WUNDERGARTEN Dimora dei Frati
Location: Via Borgognone 22, Gratteri, it
Star Rating: 9 Stars
Property Type: Bed and breakfasts
About this Property
Charming Family-Run Property in the Heart of Madonie Regional Park
Rustic Elegance: Dimora dei Frati offers beautifully refurbished rooms with modern amenities like flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, all while maintaining a charming rustic style with wood floors.
Breathtaking Views: Guests can relax in the lounge area or on the terrace while enjoying stunning views of the Grotta Grattara, creating the perfect backdrop for a tranquil stay.
Personalized Service: The attentive owners provide insider tips for exploring the area and can assist with airport and train station transfers, ensuring a seamless and memorable experience for every guest.
Experience the beauty of Gratteri at Dimora dei Frati - Book your stay now!
Important Information
Please note that the spa is an additional cost and needs to be booked in advance to ascertain availability.
Room rates on 31 December 2016 include a gala dinner. Extra guests will be charged separately.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Policies
Check-in: 04:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Luggage storage
- Fax/photocopying
- Ironing service
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Packed lunches
- Non-smoking throughout
- Board games/puzzles
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Concierge service
- Grocery deliveries
- Kid meals
- Coffee Shop on site
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Key access
- Food delivered to guest room
- CCTV outside property
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Access to health care professionals
- Face masks for guests available
- Thermometers for guests provided by property
- Pub crawls
- Cooking class
- Television in common areas
- Free wired internet
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Internet access
- Housekeeping on request
- Art gallery on site
- Wine release events
- Bicycle-friendly property
- Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
- Vegetarian menu options available
- Accessible shuttle
- No accessible shuttle
- Accessible train station shuttle
- No accessible train station shuttle
Rooms Available
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House, 2 Bedrooms
1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Futon
484-sq-foot individually decorated room, balcony with courtyard views
Layout - Separate living room
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 26-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Sleep - Memory foam bed and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Day bed, desk, and phone; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Stovetop
- Bidet
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Espresso maker
- Free WiFi
- Memory foam mattress
- Rainfall showerhead
- Day bed
- Bedsheets provided
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Standard Room
With traditional Sicilian decor, this room features free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Bidet
- Linen
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Hand sanitiser
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Family Room
With traditional Sicilian decor, this room features free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.
Max Occupancy: 5 (3 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Bidet
- Linen
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Key access
- Hand sanitiser
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Deluxe Room
Elegant room with wrought-iron bed and private bathroom with antique standalone bathtub.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Bidet
- Linen
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Key access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
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One-Bedroom House
Set 98 feet from the main building, this cottage is spread over 3 floors. Recently renovated, it is composed of a kitchen, living room and 2 bathrooms.
Breakfast, daily cleaning and parking are included.
Max Occupancy: 5 (4 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Tile/marble floor
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Dining area
- Stovetop
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Key access
- Hand sanitiser
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Suite Spa
Set on 3 levels, this house includes a private entrance, a spa bath on the ground floor, a Turkish bath, and a suspended bed in the bedroom.
Includes exclusive spa access for the whole stay.
Cannot accommodate cots or extra beds.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Tile/marble floor
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Electric kettle
- Private pool
- Linen
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Heated pool
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Key access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
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Deluxe Suite
Guests will have a special experience as this suite offers a hot tub. This suite is consisted of of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. A seating area, a desk, a balcony and air conditioning are featured in this suite. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Sofa
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Bidet
- Linen
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Key access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
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Three-Bedroom Apartment
This spacious apartment features 1 living room, 3 separate bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with a bath and free toiletries. Guests can make meals in the kitchen that features a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware. The apartment features a private entrance, a coffee machine, as well as a terrace and a balcony. The unit has 5 beds.
Max Occupancy: 10 (10 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Dishwasher
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Private pool
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Bidet
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Toilet paper
- Heated pool
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Hand sanitiser
Guest Reviews
- flavio (7/5): -
- Arnaud (10/5): Un endroit très original - L'originalité de la maison et la conception/rénovation de celle-ci avec des chambres très originales. On se croirait facilement invité dans la maison de famille présente depuis plusieurs générations. Les équipement dans la chambre sont originaux et vintage. Rien de particulier mais il est à souligner que la salle d'eau/WC ainsi que la douche présentes dans la chambre ont des parois vitrées non totalement occultantes qui peuvent perturber certaines personnes.
