If you are looking for an authentic rustic experience in the Madonie area, this is the place. It is to the Petralie, Castelbuono and the Madonie mountains and is therefore a great base for exploring. This is not an updated renovated villa, but it is a wonderful and comfortable and charming villa none the less. Yes, the rooms are air conditioned and there is a nice pool, but we loved the various wall papers and old furniture and the totally informal but terrific staff. We arrived about 2 pm for our two night stay and were immediately invited for lunch - we were offered some terrific antipasti and a heavenly pasta with ricotta and pancetta. We didn't look any further for restaurants while we stayed here- the cooking and service is that good. Do try the rustic antipasta - you'll be amazed at the rapid-fire delivery of amazing country dishes! Pastas and secondi were excellent, too, and the local wine served in soda bottles is delicious- really! We were overwhelmed at our first dinner at the sheer quantity of food- our waiter told us not to think about it and just eat it, and he was right. The one problem here is that because of its remote location, cell service is very spotty (we had most luck down by the pool with a line of sight to Gagni). The wifi didn't work the whole time we were there, but maybe that's a plus, too.... Oh, and don't trust your gps on the way in. Take the road to Gagni, and turn left just before the fountain on the left just before the town.
