Make the great Italian escape to this elegant apartment set in a palatial country estate fringing Ragusa and just a short drive from the Sicilian coast. Consisting of three restored country homes, each property houses a collection of stylish apartments. At the heart of it all is a shared swimming pool, though that private terrace with views of the ancient olive groves is all yours back at this ground-floor apartment. An excellent choice for a group of friends sharing, each bedroom has an en-suite and the fuss-free, minimalist interiors will please everyone. Ready for a change of scene? The baroque towns of Ragusa Ibla, Modica, and Noto are a short drive, and Siciliy’s dazzling coast is just 15 kilometres away. *There is ample parking within the grounds. Due to the home’s location, we recommend hiring a car to get the most out of your stay. *This home is one of seven apartments set about three houses within private grounds with a share...More Details
Indoor-outdoor living finds new meaning in this charming Sicilian villa. Just 200 metres from the turquoise coast, this home invites you to succumb to a slower pace of life, encouraging you to cook, relax, and embrace the natural surroundings. The interior adopts a modern preference for minimalism with its sleek kitchen, cosy living space, and refined bedrooms. It’s a lovely place to seek solace from the mid-day sun, but it's the outdoor space that does the talking. We adore the outdoor kitchen's simple, rustic style that feels intrinsic to the laidback Sicilian lifestyle. You’ll love preparing food as a group to be enjoyed alfresco around the table, or fixing yourself a drink here after spending blissful hours lounging in the sun and taking dips in the pool. The surrounding area of Ispica is quaint, bursting with natural beauty and unique baroque architecture. It’s a delightful place to stroll around, soaking in the culture, before...More Details
Less than half a kilometre from the forest-lined beach of Santa Maria del Focallo, this white-painted villa sits on Sicily's southern tip. With free bicycles at hand, perhaps you'd like to see the scenery by cycling around the coastline here. For a memorable day trip, we highly recommend making the eight-kilometre drive into Ispica – a beautiful Baroque city where many Italians flock for its grand Holy Week processions. Roll out of bed from a restful night's sleep, then wander into this open-plan living space to prepare a breakfast feast. Maybe you'll start each morning sunbathing by the private pool and discussing your daily itinerary on the patio. After a fun excursion, we can imagine you'll be itching to slide into your outdoor kitchen. What lovelier way is there to spend your evening than gathering everyone for a barbecue supper at sunset? Even better, this cosy fireplace is the perfect spot to huddle up for movie nights during the...More Details
Just outside Ragusa, this rustic villa features a private swimming pool and terrace and views the sea in the Mediterranean Sea in the distance. Offering an idyllic set-up for alfresco evenings, the terrace is equipped with a barbecue and dining area, meanwhile, it's more than likely you'll station yourselves on the poolside loungers during the daytime. Inside, there's air conditioning in every bedroom, ensuring a cool night's sleep during the warmer months. And with a range of experiences and excursions available through your host, you'll be covered on all bases here. *Due to this home's location, we recommend hiring a car to maximise your stay. There is private parking for four cars on the premises. *The home is spread across two floors without a lift, so it may not be suited to those with limited mobility. *The decor here might not be to everyone's taste. It feels a little traditional in parts. *While the home can sleep up to s...More Details
This modern and stylish home offers the perfect backdrop for happy holidays exploring stunning Santa Maria del Focallo. Based just 80 metres from the Blue Flag awarded beach, you’ll be perfectly placed for beach days, and close to lots of other Italian beaches and seaside towns along the coast. The home has been recently renovated in a contemporary style, with lots of little touches and details that make it feel special, such as the nest swing, flowing white curtains and funky art pieces. You also have your own private pool – rare to find for smaller homes – which make it easy to cool off from the Italian heat. We recommend you start your morning with a coffee out in your peaceful sitting area, and wait for the sun to come up while you decide how to spend your day. Cook up an Italian breakfast of ricotta pancakes, and dine together around the dining set on your shaded terrace. As the sun rises, lay back on a lounger and enjoy the sunsh...More Details