- Daniel (7/5): - casă încearcă să te transpună în atmosfera caselor deodinioara, ideea este relativ bună doar ca adaptările nu sunt foarte reusite the floor creaks, difficult to get to by car, front in the room, too scary to go with children and arrive at night, dolls that give you a horror movie feeling
- Ali (8/5): -
- Paul (7/5): -
- carl Levi (10/5): -
- Eleonora (10/5): Oltre le aspettative. - Al di sopra delle aspettative. Tutto curato con amore; dall’arredamento (con dettagli perfetti, fino agli interruttori della luce vintage) all’atmosfera, che risulta autentica e perfettamente inserita nella Gratteri più genuina. Grande attenzione dell’host alle nostre esigenze specifiche.
- Olga (8/5): -
- adelita (10/5): Little gem!! Wonderful place for hikes and sightseeing an incredible part of sicily - Little gem!! Wonderful place for hikes and sightseeing an incredible part of sicily
- Nicola (10/5): - The accommodation was really lovely in an otherwise very sleepy village. The owner who served us a delicious breakfast made check-in particularly easy. Warm, friendly and highly recommended. We'd love to come back. 10/10 Nothing! Everything was perfect!
- Susanne (10/5): - Flair und Nostalgie sowie das mit Liebe zubereitete Frühstück. Alles frisch und sehr gute regionale Produkte. Man kann von der Unterkunft sofort mit den Wanderungen starten.
- Richard (10/5): The host Victoria was outstanding and was like the cherry on top !;) - Felt like home … Nothing
- HEBRARD (9/5): Très agréable séjour. - Notre hôtesse nous a logé dans la plus belle chambre de la maison. Surclassement.
Délicieux diner sur place le soir de notre arrivée Rien
- Jürgen (9/5): Sehr schöne andere Unterkunft in den Bergen - Sehr herzlichen Empfang durch Valentina. Ein besondere und andere Unterkunft. Sehr liebevoll eingerichtet. Frühstück und Abendessen sehr lecker.
- Anne (9/5): Amazing and welcoming stay, fairylike location where old charm meets modern comfort. - Our host Valentina welcomed us in such a warm way, we felt at home straight away! The intimate location, situated in beautiful small mountain village Gratteri, was beyond our expectation! The location was fairy like, the view from our room on the small village, and the old house full of old charm meeting modern comfort, was wonderfull. We had the luck of staying in the big room with the bath, which was amazing! Also the food was very well prepared and finely savored. The bed was amazing BTW. We wished we had booked more nights and for sure recommend this place - it was the best experience of our holiday. -
- Joseph (7/5): - Very artistic accomodation. Good breakfaast. Place was not easy to find. TV did not work. Place is old and arranged very artistically but some comfort was sacrificed
- ernesto (5/5): déception total de ce cet établissement - le village et les environnement pour pouvoir réaliser nos randonnées. La gentillesse de notre hôte. Le petit déjeuner très minimaliste, les salles de bains avec le WC dedans pas très agréable, pas de télévision. Nous avons du changer de chambre car nous avons été reçu par un enfant qui nous à renseigner la mauvaise chambre à notre arrivé. Pour arrivé dans le village il y a +/- 12 km d'ascensions dans le noir pas très rassurant la route pour y arrivé. Désolé mais nous avons été très déçu de ce logement.
- NATASA (10/5): - Beautifull renovated old house ,and delicious homemade breakfast. Great experience.
- Lars (8/5): -
- Erik (10/5): - Fantastisk sted og hyggelig vertskap.
- Alisea Francesca (10/5): - Tipologia di arredo che rielabora in chiave più contemporanea un contesto storico, in generale molto ben arredato. La coerenza con il luogo circostante, l’aspetto rurale che ti permette di conoscere la vita di montagna.
La colazione, semplice ma molto soddisfacente, il caffè con la moka, i tavoli di legno e l’ospitalità
- Jean-François (10/5): - Bella sorpresa di arrivare il giorno della festa del santo patrono del paese, Giacomo. Debora ci accoglie nel suo mondo nel cuore di un paese tranquillo. Camera bellissima e confortevole. Colazione con I dolci fatti in casa con le banane, le carote o le arance.
