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10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 4 baths
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About this house rental
This is the place you dream of discovering when coming to Sicily, a place for tradition lovers and connoisseurs, where you can taste the simple and charming life of an enchanted past. Villa Molinum is an authentically restored miller's house, drenched in history and nestled in 4 hectares of unspoiled nature. A still working mill, an always-fresh creek at 20 meters from the house and a private pool complete the idyllic picture.
A curvy country road bordered with low white walls leads to Villa Molinum. The villa consists of a white main building of 150 m2 and a pink dépendance of 40 m2. The entrance to both units is a green patio overlooking a forest and the creek, where you might even spot one of the owner’s horses running freely.
The main building has four eclectically elegant double bedrooms and two luxury bathrooms, one for each floor. A spacious dining room with a well-equipped kitchen (including a dishwasher) will be the perfect frame for all your dinners, unless you cannot get enough of the stunning views of the surroundings and you prefer to enjoy your meal outdoor. The dépendance consists of a double bedroom and a bathroom, and it can be a romantic hideout for a couple that wants even more privacy. There is a brand new bathroom and a changing room next to the pool.
A fireplace stove in the main building and a wood stove in the dépendance will make your stay in winter warm and cosy. The thick walls of both units will not allow you to sweat while inside, not even in August.
It would be really difficult to ask for more. And yet, here it is possible. You can, for example, go trekking in the bordering Hyblean Mountains, request a horse ride together with the owner, or a dinner cooked with local and organic products. Moreover, at a very short drive or at 20 minutes on foot you can reach the town of Palazzolo Acreide, one of the most stunning Baroque towns of Sicily and Unesco Heritage since 2002, featuring gorgeous churches and an ancient Greek amphitheater. The local delicacies are salami and bread made in all different ways given the miller’s tradition of the area, but you will delighted by wine and artisanal beers too. And do not miss a visit to Corsino, the oldest patisserie in town! Finally, Syracuse, sandy beaches and on the other side Mount Etna are at only 40 km.
In short, Villa Molinum is where authentic features, modern comforts, superb surroundings and a strategic location unite to create a dreamlike atmosphere and let you live a holiday of wonder.
Villa Molinum has WiFi!
A curvy country road bordered with low white walls leads to Villa Molinum. The villa consists of a white main building of 150 m2 and a pink dépendance of 40 m2. The entrance to both units is a green patio overlooking a forest and the creek, where you might even spot one of the owner’s horses running freely.
The main building has four eclectically elegant double bedrooms and two luxury bathrooms, one for each floor. A spacious dining room with a well-equipped kitchen (including a dishwasher) will be the perfect frame for all your dinners, unless you cannot get enough of the stunning views of the surroundings and you prefer to enjoy your meal outdoor. The dépendance consists of a double bedroom and a bathroom, and it can be a romantic hideout for a couple that wants even more privacy. There is a brand new bathroom and a changing room next to the pool.
A fireplace stove in the main building and a wood stove in the dépendance will make your stay in winter warm and cosy. The thick walls of both units will not allow you to sweat while inside, not even in August.
It would be really difficult to ask for more. And yet, here it is possible. You can, for example, go trekking in the bordering Hyblean Mountains, request a horse ride together with the owner, or a dinner cooked with local and organic products. Moreover, at a very short drive or at 20 minutes on foot you can reach the town of Palazzolo Acreide, one of the most stunning Baroque towns of Sicily and Unesco Heritage since 2002, featuring gorgeous churches and an ancient Greek amphitheater. The local delicacies are salami and bread made in all different ways given the miller’s tradition of the area, but you will delighted by wine and artisanal beers too. And do not miss a visit to Corsino, the oldest patisserie in town! Finally, Syracuse, sandy beaches and on the other side Mount Etna are at only 40 km.
In short, Villa Molinum is where authentic features, modern comforts, superb surroundings and a strategic location unite to create a dreamlike atmosphere and let you live a holiday of wonder.
Villa Molinum has WiFi!
Amenities at Unique restored villa with private pool nestled in unspoiled valley
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
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Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsGuests had an amazing family holiday at the house with authentic Sicilian surroundings and friendly hosts. The property offers beautiful outdoor areas, a large pool, stylish interiors, and helpful tips from the hosts. Highly recommended for a memorable stay.
8 / 10Excellent·Dec 2025
The owners, Rosella and Mario, were fantastic. Very communicative and very reactive to some of the problems we experienced. Fantastic location, peaceful and lovely and cool in the house.
Some of the facilities and garden furniture need upgrading/modernising, which we understand is planned.
10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2025
The villa is in an absolutely lovely setting with a very old still-functioning mill with a working millstone. Rossella and Mario were amazing. They were so responsive and helpful. Including making a dinner reservation for us the night we arrived exhausted after flying all night, and again on Wed when all restaurants were closed they found us a lovely little place. They make their own honey
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
We had an amazing stay in Palazzolo Acreide! The hosts are so kind and helpful with all things in the area and helped arrange horseback riding and a wine tasting for us. They made our time there incredibly special—our whole family’s favorite!!!
5 / 10·Jul 2019
We visited in July 2019 and our party of six ranging in age from four to ninety had a fantastic time at the villa. Rosella and Mario were so welcoming and ensured that we were made aware of all that the villa and the surrounding area had to offer. The property is situated in a lush valley, and the grounds are laid out to make the most of the scenery. An aqueduct and various water courses run through the grounds which with the sound of running water as the only background noise makes for an incredibly peaceful place. The swimming pool area is particularly well laid out and we spent many happy hours there. The villa is well equipped, comfortable and the shabby chic interior design adds to the relaxing feel of the place. The villa is well situated as a base to visit the beautiful baroque towns and villages of Ragusa and Syracuse Provinces and it is only an hour and a quarter from Catania airport. We were lucky enough to visit during the celebration of St Paul which was a fantastic spectacle of fireworks and confetti watched by thousands crammed into the small town of Palazollo Acreide. in summary a wonderful part of the world and the perfect place to experience it from. Thank you Rosella and Mario.
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9.8Outstanding
(42 Ratings)
Guests had an amazing family holiday at the house with authentic Sicilian surroundings and friendly hosts. The property offers beautiful outdoor areas, a large pool, stylish interiors, and helpful tips from the hosts. Highly recommended for a memorab...
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