This apartment is located 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Benedictine Monastery and 11 mi (17.7 km) from Mother Church of Saint Thomas. The apartment includes a kitchen, a patio, and a sofa bed.
Villa Romana del Casale - 27 min drive - 12.3 miles
Thermae - 27 min drive - 12.3 miles
Atrium - 27 min drive - 12.3 miles
Cathedral of Piazza Armerina - 32 min drive - 14.6 miles
Getting around
Campobello Ravanusa Station - 51 min drive
Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY) - 93 min drive
Restaurants
Il Gelso Nero - 12 min drive
Flamingo Club - 6 min walk
Ristorante Marconi - 9 min walk
La Cantina di Bacco Ristorante - 2 min walk
Blue Day - Nighit - 10 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Ribatteria House, Masseria Floresta
The house is located in the vast territory of Mazzarino, an ancient feudal village, an area of important archaeological sites. It is located inside an old farm of 1898 and overlooks its internal beam. It is surrounded by a typical countryside of the Sicilian hinterland, characterized by plots of land planted with olive trees, almonds and prickly pears. It is a few kilometers from Caltagirone, Piazza Armerina, Aidone and Morgantina, the latter famous for its Greek theater. Of particular importance and naturalistic interest is the presence of Monte Formaggio which faces the farm and contributes to the vision of spectacular sunsets. The accommodation is ideal for relaxing holidays and as a starting point for excursions and visits throughout Sicily.
Nearby are large areas of forests where you can go hiking. At 5 km away, in the municipality of San Cone, there is a riding school where you can book horseback riding. In about half an hour by car you can reach: - Aidone with the museum inside which Venus di Milo and the famous Argenti are located, the archaeological area of Morgantina; - Piazza Armerina with its ancient historic center and the Villa del Casale, a UNESCO heritage site. -Caltagirone with its ancient villas and famous ceramics; - the sea of Gela with the beach of Macchitella. About an hour away is Etna: with the ancient littorine of the Circumetnea railway it is possible to make an unforgettable excursion to see the ancient lava flows and the lunar landscapes. An hour and a half away, in the province of Agrigento, the wonderful Valle Dei Templi, a UNESCO heritage site.
The apartment is heated and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. The bathroom offers hair dryers and bidets. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a coffee maker.
Property manager
Giulio Randazzo
Languages
English, Italian, Polish
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair accessibility
Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In the mountains
Things to do
Table tennis
Birdwatching nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Policies
Special check-in instructions
The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out time is flexible; to make arrangements, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Pets
This property welcomes pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:
Upon check-in, all guests, including children, must be present to show their passport or government-issued photo ID.
Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
Frequently asked questions
What's there to see close to this apartment?
This apartment is located in Mazzarino, close to Benedictine Monastery.
Is there parking available at this apartment?
No, this apartment doesn't offer parking.
Is this apartment associated with a casino?
No, this apartment is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this apartment?
No, this apartment doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.
What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Ribatteria House, Masseria Floresta?
Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic apartment include a kitchen as well as an outdoor pool and a garden.
Are there hot tubs at Ribatteria House, Masseria Floresta?
No, this apartment doesn't have a spa tub.
Does this apartment offer breakfast?
No, this apartment doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this apartment allow pets to stay free of charge?
Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this apartment.
Are there rooms with balconies at Ribatteria House, Masseria Floresta?
Yes, every apartment at Ribatteria House, Masseria Floresta comes with a deck.
Ribatteria House, Masseria Floresta Reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Francesco D.
Apr 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Masseria near Mazzarino
This is a great property in the middle of the Sicilian countryside. The property is very, very clean and full of character. There are two bathrooms, one with a shower. There is a washing machineand the water supply i always reliable. Giulio is a great host and replied quickly to all our needs. There is a very comfortable sofa bed, which will accomodate two people no problem in the main living area. We will certainly come back!
Francesco D.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
geoff h.
May 27, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Italian Farm
Great place to unwind and experience an old world farm. Beautiful countryside and a few towns about 15 minutes away
geoff h.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
8/10 Good
M V.
Jun 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Een fijn appartement in een mooie omgeving.
Een prettig appartement in een oude boerderij met een prachtige binnenplaats. De omgeving is heel mooi. Het is erg rustig. Je hebt er wel een auto nodig, er is weinig in de buurt.
M V.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Hans v., Langezwaag, Nederland
Apr 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Heerlijke rust
Eind april, begin mei is een prachtige tijd om te verblijven op de boerderij. De natuur is prachtig. Rust, uitzichten, wandelen en lekker lunchen in de verschillende plaatsen in de omgeving.Het appartement is wel minimaal ingericht en soms is het in dit jaargetijde binnen koud.
Hans v.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Silke W.
Oct 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Guilio´s house is the most beautiful house I ever saw, he is the best host ever and we really, really enjoyed that.
Silke W.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Marianne A.
Jul 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and tranquility
We had a very nice stay, and enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere. Can highly recommend the place 😊
Marianne A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Dries V.
