Welcome in the very heart of Sicily for a vacation that you'll hardly forget
The masseria (a word that defines an ancient self-sufficient rural structure held by Landlords in southern Italy in the last centuries where grains, olives and grapes where transformed) La Fattoria was edified on the late '700s on the ruins of an ancient Saracen installation. The estate was actually built in order to compete with H.M. Ferdinand III de Borbon that in the "Ficuzza" Wood built his Regal Hunting Mansion, the "Regio Casino".
The property is set on the Mount Rossella facing the stunning "Scanzano" Valley, in front of the "Ficuzza" Wood and the breathtaking "Rocca Busambra", one of the highest peaks in Sicily, where is still possible to watch raptors as eagles and hawks. The main mansion has been always hosting the ancestors of the actual owners for the most part of the year and in the past has always been the gathering point of several fox and hare hunting sessions.
The mansion is now completely refurbished after a period of abandonment, and has been submitted to an architectural bond by the "Assessorato dei beni Culturali" (A State Body that oversees the Italian Cultural Patrimony) because of its high historical value. It is still the usual country refuge of the owners that with lots of efforts and love brought "Rossella" back to its ancient magnificence.
The place is ideal for the organization of events as Meetings, Shows, Banquets, Parties, Concerts, Weddings, weeks of cooking lessons, or photography, or painting to be held in the new structure created from the old stables and warehouses. In the land surrounding the masseria olive trees and grapes are tilled to produce genuine oil and wine that will help to enjoy your meals. Also you'll find a garden where a lot of different flowers, fruits, legumes and vegetables are tilled in order to cheer your stay. The strength of their flavours and tastes will bring you in a peaceful and relaxed dimension while the sun sets beyond the mountains outlining the profile of the "Sleeping Giant".
At guests disposal are:
7 double bedrooms and 2 triple bedrooms, all of them with en suite toilets. A big dining room with an ancient stone arch, a studio/library, 3 large living rooms: 2 of them with fireplace and 1 with television set, served by 3 toilets. A big swimming pool just off the main courtyard, facing the valley, surrounded by ancient trees. A private chapel. Of course you'll find a professional kitchen, a laundry/ironing room.
All the bedrooms, the living rooms and the dining room are tastily and elegantly furnished, with ancient and/or handmade furniture, prints, exclusive fabrics, and with central heating, with all the comforts and with an eye to handiness. The bedrooms have all direct and independent access to the central courtyard that itself is furnished with outdoor furniture like umbrellas and armchairs.