- Kate (8/5): - Great place and design ! very authentic unfortunately the toilet installation was dropping at night and it was hardly possible to sleep because of the noise ( I’m a very sensitive sleeper )
- Rufus (7/5): comodo e originale -
- Denisa (8/5): - Dům byl moc hezký a hlavně prostorný Některé vybavení by bylo potřeba doplnit (odpadkový koš v kuchyni) a opravit - koupelny. Taky bych trochu vylepšila úklid domu
- Stéphane (10/5): Très bonne surprise. - Très bien situé, cadre très charmant, loin de la foule et en même temps à quelques minutes de Cefalù, mais uniquement pour ceux qui ont une voiture. Un petit effort encore sur la literie et tout sera super!
- Didier (10/5): don't miss your chance ! - We don't know if we deserve it, but it's a once-in-a-lifetime experience. This place is the result of a renovation carried out with creativity and care. The kindness of the staff and the owner adds to a flawless stay. n.a.
- Didier (10/5): unforgettable stay - Everything here is just perfect to escape your routine life, and for building remarkable memories. From the staff, the infrastructure, and the location, all details made the stay very comfortable.
The room allow to work with a nice desk, and to relax with the beautiful bathtube. n/a
- Verified traveler (4/5): Otillgängligt och långt ifrån Cefalù. - Marknadsförs som boende nära Cefalù. Ligger dock en timma med bil bort genom en krokig bergsväg. Ingen aircondition vilket gör boendet otroligt varmt under sommaren. Ingen kyl i rummet. Väldigt svårt att köra i byn Gratteri, nästan omöjligt att köra fram för att lämna av bagage. Marknadsförs som boende med fri parkering, vilket visade sig inte alls finnas platser. Parkering sker på vanlig gata utan särskilda platser. Trevlig tjej som tog emot oss och var hjälpsam under vistelsen. Desto värre skulle hon bara vara där en månad. Ägaren syntes inte till. Rekommenderas ej om din intension är att bada vid havet eller äta en middag inne i Cefalù då boendet ligger alldeles för långt bort.
- Audrey (10/5): Wonderful time in a picturesque village - Absolutely stunning little gem in the surroundings of Cefalu. Debora and the staff were really welcoming. We had a pleasant stay in a charming house of a typical Sicilian village. Our room was decorated with taste and the house is full of nice little touch and details eg. some Ortiga soaps are provided for the guests. It’s also great to come back to a cool and fresh place after enduring scorching heat.
- fernando (10/5): - Charming boutique hotel in a quiet quaint of a very picturesque village. we have been to Cefalu area several times but this was the most memorable. excellent breakfast, if you happen to be around book it.
- Levert (10/5): Exceptional -
- Marc (9/5): Superb -
- Ezgi (9/5): 2 days in authentic village - Deborah was so helpful from the beginning. In general great staff guidance.
The vibe of room and village was so good and authentic.
Breakfast was good. If you want to stay close to Cefalu, the road is not easy just for the heads up. Otherwise, the hotel and overall experience was great.
- Dmitry (10/5): Highly recommended place - Highly recommended place. Debora's hospitality is awesome.
Perfect breakfast. Comfortable bed.
- Erik (9/5): Great place in an authentic village - Very warm welcome by Matilde & Gregorio, who were very helpfull with advice about the town and the area. Breakfast was very good with some tastefull local products.
A perfect spot to relax and explore the Parco della Madonie by foot or bicycle...
Very recommended....
- Blanca (10/5): Exceptional -
- francesco (6/5): - PREFERISCO NON COMMENTARE ,PROBABILMENTE LA PROPRIETARIA DOVREBBE ESSERE PIU' ATTENTA ALLE CONDIZIONI GENERALI DELLA STRUTTURA E SOPRATTUTTO A CHI DEMANDA ALL'ACCOGLIENZA .
- Stephan (9/5): Superb - Service, style of the room, breakfast and the optional 4-course dinner we enjoyed. After arrival the made free coffee and warm chocolate milk for our kids :-) Everything was as expected. It's quite a silent village about 25' away from Cefalu but exactly what we were looking for.
