Essential Italy

We know car choice is important for the enjoyment of your holiday, our supplier – Maggiore Car Rental – will guarantee the following:

• highly competitive prices
• no major tour operator is working with them, therefore we are quite sure that queuing will be kept to a minimum, even in high season
• all cars have air conditioning
• a full and comprehensive back-up system

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We do not book flights, we leave it to you to choose the best departure point and flight times to suit your party. We have compiled a list of airlines flying to those regions in which we offer accommodation.

Flights are from the UK, if you are travelling from elsewhere, please don’t hesitate to contact us, we will recommend an airline flying from your departure point. If you are unsure which airport in Italy is closest to your accommodation, please call us on 01223 460100 or email

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Borgo degli Ulivi Palazzolo Acreide, Siracusa

Borgo degli Ulivi sits in a wonderful countryside location where the peace and quiet will enable you to totally relax. This well-appointed agriturismo has been prettily decorated in true Sicilian style with style and comfort in mind. Many original features of the old farm building have been kept in place making it charmingly characteristic. The surrounding rolling hills, age old olive and carob trees make the perfect setting along with the wonderful Sicilian sunshine – who could want for more?

Pera, Uva and Melograno have been picked for their location within Borgo degli Ulivi. All on the ground floor, they have one double bedroom, one shower room, a kitchenette and a lounge with a double sofa bed (that may be exchanged for two single beds if preferred). The spacious apartments are simply yet comfortably furnished with a mix of polished wood, exposed beams and pastel shades throughout. The cooking facilities in the apartments consist of a 4 ring hob and fridge enabling you to rustle up some light fare whenever required - a furnished veranda overlooking the greenery make the perfect place for a little al-fresco dining or simply taking in the scenery. Should you wish to dine out then Borgo degli Ulivi has its own dining room which serves a fixed daily menu made up of delicious local fare and there is also a choice of restaurants to be found locally in the small towns and villages enabling you to eat in some typical Sicilian settings.

The gardens at Borgo degli Ulivi are beautifully kept with grassy lawns, shady trees and an abundance of brightly coloured flowers to enjoy. The super pool with sunbathing area and loungers will tempt you to take a dip at all times of day and you may just well find yourselves spending more and more time at this truly idyllic spot.

Both Essential Italy and the hospitable owners look forward to welcoming you to Borgo degli Ulivi and know that your stay will be a memorable one.

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