Bosco Ciancio in Biancavilla, Sicily

Rooms at Bosco Ciancio are bright and decorated with warm colours. All rooms have wood-beamed ceilings and a fridge. Some rooms include a French balcony with views of the surrounding forest.

The on-site restaurant serves traditional Sicilian cuisine using only the freshest ingredients and meat from local pastures. Breakfast is continental and served in the large garden with an outdoor dining area. The bar and coffee house on site offer drinks and snacks throughout the day.

Set in a 30-hectare chestnut forest, the grounds include an outdoor swimming pool, solarium, sun loungers, and sun umbrellas. Guests can play billiards in the shared lounge with arched ceilings or join a cooking class. Staff organise Nordic walking lessons and excursions to Mount Etna upon request.

Free parking is available on site, and the property offers express check-in and check-out. Safety deposit boxes and meeting or banquet facilities are provided for guests. Packed lunches can be arranged, and pets are allowed.

Bosco Ciancio is located in the Mount Etna Nature Reserve, 7 km from Biancavilla centre. Catania city centre on the coast is around one hour's drive away. The property offers a quiet base for exploring Etna's southern slopes.

Rooms: wood-beamed ceilings and French balconies

Dining: Traditional Sicilian cuisine with local meats

Activities: Billiards, cooking classes, Nordic walking lessons

Grounds: 30-hectare chestnut forest with outdoor pool

Services: Meeting facilities, packed lunches, pet-friendly