CirasellaEtna

Country House

Very good 9.3 / 10

(32 reviews)

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via Trisciala, 13 - Sant'Alfio (CT) - Area: hills

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Código de identificación nacional: IT087046B5KS5J4Z36

Código de identificación regional: 19087046B501834

At Cirasellaetna guests stay in a traditional lava-stone farmhouse in a peaceful location that affords beautiful views of the sea and volcano. An ideal spot for mounting excursions to the top of Mount Etna or such surrounding points of interest as Taormina and Syracuse. Etna's excursion are organized. Etna's doc Wine tours are organized. Cirasella is also an organic farm. mountain farm in the Park of the active volcano emerged more 'big in Europe: Etna. Orchard and vineyard bio certificate ICEA. Meals are cooked by the owner herself: typical food, vegetarian, vegan, gluten free (celiac). Structure available for handicapped people. Parking. We accept pets. Sea at 20 Km. 50 ' drive from Taormina and 1, 30 ' from Syracuse.

Rooms and Rates

Disabled Access
Pets Allowed
Historic House
Romantic Atmosphere
Parking
Garden
Free Wifi
Family
Business
Hair dryer
Smoke Friendly
Charm
Heating
Restaurant
Ideale per trekking
Vicino a piste ciclabili
Fattoria con animali

Declared by the Innkeeper

Various information

Disabled Access
Pets allowed (Divieto di ingresso nella sala da pranzo. Gratis se non arrecano danni. Pulizia supplementare a pagamento)
Smoking allowed
Parking
English speaker

House features

Historic house
19th century house
Recently restored house
Sharing areas available for guests
Panoramic location
Insured house

Air conditioning and heating systems of the house

Certified systems
Heating systems
Double glazing or solar panels

Electric system

Certified systems
Emergency lights or fire exit directions

Services of the house

Garden
Terrace
Access for the disabled
Garage / parking

Facilities and services

Children games / babysitting
Laundry
Bicycle, boat, horses / sports equipment
Pets allowed

Location and surroundings

Panoramic view
Archeologic area / near monuments
Near (within 45 mins) train station / airport / port

Number of rooms

Total number of rooms: 4
Number of rooms with own bathroom inside the room (ensuite): 4

Size of rooms

Between 14 and 20 sqm

Bathroom facilities

Bathrooms restored in the last 5 years
Hair dryer
Monodose products

Room facilities

Children bed
Mirror or luggage case
Internet connection or telephone

Furnishing

Historic furniture
Terrace / balcony
Desk / table and chairs

Cleaning services

Every 3 other days

Services

Guides / maps / books available
Local events calendar
Guestbook
Presents
Shuttle service

Holiday themes - the place

Mountain

Holiday themes - town size

Village - under 5000 in.

Holiday themes - area features

Near monuments
Arts or archeologic area
Cultural events and arts exhibitions
Wine and food attractions area
Local crafts
Located in country side or nature reserves
Near sports facilities
Gardens and landscapes
Near ski facilities

Holiday themes - house features

Historic house
Charm
Garden
Family
Business
Romantic atmosphere

Guests in this venue liked:

abundant breakfast
spectacular view
charming property
cheap
near a ski resort

Very good

9.3 / 10

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9.3

32 reviews

anna

Everything perfect. Great food, fun for teenagers with the table football, cosy and authentic room, that was warmed up when we arrived. Nice to eat at one big table with the other guests, Laura is a lovely host and helpful to plan activities.

stayed from 04/16/2025 to 04/17/2025

The answer from the host:
Siamo molto felici che avete apprezzato i servizi e l'accoglienza. Grazie mille e arrivederci! Giuseppe e Laura

allan

allan rated this property but he didn't leave any comment

stayed from 03/28/2025 to 03/29/2025

The answer from the host:
Buona domenica, grazie mille per avere apprezzato la nostra accoglienza! Felicità Pace e Salute a tutti

benjamin

Our new favorite bed and breakfast, nestled on the flanks of the Etna. Laura and Giuseppe are wonderful hosts. Days after the visit we are still enjoying the wonderful food Laura cooked for dinner. Totally recommend taking dinner here if you like to get a heaps of Sicily’s wonderful kitchen. Hope to see you soon!

stayed from 10/17/2024 to 10/19/2024

The answer from the host:
Grazie di cuore, saremo anche noi felici di rivedervi, è stato un vero piacere!