May 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
leuk en rustig verblijf
Mooi gelegen wat afgelegen verblijf tussen de cactuskwekerijen en olijfbomen. Mooie uitzichten , lekker zwembad. Rustig. Je maakt er ook onmiddellijk enkele (diere)vrienden. Personeel erg behulpzaam, maar erg vage kennis van het engels. Eigenaar wel vlug bereikbaar en snel antwoordend via Whats app. Inrichting eerder basic. Voor te onthaasten ideaal
Dries V.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tony M.
Aug 22, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Relax totale
Immersi nelle campagne di Mazzarino dove l unico rumore che si riusciva a carpire era quello delle cicale, abbiamo passato qualche giorno all insegna del totale relax all interno di questa splendida masseria... la casa aveva tutti i confort e Giulio ( l host ) è stato perfetto e sempre disponibile nella comunicazione. Se volete rilassarvi lontano da tutto e tutti questo posto fa al casi vostro.
Tony M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Heidemarie v.
Aug 1, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Schönster Sizilienaufenthalt
Unser 10. Urlaub in Sizilien war der schönste hier auf diesem historischen Anwesen! Beste Betreuung. Wunderbar köstliches Wasser direkt von der Quelle in der Mitte des Anwesens! Die Gemäuer und ein Ventilator reichten aus, um auch bei 37 Grad Celsius sich gut zu fühlen. In der Küche war alles Notwendige vorhanden.Der Swimmingpool mit seiner Umgebung könnte idyllischer nicht sein! Erfrischendes Wasser und diese Ruhe in der weiten Landschaft - das ist Sizilien pur! Mit dem Auto dann 30 Min. in die Stadt Mirabella fahren in das Restaurant Belvedere, dann ist der Urlaub perfekt. Von hier aus lassen sich bei Bedarf viele Besichtigungstouren ansteuern. Ruhe und Entspannung ist auf dem Anwesen gewiss!
Heidemarie v.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Annette B.
Oct 10, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderschöner Innenhof
Die Ferienwohnung ist in eimem malerischen Bauernhof. Eine prächtige Toreinfahrt heißt einen wilkommen und öffnet den Blick in einen wunderbaren großen Innenhof mit plätscherndem Brunnen und Taubenturm. Vielen Dank an Gulio! Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen!
Annette B.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Angelo L.
Aug 17, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Completo relax
Abbiamo trascorso assieme all mia famiglia i giorni a cavallo del Ferragosto in completo relax, lontani dal traffico e dal caos, immersi nella natura. La masseria si raggiunge con molta semplicità, ma in ogni caso Giulio è sempre pronto a dare ogni indicazione. L’ appartamento è ampio, comodo ed è presente ogni tipo di comodità, gli spazi esterni sono davvero tanti, dalla piscina con annesso un rilassante solarium, tavolinetti esterni per gustarsi gli aperitivi al tramonto, tavolo di ping pong e barbecue a disposizione degli ospiti, insomma davvero un angolo di paradiso. Da sottolineare la disponibilità e la cordialità di Giulio, ci torneremo sicuramente è lo consiglio a tutti.
Angelo L.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Mathias F.
Jul 29, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!
Super séjour dans cette ferme du 19eme siècle au charme fou avec sa cour intérieure et sa fontaine! Le spot parfait pour ralentir et se reposer en pleine nature, au milieu des oliviers. Mention spéciale pour la piscine d'où vous pourrez contempler le paysage à l'ombre du citronnier :)
L'appartement est très agréable, confortable et tout équipé. La ferme offre aussi différents endroits où se poser pour prendre un verre, lire un livre ou faire une sieste. Depuis la ferme, vous pouvez facilement rayonner et visiter les villages et villes alentours qui valent le coup d’œil: Mazzarino, Piazza Armerina...
Giulio est disponible et vous donne toutes les info dont vous avez besoin, merci encore pour ce super séjour!
Mathias F.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Oliver R.
Jun 27, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Historischer Bauernhof im sizilianischen Hinterland
Das Objekt ist ein historischer Bauernhof, der von der Familie des Vermieters bewirtschaftet wird. Er befindet sich etwa 200 m von der (nicht sehr stark befahrenen) Straße entfernt auf einer kleinen Anhöhe, umgeben von Olivenbäumen. Uns haben blühender Oleander, Lavendel und Feigenkakteen empfangen, der Blick vom Vorplatz über die Gegend wird vom Monte Formaggio dominiert, in der Ferne ist Mazzarino zu sehen.
Es ist hier herrlich ruhig, tagsüber fährt nur gelegentlich der Mitarbeiter mit dem Traktor durch die Olivenhaine.
Im Innenhof befindet sich ein alter Brunnen, dessen Wasser hervorragende Trinkwasserqualität hat.
Der Zugang zu unserer Wohnung befindet sich im Torweg, es gibt ein Schlafzimmer mit Toilette, ein Bad mit Toilette und Dusche und das große Eingangszimmer mit Küche und einem Schlafsofa. In der Küche ist alles da, was man braucht, um sich selbst zu versorgen, Handtücher und Bettwäsche sind auch vorhanden.
