Il Vecchio Frantoio

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Scored 9.2
Rated superb

Staff

9.6

About this property

Historic Setting: Il Vecchio Frantoio in Augusta is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. The property features a swimming pool with stunning views, a lush garden, and an open-air bath. Comfortable Accommodations: Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out services, a 24-hour front desk, and family rooms. Each room is equipped with air-conditioning, a private bathroom, and modern amenities such as a minibar and free WiFi. Dining Experience: A buffet breakfast is served daily, featuring local specialities, fresh pastries, and a variety of juices. The on-site restaurant offers Italian cuisine, providing a delightful start to the day. Activities and Attractions: The farm stay is situated 37 km from Catania Fontanarossa Airport and close to attractions like Castello Eurialo (20 km) and Syracuse Cathedral (29 km). Guests can enjoy hiking and explore the surrounding area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Breakfast info

Italian, Buffet, Breakfast to go

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
2 sofa beds
and
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
1 sofa bed
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1 large double bed
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Ioan
Romania Romania
“A big thank you to Ottavio and Elena : they were very kind and gave us plenty of tips regarding the nearby sightseeing and restaurants. Overall the breakfast was very good and the home made cakes were excellent.”
Raj
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent location- easy access from motorway-helped us check in late and checkout early. Working farm and its very interesting.Owners and cleaners all are nice and easy going.Good breakfast in the morning and the pool is good.”
Samantha
Malta Malta
“Place is beautiful and peaceful. Place is very clean. Staff is super friendly.”
Marie
Malta Malta
“Everything was perfect and well maintened. We had our car so we could move easily to Etnaland, Centro Sicilia, Necropolis of Pantalica, Syracuse.. .”
Hristina
Malta Malta
“The property was lovely; I could easily stay for at least a month! However, the main issue is that there isn’t an app for food delivery to the location, and the accommodation doesn’t offer dinner. This means that you always have to use the car to...”
Jessica
Malta Malta
“We had a wonderful stay! The place is quiet, spacious, and very clean — perfect for families. It’s kid-friendly, with animals on site that the children loved. The pool is beautiful, large, and spotless, with lovely views all around. The property...”
Scerri
Malta Malta
“Family run accomodation, owners/staff incredibly friendly & accommodating, excellent for kids with animals & a slide/swing, great pool area, great breakfast, we got the deluxe room which included a kitchen definitely worth paying a bit extra for...”
Steve
Australia Australia
“Comfortable rooms very clean, bonus swimming pool enjoyed as its summer. very friendly and helpful owner”
Luciana
Belgium Belgium
“Clean room, very friendly and helpful staff, family business, great swimming pool, quiet location, good breakfast. Good for all ages”
Chrissy
New Zealand New Zealand
“Such a beautiful spot , staff and owners are lovely , kind and we enjoyed this place very much , it was nice to see the animals near by , perfect spot to rest and relax . Lovely breakfast ❤️”

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Guests who stayed here loved

Ioan
Romania Romania
“A big thank you to Ottavio and Elena : they were very kind and gave us plenty of tips regarding the nearby sightseeing and restaurants. Overall the breakfast was very good and the home made cakes were excellent.”
Raj
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent location- easy access from motorway-helped us check in late and checkout early. Working farm and its very interesting.Owners and cleaners all are nice and easy going.Good breakfast in the morning and the pool is good.”
Samantha
Malta Malta
“Place is beautiful and peaceful. Place is very clean. Staff is super friendly.”
Marie
Malta Malta
“Everything was perfect and well maintened. We had our car so we could move easily to Etnaland, Centro Sicilia, Necropolis of Pantalica, Syracuse.. .”
Hristina
Malta Malta
“The property was lovely; I could easily stay for at least a month! However, the main issue is that there isn’t an app for food delivery to the location, and the accommodation doesn’t offer dinner. This means that you always have to use the car to...”
Jessica
Malta Malta
“We had a wonderful stay! The place is quiet, spacious, and very clean — perfect for families. It’s kid-friendly, with animals on site that the children loved. The pool is beautiful, large, and spotless, with lovely views all around. The property...”
Scerri
Malta Malta
“Family run accomodation, owners/staff incredibly friendly & accommodating, excellent for kids with animals & a slide/swing, great pool area, great breakfast, we got the deluxe room which included a kitchen definitely worth paying a bit extra for...”
Steve
Australia Australia
“Comfortable rooms very clean, bonus swimming pool enjoyed as its summer. very friendly and helpful owner”
Luciana
Belgium Belgium
“Clean room, very friendly and helpful staff, family business, great swimming pool, quiet location, good breakfast. Good for all ages”
Chrissy
New Zealand New Zealand
“Such a beautiful spot , staff and owners are lovely , kind and we enjoyed this place very much , it was nice to see the animals near by , perfect spot to rest and relax . Lovely breakfast ❤️”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

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House rules

Il Vecchio Frantoio takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 15 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 15 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the facility will offer breakfast from 01/03/26 to 31/10/26.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Il Vecchio Frantoio in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

License number: 19089001B519839, IT089001B9Z8XGM7QX