Il Giardino degli Ovali

Very Poor
Traveller Type:
  : As a frequent traveller to Sicily, I always enjoy staying at agriturismo resorts; however I have finally managed to find a lemon which almost ruined my vacation had I not thrown money at the problem and booked another resort at my own cost. I cannot elaborate as much as I would like to due to Booking.com's 2000 character limit, but I will list down all the issues we had at this resort. Huge flies on arrival in the bathroom, mouldy walls and an unbearable mould smell, bugs on the floor and a hostile host. The mould smell was so bad that we had to sleep with the front door open despite the late December cold and having a 2 year old in the room didn't help either. We only ended up staying for 1 out of the 3 pre paid nights and reported the situation to Booking.com after failing to find a compromise with Salvo, the host. All I can say is that this is my first ever negative review in the past 15 years for travelling to Sicily, between once and twice a year. In case you're wondering, yes we did ask the host for another room which was not given to us despite being the only ones at the property. He only offered it to us the next morning after he was contacted by Booking.com and the room also smelled mouldy. Some 12 hours after leaving the property Salvo, also tried to withdraw 50 euro twice from my debit card which was luckily declined due to insufficient balance.Salvo, if you are reading this, weren't 2 paid nights and 2 paid breakfasts for the time we were not there not enough for you? did you also have to try to withdraw another 50 euro from my card? Also, if you intend to reply, do not try twisting the story like you did on the phone with the Booking.com agent. I value my time and would not have any business writing bad reviews if this wasn't the case.I am honestly puzzled with some of the positive reviews I have read, it was totally my fault ignoring the bad ones, but I don't understand the positive ones.

Pleasant
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Very beautiful landscape, nature, nice place if you want to get away from the city
  : The room is large, but not cozy. I understand that the design was conceived in the concept of minimalism, but the rooms could be made more cozy. This is not the main disadvantage, since everyone has different tastes and I guess this style suits my liking. The biggest disadvantage is that you need earplugs because it is impossible to sleep due to the constant roar of cars. Hotel is located near the main road, which was quite unexpected given the fact that we specifically chose a hotel located somewhere in the mountains. Tge check out at 10:00 is also inconvinient. It should be at list 11:00

Wonderful
Traveller Type:
  : The location is superb and the dog is GREAT!!
  : The rooms and breakfast are a little minimalistic, but it's still good value for money!

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : It is really nice and calm place above "Village" under the Etna. We are walkers so we took the train to Fiumefreddo di Sicilia and then walk uphill 2,1km to this place. We were here alone so we have qiuet every evening. Mr. Salvo was kind and so friendly to us and also when he founds out that we get there by feets he offered us a ride and safe way how to get to his place. Last day we order breakfast to taste his organic products from oranges and it was worth it. Gracie!
  : We were missing the fridge or basic kitchen anemnities (which were provided after asking for borrowing some).

Good
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler