LA CASA DI PIPPINITTO

Set between the sea and Etna, Pippinitto‘s House Bed and breakfast is a spacious structure, built at the beginning of the XIX century.
We offer accommodation with breakfast on our farm which extends for 8 hectares.
The farm mainly produces citrus fruits, but we also grow many different types of fruit and vegetables for the family and guests.
We are proud of the fact that our farm is organic, (and uses only the natural goodness of the fertile volcanic soil.
We believe that the flavour and nutrious content of our produce is greatly improved by the lack of chemicals).
Pippinitto‘s House offers open and sunny shared areas, as well as intimate private corners.
You will have the opportunity to become better acquainted with the landscape and culture of Etna, and to relax in utter solitude.
We offer four options, each one with it‘s own private entrance, kitchen or use of a kitchen, and private bathroom.
They are furnished in a Sicilian period style, and the furniture comes from this and other properties belonging to the family.

Pippinitto's House: the true habitation of the manor farm, where until recently the farmer Pippinitto (Giuseppe) lived with his numerous family and donkey.
Restructured in a manner respectful of the original architectural framework, it consists of two small bedrooms, a spacious sitting room, complete with sofa bed, fitted kitchen, bathroom with shower, private entrance and private terrace with panoramic views.
It is furnished with period pieces.
In winter it is heated by a log fire .
The coachman's room: a double room with private entrance and use of the kitchen.
Spacious, sunny, quiet, furnished with period pieces, and includes a bathroom with shower.
In winter it is heated by gas heaters.
You enter the kitchen from a door leading from the communal courtyard.
This room was created from the old stable of Pippinitto‘s donkey.

Pippinitto‘s House offers you the opportunity to prepare and eat meals with the family.
You can learn the secret of how to cultivate citrus trees, and the modern techniques of irrigation.
You can also help to grow other fruit and vegetables (the organic produce of which are available for guests), and slow your rhythm of life, so that it is more in tune with the culture and nature of this tranquil place.
Depending on individual daily plans, you can learn to cook typical eastern-Sicilian dishes with Cesare.

Pippinitto‘s House offers you the opportunity to enrich your stay in Italy, by attending a personalised Italian language and culture course.
The lessons are taught by qualified teachers (download the C.V.
and DITALS CERTIFICATE) who have experience of teaching Italian in universities here and abroad.
The educational approach which is used, is based on modern methods, and is aimed at the development of the four basic areas of competence: listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Educational photocopied material will be provided free during the course.
We can organise specialised courses focusing on business, tourism etc.
Each cycle of learning is an integral part of your holiday in Sicily, and because of this the courses are organised in a flexible manner, allowing for the demands of travellers.

The excursions which are recommended by Pippinitto‘s House allow you to discover little-trodden paths and the untouched natural environments of the oldest active volcano in Europe.

During the trip you will be shown the diverse flora and fauna of Etna Itineries, and the difficulty and length of the excursion can be decided according to your personal wishes.
A pair of walking boots or at least a good pair of trainers are advised.
Minimum number of participants: 2

Rosaria is a horse-riding instructor and organises excursions on horseback for tourists.
4 hours excursions, for experienced riders, explore paths, woods, villages and private holdings,
access to which is exclusive to our guests.
The following places are attainable on horseback: Zafferana, the Petrulli Wood, Pietracannone, the Chestnut tree of a Hundred Horses, the Ilice of Saint Alfio and other idyllic places on the slopes of Etna.
During these excursions you can ride either in the English or the American style.
The price of the excursion: 55 Euro per person (a minimum of 2 people)
Excursions of 1 hour, per beginners, are also available inside the riding school.
These cost 15 Euros per person.