Is Orange Cottage inside Villa Trabia pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Orange Cottage inside Villa Trabia located?

Situated in Bagheria, this holiday home is steps away from Corso Umberto I and Villa Palagonia. Church of Santo Sepolcro and Pittala Gallery are also within 10 minutes. Bagheria Station is 17 minutes by foot and Santa Flavia Station is 25 minutes.

Orange Cottage inside Villa Trabia Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion Helene G.

29 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ruhige Komfortzone im Stadtzentrum

Wundervoll typisch liebevoll, italienische und historische Einrichtung. Nach einem Bummel durch die Kleinstadt Bagheria behütet durch den Orangenhain zu unserer ruhigen Unterkunft. Sehr hilfsbereiter Vermieter mit vielen guten Tips. Gerne kommen wir wieder und genießen diese tolle Ausgangslage für schöne Ausflüge mit dem Auto und fußläufige Erkundungen. 10 min mit dem Zug nach Palermo oder in andere Richtungen. Der Umliegenden Park und der Pool Wunden zu dieser Zeit nur von uns benutzt. Die Menschen dieser Region sind sehr herzlich und hilfsbereit.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lydia Stevens

5 Nov 2017

Great location

Perfect location for all local facilities & a lovely, quiet setting. Size more suited to 2 people than 4 & kitchen v v small! With all good offerings around - that was not an issue for us. Very well located for touring & some wonderful things to be seen. The local contact - Angela- was brilliant. She made regular contact with us & really took a personal interest in ensuring that everything was ok. Her bar/restaurant recommendations were all perfect.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Arthur D.

25 Sept 2017

Enjoyable, but not for the faint-hearted.

We enjoyed our stay, although it was highly stressful at times. The apartment has two roomy bedrooms and a sizeable living room, all tastefully furnished but the kitchen space was tiny with access for one person at a time, inadequate for two let alone four people. To welcome us , we were given a bottle of wine but only one wine glass. The outdoor space is very pleasant and the grounds are extensive and interesting. The swimming pool hours are rather limited,10a.m. to 6.30p.m., although we were allowed to swim before 10, provided the pool was not being maintained. It is a good sized pool in a lovely setting. Bagheria is a busy town within a labyrinth of very narrow streets. Driving is hazardous by any standards due to double parking, lack of signage, and scooters whizzing by haphazardly. SatNav is more of a liability than an asset. Finding the Villa was a nightmare, since we were given no directions from the management. The link we were sent was empty, and it was simply sent empty a second time when we informed Giacomo (the manager) of the problem. Fortunately, a local policeman helped out by driving there with us following in our own car. The gates of the villa are kept locked at all times, and Angela, Giacomo's assistant, had to wait outside for us to arrive to let us in. Given that we spent over an hour driving around trying to find the place, everyone was stressed out by the time we arrived. When we finally did arrive, Angela was very kind and as helpful as possible. One day, having locked our bedroom door from the outside, the lock failed to open. It was lunchtime, which is sacrosanct. So we had to wait until after 3pm before someone came along with a hammer and an oil-can to open it. Again very stressful. About a week before arrival, we were told that the apartment would not be ready on time, and offered an alternative for one night. Given that we did not know where the first apartment was, finding a second one seemed to pile on the pressure. Fortunately, the first apartment, was made ready in time. But the stress of not knowing was not good.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

etienne m.

17 Sept 2017

APPARTEMENT SYMPA, PISCINE SUPERBE

Accueil très sympa. Merci beaucoup à Angela pour tous ses conseils et sa gentillesse ainsi que pour la bouteille de vin dans le frigo ! Appartement confortable dans les dépendances d'un ancien palais. Piscine magnifique dans le jardin de la propriété. Situation très calme. A +- 30 minutes de Palerme et 10 minutes de splendides petites criques. Seul petit point négatif, la cuisine est vraiment petite et il n'y avait pas de fond de ménage (sel, poivre, huile,...). Je vous conseille la visite du charmant palais Valguarnera-Gangi se situant tout près.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jc B.

