Hotel has a beautiful setting - Etna view on one side, sea cost on the other; the premises are surrounded by the citrus gardens. It’s an old mansion delicately restored; especially the dining area which was transformed from an old vinery. Restaurant itself is good, vine list is rich. So that’s all about the strong sides. However, the place is nothing in common with feeling at home; seems it’s not designed to be a friendly “home away from home” - what I expected from a countryside hotel. It’s even surprising to meet so cold and official atmosphere in a countryside hotel. Yes, people do the job, but it’s very formal; as for me it is in the air. The final detail was on our party of 5 people departure - the restaurant was opening at 7.30; we were leaving with transfer at 7.45. So we just expected to sit with coffee and croissants for the breakfast together.. I came early, warning the guys in the kitchen gently that we are leaving soon; just it was no difficulty to pay a little attention to the matter; however, the people after 7.30 started setting the buffet with zero attention to the waiting guests. The way of communication - when we ask them to do smth for us - they just turned their backs to us and continued their slow motion around the kitchen and hall. Would like to say that I was super surprised how it is possible… So, beautiful place, but never come there again. You feel like asking the staff for audience, and they estimate if you deserve it or not. PS: Rooms are normal, but in my room 1 bathroom fittings were broken; room is acceptable , but not good.

We absolutely loved this hotel! Everything is amazing, from the property to the hotel in itself.
Every single detail is well thought, inside but also outside. Our room (while being the simplest) was very spacious and lovely, while the common areas were all amazing - and yes, it’s exactly like the pictures!
Regarding the train - because I saw numerous comments about that - it’s honestly nothing. Our room was towards the railway and not once were we woken up by it. And let’s be honest, even during the day, it usually lasted 2 seconds, not more.
So let’s just say that the train is just there to remind you that you are not living in a dream :-)