
Welcome in the very heart of Sicily for a vacation
that you'll hardly forget
The
"Masseria" (a word that defines an ancient self-sufficient
rural structure held by Landlords in southern Italy in the last
centuries where grains, olives and grapes where transformed) "Rossella"
was edified on the late '700s on the ruins of an ancient Saracen
installation. The "Masseria Rossella" was actually built
in order to compete with H.M. Ferdinand III de Borbon that in the
"Ficuzza" Wood built his Regal Hunting Mansion, the "Regio
Casino".
Rossella is set on the Mount Rossella facing the stunning "Scanzano"
Valley, in front of the "Ficuzza" Wood and the breathtaking
"Rocca Busambra", one of the highest peaks in Sicily,
where is still possible to watch raptors as eagles and hawks. "Rossella"
owns its name to the quality of roses that the over here the land
allow to grow.
The
main mansion has been always hosting the ancestors of the actual
owners for the most part of the year and in the past has always
been the gathering point of several fox and hare hunting sessions.
The mansion is now completely refurbished after a period of abandonment,
and has been submitted to an architectural bond by the "Assessorato
dei beni Culturali" (A State Body that oversees the Italian
Cultural Patrimony) because of its high historical value.
It is still the usual country refuge of the owners that with lots
of efforts and love brought "Rossella" back to its ancient
magnificence.
Situated
700 meters over the see level, Rossella will grant really pleasant
and fresh stays also during the warmest part of the summer. Rossella
is ideal for the organization of events as Meetings, Shows, Banquets,
Parties, Concerts, Weddings, weeks of cooking lessons, or photography,
or painting to be held in the new structure created from the old
stables and warehouses.
In
the land surrounding the Masseria olive trees and grapes are tilled
to produce genuine oil and wine that will help to enjoy your meals.
Also you'll find a garden where a lot of different flowers, fruits,
legumes and vegetables are tilled in order to cheer your stay in
Rossella. The strength of their flavours and tastes will bring you
in a peaceful and relaxed dimension while the sun sets beyond the
mountains outlining the profile of the "Sleeping Giant".
Will be available for you:
- 7 double bedrooms and 2 triple bedrooms, all of them with en
suite toilets.
- A big dining room with an ancient stone arch.
- a studio/library.
- 3 large living rooms: 2 of them with fireplace and 1 with television
set, served by 3 toilets.
- A big swimming pool just off the main courtyard, facing the
valley, surrounded by ancient trees.
- A private chapel.
- Of course you'll find a professional kitchen, a laundry/ironing
room.
All
the bedrooms, the living rooms and the dining room are tastily and
elegantly furnished, with ancient and/or artisanal furniture, prints,
exclusive fabrics, and with central heating, with all the comforts
and with an eye to handiness.
The bedrooms have all direct and independent access to the central
courtyard that itself is furnished with outdoor furniture like umbrellas
and armchairs.
Also, you'll have the opportunity of using our mountain bikes to
visit the surroundings trough the characteristic country paths.
Besides, the zone is ideal for trekking on the "Italian Paths"
recommended by the CAI (Club Alpino Italiano) that go across the
land of Masseria Rossella.
Our cook will offer you meals characteristic of the Sicilian gastronomy,
with particular attention to the products of Masseria Rossella and
its surroundings, products as cheeses, vegetables, legumes, wine,
olive oil and fruits.
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Other services: Transfer to &from Palermo Airport, Cooking
classes (min 2 people), wine tour and tasting to nearby wine producers
canteens, day tours of historical-cultural sites not far from Masseria
Rossella.

Digital Ph: Marco Sajeva |