saskia

We stayed two nights at Laura and Giuseppe's CirasellaEtna. It is a perfect calm hideaway, surrounded by lush nature and a great starting point to explore the Mount Etna region. At night, you hear nothing but the wind in the trees and get woken up by birdsong. There is a special feel about the place that makes one relax immediately. Laura is a great host and a very good cook who uses what she has in her environment to come up with very tasty typical Sicilian dishes. Everyone eats together at a large table, which is great as it means meeting people and making the holiday feel more inclusive. Breakfast included homemade yogurt, marmalade, eggs, fruit, and so much more it left nothing to be desired. Dinner was a three-course meal plus side dishes and freshly baked cake accompanied by wine. I recommend it to anyone who wants to be in a natural environment, explore the great surroundings of Mt. Etna, and eat well after a day out and about.

stayed from 05/16/2024 to 05/18/2024

zdenko

We are a group of 6 adults, staying in the property the night before going to Etna. The dinner and the breakfast were excellent, cuisine totally authentic Sicilian, accommodation authentically rural. Very friendly hosts, ideal location for our needs. The vibe of Etna in the air. The best agriturismo I have ever been.

stayed from 04/21/2024 to 04/22/2024

The answer from the host:
Vi ringraziamo di cuore!

jaap

We loved our stay as a family here - a very relaxing experience, a nice big garden to explore, friendly owner and the best food. Great base for exploring the Etna and surroundings.

stayed from 04/28/2023 to 05/01/2023

wybo

Laura and Giuseppe were wonderful hosts. Their renovation of an old winery sire is amazing! We had a wonderful, traditional Sicilian dinner the first night, and breakfast had so much of everything good, we could hardly walk! The area around CirasellaEtna had so much to explore, from lava tunnels and craters, to beautiful forsts and winery visits. We had a great couple days!

stayed from 09/25/2022 to 09/27/2022

eerk

Summary: one of the best ever locations in Italy, with perfect food and warmest hospitality ever. Sicily has been on our wish list for years. Our choice to stay at La Cirasella, 1.000 m up the Etna slopes, greatly added to the indeed great experience the island turned out to be. The warm welcome already started during booking, where Laura went out of her way to provide near instant help with all our questions. When arriving at 9 pm we were invited to the main dining table to find a wide variety of delicious dishes set out for our first of many great dinners. Each morning we and the other guests were amazed at the assortment of delicious, often home-cooked and healthy breakfast dishes. Indeed the nicest start of yet another day of walking the Etna slopes, visiting historic towns, and strolling on the beaches. And of course enjoying Italian ice cream :-) Tip: try pistachio ice cream, you'll want to take a big box home with you. La Cirasella is located in the Etna national park and a great start, some right out of the gate, for walks on the lava flows and near moon-like landscapes. From our quiet and relaxing apartment, the cities of Taormina, Giarre, Catania, and many idyllic small mountain towns were within easy reach. A nice bonus to all this are the warm and energetic hosts Laura and Pippo. With Laura, we had nice conversations during (did I say delicious already?) dinner and breakfast. A great touch for us is having our meals at one big table with the other guests. We learned about Malta from our neighbors and had chats about all kinds of small and big topics. We can advise all readers looking for a place to stay in beautiful Sicily to at least check out La Cirasella as an option. You will not regret it for a minute! Best regards, Eerk Hofmeester and Dorothé Verhoeven the Netherlands.

stayed from 04/26/2017 to 05/05/2017

arne

A very nice and friendly place, surrounded by great nature.

stayed from 04/22/2014 to 04/24/2014

sabina

The place was very lovely, the location is very nice if you want to see Etna, the owners are fantastic. And they make the best food we ate in Sicily.

stayed from 10/16/2013 to 10/17/2013

didier

Perfect!!! The welcome was very warm, we had dinner on site... incredible, very varied, very good, all homemade!!! The calm reigns all around, we regretted not having the time to stay an extra day... The location is ideal for hiking on Etna (magnificent!!)... a dream stay!!!

stayed from 07/22/2025 to 07/24/2025

The answer from the host:
Grazie di cuore!

johanna

The property is very good and close to Etna. The apartment is old but has everything you need. In the evening, the friendly owner Giuseppe came to light the fireplace. Unfortunately, the owner Laura was very uninterested and not at all hospitable. The common room was constantly locked and the WiFi, which only worked there, was repeatedly turned off. There was no phone signal on the property, making planning difficult. Unfortunately, we did not feel welcome at all by her.

