About this property

Historic Setting: Villa Palamara 1868-Toweronthesea in Sant'Ambrogio offers a unique apartment experience within a historic building. Guests enjoy sea views and a private balcony, complemented by a lush garden and an infinity swimming pool. Comfortable Amenities: The apartment features air-conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen, and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. Additional amenities include a washing machine, dishwasher, and free WiFi, ensuring a comfortable stay. Dining Experience: A family-friendly restaurant serves Italian, Mediterranean, and local cuisines, offering vegetarian and gluten-free options. Breakfast includes fresh pastries, cheese, and fruits, catering to diverse dietary needs. Prime Location: Sant'Ambrogio Beach is a 5-minute walk away, while attractions such as Bastione Capo Marchiafava and Cefalù Cathedral are 6 km distant. Falcone-Borsellino Airport is 103 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Italian, Vegetarian, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Living room
3 sofa beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sjors
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Lovely and very well equiped appartments at a lovely location with a stunning pool.
  • Judith
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely clean, spacious apartment. Pool was fab- the children loved it. Good location- 10 minute walk to pebble beach or 10 minute drive into Cefalù.
  • Virginie
    France France
    Nice view, amazing pool, nice decorated apartment.
  • Til
    Germany Germany
    very Kind host, Perfect calm location in the hills among orange and lime trees, we stayed with three kids and absolutely loved it
  • Ina
    Netherlands Netherlands
    De ligging, het zwembad, gratis gebruik wasmachine en na een week werd het appartement schoongemaakt incl.verschoning van de bedden.
  • François
    Germany Germany
    Tolles Anwesen mit wunderschönem Blick, besonderer Flair eines alten kleinen Klosters. Morgens kann man Orangen im Garten pflücken und sich Saft pressen. Wir hatten eine schöne Wohnung mit allem was man braucht
  • Julia
    Germany Germany
    Der Blick ist atemberaubend, die Anlage wirklich traumhaft schön.
  • Markus
    Germany Germany
    Die Lage inkl. Blick auf das Meer und die Zitrusplantage sowohl vom Zimmer als auch vom Pool waren genial.
  • Vallerie
    Germany Germany
    Dort oben auf dem Berg in mitten von Orangen und Zitronen fühlt man sich wirklich wie auf Sizilien. Das Ambiente und der ganze Flair dieses Anwesens, einfach traumhaft. Die Aussicht ist der Wahnsinn und der tolle Pool, den wir jeden Tag genutzt...
  • Bettina
    Germany Germany
    Tolle Lage mitten in der Natur, wunderschönes Gebäude, geschmackvoll eingerichtet, herrliche Aussicht

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Francesco Palamara

Company review score: 8.7Based on 35 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

The apartment of the Villa that I intend to share is the historical "vacation home" of my family. There are all the memories of my holidays. Now that I have succeeded in realizing a restructuring of a certain value, inserting modern elements in the context of the late nineteenth century, while preserving its "flavor", I like to be able to share it.

Property information

The apartment of the Villa, located 5 Km. from the center of Cefalù, is the main floor of Villa Palamara, declared of historical and artistic interest. The apartment is divided into two parts by an internal door: "La Torre" and "La Torretta". It is possible to reserve the two portions separately or both. The Superior apartment of 170 sqm. is "La Torre", with a terrace overlooking the sea, living room, kitchen and equipped with everything; from the large terrace of the Villa's apartment you can enjoy a magnificent view of the sea and the Rocca di Cefalù; "the apartment with balcony" of 50 sqm. is "la Torretta", without kitchen, with fridge-bar, kettle and coffee machine. The "Le Scale" apartment of 90 square meters. it is obtained from the old warehouse of the agricultural stairs of the fund; has a living room with kitchenette, two bedrooms and a bathroom. The village has a court plant on which overlook the Villa, the Chapel and the apartments for rural tourism.  The fund is equipped with a large swimming pool available to guests. You can also take advantage of the rich breakfast in the guesthouse of the Villa.

Neighbourhood information

The Villa is just a few minutes drive from Cefalu, with its magnificent Norman Cathedral; a half hour drive from Castelbuono, a wonderful little medieval town with the "Castello dei Ventimiglia" and its gastronomic refinements; close to the paths of the Madonie Park.

Languages spoken

English,Italian

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Italian • Mediterranean • Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

House rules

Villa Palamara 1868-Toweronthesea takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to € 500 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 7 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 35 per child, per night
Cot upon request
€ 8 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 35 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 09:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Villa Palamara 1868-Toweronthesea in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 09:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to € 500 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.