Apartment 
Sleeps12
Bedrooms6
Bathrooms6
Minimum Stay2 nights
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Apartment Sleeps12Bedrooms6Bathrooms6Minimum Stay2 nightsIf your ideal holiday is stunning scenery, culture, relaxation, great food and service, then look no further than the Botteghe del Medico Residence in Santa Caterina dello Ionio, Calabria. This delightful medieval hill-top town, overlooking the Gulf of Squillace along the Ionian coast in the province of Catanzaro, enjoys long hot summers and short mild winters, is the perfect location for short and long term stays and is easily accessible from the major roads, rail links and international airports. Its' commanding position, nestling in the hills offers an excellent choice of excursions and wonderful panoramic views of the hinterland mountains, down to the endless stretches of white sandy beaches and the crystal clear waters of the Ionian sea below. Calabria, famed for its beauty in the undiscovered south of Italy is like a grand outdoor playground waiting to be explored.
Real Calabria has finely renovated an 18th century aristocratic residence in the heart of the historical centre of Santa Caterina, to create stylish accommodation. The Botteghe del Medico Residence offers impressive hospitality, a smart holiday pad with plenty of southern Italian character and great value for money. In the heart of the medieval hill-top town of Santa Caterina dello Ionio, stands the newly opened,”Botteghe del Medico”.
This grand historic 18th century palazzo has been finely restored by Real Calabria, retaining many of its original features and splendour of its noble origins, to offer accommodation with tastefully decorated and furnished apartments. Wooden shuttered windows, chestnut beams, old oak furniture, wrought iron beds and stone floors, all help to recreate the atmosphere of the past through touches of antique elegance and rustic peasant tradition.
Each appartment is composed of a double bedroom, bathroom, lounge with sofa bed and fully equipped kitchen area, complete with air-conditioning and satellite tv all with sigh-inducing views. Downstairs, the residence has been redesigned to offer guests a reception and lounge, tourist information office , product shop and laundry room. The breakfast room and wine bar serves directly onto the square the best fresh local produce and an excellent selection of Calabrese wines and appetisers. Picnic hampers are available on request. The particular way it overlooks the historical centre and the spectacular sea views it offers combine to make a stay here all the more appealing. An elegantly furnished residence with a welcoming and reserved atmosphere.
In 1833 the building became the residence of the aristocratic family, ”Giannini”, it is testimony to the history, culture and town life of its era. Dominating the main square, in front of the 16th century cathedral, close to other important residences, the palazzo now known as”Botteghe del Medico”, was at the centre of everyday life in the 1800s.
The Giannini family were doctors and pharmacists who played a significant role in the civil and political life of the town. The building, behind where once stood the municipal buildings, opening directly onto the square was frequented by most of the townsfolk and was a natural meeting place for discussion, consultation and acquisition of medicines, herbal remedies and local produce.
The upper floor of the building was reserved for the owners and their servants whilst the downstairs rooms, held a pharmacy, barber's, tailor’s, craftsman workshop and store. This grand historic palazzo has been finely restored by Real Calabria, retaining many of its original features and the antique splendour of its noble origins, to create a luxurious residence. In Italian, “Botteghe del Medico” means craftsman stores and work area of the doctor.
The “botteghe” have been redesigned to accommodate guests in an elegant bar serving, the best of local produce and wines directly onto the historical square. There is a lounge, reception/ tourist information room with an endless selection of excursions and a product shop where an extensive array of local crafts are on offer. The upstairs has maintained its original use as the living quarters, the appartments where the noble family once resided are available today for rent
The origins of Santa Caterina dello Ionio date back over a 1000 years. Fear of the invading Saracens, forced the first settlers to abandon the coast and take refuge in a more isolated place. They chose a hill-top terrace at about 500m above sea level and created a small hamlet. When the Saracens arrived, plundering, looting, bringing destruction and death, legend states that Santa Caterina, armed with her sword, came to defend a small town, bearing her name and thus prevented an invasion.
The cult following of Santa Caterina was largely diffused in the area and had arrived from Alexandria in Egypt, the first Greek settlers in the area, dedicated the town's name to her. In language, the Greek verb “Katairo”, meaning to purify, had been adapted to the symbol of a saint, “Caterina” that had become a “purifier” of the areas blood-stained by the invaders.
The devotion to Santa Caterina can also be seen in the ruins of various monasteries, once lived in by the Basiliani monks who worshiped her. They played an important role in the lives of the townsfolk as they executed various defense strategies and protected the lives of many. Through subsequent invasions, The Greeks, Romans, Arabs, French and Spanish have all conquered or ruled here and left their mark in some way throughout the area.
In the 1500s a defensive wall was built surrounding the town allowing entry through four guarded gateways, only one of these entrances remains to admire today, known as the “Water gate”. The fragmented, turbulent history of Santa Caterina has bequeathed a rare collection of ancient sites to discover and artifacts to view. There are important churches, houses and buildings to visit, that mirrored the taste and celebrated the power of the ruler of that time.
