Terre di Lula

Polizzi Generosa

8
Guests
4
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
155
sqm
42km Distance from the sea
Trekking experience
Trekking

Terre di Lula is located within the Madonie Natural Park, a path starts from the house that takes you to Piano Noce where there is the Forestry nursery and passing by a small waterfall you can continue along the slope of the mountain up to reach “La Padella”, a depression in the mountain from where you can enjoy an incomparable view which is worth the very demanding walk. Other well-marked paths start going up in the direction of Piano Battaglia, the most scenic and intriguing of which is certainly that of Piano Cervi. In the direction of Petralia Soprana there is an easy route "Le Sanguisughe'' and then continuing on the state road you can get on foot or even by car with a 4x4 to Madonna dell'Alto at 1,800 metres above sea level where there is the Sanctuary of the same name. You will find these and other routes on the maps available to guests at the house.

Yoga experience
Yoga
Terre di Lula is the ideal place to practice yoga thanks to its large outdoor spaces: on the lawn at sunset or by the pool. Upon request, it is also possible to book a Yoga instructor well in advance at a cost of 200 euros per day.
Nature experience
Nature

A holiday in this place is a unique opportunity to explore the numerous paths of the Madonie Park on foot. Some start directly from the house, others are easily reachable by car, the entrances are in fact located a few kilometres from the house in the direction of Piano Battaglia or Petralia Soprana. The Madonie Park is rich in endemic tree species and numerous wild animal species including foxes, wild boars, fallow deer, ferrets and numerous bird species. With a bit of luck you may encounter them during your excursions. At the house you will find trail maps. A trip not to be missed is the one to the Mandirini Torrent, near Petralia Sottana, with the mediaeval bridge of San Brancato from where the "Le Pietre e l'acqua" path of approximately 11 kilometres starts which reaches the Scopalacqua waterfalls. Along the route there are various areas where you can bathe in the invigorating waters of the stream. On request it is possible to book an expert guide to explore the Park.


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- Votazione 5
Lisbeth Zidore - Friday 03 November 2023
Thank you for two family-weeks at your beautiful mountain-house...with all your fine old things to make a good atmospere. We have enjoyed the colorful sunrises, sometimes over the skies...and in the evenings the golden sunsets. We have really been lucky with the weather, 24-35 C in Oct.!! So we didnt go inside the house until later in the evening. Many hours we have been playing and swimming in the pool with the beautiful view to the mountains. Some of us went on 4 hours hikes in the mountains behind your house. It can be recommended. But we have also been on many excusions to many exting places not so far away: Cacamo, Pizza Caponara, Cefalú, Gratterí, Gorge of Tiberius, - Siracusa...further away. We will also want to thank Gabriella, who was always ready to help. The atmosphere in your house and the estate gave us a really good fertile ground for a relaxed and lovely time together. So thank you. Warm regards
- Votazione 5
Lilly - Saturday 05 August 2023
This is a spectacular house in an even more spectacular location. We have visited several cities during the day and in the evenings enjoyed cooking in the lovely and very well-equipped kitchen. We’ve had a wonderful time. The infinity pool overlooking the valley...OH.MY.GOD. It's simply wonderful. We recommend it 100%!

