location_on Cefalù (Palermo)
CIR: 19082027C224411
hotel 5 group 10 bathtub 5 straighten 300 sq m

A Spiderman figure clambers up the villa’s exterior.

Quirky and contemporary, Villa Arte Mare Blue sits amongst glorious Sicilian countryside.

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Overview

OverviewQuirky and contemporary, Villa Arte Mare Blue sits amongst glorious Sicilian countryside, just a short drive from the long sandy beaches of Cefalù and the north coast.

Children (and adults!) will love the fun vintage art works, scattered throughout the property and its grounds. A Spiderman figure clambers up the villa’s traditional exterior, eclectic art in the form of lamp stands, free-standing statues and a juke box grace the living areas and an extraordinary collection of art and animal sculpture is dotted around the gardens.

Aside from the eccentricity, the villa is a classic Sicilian treasure. Set in secluded mature gardens, the villa is surrounded on all sides by broad terraces, one with a covered outside kitchen with dining area, extensible dining table and wood-burning pizza oven. The stone-walled pool area is blissfully secluded, set amidst leafy trees and foliage and with sea views.

Inside the villa, the ground floor is open plan, with a kitchen and dining area with extensible dining table, lounge with fireplace, and a small guest bathroom. Floor to ceiling glass doors lead directly out on to the terrace and two large picture windows look out towards the sea. There are four bedrooms in the main villa: a master bedroom with an en suite bathroom with a fabulous bath for two, and a twin bedroom, with a bathroom with shower. On a lower level there is another twin bedroom, a bathroom with shower, and a large double bedroom with double entrance from the outside and directly into the billiard room - not surprisingly, a favourite with teenagers! The twin does not need air conditioning, as it naturally remains cool. The fifth bedroom (with double bed) is in an external Guest house (the so-called Shark House), with en-suite bathroom with shower, and it's available on request at extra cost.

NB the previous double sofa bed in the guest house has been replaced with a regular double bed. Please be aware that there is no wifi on the lower level of the villa.

Day area

  • Coffee machine
  • Computer
  • Crockery
  • Detergents and cleaners
  • Dishwasher
  • Fireplace
  • Freezer
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • TV
  • Toaster
  • Washing machine
  • Wood oven
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Night area

  • Baby bed
  • Baby cot
  • Bath Towels
  • Detergents and toilet paper
  • Double bedrooms
  • En-suite bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Linen
  • Mosquito nets
  • Toilet
  • Twin bedrooms
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Outdoors

  • Barbecue
  • Deckchairs
  • Garden
  • Outdoor kitchen
  • Outdoor shower
  • Private parking
  • Private swimming pool
  • Terrace
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Other amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Caretaker in grounds
  • Central heating
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Highchair
  • Insect repellents
  • Internet Wi-Fi
  • Pay per view (Sky, Netflix or Premium)
  • Pool table
  • Pool towels
  • Weekly cleaning
  • Welcome hamper
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Good to know

This property is listed as a 'Premium Listing' villa. This means that the deposit payment is due to WishSicily and the full balance will be requested directly by our agency 60 days before the arrival date.

  • Refundable security deposit of 600 euros payable in cash upon check-in or via credit card before arrival.
  • WishSicily will provide you with check-in instructions before arrival.
  • Check-in is available by 4pm for all guests. Guests may arrive at the villa before 4pm solely to drop off their luggage.
  • Check-out time is before 10am and must be conducted in the presence of the property owner or manager.
  • Electricity and air cond. 300 kWh included per week - euro 0,40 per kWh extra.
  • Guest house (The Shark House) available on request at euro 540 per week (up to 10 guests).
  • Local tourist tax “tassa di soggiorno”, euro 2 per person/night to be paid upon confirmation of booking.
  • Final cleaning   $105.62
  • Pets (on request)   $52.81

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Area

Nestled within the Madonie mountains, on a charming hill with panoramic views over the sea, Villa Arte Mare e Blue is an ideal base for exploring the mountainous nature reserve, on foot or by car, and its many towns and characteristic sicilian villages.

Just 10 minute drive down the hill there is the popular fishing village of Cefalù, with its spectacularly sited Norman cathedral, medieval town centre and sandy beach. Cefalù also offers a good and varied selection of restaurants and bars. Banks, shops and supermarkets can be found in town.

The motorway gives to guests easy access to Palermo, the lovely village of Monreale and the Greek remains at Himera. Slightly further afield, the Ancient Greek remains at Segesta. On the opposite side Tindari and the Nebrodi mountains are well worth the journey.

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JOCHGUM S.
Our stay, with 8 adults and 1 child, was far above our expectations. The view from the house, the extensive garden, the swimming pool with ocean views and the space around the house were absolutely phenomenal. Not forgetting the great outside cooking and dining space with a grill and pizza oven! Waking up, sit outside with a cup of coffee and listening to the birds is awesome. The house itself is a treat. Everywhere something to see and to do, it feels nice and cosy and it is very well equipped. Located very close to the stunning town and beaches from Cefalu, we were given some great lunch suggestions by our friendly and very organized host Elena. All and all this is a place we would love to come back too! Thank you very much!
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Brent C.
Fantastic service
The villa was amazing. The building and the grounds are even better than they appear in the photos. It was the perfect place for our family base near Cefalu. We spent many days just enjoying the villa amenities and many exploring the near by villages only a short drive away. Elena was very helpful including many great recommendations for restaurants and sites to visit near the villa. We are already planning to bring our family back. Grazie mille! Fantastic service. Daniela was very responsive and worked hard to help us with airport transfers, a rental car, boat charter and chef. Everything turned out wonderful.
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Stephen W.
Excellent travel company. Easy to arrange booking and good service at the villa. A delightful villa. Very well appointed with lots of space and fine gardens. Quirky and artistic touches with huge library of art related books.
Erik B.
Amazing villa in beautiful setting! We loved the house and the swimming pool. Everything was so well thought-out! With 6 adults we enjoyed every moment at this little paradise. The views are stunning and the gardens are wonderful. You hardly want to leave to go sight-seeing. We would love to return one day!
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Sally D.
Villa Arte mare Blue is set in an amazing location which is so peaceful and tranquil. It is beautifully furnished and equipped with everything you need. The owners were very friendly and accommodating even offering us fresh swordfish from their friends fishing boat one day. The pool was stunning and pool facilities were superb. Great pool towels outdoor shower and bathroom facilities. We loved the proximity to Cefalu, Castelbuono and San Ambrogio where we found great restaurants particularly the lovely al fresco dining overlooking the sea in San Ambrogio great food and service. The proximity to the beaches along that stretch of coast was fantastic early morning was the best time as parking was easy and the beaches were quiet the water was so clear and great for swimming. The villa was very well equipped and we loved the outdoor kitchen for family dinners and evening get together. The villa had lots of outdoor settings and areas you could relax in like the front terrace with the beautiful sea views and the hammock area with views and each bedroom had a balcony or terrace with outdoor settings to relax in. There was always a feeling of space and privacy but you could also be altogether in the communal spaces by the pool or the outdoor kitchen dining. It was easy to create this balance for a harmonious holiday with 3 families. We would highly recommend the villa to anyone planning a combined family holiday. The only glitch was the patchy wifi which one of our party needed to use on a daily basis but the owners were trying to fix the problem during our stay. Just remembered the outdoor art works were a great source of interest to our 2 year old nephew who enjoyed his art walks around the property. For parents with toddlers there are a few staircases and steps in and around the villa to negotiate. We would love to return to Villa Arte Mare Blue again one day and have lovely memories of our wonderful Sicilian holiday.
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