From wild beautiful beaches and olive groves to spectacular Baroque cities and ancient ruins, the southern tip of Sicily makes the perfect setting for an inspiring island getaway. And just a short drive (or refreshing walk) from Santa Maria del Focallo beach, this villa invites you to slow down and savour the sweetness of Italian living. Stepping inside, you’ll find the open-plan living room and kitchen set the tone for laid-back gatherings, while the bedrooms are equipped with everything you could need for a peaceful night’s rest. From here, days can be spent lounging by the saltwater swimming pool, exploring the glistening coastline or admiring the spectacular architecture in nearby Ispica (just a short drive away). Wherever the day takes you, this home provides the perfect setting for golden hour drinks and al fresco meals that linger long into the evening. *Due to the location of this home, we recommend hiring a car to get the...More Details
Located in the tranquillity of the Sicilian countryside, this villa is perfect for those wanting to get away from everything for a while. With a large fenced garden and your own private pool, outdoor shower and kitchen, and alfresco dining area, you'll easily spend just as much time outside as you will inside. Whether you're cuddling up in front of the fireplace, getting some last-minute work done remotely at the dining table or heading out to work on your tan on the sun loungers, you can rest assured you'll be able to make the most of your holiday during your stay here. Try your hand at homemade pizza in the outdoor kitchen, while the kids play on the grass among the lush greenery. In the evening, gather everyone in the living room in front of the cosy fireplace for a movie night as the sun sets. Tranquil and practical, this home means you're only a short walk from Santa Maria del Focallo beach, where you can walk the golden sands sur...More Details
Nested in the Modica countryside, this elegant terracotta-toned villa provides an idyllic base for families and friends seeking a rural Sicilian retreat. You'll find it just outside the beautiful Baroque city of Scicli – spend the afternoon admiring the impressive and ornate architecture and sampling the local cuisine in an authentic restaurant. During the long summer days, you can while away the hours stretched out on the poolside loungers with a book or make the most of the sparkling pool. We love its freeform shape and stoned border that slowly cascades into deeper depths – it's perfect if you’re visiting with young children. When the sun goes down, fire up the barbecue and enjoy an alfresco feast of aubergine caponata, grilled red prawns and artichokes – the outdoor dining table surrounded by palm trees creates the perfect setting. Inside, the home is modern and stylish with crisp white walls, soft blue accents and botanical pla...More Details
Sitting just 50 metres from the Blue Flag beach of Santa Maria del Focallo, this contemporary villa has dreamy getaway written all over it. Having recently been renovated, the interior is sleek and bright with every modern comfort you need for your stay. But it’s the outdoor area that embraces the laidback lifestyle of Sicily, where you can succumb to dolce far niente – the sweetness of doing nothing. Paved stones lead you to the pristine pool, passing by the enchanting old-growth tree, where you can spend hours soaking up the sun, catching up on your current read, and occasionally taking a dip to cool off. The high wall encircling the garden promises peace and privacy, only adding to the bliss of this whitewashed villa. We imagine you’ll want to spend as much time as possible savouring the heat and fresh air, so your lovely outdoor kitchen, complete with a gas hob, will certainly come in handy. Shrouded with traditional touches, the...More Details
Nestled in the countryside between the sea and the city of Modica, this home makes the ideal setting for a relaxing getaway. It’s worth noting the apartment is set within the grounds of the owner’s home and the swimming pool is shared, but you will have a private terrace and plenty of space to relax and unwind. Children’s amenities can be arranged on request, plus there is a lot to discover in the surroundings. From here, it’s just 12 kilometres to the nearest beach (Marina di Modica), while the nearest shops and restaurants are also within easy driving distance. *Please note this home is located within the grounds of the owner's home and the swimming pool is shared with the family. It’s also worth noting the swimming pool is only available for use from 1st June to 31st October. *This home is spread across one floor. *If you’re travelling with children, your host can provide a cot and high chair for free on request. *Due to this ho...More Details
