MASSERIA CACCHIAMO
Cacchiamo, Enna
The small rural village of Cacchiamo lies due north of Enna in the eastern hills of the Madonie. The impressive house, Masseria Cacchiamo, is half aristocratic palace and half converted wine press and is the result of the owner’s unique and considerable imagination. Once you arrive you will be struck by the pastoral feel of the place and the sounds you'll hear are sheep, goat bells, birds singing, the occasional tractor chugging past and the odd cockerel.
The 6 different levels that make up the airy, open-plan ex-wine press are connected by steps, spiral staircases, gangplanks and suspended walkways. A final set of wooden steps leads through a wooden door into the aristocratic part of the building with its frescoed ceilings and terracotta-tiled floors.
Wonderful landscaped garden with swimming pool and outdoor dining.

Interior:
Il Palmento - The Palmento is home to a large open-plan area that includes the living, kitchen and dining zones. Columns and arches partially separate the different spaces, as does the central fireplace. Suspended above the entrance is a small double bedroom that is closed off by thick hanging curtains. On the same level, but towards the rear, there is a TV area, a bathroom with bath and stairs that take you to a bizarre cubby hole room that will certainly become the "den" for any children in your party. Yet another spiral staircase takes you, rather unexpectedly, through a 'wardrobe' into the villa.

Villa - from the "wardrobe" entrance you access a double room, which, alongside the bedroom in the Palmento, will complete the accommodation for groups of 4. For groups of 6, the bedroom accesses a living area with views over the main courtyard, a dining room and another double bedroom with bathroom.

Tipology: villa
Accommodation: self-catering
Location: countryside
Bedrooms: 3
Sleeps: 8
Bathrooms: 3
Features: Authentic historic atmosphere, off the beaten track, tranquil and peaceful
Nearby: Enna, the National Parks of the Madonie and the Nebrodi, the Troglodite dwellings of Sperlinga
Masseria Cacciamo
Masseria Cacciamo garden in front of Masseria Cacciamo
lounge room in the villa lovely large bedroom in the villa
dining room in the villa double bedroom in the villa
single bed above the palmento bathroom with bathtub in Palmento
The area
Cacchiamo is right in the centre of Sicily, on the south-eastern edge of the Madonie mountains, not far from the Nebrodi mountains, making it easy for nature lovers and walkers to explore some of the most fascinating landscapes that Sicily has to offer. The historic hill-top city of Enna is 26km away and the Palermo-Catania motorway just a 15-minute drive, allowing easy access to both sides of the island. The countryside is gentle with rolling hills and immense views. The seasons dictate the colours of this agricultural region and vast cultivations of wheat that dominate the scenery change from lush, vibrant greens to the burnt-golds and yellows reflecting the harvest period. To say that Cacchiamo is off the beaten track is not an exaggeration as you will find virtually no tourists in the immediate vicinity. There are no shops in the village of Cacchiamo, but supplies can be found easily in Villa Doro just 2km away. The larger historic town of Nicosia is just 16km east.

lounge area in the Palmento well equipped and wonderfully decorated single bed in the mezzanine in the Palmento french size double bed in the Palmento
Accommodation and facilities
Property type: villa
Accommodation type: self-catering
Location type: countryside
Theme: away from it all
General: electric fan , central heating , linen provided, bath towels provided, washing machine , iron, ironing board, hairdryer
Kitchen: 4 ring stove, fridge, freezer, oven, microwave
Living room: , seating for 12 people
Dining: dining room, child's highchair, seating for 12 people
Bathrooms: 3 bathrooms
Bathrooms notes: 2 bathrooms downstairs with bathtub, in the villa 1 small ensuite and bathroom + 1 small rectangular tub with shower
Bedrooms: 3 bedrooms, sleeps a maximum of 8 people
Bedrooms notes: 2 double bedrooms in the villa + 1 single bed in the mezzanine floor, 1 double in Palmento + small childrens bedroom room+ single bed
Entertainment: dvd, satellite tv
Outside: terrace, parking - private, garden chairs, garden lounge chairs, bicycles , 6 garden chairs, 6 beach chairs
Swimming pool: private pool
Suitability: children welcome
Car: necessary
Local activities: cycling, walking , mountain biking , tennis, windsurfing, golf
Change over date: flexible
Notes: Dates can be flexible according to the season and availability. Arrival times from 14.00 onwards, departure time 10.00, alternative arrangements can be made on request.
Airport transfer available
Location
Nearest beach: Catania 95 km
Nearest market/shop: Villa D'oro - 2 km
Nearest restaurant: Agriturismo - 6 km
Nearest international airport: Catania - 90 km
Nearest railway station: Enna - 26 km
Nearest motorway junction: Ponte Cinque Archi - 25 km

corner in the Palmento where one can relax extra single bed in the attic double bedroom known as the cubby house for children antique ceramic plates from Burgio - Sicily
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oudoor dining looking onto the countryside architectural designed swimming pool water trough dating back to 1500's chapel in the courtyard
french door looking out into the countryside elegant touches frescoed ceiling in the ceiling writing desk in corner of room

Maps and coordinates
Madonie National Park Sicily
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