- Bobea (10/5): Excellent place to stay! Recommend 10+ - What an amaizing host! The room was fanatastic , we had evrything we need and the old city will stay with us forever. Everything
- Peter (9/5): Superb -
- Verified traveler (6/5): Kann man machen, … - Das Hotel ist einfach zu finden, unser Zimmer war interessant eingerichtet. Die Badewanne mittig mag zunächst lustig erscheinen, ist aber völlig unnütz. Wir waren am 1. Tag ( 2 Übernachtungen) die einzigen Gäste und haben das Abendessen sowie Frühstück in Anspruch genommen, vor allem, weil in dem Dorf sonst nichts weiter gibt. Wie bei einigen Kommentaren vorher: überteuert, insbesondere das Frühstück. Da Gratteri ein sehr überschaubares Dorf ist und man zu Fuß in einer Stunde alles gesehen hat, würden wir dort nicht mehr hinfahren; auch deshalb, weil die „Straßen“ sehr eng waren, ebenso wie der Weg von unten nach oben.
- Darwin (10/5): - This is a unique place in a quaint town. Be had the best care from a wonderful host. Highly recommended. Book early for the spa room!!
- Stacy (10/5): - Beautiful place, our only complaint was the noise of the beds - very squeaky with any movement which woke us up all night. They were pretty antiques, just loud springs, the mattress and pillows were very comfortable. The place was located well, and the staff were friendly and accommodating. Loved the hiking and location, so picturesque! Definitely recommend.
- Artur (10/5): Exceptional - It is better than any tourist point in Silicia. A charming town, a warm welcome. Be sure to have dinner at Deborah's, where a wonderful chef cooks. For us, this place is forever in our hearts. Nothing
- Farkas (8/5): It was an interesting trip into the past - The young man who received and looked after us at the accommodation, although he was not a professional, showed great effort.
- Mariana (9/5): Superb -
- Adam (7/5): Good - Beautiful apartment and charming wee town. Would love to spend a week here just reading. Check in is a little messy. Tricky directions to one place to get the keys, then follow someone across town to the house. Then there was some light fixtures that didn't work and had to shut the power to work on them. Could've been better, but all in all a great place to stay
- Oczycz (10/5): Exceptional -
- Anca (9/5): Superb - The location was really nice - far away from busy tourist places and really quiet. The room and all facilities were good as well. Very good dinner.
- Adrienne (9/5): Superb - The room was beautiful, and the meals in the evening, though expensive, you are getting a personal chef cooking great food. We're were.lucky enough to be there on a celebration day, so had a great local lexperience. The narrow town roads can be challenging 🫣Breakfast was pricey
- Eren (7/5): Good get-away in a lovely village! - Individual design of the rooms, chic and tasteful furnishing, location, smart TV, good parking despite tiny roads in the village, surroundings, Gaetano at breakfast was super helpful and kind, helpful owner to propose changing our room due to noise Floor in the room was sandy, which might come from old building or cleanness, constant vibration noise coming from water pump depending on which room you are in
- Julian (10/5): Fantastic, stylish property in the beautiful mouivillage of Gratteri with a kind and attentive host and excellent chef - Stylish design, attentive host, talented chef
- Kelly (7/5): Lovely house in an interesting town, poor communication. - The house was nicely designed and very spacious. The staff were very friendly and we enjoyed the breakfast. We booked and paid for a one bed house. The host contacted me and said we would be moved ‘without surcharge’ to a family room, which I knew from the website costs less than a family room. We asked to stay in the accommodation we had booked, and this was later accommodated.
At check in we were told there was nowhere in town to eat dinner, so later we ate some food we happened to have with us in the car. Actually, we could have eaten a full meal with this host. This was not communicated to us.
After check out we were asked to pay for breakfast, but this was included in the room booking so we had to point this out, to avoid paying twice.
The host and the host’s colleague contacted me by WhatsApp which I did not like.
Overall, the communication was confusing and i had to make a point of being provided with the services I had paid for.
- Christophe (10/5): Exceptional -
- Kate (10/5): Perfect place for a long weekend exploring the Madonie Mountains. - Gorgeous appartment in a lovely mountain village, fantastic breakfast and lovely hosts. Definitely recommend it and would come again.
- Aire (9/5): Superb - Loved everything about this place - good food, lovely room with nice touches. Great location in a small village/town. Really calm place. Nice mountain view from the window.
- Yan (6/5): - Pros: Clean room
Cons: Rural area, very difficult to drive; Uncomfortable pillow; Relatively more expensive than other urban B&Bs.
