Five-generation family farm estate turned country hotel · Madonie, Palermo, Sicily
5.03 reviewsA historic masseria in the Sicilian countryside, where attentive hospitality and local gastronomy sit at the centre of a wedding in a striking setting.
Susafa is a historic masseria in the Sicilian countryside, at Contrada Susafa near Polizzi Generosa. The Masseria Susafa is owned by the Saeli-Rizzuto family, and a film in its gallery carries the title Hospitality according to nature. The masseria stands in a striking setting where time seems to have stood still, surrounded by open countryside rather than a town. Its venue type is relais, it is categorised as historic, and it sits among the alternative wedding venues of Italy. Guests call it a corner of paradise that stays in the heart long after the visit.
A wedding at Susafa suits couples who want a calm, unhurried celebration. The masseria is a place to spend time in slow motion, and its hospitality, together with the setting, makes it the ideal location to celebrate the most important occasions. The team is courteous and competent. The gallery includes wedding films shot at Susafa, among them one of Tommaso and Maggy, that show the masseria on the day. Another film, Masseria Susafa by Julien Zolli, is a mood piece on the atmosphere of the place. With a small number of rooms on site, a wedding becomes a slow-paced stay focused on nature, scenery and food.
Susafa
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Facts checked 5 October 2026
The couple can count on the collaboration, versatility and professionalism of the staff, who work as partners in planning and running the day. Service is fantastic from all of the staff, including top management, and a visible management presence is part of how guests experience the celebration. The historic buildings and the open land around them form the backdrop for the party.
It is possible to stay over at the masseria, which has 14 comfortable rooms. The rooms are simple but tasteful, an understated style that suits the place. Accommodation on site is limited and intimate,.
The recipes are the result of a meticulous pursuit of new interpretations of traditional dishes, creatively reproduced by chefs who are able to customise the menus with care and experience. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are all part of a stay, with fantastic food and drinks served alongside lovely scenery.
Dinner under stone arches in the farm's old granary, with a large fireplace and a kitchen supplied from the estate.
The granaryAn open pavilion in the wheat fields where the hotel serves drinks at sunset, looking over the hills.
The fields
An outdoor pool set among the gardens and olive trees, with loungers and parasols along its edge.
The poolA bar among the old barrels, where Manfredi Rizzuto leads tastings of up to ten Sicilian wines.
The wine bar
About 70 square metres in the farm's former armoury and hen house, with stone walls, a barrel-vaulted ceiling, a 200 by 200 cm king-size bed and a private garden.
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About 70 square metres on the first floor of the main building, once the field guard's home: a living room and a bedroom divided by a glass wall, with a parquet floor and a 200 by 200 cm king-size bed.
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45 square metres in the former calves' stable, with a 200 by 200 cm king-size bed, a bathroom with a bath, and glazed doors onto a private outdoor space.
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24 to 37 square metres in the old homes of the dairy master, the winemaker and the groom. Two are on two levels with a living area and sofa bed below and the bedroom on a mezzanine; the others are on one floor with a furnished outdoor space.
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24 square metres on one floor in the former homes of the sharecroppers, the cheesemaker and the baker, with a 180 by 200 cm king-size bed and some 19th-century furniture.
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21 square metres in the former birthing stable, reached by a short flight of steps, with a 180 by 200 cm king-size bed, a walk-in shower and French doors onto the countryside.
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Of the fifth generation of the Saeli-Rizzuto family; began converting the farmhouse into a hotel in 2008, oversaw its design and leads the hotel's Sicilian wine tastings.
Manfredi's brother, named by SLH as restoring the farmhouse with him.
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The address is Contrada Susafa, 90028 Polizzi Generosa (PA), Sicily, Italy. A single country road leads to the masseria, and it is difficult in places. Guests find the effort worthwhile and say that, like paradise, it has to be deserved.
Contrada Susafa, 90028 Polizzi Generosa (PA), Sicily, Italy
Transfers. Hiring a car at Palermo airport is the suggested way to arrive.
Parking. Free parking is available, and there is an electric vehicle charging point, including Porsche Destination Charging.
We stayed only one night in this corner of paradise that stayed in our hearts. The staff was courteous and competent, simple but tasteful rooms, the unique location is breathtaking! Of course, the road to get it is a bit impervious, but it's worth getting away from work!
Susafa has 14 rooms.
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