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Feedback from Our Guests
With over 300 guests since since 1991 we've had a lot of feedback. Here are a selection of genuine comments from people who have stayed with us recently. Please feel free to read through their remarks for an impartial view of our villas and holiday experience.

Anneli & son and AnnaMaria & son (Sweden)
Villa Anna, May 2010

Thank you very much for renting Villa Anna to us. We had a wonderful week in the villa, and it was very lovely to meet your father. We did not hire a car but he helped us a lot and drove us to many places. He was very nice to us. Everything was great!

Jeannie, Brian and their 2 children (Scotland)
Villa Anna, April 2010

"Our holiday this Easter defied the credit crunch. We experienced a bespoke Sicilian holiday on a Ryanair budget from start to finish at Villa Anna. We cannot fault you. From the initial point of enquiry by email, we were enormously impressed by the prompt, helpful customer service from Franc in Reading. We were met at Trapani airport by a beaming Mario who acted as our local tour guide and mini golf competitor!

Villa Anna is only 15 minutes drive away from Trapani airport which was a real bonus for us. We decided to get back to basics and didn't hire a car. There are adult bikes at the villa but you organised an additional hired one which was delivered the day before we arrived much to the delight of our 6 year old son. The garden area of the Villa really is quite big and he quickly worked out a circuit that allowed him to cycle into the late evenings very safely as the property is gated and fenced all round.

We felt we got right back to basics and our carbon footprint got a wee boost for the week. We could not have survived without a car without your dad though. He was unbelievably accommodating and we cannot thank him enough for his advice, kindness and disposition. Marausa Lido was quiet given the time of year but La Perla restaurant is approximately a 10 minutes walk away if you want to eat out. The food is exceptional and you can book online in advance of going and save approximately 50%. The town of Marausa itself is only fifteen minutes away by bike on very quiet and safe roads. We cycled in most days to have coffee and cornetti at the gorgeous Tiffany Bar which sells beautiful home made pastries and desserts. We even managed to adopt a friendly dog who used to ride with us all the way into town; wait for us to have coffee and then escort us back down to the Lido before she popped back home over her wall!

The locals are lovely. We got a bit lost on the first day and I asked a gentleman in the café how to get home. From them on he would stop his car and greet us every time we cycled past him and was so keen for us to be having a good time in his town. As we hadn’t hired a car we talked to Mario each night to establish plans for the next day and he went out of his way to ensure that we got there and advised us about the best way to get the most out of each day. We mentioned that we fancied going sailing and he arranged with one of the neighbours (Salvatore, who runs 'Volaturi' windsurfing and sailing school near Marausa) to open up the school early in the season specially and took the four of us out sailing towards the Egadi islands and taught the kids to sail. We then went back and he prepared us all an amazing lunch. He only charged us €40 for the whole day. Truly an unforgettable experience.

Villa Anna and its location steal the show though. There is so much space and almost everything has been thought of for guests. We LOVED the villa. The accomodation was spacious and well appointed. The library is well stocked with lots of guidebooks and pamphlets which give plenty of ideas. The welcome basket of food was a lovely touch when we arrived. We ate out in the front garden every evening and spent lots of afternoons sun bathing upstairs on the terrace.

We cannot recommend this holiday enough! Every day there are possibilities to do different things to keep everyone amused because of the location and whilst we were there in low season we can’t wait to go back when the place is in full swing during the Summer months. Favourite aspect of the holiday - the location, undoubtedly. Being so close to the sea, the city, the countryside and the airport - you could have a beach holiday one day; sunbathing at home the next; not to mention cycling in the rural countryside or shopping and people watching in the city. Your customer service is exemplary. You basically offer a bespoke Sicilian experience on a Ryanair budget. We felt that your Dad was there for us for anything yet he respected out privacy and never impinged upon it. Ben called him Super Mario, with very good reason! Fingers crossed we can return in October but if not we will definitely be back next year. Your Dad needs to be thrashed again at crazy golf by the Scots..."

