B&B Madre Vita, garden and panoramic pool near Syracuse
B&B Madre Vita is in Belvedere, in the Syracuse area, on Strada Carancino, with a garden, terrace and pool overlooking the valley. Guests praise its peace and hospitality, but a few critical reviews question the organisation. It suits families and anyone looking to relax.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where B&B Madre Vita is in Belvedere
B&B Madre Vita is on Strada Carancino, in Belvedere, a hilly area of Syracuse. It is not in the centre: this is a place for people who want to be among greenery and use a car to get around.
One review explains that you reach it from the main road by following a path to the entrance, and that the place is surrounded by nature with wide views over the countryside. The property description mentions the Castello Eurialo and the Parco Archeologico della Neapolis nearby. There is free private parking and, according to one guest, the parking space is secure, inside the courtyard.
What the rooms and shared spaces are like
The rooms are air-conditioned, with TV and a private bathroom with shower. Opinions on size vary: one family describes a well-sized room that is nicely furnished, while another guest calls them small but cosy and very clean, in a chalet style with a rustic roof and wooden walls.
The spaces outside the room are the real reason to choose it:
- The garden. Many guests describe it as well kept, full of plants and flowers, with a large lawn.
- The pool. It has a view over the valley that several guests call spectacular. According to the description, the pool is seasonal and may cost extra.
- The shared kitchen. A breakfast area and shared kitchen, plus a terrace, sunbathing area and barbecue space.
Wi-Fi is free and, on request, cots or travel beds are available for children.
What guests say about B&B Madre Vita
On Google, B&B Madre Vita scores 3.9 out of 5 from 107 reviews. The score is not very high, but most of the comments I have read are very positive. The low score comes from a few very negative reviews.
Many guests talk about peace, cleanliness and hospitality. Several praise the owner as kind and helpful, even with small children, and a family atmosphere. Others mention the varied and generous breakfast and the common areas, which are always tidy. One guest fondly remembers the two kittens and the dog, and someone who came only for the day to use the pool found it a lovely place to relax.
What to know before booking
The negative reviews are few but specific, and I find them useful because they mostly concern the pool and organisation, not the rooms.
- The pool on busy days. Two guests who booked it for the day describe running out of sunbeds, poor-quality parasols and extra costs on the spot. One found the pool dirty and mentions flies.
- The welcome. Another person says there was nobody at reception on arrival.
- Groups. A large party says they paid for the whole property and then found the owners were living there. If you are booking for a group, get every detail in writing.
- The bar. One guest points out that there is none.
These are the experiences of different guests, and the most recent comments on the pool's cleanliness are positive. Still, I would confirm the conditions before you plan to use it.
Who it suits
I recommend it to families, couples and anyone looking to relax away from traffic, with the garden and pool in mind. It is a place to stop, rather than just somewhere to sleep.
I would avoid it if you want to be in the centre on foot, if you need a bar or hotel-style services, or if you are planning a large group booking without clarifying every detail first. For everyone else, the combination of greenery and view is hard to find.
If you need an alternative in the area, Mapiola covers La Gioia di Sicilia b&b in Avola, Villa Nunziatina in Carlentini and Scuto Home Apartments in Catania.
What to do around Syracuse
From the Belvedere area you can reach the Castello Eurialo and the Parco Archeologico della Neapolis by car, both mentioned in the property description. Some planning and transport are needed.
For many guests, the rest of the day is simple: breakfast, pool, garden and a sunset over the valley.
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