The house of ten thousand trees
10 Guests
5 Bedrooms
6 Bathrooms
Highlights
- Superb views of the sea and Etna
- 18m-long heatable pool
- Elegant, refined interiors
- Luxuriant gardens
- In-villa cook service for two meals a day
- Daily cleaning
Gallery
Aerial views of Don Venerando.
Don Venerando's garden, its pool, the sea...
Ready for a swim?
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A view of Don Venerando from across the nursery.
Mount Etna rises behind one of Don Venerando's many palm trees.
Enjoying some cannoli with a view.
Includes
- Sole use of the villa and the grounds
- The support of our Villa Specialists to help you select your perfect villa
- The expertise of a dedicated team to help you fine-tune the logistics of your trip and to plan a range of experiences, many of which are exclusive to The Thinking Traveller
- Access to our award winning local support, knowledge and personal recommendations during your stay
- A comprehensive guide to your villa and its surrounding area, including our restaurant recommendations, cultural highlights and other activities
- An easy-to-use online holiday planner to keep all your booked experiences and services in one place, ensuring that nothing gets missed during your stay
- The ability to coordinate and share the details of your trip with your group via Your Account
- All sales taxes, electricity, gas, Wi-Fi, linen, bath towels, pool and/or beach towels
- Access to our in-villa wine delivery service – choose from our handpicked menu of the best regional wines and find them waiting for you at your villa
- Daily cleaning service (up to 5 hours/day, including Sundays and Bank Holidays) and a mid-week linen change
- Daily cook service for two meals per day: breakfast and a light lunch
- A characteristically warm welcome at your villa upon arrival
Excludes
- Flights
- Car hire
- Transfers
- The cost of ingredients for specified meals (payable locally)
- The cost of heating the pool, which is €1,260 per week, if requested, payable in advance
- Tourist taxes (tassa di soggiorno) levied by many town councils in Italy. The amount varies by location and usually amounts to between €1-€5 per person per night
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Getting to and around
Catania airport:
44km-27miles-50minsPalermo airport:
273km-170miles-3hr5Trapani airport:
355km-220miles-3hr50Comiso airport:
122km-76miles-1hr50Nearest shops:
5mins-10mins driveNearest restaurants:
at Donna Carmela (the owner's hotel, for which we can arrange a pick-up and drop-off), 7mins drive, or at Stazzo and Santa Tecla (two a seafront villages just to the south), 15mins driveNearest beaches:
an easy drive will get you to the beaches at Fondachello, 20mins, Marina di Cottone, 25mins, Isola Bella in Taormina, 30minsTaormina:
36km-22miles-35mins18-hole golf course near Linguaglossa:
35km-21miles-45minsCatania:
35km-21miles-45minsMount Etna:
34km-21miles-45minsSiracusa:
99km-60miles-1hr30From the Guest Book
Read the insightful reviews from travellers who have experienced this villa and our service firsthand.
The setting of Don Venerando was enchanting - secluded, private, and spacious. The villa staff were so accommodating. Whenever there was an issue the local specialists addressed the issues and tried to correct any problem. If there is a comment that summed it up for my family it's a comment my 6 year old grandson made:
AN December 2025
Don Venerando is a spacious and charming villa in a stunning location that affords views of the Ionian Sea and Mt. Etna. The staff is fabulous. Our group of 10 had the best week! Would we return? Yes, for all the reasons already mentioned.
ND October 2025
Don Venerando was amazing. The food, the grounds, the pool and beds were all great. Our experience could not have been any better. We have been thinking about this trip for 10 years and The Thinking Traveller helped us immensely. The staff at the villa were second to none! Our friends and family enjoyed this experience as much as we did. We will definitely recommend your company, and this villa to anyone who asks. Thank you so much for everything!
CG September 2025
Don Venerando is traditional and beautiful. The bedroom layout with en-suite baths was perfect for our adult children and spouses. Loved the pool, and the views of the ocean as well as Mount Etna. Staff was friendly and accommodating. We had a relaxing, fun, and memorable experience and would return.
Verified guest, June 2025
What stood out for us about Don Venerando were the absolutely gorgeous grounds and the beautiful accommodations. The villa staff was wonderful. Eager to assist us, but also totally cool if we were just wanting to hang out. If we come back to Sicily, I would be thrilled to stay at Don Venerando again.
Verified guest, December 2024
Don Venerando, its grounds, and the service, were exceptional! I’ve never experienced anything like it. Everything exceeded our expectations, pure magic.
AW November 2024
Excellent
4.7/5
1,202 Reviews
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