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Monaci Delle Terre Nere

Sicily, Italy

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19 rooms from £237 per night

“Wonderfully chic retreat on the slopes of Mount Etna. Rooms and suites blend contemporary design with original elements; glass walls and parquet floors complement stone walls and wooden beams. Cinema, games room, tennis, an excellent restaurant. Very romantic, gourmet and family friendly.”

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“Clichés apart, Monaci delle Terre Nere is an absolute hidden gem. Accessibly off the beaten track, this 19-room boutique hotel is interestingly contemporary in terms of decor - bare gessoed and concreted walls, clever modern art, books you actually want to read or indeed should have read, with a bit of volcanic lava, Rococo, Philippe Starck and gilt thrown in. Importantly it is comfy and not in the least pretentious. A pretty dusty pink 19th century villa is the hub of the hotel whilst the bedrooms are scattered through the 40 acre grounds in a mixture of converted farm buildings, outhouses and some new builds. But don’t let this put you off, walking to and from the hotel is a delight – especially at night with sophisticated fairy lights to show you the way. The bedrooms and bathrooms are spacious, light and bright - all clean lines and modern simplicity. Lie by the pool and marvel at Mount Etna rising up behind the hotel, or admire the cultivated plains fanning out to the Mediterranean coast far below. The food is innovative and fresh, perhaps a tad expensive, the wines local and delicious. Guido, Ada and their excellent young team will make you feel entirely at home. This is the perfect base for exploring the fascinating north eastern shores and hinterland of Sicily by car, with easy access to historic points of interest such as Taormina and Syracuse and it's handy for Catania airport. ”

Recommended for

Foodies
Active Holiday
Honeymoons
Wellbeing

Total relaxation
Romantic Break
Families

Written by Caroline Townsend

Facilities

Sit-out Terrace
Rooms with balcony/terrace
Bar
Parking
Towelling robes
Safe
Games room
Airport transfer
Outdoor dining
On a terrace with panoramic views
Billiard/pool table
Massage

Cots available
Cinema
Wifi
Garden
40 acres of olive groves, citrus trees and vineyards
Swimming Pool
Infinity pool with views down to the Med
Restaurant
Organic traditional Sicilian food
Air conditioning
Pet friendly
Concierge
Sitting Room
Child friendly

Activities

Cooking classes
Yoga
Classes on the lawn
Sailing
Local markets
Watersports
Golf

Cycling
Great walks
Birdwatching
Diving
Sights nearby
Wine tasting
And wine tasting courses

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“Why do people love staying in your hotel?
Because it is a unique place, with an atmosphere that you do not find in other hotels

What kind of breakfast do you offer?
Sicilian breakfast with a bit of European

Do you offer other meals? And can you recommend good places to eat out locally?
Our restaurant is open for lunch and dinner. we also recommend restaurants in the area

Which are your most popular room types, and why?
There is no room for another more popular, because they are all different and all very special

What facilities do you have for children and can you fit extra beds in your rooms ?
the price for an extra bed depends on the age.
from 3 to 9 years is € 35.
by 9 and older is € 50.
cot € 10”