B&B La Casa dei Nonni in Custonaci, a family atmosphere
B&B La Casa dei Nonni is a family-run place in Custonaci, Sicily, with air-conditioned rooms, a patio and free private parking. It is well placed for Grotta Mangiapane, Segesta and San Vito Lo Capo. I'd recommend it to couples and to anyone travelling by car, with a few drawbacks.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where B&B La Casa dei Nonni is in Custonaci
B&B La Casa dei Nonni is on Via Antonino Reina, in Custonaci, in the province of Trapani, in Sicily. One guest explains they chose Custonaci to get to know the area beyond Monte Cofano, after several visits to San Vito Lo Capo. It's a sensible approach, and I'd agree.
The location is considered strategic for reaching Grotta Mangiapane and Segesta. You arrive by car, and the free private car park is an advantage that guests mention more than once as a welcome convenience.
What the rooms and services are like
The rooms have air conditioning, a private bathroom with toiletries, a TV and a private patio. There's a garden with outdoor space to relax in, and according to the description, breakfast is a buffet with sweet and savoury options. You can also hire a bicycle, while the airport shuttle costs extra.
| What it offers | What guests say |
|---|---|
| Rooms | Clean, modern, spacious and welcoming, with daily cleaning |
| Breakfast | Generous and varied, with fresh sweet and savoury pastries |
| Parking | Private and free, much appreciated |
| Bathroom | Small but practical |
One guest used the washing machine to clean their shoes after a walk in the Zingaro Nature Reserve. These practical details make me think the place is well run.
What guests say
On Google the rating is good, with a fairly small number of reviews. A good share of the reviews are not very recent, so it's worth reading them with that in mind.
- The hosts' welcome. They are described as kind, friendly and able to make you feel at home, with useful tips about the area.
- Breakfast. One of the most praised things, generous and suitable for all tastes.
- Cleanliness. Rooms tidied and made up every day.
- The quiet. One guest describes it as a peaceful place, with private parking.
Some people recommend it especially to couples. That seems a sensible reading to me, because the family atmosphere and the calm work well for two.
What to do nearby
The area has plenty to offer. Beyond Grotta Mangiapane and Segesta, the Zingaro Nature Reserve is within reach from the property, and San Vito Lo Capo isn't far. One guest points out that during high season the traffic getting there can slow down, because of the number of visitors.
If you're comparing several addresses in Sicily, I'd also point you to the Affittacamere da Noemi in Castellammare del Golfo and Crocco D'Oro in Caltavuturo.
What to know before you book
There are a few limits worth being clear about, though none of them are dramatic.
- The bathroom is small. Both the description and some guests mention it.
- Soundproofing. Not always ideal, so if you're a light sleeper, consider this carefully.
- No pool and no pets. The property doesn't provide for either.
- Arrival. One guest arrived in the afternoon and found nobody there. It's an isolated incident, but I'd advise agreeing the arrival time with the hosts.
Who I'd recommend it to
I'd choose it for a road trip around western Sicily, when you need a clean, quiet place with a generous breakfast to set off from for the reserves and beaches. It seems a good base for couples and for anyone who prefers a family atmosphere to an anonymous hotel.
I don't see it as a good fit for travellers with animals, for anyone looking for a pool, or for anyone who can't stand a small bathroom. Otherwise, La Casa dei Nonni in Custonaci has everything it needs to please people who value simple hospitality.
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