Just returned from 2 weeks at Villa Ai Mulini. It is a wonderful villa. It is spacious, clean, well furnished and very peaceful. Although the weather was hot, the pool was always welcoming and the villa itself remained cool even without Air Con. I can honestly say that it was never missed. It is about a 20 minute drive onto the main road, but the nearby villages, particularly Polizzi Generosa have everything that you need, including a number of places to eat. The nearby Agriturismo of Donna Lavia, only a 5 minute walk away, is a wonderful place to eat.
It is a good base from which to explore the island. Taormina, Etna, Messina, Catania, Palermo and Syracuse are all within just over 2 hours drive. Driving is straightforward, although as with everywhere, driving in the bigger towns and cities, and particularly parking, can be interesting...
Many thanks to Conchita for everything, not least the meal awaiting us on our arrival. Highly Recommended.