of the valley. All rooms in the house are equipped with air conditioning and gas heating. Outside, a few metres from the house, there is an outbuilding used as a laundry room with a washer/dryer, a sink and a fridge.
Additional information
From 3rd August 2024, an independent stone house near the swimming pool surrounded by a large courtyard with a view of the valley, the town and the large swimming pool will be available for guests. The house consists of two large suites and a spacious bathroom with shower. In one of the two suites there is a corner with a coffee machine and a small sink. The price of this annex will be published in the next months.
The swimming pool is equipped with a latest generation purification system that makes the water, which comes from the source, light and impalpable. Immersing yourself in its waters is a truly unique sensory experience.
The swimming pool will be closed from November 4th to March 30th.
Pool heating can be requested from April 1st to October 28th. The pool heating temperature varies depending on the external temperature of the period. Given the size of the swimming pool, the water temperature cannot exceed 24/25°. The pool is covered with a thermal sheet in the evening and reopened the following morning. The cost of heating is 300 euros per day.
The municipality may require the payment of the daily tourist tax for all guests aged 12 and over. The amount, which may vary according to the season and the location, must be paid in cash to the reception manager upon arrival.