Agriturismo Bannata

Every now and then one comes across a gem that just gets it right from the warm welcome to the ‘goodbye do come again’ and everything in between. An oasis of tranquility and rustic charm combined with modern touches such as the fabulous pool. We stayed in ‘Coco’ room which was previously a stable for donkeys and calves in the late 18th century. Loved it, so comfortable. Another big plus is it’s dog friendly 🐾 and you will be greeted by the lovely Pato. To sum up; the staff are attentive and clearly love what they do, the food was delicious and the garden beautiful and this coupled with the attention to detail is why I’d happily give it 10/10 and hope to return for a longer stay one day.

Our 3 nights at Masseria Bannata was the highlight our month-long trip in Sicily: a truly memorable and unique experience. The SETTING: beautiful and extensive orchards and farmland plus beautiful gardens surrounded by ancient stone walls. Our ROOM--which included a former donkey stable and shepherds' kitchen--was delightful AND comfortable--that's rare! We enjoyed our afternoon spritz on our private patio or at one of the several hidden garden nooks. We had fun exploring and reading in the historic common areas. And, yes, the pool is as inviting as it appears in the photos, especially after a morning of exploring Villa Romana or Morgantina. FOOD: in addition to our wonderful breakfasts, we ate all our dinners at the masseria: each an inspired meal with a greatly appreciated focus on local and organic products. An excellent wine list and all a great value. The PEOPLE: above all, we will always remember the kindness of Nieta, the proprietress, and Carlo who shared stories of the masseria and helped us navigate the surrounding region. Grazie a tutti.

Great experience! We had three fantastic days at this gem. The best start to our vacation. Such a peaceful environment, with staff and family who guided and took care of us impeccably. I’m so glad we found this stay, we loved the food and atmosphere.

What a fabulous place! A very historic house sympathetically restored and furnished. Comfortable, clean, fabulous food and the amazing hospitality of lovely Carlo made it a place we would not hesitate to recommend. The pool was so lovely as were the peaceful gardens. Breakfast and dinner were delicious.

This is a unique place with special atmosphere. You feel like home. Food is amazing and the rooms are so nicely decorated. The host, Mrs Ninetta a very elegant and beautiful lady with so much to give and tell. Staff is outstanding. A must visit place.

We really loved this place. Excellent food, wine, friendly staff and really comfortable beds. Beautiful, fresh decor in our rooms. Excellent bathrooms with everything exactly where you want it to be. Dinner was superb, delicious and also good value. we appreciated the wine recommendations. Would have been nice to have tea or coffee facilities in the room but this is the only change we’d make.