6 Sept 2017

Charme italien et Dolce Vita a 30 mn de Palerme

Bienvenue à la magnifique Villa Trabia, un petit château, grandiose, autenthique, bref un véritable havre de paix en plein coeur de Sicile. Si vous souhaitez du calme et de l'élégance, bienvenue à cet endroit. Côté maison, aménagée avec les meubles historiques de la famille, belles gravures au mur, très agréable, bon équipement (literie, climatisation et ventilateurs dans chaque chambre, machine à laver le linge), la cuisine est petite (façon cuisine Parisienne) mais franchement pour les repas sur l'été c'est suffisant (il y a un micro-ondes, un grand réfrigérateur avec congélateur et un four traditionnel). Terrasse très agréable... tous les repas pris en terrasse ombragée entourée d'arbres, un vrai plus, et surtout immense et magnifique piscine entourées elles aussi d'arbres et de belle végétation. Le petit plus: accès au parking privatif, très pratique en Sicile le stationnement étant parfois rare. Propriétaires très agréables avec un vrai sens du service et qui sont ravis de nous faire partager une partie du patrimoine sicilien. Côté situation, très pratique pour aller à Palerme en voiture, en 25 mn par l'autoroute et aller sur Cefalu à une heure. Après la ville de Bagheria demeure assez quelconque mais elle est très fonctionnelle (supermarché, boulangerie à 50 mn de la maison, rue principale de la ville - piétonne - à 50 m de la maison). Le petit plus un restaurant 1 étoile Michelin - I PuPi - à 200 m de la maison: 35 euros le menu le midi, imbattable et extrêmement bon. Si vous recherchez de l'authenticité et du calme et de l'anti Ikea/ anti Pierre & Vacances... alors n'hésitez pas.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Eric D., Belgium

4 Sept 2017

A very nice appartement

We loved the cottage in Bagheria. It is located in the middle of Bagheria at 2 steps from the main street. However due to the fact that the cottage is part of the larger property Villa Trabia, you could not hear anything from the city center and you can simply relax. The hospitality was also a plus: Angela showed us all the main items in the apartment. We arrived on a Sunday around the closing hour of all the supermarkets. Angela immediately drove us to the nearest supermarkets until we found one which was still open.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Oliver B.

6 Aug 2017

Sehr schönes Apartment mit wunderschönem Pool

Wir hatten einen tollen Aufenthalt und können diese Unterkunft nur weiterempfehlen!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

17 June 2017

Excellent

Nous avons passé un très bon séjour. L'accueil d'Angela était très chaleureux. Merci pour ce très bon séjour

Stayed 14 nights in May 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael M., Ireland

15 Sept 2016

Step back in time and relax.

The first impression of Orange Cottage was better than the website. The furnishing and fit out of the cottage was done with care, and in keeping with its surroundings. Both the outside sitting area and the pool were much bigger that suggested by the pictures. It is one of 6 or 7 self contained single story units tucked away in the corner of the grounds of a splendid Villa on substantial grounds (3-4 HA) right in the centre of Bagheria. Check out Google earth. The large green area which is easily 3-4 street blocks wide is Villa Trabia. One limitation alluded to in another review is the size of the kitchen, but do you want to cook on holidays? Think of as a galley on a yacht, fully fitted but compact. The large fridge freezer is sufficient to hold as much food and drink as any family needs. If you must cook there is a 4 burner hob, oven and microwave. Bagheria is a bustling, lively Sicilian town. It is not a tourist trap, this is the genuine article. Don’t expect multiple language menus. There are many good restaurants within walking distance including a Michelin starred one 5 minutes from the gate. Compared to the south of France we were pleasantly surprised at both the quality, and how reasonable the prices were. Typical meal for two Cote D’Azur €100, Sicily €60 or less! Try Trattoria Don Ciccio, or Matahari Bistrot The owner was on hand and very helpful. The garden has a supply of tomatoes; you simply pick them and eat. Another lovely touch was the welcome pack. The cottage is 5 minutes from the Autostrada and a trip to the Sicilia Outlet is recommended. 140 + shops, especially for men. The train to Palermo is cheap (€5 return), frequent, so do not think about driving there. I would also recommend not to blindly follow the sat-nav. Some of the streets are extremely narrow, made worse by 4 metre cars in 3 metre spaces. Better to stick with the wider streets, and let the sat nav recalculate the route until you find your way around. Did I mention driving in Sicily? Simple, don’t stop, show no fear, and keep moving. Really it is no worse than anywhere else, just go with the flow. In conclusion, a great place to stay. Convenient to all of the beaches, Palermo, and further afield. Equally once you enter the gates, park the car; you are away from the hustle and bustle of life.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Nicky B.

20 Aug 2016

A lovely and peaceful cottage with great character

We really loved our stay here. This little house was deliciously cool and comfortable in the unexpectedly hot October weather, and we really enjoyed being able to sit out on our terrace and use the gorgeous swimming pool. The owner, Aloisa, was friendly and helpful, showed us a short cut through the garden to the supermarket and drove us to the station when we left. Though the bedrooms and living room were spacious, the kitchen was very, very small, and the bathroom pretty tiny too - although to be fair we could see that was the case from the photos! We loved the way the house is decorated with interesting prints and artworks - it feels much more homely that way. One of the best things about our stay was that we were able to do without hiring a car, as we could walk to the railway station for the train to Palermo, and eastwards along the coast to Cefalu, too. It's quite a trek, though, especially coming home uphill from the station after a long day of sightseeing; it's worth noting that there are no taxis available, and we saw no buses, either. Bagheria has a couple of decent places to eat, but not much else of interest. We weren't able to get to the nearby beaches easily - you'd need a car for that I think. We would definitely come again!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bren Lumsden