- Votazione 5
Scott - Saturday 24 June 2023
This is one of the best places that we have ever been. Nothing is missing: from the kitchen to the bedrooms to bathrooms (oh the bathrooms decor!!). Well done!!! We enjoyed our time here very much. You can see and feel that every cm of the house has been cared about with a lot of love! Thanks to your generous supply of local vegetables and fruits the dinners have been superb. Thanks a lot, we will come again, above all for the marvellous pool!
- Votazione 5
Markus Häseli - Tuesday 13 October 2020
Terre di Lula - wir haben uns verliebt in dieses Haus, dass uns mit soviel Charme und Gemütlichkeit in allen Bereichen begeistert hat. Wir haben, leider nur eine Woche, jeden Moment genosssen und uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Alöles hat gepasst war sehr sauber und perfekt organisiert. WIR KOMMEN WIEDER, ganz bestimmt. Ein lieben Dank auch an Gabrielle. Sie hat uns das Haus im Detail sehr gut erklärt. terre di Lula, wir werden die in bester Erinnerung halten und freuen uns schon auf das nächste Mal. Markus & Nicole HäselI Wangen SZ/Schweiz
- Votazione 5
david galbraith - Tuesday 27 August 2019
Couldn't fault this wonderful house, its location and the lovely welcome basket, water and fruit left for our arrival. Our welcome by Gabriela was efficient and helpful tips given. We knew how to contact her but didn't need to. Slightly difficult in the last day to have to discuss the reduction in the cost of cleaning negotiated with you in advance, she dint seem to want to agree to that. Fortunately I speak French! A few minor problems with shower not draining properly which we explained but the house was a delight. Quite an expensive booking and we left the house immaculate so do wonder whether a cleaning fee is really justified as an extra?? Otherwise, we would certainly recommend Hit Sicily as the house and location were to treasure. A truly Sicilian experience
- Votazione 5
Katrin - Thursday 04 July 2019
We had a lovely week in the house, despite some very cold mountain weather! It was a pretty, well furnished, comfortable home and the housekeeper was welcoming and helpful.
- Votazione 4
Angela McGough - Tuesday 02 July 2019
We fell in love with the property and the location. Gabrielle welcomed us beautifully to the property, was very informative about the area and the property and proved to be a real asset to us on our stay. The grounds of the property were fantastic and we felt very safe letting our five and six year old roam freely. The view is simply magnificent and our favourite part of everyday was sitting out to watch the sun go down whether that be with or without cloud, each sunset was a new experience. The house itself is beautiful. We loved the decor. The kitchen is fantastically equipped which for travelling cooks is the dream! Perhaps logically we should have known that the house would get chilly in the evening, it is alluded to in the house description but we hadn't quite appreciated how cold it could get. When we first arrived the weather in the area was intemperate and it took a few days to warm up, as such the house itself was cold too. We weren't sure whether using the heating was permitted so we erred on the side of caution and used the kindling and logs available to make fires which turned out to be a very enjoyable part of the holiday, however, still chilly. As such I would recommend travellers bring extra layers. The shower in the en-suite was my preference as opposed to the facilities in the main bathroom as the main does not have an enclosure. The water was always hot with great pressure. However, the en-suite is not designed for a leisurely cleanse, stay too long and the water overflows and the small bathroom quickly becomes a small pool. Overall, our stay was peaceful, we felt like we connected with the nature around us and we felt truly rested, learning to pace ourselves in line with the local culture. I would recommend this villa and am hopeful that we will return soon.
- Votazione 5
Angela McGough - Sunday 09 June 2019
Hi Rita,
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

Terre di Lula is located within the Madonie Natural Park at about 1000 metres above sea level. Terre di Lula is a special place, you will immediately understand it by taking the small road that leads you to the house. The feeling is that of having arrived in a place where nature is in harmony with man. A place to rest the body and to regenerate the spirit. Your senses will be amplified and you will enjoy every moment spent in this small and secluded stone refuge surrounded by a dense forest of hazelnuts. A great part of the day outdoors takes place in the large courtyard that surrounds the magnificent stone house. In this courtyard there is in fact a small tub filled with fresh spring water, a bamboo shower with cold and hot water, a patio for the rest area with a comfortable sofa and two armchairs, a teak dining table for 8 people. under an ornamental mulberry tree, the outdoor kitchen with wood oven and a large barbecue, deck chairs and a large lawn in front of the dining room from where you can enjoy sublime and unforgettable sunsets over Sicily. A small path in the middle of the woods leads to the new area belonging to the property, which includes an immense infinity pool of over 200 square metres. with a set rock, from where you can enjoy an incomparable view over the valley and the town of Polizzi. The pool is equipped with hydromassage, counter-current swimming and heating in the spring and autumn seasons.

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.


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MAGNIFICENT POOL OF OVER 200 SQM. WITH VIEW OF THE VALLEY AND THE TOWN

Immersed in the Madonie Natural Park, an immense infinity pool is available to guests with an incomparable view of the valley and the fortress where the town of Polizzi Generosa stands. The swimming pool is equipped with counter-current swimming, hydromassage and can be heated in the spring and autumn months.

Prices
Guests (up to)
Period per day
8 persons
per week
8 persons
Minimum
Stay
07-01 26-04 700 4.600 5
27-04 31-05 800 5.200 5
01-06 26-07 900 5.800 7
27-07 06-09 1.100 6.400 7
07-09 01-11 900 5.800 5
02-11 20-12 700 4.600 5
21-12 06-01'25 1.100 6.400 5


Notes:
Deposit: 300 payable in cash upon arrival
Pets not allowed
Check-in After 3pm, Check-Out By 10 am

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  • Consumption of electricity up to 300 kwh. per week
  • Consumption of water and gas
  • Heating
  • Internet connection
  • Sheets, pillow cases and bath towels

  • Consumption of electricity greater than 300 kwh. per week: 0,45 Kwh
  • Final cleaning: 150