stayed from 05/20/2024 to 05/22/2024

The answer from the host:
Buongiorno, la famiglia in questione è venuta fuori orario di check in, alle 14, giorno di pioggia, (sottoscritta con la febbre, sola in casa), li ho accolti normalmente, ho offerto il caffè, ho disegnato la mappa dei luoghi di interesse intorno. Ho dato la password del wifi, porta salone aperta, luci, stanza da letto consegnata...L'indomani hanno voluto la colazione fuori orario e l'hanno avuta. Gli ospiti hanno le chiavi, entrano ed escono quando vogliono. Quando non c'è nessuno in casa (e non mi hanno detto cosa volevano fare, sono usciti per cenare) chiudiamo la porta del soggiorno, sono venuti a cercarmi e l'ho aperta...mio marito è tornato la sera e ha acceso la stufa per loro...insomma noi abbiamo fatto più del normale e non ci aspettavamo questa recensione di insulti e falsità, Vorremmo che fosse rimossa, se no dovrò dichiarare che hanno mentito, non hanno rispettato le regole della casa e sono stati serviti lo stesso, e in definitiva avevano "problemi personali" incluso il maltempo che comunque non dipende da noi Grazie.

thomas

Very nice farmhouse run with love, you find peace and the splendid view of Mount Etna.

stayed from 09/29/2020 to 09/30/2020

The answer from the host:
Herzlichen Dank, dass Sie unser Gastfreundschaft-Angebot genossen haben, Auch für uns war es ein grosses Vergnügen – freundliche Grüsse von Giuseppe und Laura.

roland

Highly recommended accommodation, Laura and Giuseppe are two very lovely hosts, the accommodation is in a perfect location for nature and peace-seeking people and an ideal starting point for hikes in the Etna region. Laura's cooking skills are particularly noteworthy, dinner was an experience every day. Not to forget a walk through the old orchard with a fantastic view of Mount Etna.

stayed from 09/02/2016 to 09/05/2016

joan

A rustic accommodation but very recommendable. Good service and customer attention.

stayed from 03/23/2024 to 03/25/2024

The answer from the host:
Grazie di cuore, è stato un vero piacere conoscere la vostra bella famiglia

ilie

Recommended, friendly and helpful staff, would stay again.

stayed from 08/23/2025 to 08/30/2025

The answer from the host:
Grazie mille!

andrea

Interesting owners, they provided us with many useful tips for the vacation, highly recommended for all travelers.

stayed from 06/27/2025 to 07/02/2025

The answer from the host:
Grazie mille

arianne

Laura is a wonderful host and an amazing cook! I highly recommend having dinner at Cirasellaetna! We had a great time and I can't wait to return with my dog. This will be my third visit, I like it this way. Laura knows a lot about the surroundings and willingly draws a map to find beautiful places. As it is a charming establishment, there is no modern heating but stoves, so bring an extra sweater.

stayed from 05/30/2025 to 06/01/2025

victoria

CirasellaEtna is an extraordinary place, a true little corner of paradise on earth. The place is calm, relaxing, you feel very good in the midst of this flowering and wooded garden. Laura and Giuseppe welcome you with great warmth and friendship, they are very sensitive and attentive. They will be happy to advise you on which activities to do in the area. We dined like kings and tasted some of the best meals of our Sicilian stay. Everything is prepared with love and delicacy, we were very grateful for their hospitality. We really hope to stay with them in the future.

stayed from 09/01/2024 to 09/03/2024

The answer from the host:
Cari amici ospiti ricevere queste belle parole scalda il cuore e premia il lavoro fatto con amore. Grazie!

serena

Farmhouse on Etna managed by Laura and Giuseppe with the typical Sicilian hospitality - We became part of their family. Laura really pampered us with her exceptional cuisine, Giuseppe with his stories. Highly recommended for those who want to experience nature and the most authentic Sicily, for those who want to slow down the frenetic pace that overwhelms daily life.

stayed from 12/30/2023 to 01/02/2024

giovanni

giovanni rated this property but he didn't leave any comment

stayed from 11/25/2023 to 11/26/2023

maria

A corner of paradise, immersed in a splendid reserve. Laura and Pippo are two helpful and interesting people, with whom you absolutely must have a chat. The location is great and the owners know how to give very useful advice on what to see in the surroundings. The breakfast is a dream, and for dinner there are no words to describe all the abundant delicacies that the owners prepare. \nA place to return to, as soon as possible.

stayed from 04/28/2023 to 04/29/2023

The answer from the host:
Siamo veramente lusingato e grati, ringraziamo per avere accettato così di buon grado! Vi aspettiamo ancora!

lella

The informal and authentic welcome, the sense of discreet hospitality of the hosts, the silence and peace of the neighboring woods, the good and genuine food, characterized by always different dishes, make this structure a truly magical place that made our vacation special! The hosts are deep connoisseurs of Etna and all the surrounding realities and spontaneously create simple maps with the aim of "guiding" travelers and hikers to discover the places of the volcano, from the simplest excursions to the more adventurous ones. The structure is indeed located in a strategic starting point for the various Etna itineraries or even for excursions in the nearby sea areas, including the splendid Taormina.

