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Masseria Agnello

Masseria Agnello
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Situated in the countryside on the central south coast of Sicily 16km from Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples, Masseria Agnello is a 19th century farmhouse that has been lovingly transformed into a charming boutique style hotel.  There are just 10 charming guest rooms and suites along with restaurant, bar and pool, all enjoying wonderful views over the Sicilian countryside to the sea beyond.

  • Number of Rooms:
    10
  • Nearest Airport:
    Palermo 140km
  • Nearest Town:
    Realmonte 3km
  • Nearest Beach:
    Scala dei Turchi 4km
  • Available Board Basis:
    BB
  • WiFi:
    Yes, Free of Charge
  • Swimming Pool:
    1 Freshwater, Unheated
  • Beach/Pool Towels:
    Yes, Free of Charge
  • Air Con:
    Yes
  • Parking:
    Yes, Free of Charge
  • Rep Service:
    Telephone

AT A GLANCE

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Masseria Agnello features in our Secret Sicily collection of hideaway hotels being a real gem on the south coast of the island and in a good location for guests to be able to visit the fascinating Valley of the Temples and also the stunning coastline with limestone cliffs and secluded beaches.  

The hotel itself is a beautifully restored old stone farmhouse and outbuildings now offering boutique accommodation with some lovely personal touches and excellent local cuisine that can be enjoyed in the farmhouse dining room.  

The gardens are a real feature and there is a little pool for relaxing in the sunshine. There are some great excursions and activities available plus farm visits to experience the fruits of the land. Car hire essential.

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Accommodation

The 10 elegant guest rooms and suites are attractively furnished in keeping with the character of the property. All the rooms have en suite shower room with hairdryer, air conditioning, flat screen TV, WiFi, minibar, safe, tea/coffe making and some have terrace/balcony. Cot available on request.

Superior room(sleeping 2) with garden view.
Deluxe room(sleeping up to 3) more spacious with views over the garden and countryside to the sea beyond.
Junior Suite(sleeping 2) large Roman style bath with shower.
Suite Panoramica(sleeping 2) with private terrace with lovely view.
Suite Family Panoramica(sleeping up to 4)  comprising of 2 double bedrooms and 1 shower room.

Due to the size of the hotel, guests are treated with personal service from the staff who are both friendly and professional. The hotels lovely farmhouse dining room with terrace serves a buffet breakfast including Sicilian delicacies and pastries. A light lunch is available on request and dinner offers delicious local cuisine (both extra cost). There are various lounge area's for relaxation with drinks available on request.  

Outside, there are well-kept tiered gardens with various peaceful seating areas and a lovely pool and terrace with sunbeds, parasols and wonderful views over the surrounding countryside.

The hotel reception offers local information and excursions (extra cost) to the old town of Agrigento, guided tours of the Valley of the Temples, boat trips along the south coast and day trips to Scala dei Turchi.  

There is also mountain biking, trekking, horse riding including lessons and guided walks available locally.  The hotel can arrange tasting of local organic products, guided farm visit to see grapes, olives and fruits being harvested and threshed and cooking classes with the chef.

There is free parking at the hotel.

Masseria Agnello is situated 2.5km from the town of Realmonte best known for its archaeological sites, roman villa, Costabianca Theatre ‘Cathedral of Salt’ and stunning coastline and beaches with Scala dei Turchi ‘Turkish Steps’ (6km) having a particularly striking natural staircase, with broad steps and terraces sloping down the white limestone cliffs to the crystalline seawater below.  

The provincial town of Agrigento is 16km away, famous for the Valley of the Temples arguably one of the most beautiful and historically interesting locations in Sicily characterised by the remains of 10 temples dating back to the 5th century BC and the Temple of Concordia being one of the best preserved temples of the Greek civilization today. It became part of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1997 being one of the most outstanding examples of Greater Greece art and architecture, one of the main attractions in Sicily as well as a national monument of Italy.

San Leone beach is 6km from Agrigento, along with Porto Empedocle where ferries depart to the Pelagie Islands of Lampedusa, Linosa and Lampione.

All prices from are based on accommodation only. Flights, transfers and car hire are priced separately.

Opening/Closing Date:  Open All Year Round
Arrival/Departure Day:  ANY
Check In: 3 PM-8PM
Check Out:  11AM
Included in Price:  Accommodation as Stated, Just Sicily Rep Service by Telephone and Emergency Number
Not Included in Price:  Flights, Transfers, Car Hire, Travel Insurance and City Tax

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