- Matthäus (10/5): Great experience with lovely hosts! Definitely to recommend. -
- Christopher (9/5): Authentic Sicilian stay. - Deborah and her husband made us feel very comfortable. Deborah cooked us an incredible traditional Sicilian dinner on our first night. This was the highlight of our stay. Nothing.
- Kimberly (10/5): An Exceptional and Unforgettable Experience - We recently had the pleasure of staying at Wundergarten in Sicily and it was truly a remarkable experience. This charming bed and breakfast, nestled in the beautiful Madonie Park, offers a unique blend of contemporary art and botanical wonders. The concept of natural luxury truly resonated with us, as we were able to relax, rejuvenate, and immerse ourselves in the authentic Sicilian culture.
The hospitality provided by Deborah, the owner, was exceptional. Our children thoroughly enjoyed playing with her son, creating lasting memories. Deborah's home-cooked meals, made with local ingredients and traditional recipes, were simply delicious.
Overall, our stay at Wundergarten was the highlight of our journey through Sicily. We highly recommend this boutique and scenic B&B to anyone looking for a genuine and unforgettable experience. Thank you, Deborah, for making our time in Sicily so special.
- David (10/5): We loved it. Cool and relaxed, only 30 min from Cefalu. - Great hospitality and Debora was very very kind and helpful. The breakfast and home made cakes were delecious! A wonderful dinner was also cooked by Debora.
The village is charming and we enjoyed a great relaxed stay.
- Amelie (9/5): Superb - Very typical and cosy house with beautiful decoration details. The breakfast and the home made dinner by Deborah were delicious (best tiramisu we had in Sicily!) The access to the village might be a bit tricky, make sure to have a small car and avoid driving through the center. The neighbourhood was a little bit noisy but it was also charming and funny to feel the typical atmosphere of a small village.
- Liza (9/5): Superb - It was clean, the staff was adorable, the location is good and it's a very pretty town
- Marcel (9/5): Excellent for hikers and people that prefer to stay in the mountains and not at touristic sights. - It is wonderfully positioned between the mountains with excellent access to Cefalu. The village is pittoresk and people are super friendly. Team was super We had super hot days and the room had no airco. Nevertheless they provided us with extra fans which helped a bit.
- John (9/5): Gorgeous location,gorgeous building, beautifully restored. - The guest house is gorgeous, the host and her team are very friendly and capable. Loved it, but there needs to be a fan in the room. We asked for one, received one, but it should have already been there.
- Panayota (8/5): Very nice. - The room was very spacious and nicely decorated. It had a very nice view to the village. The village itself, was marvellous. Breakfast options were limited, of good quality though.
- Warwick (9/5): Mary Rose was a wonderful host, the dinner and the breakfast was delicious - Rustic, Clean, Quiet and authentic Pillows a tad to big
- Penelope (10/5): Exceptional -
- Beth (10/5): If you want to stay in a beautiful place, with personal hosting and peace then this is for you! - We loved the decor, antique furniture, high ceilings, beautiful tiles and just a general feeling of peace. we both had our best sleep in ages after the wonderful meal cooked by Deborah. she’s a great host and gives a genuine experience.
I loved sitting on the sofa enjoying the view reading my book. it was heavenly Almost nothing!
- Fiona (10/5): Exceptional - Beautiful, calm, comfortable place close to the most breathtaking and interesting landscape.
Devora was a lovely, helpful, communicative host. She made the best homemade breakfast (eg cakes, fresh fruit, granola, yoghurt, local cheese) and great evening meal.
Accessible by bus from Cefalú. Didn't want to leave!
- Loes (8/5): Great and would definitely recommend! - Great hosts and we very much enjoyed the idyllic village and of course the bathtub in our room, with a great view! The only feedback I can give is that there was a small leak in the bathroom but this did not bother us.
- Jan (6/5): Pleasant -
- Orfeo (10/5): Exceptional -
- Monika (10/5): Authentic and lovely stay nested in the Sicilian hills - The whole place is lovely, cozy, furnished with traditional items all around and completely refurbished mixing history with a modern touch.
We liked very much the authentic atmosphere, thanks to the owners who welcomed us warmly and kindly.
The whole stay was a pleasure, we slept so well thanks to the silence, the fresh air (a rarity during Sicilian summer!) and the comfortable beds.
Breakfast was delicious, as only an Italian grandma could do!
