“Special.”

Great view of Etna. Denise is a lovely host. Our room was lovely with a little Juliet balcony overlooking the terrace. The accommodation is beautiful and is right in the middle of the town. Really close to restaurants. The town is a peaceful hilltop town with lovely restaurants.

“Stunning, stunning, stunning!”

Beautiful location, gorgeous house, tranquil, luxurious, wonderful breakfast, very friendly hosts

“What a gem!”

1. Owner Denise is a glamorous former actress with bags of confidence and style. 2. Her home is beautifully designed and decorated with no expense spared. 3. I had the large room with the mesmerising view of Mt Etna and the valley. It was heavenly to sit and look out of the windows at the ever-changing panorama - snow capped one day, battered by a raging storm another day and even a full rainbow and glorious sunshine on our final day. 4. The bed is one of the best I've ever slept in. 5. Denise takes great pride in her breakfast and with good reason. It varied every day and included such treats as fresh fruit, yoghurt, fresh ricotta, croissants, a home-made apricot torte, or orange cake, and a hot item (a gorgeous omelette one morning and potato cakes the next). 6. The village itself is delightful. Very untouristy but a gem. 7. The house is spotlessly clean. You could eat off the floors (although please don't because Denise doesn't allow food to be eaten in the bedrooms due to the beautiful, but porous, limestone floor tiles).

“Best B&B on our Sicilian journey, and don't expect anything better”

A more relaxing delightful B&B you will never find better. Welcoming host that wants to help you in any way that she can, and is lovely to just chat with!

“We very much enjoyed staying at La Dimora del Castelluccio!”

La Dimora del Castelluccio is a one of a kind location: the amazing view on the Etna, the quiet and beautiful renovated room, the delicious breakfast and the excellent care of the owner Denise. Here we found what the Italian mean by ‘dolce far niente’.

“Loved it!”

The view 🤩 Really nice host, authentic, good aircondition in warm Italian summer weather and great breakfast.

“An exceptional home with a kind and friendly host! Worth every moment!”

The home is exquisite! Meticulously clean and presented in the most tasteful way. The host and her team were kind and thoughtful and welcomed us into the home. The breakfasts each day were plentiful and fresh with a mix of fruit, fresh ricotta and jams, bakery items and juice each day. We were treated to a freshly made ricotta cake still warm from the oven. The room was large and airy and the views from the terrace were exceptional! What a beautiful stay and location - with views from every window. We enjoyed walking around the many lanes of the town and trying the different restaurants and cafes. We enjoyed La dispensary (recommended and booked for us by our host) and Belevedere, as well as coffee and gelato at Cafe NaTavoli down the road from the tabacco bar.

“Elegant and high quality accommodation with Etna views!”

Elegant accommodation in an amazing house nestled right next to the castle rock! Breakfast at the terrace with Etna view as well as the fully equipped room with high quality materials are just a couple of the many highlights of our stay! The host and owner was very attentive, discreet and extremely helpful. Highly recommended to explore the Etna area and the charming village. Definitely a stay to remember!

“Luxury and personal experience with great views on the Etna”

“Exotic historical location”

Extraordinary location. View from breakfast patio is amazing. Nestled among ancient buildings. Very cool.

“Very personal, attentive and courteous service. Amazing view of the Etna.”

Very personal, attentive and courteous service. Delicious breakfast. Amazing view of the Etna.

“A beautiful, stylish house with a beautiful, stylish host”

Fantastic location perched above Castiglione di Sicilia. Great views of Etna from our room, the balcony and the terrace. Denise has a lot of style and is the perfect host: - great comms before our arrival - providing a late-night guide due to our delayed arrival - lovely vegan and vegetarian breakfast options (and lots of it!) - advice re days out and excursions - contacting local guides on our behalf. Very highly recommended.

“Absolutely beautiful accommodation!”

The view was outstanding. The breakfast was the best we had in Italy. Each day there was a different selection of meats and fresh fruits beautifully presented and gorgeous fresh ricotta and honey. We didn't know where to start. Our double room was beautiful. The decor in general was very tasteful. Also spotlessly clean! Both rooms have use of the large terrace where breakfast was served and evening drinks. Denise was a brilliant, attentive host.

We were lost in the city (didn't read Denisa recommendation), but Denisa unexpectedly found us. From the first our meet we were surrounded by her warmth, care. She recomended the best places to visit, to eat. He even offered an umbrella from the rain. The breakfest with the view to Etna were perfect. The room was very comfotrtable and hudge. The biggest thanks to Denisa.

“Deserves 11 out of 10”

Everything about this place is perfect. Denise is a super host and goes to so much effort to make you feel welcome. The house is beautiful and immaculately clean. Our room was spacious and the bed so comfortable. The ladies who help Vanessa and Alessandra left our room spotless every day. Breakfast was varied, local and delicious. The view over etna from the terrace as the sun sets is something I will never forget. Thank you!

“Best stay next to Etna”

Absolutely loved our stay at Denise. She was super welcoming and attentive, the view from her place is incredible and we could watch over to the Etna while having breakfast. She had good recommendations as well which made our stay even better. Thanks Denise!!

Everything is superb. Thanks Denise for all her attention to details and recommendations. The place is magnificent, with breathtaking views over the town and surrounding including mount Etna. Stylish and beautifully designed suite. Amazing

“Exotic historical location”

Extraordinary location. View from breakfast patio is amazing. Nestled among ancient buildings. Very cool.

“Peace, quiet and the best hospitality!”

Denise is the most incredible host. Nothing was ever too much and she cared for us from the very start up to our departure. It was like staying with a relative! Little touches such as organising tables for us for dinner or lunch at local restaurants, sharing a bottle of prosecco with us at dusk, advising us on the best lido away from the tourists (Sun Kisses in Letojanni). Nothing was ever too much trouble. The property itself is stunning inside and out, perched right at the top of the historical and traditional part of this quaint village. If you want peace and quiet but want to be within easy reach of the coast and etna, this is absolutely perfect.

“This is the place to be if want to visit Etna or Taormina or just to get a little pampering and rest.”

This is an incredibly chic property, everything is carefully curated by the amazingly chic hostess, Dame Denise who went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. The attention to details is unmistakable, it gives you the feeling of a luxury hotel. We had breakfast on the terrace which overlooks Mt Etna. The spread is generous consists of local fruits and ham and ricotta (to die for!!!). The location itself is well situated, charming and beautiful, the highest point of the village. It’s a vibrant and lively vibe in the evening, with restaurants and bars serving local delicacies.