Casa Turchetti

The Casa Turchetti is a very historical house that oozes charm and character; it has been lovingly and carefully reconstructed into an elegant and luxurious bed & breakfast style accommodation. Opening for the first time in summer 2008, holidaymakers are sure to enjoy the ambiance of this unique house. Originally this magnificent house was used as a nun's convent, until the second world war, where the house was used as an Anglo- American headquarters. After the war, the Sicilian government used the house as an elementary school for the town of Taormina. One of the most brilliant professors of this school was called Turchetti and this is how the house claimed its name.

Location

Perfectly situated in the heart of Taormina, the exclusive Corso Umberto is a few shorts steps away. This house is located up a number of steps, which are unavoidable due to the nature of the town.

Casa Turchetti Accommodation

Accommodation in this house consists of 5 rooms including a Junior Suite all furnished Sicilian Style while the house has been completely refurbished the owner maintained some of the oldest decorations of the house. All rooms are air- conditioned, with TV, minibar, telephone and safety deposit box. Bathrooms are all decorated in marble, hairdryer, bath/shower and bathrobe.

Facts

Board Basis: Bed and Breakfast, no of rooms: 5 - official category: 4*

Facilities

A superb bed & breakfast with a wonderful roof -top terrace with stunning views of Giardini- Naxos, Madonna Della Rocca, the Greek theatre and Mount Etna. The hotel also offers free wireless internet in all rooms and on the sunbedded terrace.

*=local charge