"The scenery, the decor, the delicious breakfast, the hospitality of Marco and Louisa, all of it was spectacular."
Bilgenur from United States
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"The view from the terrace on Taormina and the sea spectacular."
GF_Traveller from Germany
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"Our room was spacious and comfortable, with a large private balcony overlooking the ocean and surrounding hills."
Christian R from United Kingdom
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"We also did the cooking class (which we HIGHLY recommend) and are looking forward to recreating the recipes at home."
Courtney B from United States
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Villa Britannia - 10-rated B&B with sea views and Sicilian cooking classes in Taormina
Rooms
Each room at Villa Britannia has a private ensuite bathroom with hairdryer and shower. The Truman Capote room offers a queen-size bed, a large private bathroom, and a terrace with chaise longue. The Triple Room with Sea View provides a spacious layout, and all rooms include air conditioning and sea views.
Amenities
Guests can join a Sicilian cooking class taught by host Luisa, a hands-on experience limited to small groups. The villa's garden contains a Roman tombstone, a lemon tree, and a tree swing, and the lounge offers a keyboard, books, and board games. A bar is stocked for amari tasting, and the property provides bicycle rental, strollers, and a shared lounge/TV area.
Dining
Breakfast is served daily on the patio and includes freshly squeezed orange juice, cold cuts, eggs, and fresh fruit. A snack bar and special diet menus are available, and guests can request fruits or wine/champagne. The kitchen is equipped for self-cooking, and the hosts offer recommendations for local restaurants.
Location
Villa Britannia is a 15-minute walk from the clock tower Torre dell'Orologio and a 9 km drive from the Ancient Theatre. The villa offers private parking with a garage, airport shuttle service, and bicycle rental for exploring Taormina. Daily housekeeping, luggage storage, and a tour desk are provided, and the property is accessible to disabled guests with emergency cords in bathrooms.
Family & Group Stays
The entire villa can be rented for families, with a well-equipped kitchen, multiple porches, and a garden with a tree swing. Board games and puzzles are available, and strollers are provided for young children. The hosts help coordinate beach club transportation and restaurant bookings, and the quiet street location is a short walk from the town center.
Highlights
Rooms: Truman Capote suite with terrace and sea views
Experience: Sicilian cooking class taught by host Luisa
Garden: Roman tombstone, lemon tree, tree swing
Dining: Daily breakfast on the patio with fresh local produce