Agriturismo Bannata

Contrada Bannata SS117 bis, km 41 , Piazza Armerina 94100 Piazza Armerina (Enna) Code 19086009B500768

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In brief

  • Type: Bedroom (6),
  • Guests: 16
  • Map: Hills, Village
  • Type of accommodation: Half board, Bed & Breakfast

The agriturismo

Welcome to the Heart of Sicily.

Bannata” comes from the Arabic for “land kissed by the sun” and was the childhood home of founder Nietta Bruno.

Built as a working farm in 1780, Bannata has been handed down through generations, and has been meticulously restored to preserve the rich heritage of the architecture, food and culture of the region.

We are located in the province of Enna, which is the highest region in Italy, and have over 125 hectares of land that you can explore. We are located a short drive from breathtaking historical sites such as the Villa Romana del Casale, Morgantina and Villaggio Bizantino “Canalotto”.

 

The accommodation

The property offers accommodation in 6 functional rooms all equipped with bathroom, mostly derived from ancient rural environments: the chicken coop, the barn, the house of the shepherds, for a total of 18 beds.

Laura Room (double room): stone walls spaced by white plaster. Museum-peasant structure, originally had the chicken coop and rabbit hutch company. The following are present in the furnishing: a nineteenth century wooden cradle, a “comoda” a “vriutulo”. The bathroom has stone wall.

Clementina Room (double room): the big built-in “stipo”, once used to store household goods, has become a wardrobe. The toilet made of wrought iron, the travelling trunk, the blanket chest where the bread was put away and a eighteenth-century sicilian “buffetta”, are all the furnishings of the room.

Maria Antoinetta Room (double room): It can be considered the main suite of the Masseria both for the elegance of its furniture and for the peculiarity of the high design “tub” placed inside the room. The room has a private bathroom.

Serena Room (double room + 1 single bed): fitted by authentic sicilian furniture, it overlooks to the eighteenth century sheep pens. It is equipped by spacious bathroom, whose bathroom fixtures dating from the early twentieth century.

Clara Room (double room + 1 sofa bed): Room Clara has been renovated recently and marks the arrival in the family of little Clara, granddaughter of the owner of the company. Large, bright, furnished with more contemporary Sicilian antiques and other style, overlooking the palm garden. It has a bathroom.

Cocò Room (double room + 2 sofa bed): obtained from the stable reserved for donkeys and calves. The bed is placed inside the alcove where the farmers rested. The bathroom, originally storage for jars containing oil, is particular for having a double shower.

The structure has a spacious swimming pool surrounded by green and many shaded corners guarantee precious moments of relax and a private outdoor parking. We accept pets. Owner or receptionists always present. The farm is equipped for the creation of banquets, conferences and business meetings.

Our cuisine takes its inspiration from the traditional cuisine of Enna. The list  of fare is the result of a selection made from ancient recipes of the owner of aristocratic cuisine and popular dishes.For the preparation of meals we use almost exclusively organic products from our farm.

The farm produces wheat, legumes, vegetables, dried fruits, olive oil and eucalyptus honey.

The farm offers its guests the opportunity to participate in various cultural activities for years linked to his name: film exhibitions, concerts, jazz concerts, exhibitions and contemporary art events, performances of theater and dance, book presentations and meetings with characters in the world of international culture.

 

Activities and surrounding

First day

Visit to the mosaics of the Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina, UNESCO heritage.
Return to the masseria. In the afternoon visit to the ancient city of Piazza Armerina, rich of churches and historical monuments and visits “delicius” to the famous bakeries of the city.

Second day

Visit to the Archaeological Museum of Aidone and the remains of the Sicilian city of Morgantina. Return to the masseria. Participation, depending on the time, its various daily activities: agricultural, cultural, etc.

Third day

Visit to Floristella Mineral Park, a rare example of industrial archeology. Return to the masseria. In the afternoon visit to the city of Enna: the Lombardia castle, the Rock of Ceres, the Duomo, the Archaeological Museum, the Tower of Frederick, the sources of the Nymphs.