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If your ideal holiday is stunning scenery, culture, relaxation, great food and service, then look no further than the Botteghe del Medico Residence in Santa Caterina dello Ionio, Calabria. This delightful medieval hill-top town, overlooking the Gulf of Squillace along the Ionian coast in the province of Catanzaro, enjoys long hot summers and short mild winters, is the perfect location for short and long term stays and is easily accessible from the major roads, rail links and international airports. Its' commanding position, nestling in the hills offers an excellent choice of excursions and wonderful panoramic views of the hinterland mountains, down to the endless stretches of white sandy beaches and the crystal clear waters of the Ionian sea below. Calabria, famed for its beauty in the undiscovered south of Italy is like a grand outdoor playground waiting to be explored.
Real Calabria has finely renovated an 18th century aristocratic residence in the heart of the historical centre of Santa Caterina, to create stylish accommodation. The Botteghe del Medico Residence offers impressive hospitality, a smart holiday pad with plenty of southern Italian character and great value for money. In the heart of the medieval hill-top town of Santa Caterina dello Ionio, stands the newly opened,”Botteghe del Medico”.
This grand historic 18th century palazzo has been finely restored by Real Calabria, retaining many of its original features and splendour of its noble origins, to offer accommodation with tastefully decorated and furnished apartments. Wooden shuttered windows, chestnut beams, old oak furniture, wrought iron beds and stone floors, all help to recreate the atmosphere of the past through touches of antique elegance and rustic peasant tradition.
Each appartment is composed of a double bedroom, bathroom, lounge with sofa bed and fully equipped kitchen area, complete with air-conditioning and satellite tv all with sigh-inducing views. Downstairs, the residence has been redesigned to offer guests a reception and lounge, tourist information office , product shop and laundry room. The breakfast room and wine bar serves directly onto the square the best fresh local produce and an excellent selection of Calabrese wines and appetisers. Picnic hampers are available on request. The particular way it overlooks the historical centre and the spectacular sea views it offers combine to make a stay here all the more appealing. An elegantly furnished residence with a welcoming and reserved atmosphere.
In 1833 the building became the residence of the aristocratic family, ”Giannini”, it is testimony to the history, culture and town life of its era. Dominating the main square, in front of the 16th century cathedral, close to other important residences, the palazzo now known as”Botteghe del Medico”, was at the centre of everyday life in the 1800s.
The Giannini family were doctors and pharmacists who played a significant role in the civil and political life of the town. The building, behind where once stood the municipal buildings, opening directly onto the square was frequented by most of the townsfolk and was a natural meeting place for discussion, consultation and acquisition of medicines, herbal remedies and local produce.
The upper floor of the building was reserved for the owners and their servants whilst the downstairs rooms, held a pharmacy, barber's, tailor’s, craftsman workshop and store. This grand historic palazzo has been finely restored by Real Calabria, retaining many of its original features and the antique splendour of its noble origins, to create a luxurious residence. In Italian, “Botteghe del Medico” means craftsman stores and work area of the doctor.
The “botteghe” have been redesigned to accommodate guests in an elegant bar serving, the best of local produce and wines directly onto the historical square. There is a lounge, reception/ tourist information room with an endless selection of excursions and a product shop where an extensive array of local crafts are on offer. The upstairs has maintained its original use as the living quarters, the appartments where the noble family once resided are available today for rent
The origins of Santa Caterina dello Ionio date back over a 1000 years. Fear of the invading Saracens, forced the first settlers to abandon the coast and take refuge in a more isolated place. They chose a hill-top terrace at about 500m above sea level and created a small hamlet. When the Saracens arrived, plundering, looting, bringing destruction and death, legend states that Santa Caterina, armed with her sword, came to defend a small town, bearing her name and thus prevented an invasion.
The cult following of Santa Caterina was largely diffused in the area and had arrived from Alexandria in Egypt, the first Greek settlers in the area, dedicated the town's name to her. In language, the Greek verb “Katairo”, meaning to purify, had been adapted to the symbol of a saint, “Caterina” that had become a “purifier” of the areas blood-stained by the invaders.
The devotion to Santa Caterina can also be seen in the ruins of various monasteries, once lived in by the Basiliani monks who worshiped her. They played an important role in the lives of the townsfolk as they executed various defense strategies and protected the lives of many. Through subsequent invasions, The Greeks, Romans, Arabs, French and Spanish have all conquered or ruled here and left their mark in some way throughout the area.
In the 1500s a defensive wall was built surrounding the town allowing entry through four guarded gateways, only one of these entrances remains to admire today, known as the “Water gate”. The fragmented, turbulent history of Santa Caterina has bequeathed a rare collection of ancient sites to discover and artifacts to view. There are important churches, houses and buildings to visit, that mirrored the taste and celebrated the power of the ruler of that time.