  • Mid-week change of sheets and towels: 15 per person
  • Mid-week cleaning: 100 per day
  • Pasta al forno (pasta bake) or lasagne prepared upon request: 10 per person
  • Swimming pool heating (from April 1st to October 30th): 300 per day

  • Gabriella (the person in charge of the keys) is an excellent cook who can prepare typical Sicilian dishes on request including baked pasta and lasagna. Gabriella can also carry out the babysitting service for you, organize the change and washing of linen, cleaning or rearrangement of the house. These services are extra and payable locally in cash.
  • By booking in advance it is also possible to have a home cook service.
  • Infinity pool heating is available in April, May, June, September and October on request with an additional cost of 300 euros per day to be paid in advance at the time of request. Approximate water temperature of 24-25 degrees, however subject to variation compared to the external temperature of the chosen period.

Features & Amenities

Bathroom / Laundry

N. 4 Hair dryer
Washing Machine / Tumble Dryer

Indoor

Potable water
Mosquito nets
43" SMART TV with satellite channels
Electric heat pump heating (hot air)
Internet connection 50 Mb/s
Loudspeaker
Air conditioning in all rooms
Log fire
Gas central heating

Outdoor

Pool (LxWxH in meters) 4x2,20x0,60~1,10
Wood-burning oven
Private parking for 4 cars
2x Outside shower with hot and cold water
Heated swimming pool 20x8x1.50m
Barbecue

Kitchen

Double refrigerator
Microwave oven
Wine cellar
Dishwasher
Blender/ Robot
Coffee machine
Electric kettle
Toaster

from 700 per day

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  • Consumption of electricity up to 300 kwh. per week
  • Consumption of water and gas
  • Heating
  • Internet connection
  • Sheets, pillow cases and bath towels

  • Consumption of electricity greater than 300 kwh. per week: 0,45 Kwh
  • Final cleaning: 150

  • Mid-week change of sheets and towels: 15 per person
  • Mid-week cleaning: 100 per day
  • Pasta al forno (pasta bake) or lasagne prepared upon request: 10 per person
  • Swimming pool heating (from April 1st to October 30th): 300 per day

  • Gabriella (the person in charge of the keys) is an excellent cook who can prepare typical Sicilian dishes on request including baked pasta and lasagna. Gabriella can also carry out the babysitting service for you, organize the change and washing of linen, cleaning or rearrangement of the house. These services are extra and payable locally in cash.
  • By booking in advance it is also possible to have a home cook service.
  • Infinity pool heating is available in April, May, June, September and October on request with an additional cost of 300 euros per day to be paid in advance at the time of request. Approximate water temperature of 24-25 degrees, however subject to variation compared to the external temperature of the chosen period.

Surrounding Area

If your choice is not a house near the sea, choosing this place for your vacation is the right one. Those who know it like us, in fact, maintain that this is one of the most beautiful areas of Sicily, from a naturalistic, architectural and cultural point of view. It is one of the few places in Sicily where it is still possible to find a glimpse of rural Sicily. The Madonie are the most important Natural Park in Sicily and the splendid and medieval village of Polizzi Generosa is located right in the heart of this reserve. In the village there are several artisan shops, the civic and archaeological museum, numerous churches and stately buildings and excellent food to be enjoyed in its numerous trattorias and pizzerias. Living within this natural area will give you the opportunity to get to know the Park by walking through some of the numerous scenic mountain trails that start near the house, of which you will find extensive news and maps online to download from the guest private area (available only after booking) or in printed cards available at the house. Moving a few kilometres and along some provincial roads that cross the Park, you can visit the suggestive and well-preserved medieval villages including Polizzi Generosa, Petralia Sottana e Soprana, Castelbuono, Geraci Siculo, Gangi, Gratteri and Sperlinga. In the park it is possible to organize guided tours, mountain tours, horse riding, trekking, bird watching and mountain biking. For the fun of the kids we recommend a day in the Madonie Adventure Park near Petralia Soprana. If you are passionate about cooking, in Polizzi Generosa and in nearby Castellana Sicula you will find excellent restaurants with typical Sicilian cuisine revisited with the use of typical local products. Polizzi Generosa is located about 30 minutes by car from Cefalù, a pretty tourist-seaside village with beautiful beaches and about 1 hour from Palermo.

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Distances facilities (km)

Pizzeria Pizzeria3.50
Supermarket Supermarket3.50
Bus stop Bus stop4.00
Village Village5.00
Restaurant Restaurant5.00
Sea Sea42.00
Palermo airport Palermo airport129.00
Catania Airport Catania Airport143.00
Trapani Airport Trapani Airport208.00