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Eco Stars:
3 star
Stars:
unrated
Location:
Europe
Country:
Italy
EtnaLodge
Enjoy the splendid Mediterranean settings, far away from civilization and close to the warm hospitality of the
Barons Coffari di Gilferraro, last descendants of one of the oldest Sicilian feudal families. The lodge
is a modern conversion of the ancient family winery, and is located in the Mount Etna Nature Park,
at the foothills of Europe’s largest active volcano. The volcano is presently active and when in full eruption
it makes a slendid site to be admired in the safety of the lodge.
Guests are hosted in the North Wing and South Wing rooms of a beautifully renovated XIX century building which offers
all modern days commodities including a private hot water boiler, central heating, and a washing machine.
At the second floor of the XIIX century North Wing of the Palmento di Gilferraro there are three recently
renovated cozy double rooms each with bath en suite. The view is toward the Mediterranean Sea or the mountains.
The south wing room features an entrance with a large wardrobe, a bed room and a bathroom.
It accommodates 2 guests and if needed a baby cot.
The structure is is close to Piedimonte Etneo, a rural village of Sicily not far from Taormina and the
Mediterranean Sea. The view stretches from the coast of Calabria, to Taormina and to the seaport Riposto,
and to Mount Etna. The nearest beach is 8 km downhill.
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Overall Rating: ★★★ (3)
Energy Rating: ★★★ (3)
Staff Comment - use of Energy saving light bulbs no use of electricity for watter heating and cooking solar collector for sanitary water use of pressure formed shrub bricks for winter heating excellent thermal insulation and double glazings
Water Rating: ★★★★★ (5)
Staff Comment - Main water supply is from rainwater collection (256 square meters) Use of gray water for irrigation Only dry resistant fruit trees in our farm No use of pesticides and of chemical fertilizers: we use mainly ash leached gay waters
Disposal Rating: ★★★ (3)
Staff Comment - Much recycling, unfortunately no selective municipal disposal is available in our area. Biodegradable products as first choice
Eco-Active Rating: ★ (1)
Staff Comment - The lodge is family run: we have no staff
Protection Rating: ★★★★★ (5)
Staff Comment - We operate as a non profit eco protection association and hold courses in energy saving and management
Contact Details
Name:
EtnaLodge
Address:
via Bassi, 21
95017
Sicily
Italy
Telephone:
39+ (0)95 648 299
Website:
www.etnalodge.it
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