Villa Mariella Pittorino B | House in Leni, Italy

"Villa Mariella" belongs to the Pittorino family, one of the oldest families, as a settlement, on the island of Salina, in the Aeolian Islands. In Piazzetta Pittorino, where the building is located, there is a statue dedicated to the grandfather of the owners: the dott. Giuseppe Pittorino. He was the first doctor conducted by Leni; he went to visit the patients in the two villages of the Municipality on the back of a mule. A garden of tropical plants, where the pause is enlivened by background music, surrounds the house. A plant native to Madagascar, with medicinal properties, experimented by the illustrious grandfather, who has also patented a digestive with the berries of it, the Eupeptic Tonic Pittorino, is accompanied by hibiscus, Christmas stars, cactus, cycas, plants of pink pepper, all create a deep sense of quiet and relaxation. Various corners are offered to guests for their rest, shaded or not, with sunbeds for the solarium, or under the pergolas and gazebos for lunches and dinners outdoors, or around the barbecue or finally comfortably seated in the living room or on the swing for relaxing readings; in fact, a wide selection of novels in French, English, German and Italian is available to tourists, as well as table games, decks, chess, checkers, back-gammons, etc. A refreshing drink or coffee around the bar in the breakfast area will brighten up the arrival of guests. The hosts are justifiably proud of the family tradition full of old atmosphere and the history of their island. They will be prompted, in front of a glass, offered by them, of malvasia, delicious dessert wine with amber color, famous local DOC product, in transmitting information on the Aeolian Islands, traditions, anecdotes. Guests will be invited, with the warm insistence that distinguishes Southern hospitality, to share baskets of ecological fruit such as lotuses, mandarins, oranges, apricots, plums, figs, pomegranates, prickly pears, grapes and mulberries, depending on the season, fruits of their garden that are transformed by the landlady even in jams for tourists brunch. Villa Pittorino is located in Leni, in Salina, Aeolian Islands in the center of Piazza Pittorino. It consists of a building dating back to the late 1700s, rich in historical evidence. Completely restored in 2012, it consists of two floors: on the first floor guests stay for the B & B and guests for the unique charming apartment. Today the ancient residence has been completely restored in the external and internal spaces, keeping, on the first noble floor, its atmosphere enriched by authentic objects, by canopy beds, suitable for those who want a "high quality" service, preserving the 19th-century layout of the rooms connected by elegant lacquered doors, with extraordinary perspective effects of the tempera and oil painted ceilings, and combining Liberty and 19th century furnishings, curious collections and evocative presences of the past. Large and bright room of 35 square meters. with king-size bed, frescoed vaults, served as a mini-bar, ultra-modern bathroom, surmounted by a crystal ceiling, hairdryer, towel warmer, safe, TV, air conditioning and ceiling fan, overlooking a small balcony with views towards Sicily and on the islands of Lipari and Vulcano. A door separates it from the living room / hallway with another TV and VHS player, a wide selection of board games (chess / checkers / cards / back-gammon), a vast library of classics, romance novels, historical, adventure, texts on the Aeolian Islands in the main languages. Wi-fi free. Access from a small gate next to the main entrance door to the internal garden with rocking, dining tables, gazebo, barbecue and sun beds, reading / relaxing areas Enclosed parking in the district It is also possible to add an extra bed in the bedroom, on request, with a separate cost Prices refer to the room per night without breakfast, which has a separate cost: € 4.00 per person per day for Italian breakfast and € 8.00 for international breakfast only in the period 01 / 06-30 / 10 and / or anyway when there is the presence of personnel present 8 hours a day on 24. Please note that the outdoor breakfast bar is open only from 10/06 until 15/10, the same applies to the back garden that is available with all the equipment (rocking, gazebo, deckchairs, tables etc) only in the aforementioned period . Are available to tourists for free, upon request and availability 'beach towels and umbrella The accommodation is not recommended for those suffering from the cold because during the winter season the rooms are heated only with electric heaters, with consumption of energy charged at € 0.40 / kw. The ideal stay is from Easter to November 15th