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11 octobre 2023
We are really into collecting & mid century design so this place blew us away. It’s a beautifully preserved gem. We felt like we were staying in a well loved time capsule with bags of character. Just loved all the original, cared for fixtures & fittings - from the wardrobe, bathroom & traditional blinds. There are a few modern updates like hairdryer & fridge in the room- we had a garden view from our room & could see mount etna from our bed! The windows totally folded open to let the outside in on waking which was stunning. All comfortable & lots of storage & power points - my favourite was the bathroom - original taps, bath, shower but in full working order. The terrace where you take breakfast is stunning with unrivalled views in Taomina - there’s an inside area to eat as well as a bar area with lots of original couches - the bar was really retro cool & instagramable - I think the owners are missing a trick not promoting this angle - I note some reviewers say it needs updating but that’s what we loved about it - it was scrupulously clean, faded grandeur! The pool was a unique experience with more amazing views & lots of sun loungers & a waiter came up regularly to take drinks orders. Breakfast is the same daily - scrambled or boiled eggs, hot dog sausages, bacon, continental cheeses, ham, salami, bread, fresh fruit, yoghurts, pastries & flans. There was also muesli & cornflakes. If you like a proper brew take your own bags as like many international places - the teabags don’t cut it. Coffee is proper strong! It all suited us fine. Definitely take up the shuttle offer to the sister hotel for just €7 per trip - another time capsule with its own private beach! We also took the open top bus tours & cable car to the beach. We walked everywhere - it’s about 5-10 minutes from the action & there are LOTS of steps & it’s very hilly walking back to the hotel but taxis are available if mobility is an issue. All in all we felt like we were in proper Sicily - thanks to all the team for delivering a fantastic experience.
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