stayed from 08/13/2022 to 08/17/2022

The answer from the host:
Grazie di cuore

elena

Quiet and welcoming place immersed in greenery and close to trails that can also be done on foot. Rest and relaxation assured. We will be back.

stayed from 08/12/2022 to 08/15/2022

The answer from the host:
grazie mille per la recensione, come avremmo potuto soddisfare al meglio le vostre aspettative riguardo alla prima colazione? Grazie anche per questa risposta. Felice continuazione- Laura

fabiola

The property and the garden of the CirasellaEtna property are fantastic, even dinner was delicious!

stayed from 06/19/2021 to 06/23/2021

The answer from the host:
Grazie di cuore, per favore dateci consigli per migliorare i servizi e la prima colazione, ne terremo conto grazie ancora!

agatino

We were very well received by the managers who also had a special consideration for our four-legged friends. Friendly and courteous without affectation, they provided us with all the valuable information to carry out our excursions on Etna. Good breakfast as well as dinner with local products mainly grown on the farm and well cooked. A fundamentally spartan and essential structure with the true country flavor, just as we were looking for. We immediately felt at home thanks to the welcoming attention offered by the owners, wife Laura and husband Giuseppe, towards the relationships with their guests. Beautiful estate with a fantastic location right under the volcano.

stayed from 09/25/2020 to 09/27/2020

The answer from the host:
Grazie di cuore per avere accolto la nostra semplice e genuina ospitalità con benevolenza e gentilezza. Grazie anche per la recensione. Arrivederci!

francesco

francesco rated this property but he didn't leave any comment

stayed from 09/08/2020 to 09/10/2020

loredana

How not to fall in love with the Cirasella Etna farmhouse. There we found peace, relaxation, good food prepared with love and precision. The nature surrounding the cozy rustic structure and the blend of wisdom and friendliness of the owners Laura and Giuseppe are decisive factors in stating that it is a farmhouse to return to.

stayed from 08/04/2020 to 08/08/2020

The answer from the host:
Gentilissima ringraziamo sentitamente, noi facciamo solo del nostro meglio e il resto lo fanno gli ospiti apprezzando la sincerità della nostra offerta. A ben rivederci.

giovanni

Warm greetings from Giovanni and Emilia, and also from Nico and Leo (our furry "kids"). We had a great time, ate very well, and relaxed a lot. Beautiful place, surrounded by greenery in contact with nature.

stayed from 03/31/2019 to 04/01/2019

The answer from the host:
Cari Giovanni ed Emilia, vi ringraziamo di cuorte della simpatia e delle belle lusinghere parole con cui avete descritto la vostra vacanza alla Cirasellaetna. Lavoriamo con soddisfazione quando i nostri clienti sono soddisfatti. Arrivederci! Giuseppe e Laura.

laura

Laura and her husband, friendly, helpful, nice hosts, well-maintained property. Excellent cuisine.

stayed from 02/16/2015 to 02/17/2015

angela

Very relaxing place, friendly managers. The food is very good and vegetarians are treated very well.

stayed from 03/30/2013 to 04/01/2013

raquel

A perfect place to start a holiday in Sicily. Laura is a very interesting person and patiently tells you about the most recommended spots on the island. The food is delicious, both breakfast and dinner.

stayed from 09/19/2025 to 09/21/2025

The answer from the host:
La struttura è quella delle foto, una casa antica di pietra lavica, ristrutturata all'interno. La pulizia è curata per una casa in mezzo ad alberi alti e giardino intorno...Pulire i piedi sui tappeti agli ingressi sarebbe opportuno.

Hey, I'm Laura

Joseph and Laura love nature so in 1993 they decided to live in the country rebuilding of old farmhouses made ??of lava stone and cultivating the old orchard according to the natural and organic agriculture . They love to do if many crafts and various works . On their table only vegetarian meals with ingredients and Sicilian recipes . Among the hobbies of Joseph, mountain walks , trips on Harley Davison and target shooting , swimming in the nearby sea of Ripon . Among the hobbies of Laura : music , gardening , yoga and energy therapies and herbal , reading and swimming . They both love animals very much . Laura and Joseph loves to spend time with their guests telling stories and habits , places and attractions of the beloved Sicily , the night before the fire or watch the stars and the sky . Sometimes the show is given by the volcano with its fountains of fire and red lava and steaming can be admired from here especially at night .

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Inside the Etna Park. Altitude about 968 meters. Distance from ski resort Piano Provenzano craters: 18 Km. Distance from the sea: 20 Km. Distance from Taormina by car: 50 ', away from Siracusa: 90 ', A 18 exit Giarre, distance 15 ' by car. Distance from Catania: 55 ' by car

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Mascali Train Station 7 Km

CirasellaEtna

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