Contrada Latomie 115, Selinunte, Marinella di Selinunte, Italy
Neoclassical building with a rooftop terrace offering lovely vistas of the surrounding landscape
Opulently decorated rooms with antiques; some have balconies
Outdoor swimming pool with hot tub
Fitness center (albeit on the small side) with a pretty pool view
Ayurvedic massages in the gazebo on request
Beautifully landscaped grounds with a Mediterranean vibe
Free organic breakfast
Free Wi-Fi
Car required to explore the area and nearby beaches
The B&B Villa Sogno Charme e Relax Selinunte is a quiet upper-middle-range bed and breakfast catering towards couples. Rooms have a maximum capacity of two people, and children under the age of 14 are not allowed. The grounds and public spaces are beautifully decorated with an emphasis on Mediterranean plants and neoclassical design. A gourmet breakfast gets rave reviews for tasty details such as the organic homemade jam and strong coffee. There's an outdoor swimming pool and rooftop terrace with lovely views of the surrounding landscape. The location is secluded, so a car is required for visiting the coast and nearby Greek ruins of Selinunte Archaeological Park.
Scene
Intimate and adults-only, with loads of charm indoors and out
The B&B Villa Sogno Charme e Relax Selinunte has a relaxed and welcoming ambiance that makes the space feel more like a relative's home than a hotel. The two-story neoclassical mansion sits on several acres of lush, manicured gardens. There's a large outdoor swimming pool that sparkles in the sunshine and lounge chairs to relax in near a grove of olive trees. Indoors, black-and-white tiles cover the floor of the lobby, while a pretty staircase leads to the arched doorways of the second floor. Breakfast is served in a rustic dining room, complete with wooden beams overhead and lovely garden views.
Location
On secluded grounds that are within a 20-minute drive from most of the shops in Castelvetrano
The bed-and-breakfast is located on private gardens without many neighbors, so guests can expect lots of privacy -- but also a drive to the nearest restaurants and shops, which are located around seven miles away in Castelvetrano. The world-famous archeological ruins of Selinunte are close by, as is the Belice Nature Reserve, which has protected waters and great animal watching. The coast of Mazara del Vallo in Memphis is about a 30-minute drive from the hotel. It is about an hour from the Birgi Airport by car.
Rooms
Antique furnishings and modern amenities
There are just a handful of rooms on two floors inside the B&B Villa Sogno Charme e Relax Selinunte and each is uniquely decorated with antique furniture and bold color palettes, plus modern amenities that include flat-screen TVs, air conditioners, and minibars. Two of the rooms have Arabic decor, complete with gauzy fabric hanging from four-poster beds and ornate Moroccan rugs scattered throughout. Bathrooms have showers and single sinks with decor to match the bedrooms. One oddity is that the minibars are stored in the bathrooms. The opulent decor, which includes animal print bed covers in some rooms, might not be to everyone's taste.
Features
The free breakfast and outdoor pool are highlights.
Not many bed-and-breakfasts have a fitness center or pool, but the B&B Villa Sogno Charme e Relax Selinunte offers guests a small gym (equipped with a few cardio machines and some free weights) that overlooks the outdoor swimming pool. The pool is beautifully landscaped with lounge chairs and a nearby grove of olive trees that form part of the property's Mediterranean gardens. Guests rave about the daily breakfast made with organic ingredients by the owner. Ayurvedic massages can be given in the gazebo on request. Though the hotel provides one desktop computer in the lobby for guests to use, it does not offer a business center.