Vincent and family (Sweden)
Villa Anna, May 2010

"Thank you for a most pleasant stay in Marausa Lido. We were all grateful to find a great shower with hot water and nice beds to sleep in when we arrived. As I enjoy cooking, we also used your kitchen a lot because there were good supplies of fresh vegetables, meat and fish in the village. The house is in a great place with a secure garden and hardly any passing traffic. We made frequent use of the excellent garden BBQ to cook meat from the local butchers. Your email information prepared us well, and your on-site 'Villa Manual' provided good information about the facilities and activities in the local and wider area. But most of all your father took good care of us and showed us around - we all liked him very much. He did everything we wanted without intruding on our holiday. He brought us some wonderfully tasty mulberries fresh off his trees and a few litres of wine upon arrival in addition to the basket. Your friendly neighbours said hello when we passed and the local Beach Bar was a really nice place where we celebrated our son's birthday with delicious cous-cous dishes. I would rate your service as excellent - just what we wanted and needed. Not to much, and not to little. You don’t have to improve anything - keep it going as it is so others can enjoy their holidays and experience the local environment, the sea, local food and vegetables, the birds and the wine! I definitely recommend staying at Villa Anna for a holiday and have already recommended it to some of our friends and work mates."
Yvon, Henk, 3 children and Grandmother (Netherlands)
Villa Anna, May 2010

"Thanks for a super-vacation! Everything was great. We really loved Villa Anna - it has a great cosy atmosphere that makes you feel right at home and we loved the garden with flowers and trees in which our children could play freely and safely. It was more than we expected! We can't think of anything you didn't do well and we rate your service (communication and rental) very highly – answers to questions, prompt email replies, picking us up at the airport, etc etc etc! We visited Trapani, Mount Erice, Segesta, Castellamare del Golfo, Scopello; loved the sun and sea and we really enjoyed the meals at the Marausa Beach restaurant, the fresh fish and the best pastas we've ever eaten..... I'm sure we will return to Marausa!"
Aki & 10 friends, (Italy & Finland)
Villa Anna, April 2010

(They stayed with us an extra 3 days when their flights were cancelled by the Ash Cloud)
"We had such an amazing time and your father is the most amazing person, we definately chose the right villa! Thank you for a great holiday and for renting to us."

Graham & Teresa (UK)
Villa Anna, September 2009
Both Teresa and I had a wonderful time and it provided the perfect antedote to the current stressful economic conditions. We both found the villa to be enchanting and we enjoyed being a part of the local community rather than being in a commercial resort. Your father was the perfect host and ensured that we were well looked after during our stay. Based on our experience, we would definitely return to chill out and savour the relaxing and friendly atmosphere."

Florence and 7 members of her family (France)
Villa Anna, October 2009
We spent a very enjoyable holiday at Villa Anna - the house is situated in a calm part of the resort close to the sea. The garden is great, and the Villa is a functional home and suitable for large families. We really appreciated the hospitality of the owner Mario - he does everything to help you make your stay as enjoyable as possible. Our flight arrived late and in the evening and it was a wonderful surprise to be met by Mario and his beaming smile! We feel our break was too short and hope to come back in summer time in the next couple of years. Excellent value for money. Best regards, see you soon!"
Sergei, Elina and 4 friends (Malta)
Villa Anna, June 2009

"While thanking you and your father once again for the fantastic time we spent in Sicily and Villa Anna I send you a photo for your guestbook. We send our warmest greetings and thanks to you."

Michael, partner and 3 children (Ireland)
Villa Anna, July 2009

"Hi, just a quick note to let you know that we had a wonderful holiday in villa Anna and in Sicily in general. It ticked all the boxes for us and your Dad's a perfect gentleman - nothing was too much trouble for him. Please give him our regards and thanks when you talk next."