- Benoit (8/5): Very good - Special thank to Deborah (the owner) !
- Joanna (10/5): we had only one night in one of the Debora’s house but still we could feel charm of the village - wonderful designed interior with lovely and helpfull Debora
- Thomas (8/5): - Unique place with a lot of charm.
Dinner is good and breakfast OK; everything a bit on the higher price range. Quality is better than hotel but not quite like Agriturismo.
Just so you know: using the Jacuzzi associated with the place is extra and I feel with €50/hour very expensive.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Tres satisfaits - Tres agreable séjour, comme a la maison, dans ce charmant petit village.
Possibilité de manger sur place. Debora est tres arrangeante!
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Debora, la titolare, persona estremamente gentile e disponibile, il posto incantevole entrando hai la sensazione di essere catapultato in una pagina del romanzo " I Malavoglia "
- Verified traveler (8/5): Sympa pour les amateurs de la nature - Séjour sympa, accueil très avenant.
Le spa est à réserver en avance avec une chambre.
Un petit bémol sur le village : très compliqué d'accès en voiture avec des passages extrêmement étroits.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Lugar de montaña con mucho encanto y muy cuidado tanto la habitación como las zonas comunes. No conseguimos reservar la zona de spa, así q volveremos. La cena y desayuno, excelente.
Para los q tienes sueno ligero las campanas de las iglesias de Gratteri suenan cada 15 min.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Etablissement atypique, déco excellente.
Le village est calme et typique.
Nous avons adoré notre nuit là bas.
Le personnel est attentif, bienveillant.
Je recommande les yeux fermés.
- Pascale (10/5): Super - Très bel emplacement et très bon accueil
Je recommande
- Marie Pierre (10/5): Excellent séjour - Très bon séjour.merveilleux accueil.cuisine excellente.
Je conseille vivement
- Johannes (10/5): geschmackvoll restauriertes Hotel - wunderschöne Zimmer mit komfortablen Badeinrichtungen, familiäre Atmosphäre mit vielen Anregungen für Ausflügen und Wanderungen in den Naturpark Madonie, sehr gutes Frühstück und auf Wunsch Abendessen mit regionalen Produkten und gut sortierten Weinkeller, dank ab Franceska für die nette Betreuung währen unseres Aufenthaltes
- Ursus (10/5): - In diesem Haus kann man Sizilien wie ein Einheimischer erleben und geniessen. Die einheimische Küche ist jeden Tag in grosser Abwechslung präsent. Die Chefin und die Angestellten sind ausserordentlich zuvorkommend und hilfsbereit.
Die Zimmer sind stilecht mit altem Mobiliar ausgestattet.
Ein kleines Nebenhaus ist geschmackvoll in ein gemütliches SPA umgebaut.
Wir fühlten uns richtig eingebettet im sizilianischen Bergdorf Gratteri.
Das Haus war für uns eine "Trouvaille"; jedem, der es gern "einheimisch" haben möchte, zu empfehlen.
- Susanne (10/5): Magiskt ställe och ännu bättre mat! - Bara tre rum på detta fantastiska ställe. Inte ett ord engelska men det höjde bara charmen. Fantastisk mat! Ni bara måste äta här. Frukost lika fin, framdukad på bordet. Vi äter inte bröd men det var inga problem att få ägg vid förfrågan. Inte en människa eller bil som väsnas, bara ljudet av fågelkvitter och ett och annat får som går förbi. Underbart!
- Soizic (4/5): Pas accueillant, loin de tout, pas d'eau chaude. - Sans eau chaude, loin de tout. Petit. Froid, accueil zéro
- Mikael (8/5): Mysig bergsby! - Jag bodde i spa sviten. Mycket mysigt! Ta den kan inget gå fel! Men väldigt knepigt att hitta dit. Du kommer tro att du åkt fel flera ggr. Men det är klart värt det! Kommer åka tillbaka det var den bästa tiden på Sicilien när jag bodde på detta hotell. Lugnt och skönt.
- Mikael (8/5): Mysigt litet hotell - Mycket trevligt litet hotell! Klurigt att hitta dit, men klart värt! Särskilt om ni tar sviten med eget SPA.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Interesting hotel - Quirky hotel, which takes a lot to get to, since it's far up a mountain with lots of switchbacks. Interesting mix of period furniture and modern amenities.
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