Situated in the southeast of Sicily, just a sixteen-minute drive from the Baroque hilltop town of Ragusa, this home provides a beautifully equipped base for families. It's delightfully peaceful, surrounded by gloriously green countryside for as far as the eye can see. Here, you're thirty minutes from the towns of Modica and Scicli and just twenty minutes from the splendid beaches of Punta Secca and Marina di Ragusa by car. The interior is spacious and contemporary. With its open-plan layout, lofty beam-clad ceilings and large windows ushering in floods of sunlight, the living space creates a free-flowing ambience primed for relaxation. There are all the bells and whistles here for a want-for-nothing stay, including a fully equipped kitchen and spacious dining table for mealtimes with your clan. We especially love the outdoor space, framed by a beautifully landscaped garden and offering sweeping vistas across the Ragusa countryside. Her...More Details
Immerse yourself in the heart of the Modica countryside at this oh-so-chic villa with a hefty dose of culture on the side. With some of the region's most beautiful historic sites (we're talking Unesco heritage standards, folks) just a short drive away, it won't take long to get up close and personal with Sicilian life. Get off to a flying start in the Baroque hillside jewel of Ragusa Ibla (a short drive away) with its stone streets and postcard-perfect views. And even closer you'll find Modica, the authentically Sicilian town with hilly avenues of Baroque palaces and churches leading up to its castle. Back home, after days of exploring, that hydromassage pool has rest and reset written all over it – as does that expansive veranda for sundowner cocktails and balmy night barbecues. On cooler evenings, take things inside beneath the vaulted ceilings of the stylish living space. That crackling fire is beckoning you to hunker down with a fu...More Details
This home is a great place to begin your adventures on the magical island of Sicily. With plenty of space and a serene ambiance, you'll love spending quality time with your loved ones and making some fabulous memories during your stay. Step inside, and you'll find a tranquil space that invites you to make yourself at home. It's the perfect place to relax and enjoy some respite from the heat – however, we think you'll want to spend most of your time outside in the sunshine. Make a splash in the glittering swimming pool, before kicking back on a sun lounger with a good book. And, when evening rolls around, you can gather on the terrace to sip an aperitivo as you admire the olive trees and watch the sunset. Fans of the seaside can take their pick from sandy beaches and hidden coves – we suggest Lido di Spinasanta, just a fifteen-minute drive away. The city of Noto is half an hour away by car, and makes a great day trip destination, tha...More Details
You'll find this utterly charming villa in Marina di Modica, a picture-pretty seaside resort. Located in the south of Sicily, you can expect beautiful bays, sandy beaches and golden dunes – the perfect seaside escape. Boasting a patio complete with outdoor kitchen, swinging egg chairs and sofas you can't help but sink into, this home is ideal for soaking up the sunshine. Spend your mornings sipping coffee and swimming in the private pool, before heading out to see what the local area has to offer. Watersports are popular in the summer, which is when the town really comes to life, and the coastline is dotted with ice-cream parlours, restaurants and shops. Swim and sunbathe on the beach then grab a sweet treat to cool down. Buy some local seafood on the way home then head back to that gorgeous patio to cook an alfresco feast on the barbecue. *This home is laid out across one floor with no internal stairs *There's free on-street par...More Details
This impressive villa sets the tone for an unforgettable stay in Southern Sicily. Just a short drive to the Baroque town of Modica yet indulgently rural, it’s the perfect setting to retreat whilst also enjoying the proximity to the region’s cultural highlights. Stepping inside, the interior is a modern mix of sleek design elements and bright open spaces. It’s thoughtfully designed to celebrate life’s luxuries – like sharing quality time together in the contemporary living room on the orange sofa and enjoying memorable meals on the outdoor patio. If the stunning landscape vistas aren’t impressive enough on their own, add in a freshly brewed coffee and a private balcony – this is a surefire way to elevate your morning routine. Soak up the sun at home from a poolside lounger or soak up the Baroque architecture of Modica – don’t forget to stop in at the Chocolate Museum, where you can learn about its history as well as admire the chocol...More Details
