A real Sicilian experience? That’s what you can expect in the unique Casa nell'antico baglio in the coastal town of Balestrate. This holiday home is located in a typical Sicilian building, the baglio. This is a group of houses built in a square shape, with a courtyard and one entrance gate.
You will arrive at the baglio via a small road. Going through the gate you enter the courtyard, dominated by flowers and a large tree.
Many years ago, before Casa nell’antico baglio became a house, this part of the baglio was used by a shepherd as a stable for his sheep and is also where he made cheese. When the house was renovated, the owners made sure that several characteristic features, like the original arch, were preserved. They added a spiral staircase and made the fireplace by hand with local rock.
From the living room with two sofas you arrive to the kitchen which has a dining table, furnace, refrigerator, and wood burning oven. The home also has a bathroom with shower and two bedrooms with double beds.
From the living area you will have access to the terrace of the holiday home, which overlooks the garden full of with fruit trees. From here, you can see the nearby town of Alcamo, famous for its white wine, the Bianco di Alcamo. The terrace is partially covered, so you may sit in the shade or enjoy the sun.
The baglio is located in a quiet area, but is still quickly and easily accessible from the exit Balestrate (highway A29).