Wir sind mit zwei Erwachsenen und zwei kleinen Kindern (2J und 5J) hier gewesen, ein Kind hat im bereitgestellten Babybett geschlafen, das andere auf der Schlafcouch.
Wir haben den Urlaub sehr genossen, die Vermieter waren immer hilfreich und freundlich. Die Kinder hatten hier viel Platz zum Toben und Spielen, die gesamten Außenanlagen inkl. Pool konnten wir nutzen.
Wer auf hierher kommt, wird vor allem Ruhe finden. Die Gegend ist nicht sehr stark touristisch geprägt, nachts hört man draußen nur die Grillen zirpen. Zum Essen gehen gibt es in der Umgebung genug Möglichkeiten (abends erst ab 19.00 - 19.30 Uhr, mittags eher schwierig, etwas zu finden). Einen Supermarkt gibt es in Mazzarino oder in San Cono.
Für einen Urlaub abseits der großen Touristenzentren ist das Objekt bestens geeignet.
Oliver R.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Reinier H.
Mar 7, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Es könnte die Kulisse für einen copolla Film sein
Etwas versteckt Trohnt der acienda oben auf einem Berg. Oliven und Mandelbäume säumen den Weg Ein großer Innenhof mit Brunnen und super leckeres Wasser... ein imposantes eisernes Tor und einen Ausblick über die Berge von dem man nur träumen kann. Das Haus ist also schön.
Das Appartement an sich ist einfach aber mehr als zweckmäßig. Geschirr, Handtücher, Bettwäsche ist alles ausreichend vorhanden (wir waren 2 Wochen hier) und der Empfang war herzlich. Es gibt ein Schlafzimmer mit einem wirklich großen Bett - das 2. angegebene Schlafzimmer ist das (bettsofa) in der Küche / Wohnzimmer.
Das preis leistungsverhältniss ist absolut in Ordnung. Gerne wieder!
Reinier H.
10/10 Excellent
Bernard J.
Jun 11, 2019
Excellent rapport qualité prix
Un très bon accueil :-) à notre arrivée une corbeille de fruits,dans le frigo des boissons variées,et pour le petit dejeuner du pain des biscuits du beurre et de la confiture. Une bonne literie : un lit double et un canapé sont idéaux pour 3 adultes et un enfant de petite taille Un lieu superbe pour se reposer et visiter le sud est de la Sicile
Bernard J.
10/10 Excellent
francoise F.
Jun 1, 2019
détente et culture
un appartement spacieux, confortable , bien aménagé, dans une belle propriété ancienne, en pleine campagne permettant de se reposer après avoir visité la région qui offre beaucoup de possibilités culturelles notamment la villa romana de Piazza Armerina , mais aussi Caltegirone ou Enna , "vieilles cités baroques"
l accueil du propriétaire très disponible pour répondre par messagerie à nos interrogations
en arrivant nous attendaient tout le nécessaire pour diner et pour le petit déjeuner ce qui nous évitait de ressortir , ave une excellente bouteille de vin local
francoise F.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
8/10 Good
Yves B.
May 31, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
beau domaine isolé mais dans un beau paysage
nous avons apprécier ce gite malgrès l'absence du propriétaire qui correspondait assez bien avec nous. à recommander
Yves B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
8/10 Good
thierry D.
Nov 4, 2018
un beau moment au calme
un sejour tres agreable il ne manque rien !
la campagne ; les collines et les visites des sites
classés à proximite .
seulement l indication pour trouver le gite peu precise
à conseiller pour ceux qui recherche la tranquillité et la beauté de la nature
thierry D.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
10/10 Excellent
sandrine r.
Aug 25, 2018
Très agréable
Endroit charmant, calme. Accueil très sympathique. Je recommande
sandrine r.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
10/10 Excellent
Coen v.
Jun 17, 2018
A wonderfull historic farm in the heart of Sicilia
We have greatly enjoyed our stay in this special place.
The farm is in the middle of hills with olive fields, 15-minute drive from charming Mazzarino. After a large entrance gate, there is a long private driveway surrounded by trees and flowering oleander and lavender bushes. The farm itself is a huge building around a courtyard with a fountain and it is more than 300 years old.
Inside the thick walls, there are several apartments from 2 to 6 or 8 people. All the modern comforts are here in fine condition. But what makes it special, is the stylish way they are furnished en decorated. A loving eye for the history this place, has been at work here. And no wonder: host Guilio Randazzo grew up here and his family has owned the farm for centuries...
When we arrived, he had made sure, there was some fruit and drinks in the fridge and even a fresh loaf of bread. Then you feel welcomed!
Outside there are plenty of little places where you can sit in the shade and relax, play with the cats or just be amazed about the deep peace and tranquility of Sicily's heartland.
It felt we lived in movie or a book for a few days, a very good book.