Anastasia and 5 friends (Malta)
Villa Anna, June 2009
"On behalf of my family and friends I would like to thank you for the nice holidays spent in your premises. It was good value for money, and I will do my best to promote the accommodation further. Special thanks to your father being helpful with any matter, we really felt at home."
Ade, Andrew and their 2 families (UK)
Villa Anna, July 2009

"When we arrived late at night it was hot; but the flowers I had arranged with you were there and waiting to surprise my wife for her birthday! After exploring the area on foot the next day we had a refreshing swim in the Med. We went up mount Erice by car and saw the lovely panoramic views of Sicily from several hundred feet high and then again as we descended by cable car. The land was well cultivated with water melons, fruit, veg, vineyards and olive trees everywhere. This is the real meaning of "organic" - not some silly label on the tomatoes you buy from Tesco! Our favourite fruit-sellers were a friendly man and his wife with farmland and kiosk by the main road to the airport. Our landlord, driver and tour-guide Mario was very easy-going, helpful and spoke good English. The Sicilian people are uncomplicated, friendly and helpful. Even though we didn't speak the language, we managed. With the help of neighbours we bought fish, giant prawns and vegetables from the mobile shops that visited the villa some mornings. The siesta between 1-4pm worked in our favour as the beaches were almost empty for us as temperatures reached 30°+. Our kids had a wonderful time playing football with the local boys and girls and riding on their bikes, even late at night. We had a lovely time and the experience will remain with us forever. I especially enjoyed swimming in the Mediterranean. Once again, thanks for making your villa available to us at such an affordable price, and for helping us make memories for our children. God bless you and Gesu ti ama!"
Dougal & Isabelle (UK)
Villa Anna, April 2009
"On our first visit to Sicily back in 1977, the attractions were outweighed by the petty mafia; but on this second trip we saw just the good and we'll be back soon. With maps from your website it was easy to find the villa, and the maps and guidebooks in the house made it easy to plan trips by car. Our favourite was Lo Zingaro Nature Reserve, 2 days out of 7! Local towns and the ancient Segesta and Selinunte were great to walk in (driving !!). Marausa has a friendly bakers and grocers (he told me the tomatoes were even better in August). Next time we'll try the bike shop to hire some as the villas are closer to the village by the dirt track than the main road. The station is not much further, so the train could take the strain. The villa was homely, but we don't have crazy golf at home, so were not as practiced as Mario."
Richard & Sylvette (UK)
Villa Anna, February 2009
Our 6 days in villa Anna were excellent. You picked us up from the airport and took us on day trips or short visits when we asked - a huge saving on hiring a car ourselves. The villa was clean and simple, the sun roof a treat (early Feb while temperatures were below zero in England!) and the garden very pleasant. We have already recommended the villa to our friends in Reading."
James, Karina, friend and 3 children (UK)
Villa Anna, April 2008

"We had a great time and the weather was as good as we could have hoped for so early in the season. We even managed to go in the sea a couple of times! We found plenty of other things to do on the not so bright days and even the kids didn't complain at having to look at old ruins (no I don't mean us grown ups!!!) Sincere Thanks"
Amber & Kitt (UK)
Villa Anna, July 2008

"Amber and I had a wonderful holiday. In fact the best overseas holiday I can remember! We found the villa to be very comfortable and homely. Whilst we were there your father showed us around and explained all of the controls. Although I have been thinking about it, I can't think of any way our stay could have been improved. We will be in touch to sort out a longer stay hopefully next year."
Anthony, partner and 2 friends (UK)
Villa Anna, June & July 2008
"Following our return from Sicily just a quick note to you to say that we all thoroughly enjoyed our time both in sicily and Villa Anna. We had a great holiday and just wanted to say thank you to both you and your father who helped us out no end with guidance (and assistance when the water ran out!). I am sure we will be back again in the future. I would be grateful if you would pass our thanks onto your father, it was a pleasure to meet him!"
Ruth, partner, daughter & friend (UK)
Villa Anna, July 2006
"The weather was beautiful and the villa was a fab base for getting around and visiting the island. We spent many happy hours in the garden and loved the friendly welcome and hospitality shown by your Dad. A good time was had by all."


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