Embrace a slower pace of life and find new meanings to relaxation in this peaceful Sicilian villa. Nestled in the verdant countryside, you wouldn’t think you were just a few kilometres from the historic city of Modica, offering the very best of sun, sea, and culture for your getaway. Firstly, the grounds of this stone brick villa are special all on their own. Olive trees and luscious greenery encircle the home, with your lovely hosts, who love to share their biological landscape with their guests, and their land nearby. But of course, the shining jewel of the home is the aquamarine pool, where you’ll spend blissful hours soaking up the sun, admiring the landscape, and occasionally taking a dip. This home beautifully conquers indoor-outdoor living, with several tables at your disposal on the cobblestone piazza. With a sloped wooden vault roof and cream brick walls, the bucolic dining table is the perfect place for a continental breakf...More Details
Located on the southeast coast of Sicily, this villa offers a perfect location for exploring this beautiful part of Italy, with popular towns like Pozzalo and Noto within easy distance. When you aren’t out on exciting day trips, this home has everything you need for a relaxing family getaway, with a spacious garden and saltwater swimming pool to enjoy. The covered terrace and wood barbecue are ideal for cooking alfresco feasts followed by a cocktail or two in the evening. *There's free private parking available here. The nearest supermarket is 6.5 kilometres away, so we'd recommend renting car to get the most out of your stay. \n *If you're travelling with little ones, your host can provide a cot and high chair for free. You'll need to request them in advance. \n *For those with reduced mobility, there are two ground-floor bedrooms and bathrooms here. \n *The swimming pool isn't fenced. If you're bringing little ones, they'll need ...More Details
Immersed in the atmospheric charm of Porto Ulisse, this serene home sits like a gateway to the timeless beauty of southern Sicily. Just a short walk from one of the island’s most idyllic beaches, every element of this setting inspires a wonderful sense of rejuvenation. Stepping inside, you’ll find a welcoming space filled with traditional features alongside contemporary comforts. The main living and dining area provide an abundance of space for relaxing and socialising, whilst the serene bedrooms make it easy to enjoy quiet moments alone. Surrounded by fruit trees and aromatic plants, the small garden feels like a natural haven – the perfect setting for al fresco dining and lingering evenings under the stars. Follow the external stairs up onto the roof terrace and you’ll discover the real gem of this home. From sunrise to sunset, this is a magical spot to savour the views with refreshing drinks in hand. Days can be spent on the b...More Details
With direct access to the golden sandy beach of Donnalucata, this home sits like a gateway to the beauty of southern Sicily. From the light-filled interior to the spectacular terrace, every element of this villa inspires a wonderful sense of wellbeing. Inside, you’ll find two floors thoughtfully designed to bring luxurious comfort and ease to your stay. The large living and dining area provides ample space for relaxing and spending quality time together, while the bedrooms reflect the calming simplicity of this space. Open the doors onto the terrace and you’ll discover the transformative power of this home. From sunrise to sunset, this is the perfect spot to savour the atmospheric views. And whether you’re taking a refreshing morning dip in the sea, enjoying a lingering barbecue lunch or sipping dreamy sunset drinks, this home makes it easy to settle into the relaxed pace of coastal living. You also find this home provides easy ac...More Details
Immerse yourself in the mystical beauty of Sicily with a stay at this beautiful home, set amidst a huge, lush garden and featuring a glistening swimming pool. Just a short drive from the charming town of Pozzallo and the idyllic beaches, this is the perfect base for a group of friends or a family searching for a restful holiday with a dash of luxury. The home’s stunning setting is sure to seduce you as soon as you arrive – take in the breathtaking vistas and enjoy the sounds and scents of the countryside. This vast garden is all for you – stroll around and feel the stresses of city life melt away. The swimming pool invites you to dip right in and cool off from the hot Mediterranean sun. You can also pass hours just lounging poolside with a good read and a delicious Sicilian lemonade. The inside too won’t disappoint – while the house has been renovated as recently as 2018, it still retains its original character, with sleek tiled flo...More Details