28 July 2016

An Enthralling Step Back in Time

We booked Orange Cottage as Bagheria served as a great place to explore both Palermo and Cefalu. In addition, our two teenage children could easily access the town for coffee, ice cream and a general wander. In truth, we didn't really know what to expect. Aloisa described the property as a cottage in the grounds of an old aristocratic mansion house (in the middle of a town!). Faded charm and a reminder of past glories. The cottage was simple but extremely clean and comfortable and furnished with old antiques which suited the feel of the property. Ideal for a family of four and a great outside area which was bigger than the picture on-line.The kitchen was small but everything was provided for so not a problem. The pool was great and we never really saw anybody else so had it all to ourselves. We could wander the grounds and only imagine what it was like in it's former life. Alois invited us to pick tomatoes, basil, limes and oranges from the garden and this gave a feeling that we where part of something special. Amazingly, once outside the huge main gates we were in a bustling and traditional Sicilian town. The contrast was fabulous and we all felt privileged to be living on the 'other side'. The main street was seconds away and mostly closed to vehicles. Shops, cafe's, butchers all on hand. We found a couple of excellent restaurants (Fratelli Piombino booked by Aloisa) which the children labelled' best they have been to'. Great food and service. A super coffee and cake cafe yards from the front gates. Away from the town, Palermo was 20 minutes by train which was easy and convenient. Cefalu also great and easy to drive or train. Both a must see. So, in summary a place full of charm, and a real Sicilian experience. Aloisa, was truly helpful and quick to respond to any requests or needs. Always engaging and happy to share the history of the family house. If you fancy something delightfully different this is it. Fully recommended by the whole family. Will, Bren, Jake and Molly

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Hilary Akhurst

21 June 2016

Great location , lovely cottage surround by lemon trees ,lovely pool and close to a good town

The villa was very easy to find and we had a warm welcome by the owner It was well equipped and was very clean . The rooms were comfortable .The patio had a good size table and there was a lovely cane settee to relax after a day site seeing . There were good resturants locally and also takeaway pizza and chicken The villa was in a good location to visit the top part of Sicily and it was close to the train station so visiting Palermo very easy. We would recommend the cottage to our family and friends.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Steve W., Essex

13 Aug 2015

Lovely cottages and lovely owners!

We booked with friends and so rented Agave and Lemon cottages for 2 weeks in July. We were very impressed with the gardens, the cottages and the owners, who were extremely friendly and helpful, even leaving us a welcome pack of local produce. The pool was without doubt the best we have seen, and the gardens were lovely, providing plenty of shade and privacy. The cottages are in a very good location, just a short walk from the centre of Bagheria, and we had no trouble in finding very good local shops and restaurants. Palermo is only a short distance away and we used the very cheap and efficient local train service to avoid taking our car into the city centre. A relaxing and enjoyable holiday - recommended.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

david r., Liverpool

22 Jan 2014

Lovely Villa

My family had an excellent time during our stay made possible by the very kind hospitality of the owners and the splendid setting of the cottage in the grounds of the villa as well as the range of interesting places to visit and excellent local food. The owners and the staff on the estate were very friendly and helpful. There was a “welcome pack” of bottles of water, wine, bowls of figs and tomatoes, butter, jam, pasta, coffee, tea, milk which was a lovely gesture and gave a very positive first impression. We were also received local guide books which were very welcome and the free Wifi worked well. The back gate provides access to a nearby supermarket where there was an extensive range of food at very reasonable prices. The recommended local restaurant– Mimmo Buttitta - was excellent with delicious pizzas, fish and meat dishes. We would certainly eat there again!! The location of the cottages on the estate in amongst the lemon and orange groves is delightful with a little path up to the pool and terracing which is a lovely setting. We used the outdoor terrace, table, chairs and deckchairs every day and this is one of the things which made the holiday special – being able to eat and drink and relax outside surrounded by beautiful plants and trees away from the bustle of the town. Within the cottage the bedrooms ware spacious, the beds comfortable and there is plenty of storage space for clothes etc.. The living room is also large and had everything we needed, with plenty of room for sitting and relaxing. The bathroom was big enough for our purposes, although the shower was a little on the small side. The supply of pool towels was a very good idea. The only area for improvement is the kitchen which is compact and it is a little awkward finding enough space to prepare food – chop vegetables, salad, prepare meat etc. The cooker was also lacking in shelving which we only discovered on our last night so was probably just an oversight when preparing the cottage for use. The only other issue was a power cut on the last night, possibly as a result of an overload on the electricity supply in the cottage. This was quickly resolved by the owners but is certainly something it is important to try and sort out for the long term. Overall we were extremely happy with our visit and have already recommended these holiday cottages to our friends

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

15 Jan 2014

Orange apartment

Cosy and comfortable apartment as well as hospitable owners made our trip to Sicily unforgettable. The place is really beautiful and looks like oasis in the hart of small town of Bagheria.

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