Le Case del Merlo | House in Fornazzo, Sicily

“We only booked this hotel for 1 night and wished we could have stayed longer. It is in a gorgeous vineyard and is a great place for families and couples- there is a beautiful pool but what stands out besides a great Room with luscious sheets and views looking at amy Etna is the hospitality of the staff. We had a delicious dinner which was outstanding.”

“We stayed for a week, great place to visit Etna from. Quiet, friendly and stunning views.”

“Agriturismo at its best. An idyllic setting in the shadow of Mount Etna with stunning views of Sant'Alfio below and Taormina in the distance. On a clear day you can see the Calabrian coast. Isolated, so a car and sat nav essential (a confident driver to cope with the numerous hairpin bends up the mountain also helps...), but well worth the drive. Angela is the perfect host (aided by the wonderful Tina and Nunzia) and you can be assured of a typically warm and friendly Sicilian welcome and nothing will be too much trouble during your stay. Rooms are spacious, clean and very well maintained. The freshwater pool was a few yards from our room and mostly deserted - adding to the feel that we had a villa to ourselves ( but without a 0 on the end of the bill). There is no choice at dinner but that's all part of the experience and the food is stupendous. Four courses (primo is always sublime home-made fresh pasta) with wine at a fraction of restaurant prices. Do visit the excellent little shop in Milo where the young couple who run it will insist you sample the superb local produce. Don't leave without the balsamic onions and some ridiculously cheap local wine in two litre plastic bottles! Real Sicily and highly recommended.”