Fourth day

Visit to the natural reserves of Rossomanno with “cunvintazzu” and hums with its “enchanted stones”. The masseria Bannata, on request, prepares for his guests take away baskets for a breakfast to eat in the places to visit. Return in the late afternoon.

Fifth day

Visit to the dam Nicoletti at the Nautical Club “Three Lakes” with the possibility of sports (water skiing, canoeing, sailing, mountain biking, archery, ree-climbing, bird watching). Guided tour of the establishment of “Pandittaino” exemplary for its ability to combine a handicraft production with the industrial one.

Day six

Visit to Calascibetta known for Necropolis of Realmese and the Byzantine village. Visit to a local cheese factory to watch the production of the traditional cheese “piacentino ennese” DPO, ricotta and pecorino cheese hinterland.

Day seven

Optional lessons in the garden of the masseria Bannata.
Traditional cooking classes dell’ennese in the masseria, also in english language.
 

Services

Available services

Restaurant
Swimming pool
Internet
Air conditioning
Pets allowed

Inform the agriturismo of any animals at the time of booking.

Owners will be held responsible for damage to property and persons.

Pets allowed

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Size/gender of dogs

  • Small (under 10 kg)
  • Medium (10 kg - 25 kg)

Allowed in

  • Accommodation
  • Public areas

Safety

  • Only well-behaved, supervised animals
Credit cards welcome
Attractions and activities in the surrounding area
  • Nature Reserves
  • Museums and galleries
  • Artistic and historical sites
Sport and activities in the surrounding area
  • Hiking
  • Horse riding

Rooms and prices

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Setting and surroundings
9,6
Activities and facilities
9,1
Accommodation
9,2
Restaurant
9,4
CL
Cathryn Louise Hayes
August 2023
10
Amazing
We loved our experience here. We relaxed instantly as the room, gardens & pool area were beautiful, the staff were welcoming, attentive & relaxed: and put you at ease & made you feel at home. This is an oasis of calm - you immediately feel the freshness of the environ... Read more
Stay: 8/2023
Traveller: Couples
Holiday: Great food/wine
Setting and surroundings
10
Accommodation
10
Activities and facilities
10
Restaurant
10
VV
Virginie Vermeersch
August 2023
10
Amazing
Charming accommodation, beautifully kept and decorated. Idyllic countryside and forest setting. Swimming pool ideal for both swimming and relaxing. Delicious, hearty dinners served on a magnificent terrace. Impeccable, personalized and warm welcome. A magical place!
(Transl... Read more
Stay: 8/2023
Traveller: Families with children
Holiday: Children welcome
Setting and surroundings
10
Accommodation
10
Activities and facilities
10
Restaurant
10
MD
Moritz Deitmar
July 2023
9,5
Excellent

4 nights in a beautiful large room
- very spacious, seating everywhere
- since there are only a few rooms, it is very quiet and you feel like you are staying with a family
- refined food, every evening new with products of the own farm
- spacious ... Read more
Stay: 6/2023
Traveller: Groups of friends
Holiday: Great food/wine
Setting and surroundings
9
Accommodation
9,5
Activities and facilities
9
Restaurant
10
Nietta Bruno
  • On Agriturismo.it since 2010
  • Speak: Italian, English, French

Please to meet you, my name is Nietta Bruno and I am 74 years old.
Here I am with my daughter, Giuliana
I have been managing Bannata since 2000 along with my daughter.
We take care of: we cook for the guests, we welcome the guests, we take care of the crops.
I decided to manage an agriturismo because to pursue a passion
Our guests especially like the chance to stay in a natural setting.

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Agriturismo Bannata
Contrada Bannata SS117 bis, km 41 , Piazza Armerina 94100
Piazza Armerina (Enna) Print directions from host
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