Holiday rentals in Testa Dell'acqua

Artfully Renovated Stone House Overlooking the City of Noto

Ancient walls and modern conveniences coexist in peaceful harmony in this architect's house. Glazed doors in the bedrooms and living areas open onto a rolling landscape. Dine alfresco on a sheltered patio and go for a swim in a pool with a view. Le Casuzze is a holiday home which was completed in the summer of 2017 and designed by an architect from Bologna. It is perfectly integrated in the landscape behind the baroque town of Noto, and offers a superb view of the sea, the town and the natural beauty of the surrounding area. Finding a balance between luxury and simplicity is difficult task, which the the architect has mastered incredibly well. The three bedrooms (all of which have a separate en-suite bathroom) have replaced the stables, whilst the living room is placed in the old housing quarters. There where empty space previously separated the two buildings now stands the kitchen. A fourth bathroom is accessible via the living-room. All the rooms are connected with one another and can also be accessed via the outside terraces, which face the south and east respecitively – the former offering a superb panomaric view of the surrounding landscape. The seven-by-seven-meter large pool was designed to resemble a Gebbia: an antique water reservoir; The pool area constituting the transition between the house and the mediterranean Macchia. The entire property is defined by an incredibly calm and harmonious atmosphere and is the perfect place to wind down. Le Casuzze is located on a beautiful ridge behind Noto, overlooking the city and the sea. Take wonderful walks through the Mediterranean scrub from here, undisturbed by the few houses in the neighborhood.

The Terraces of Ciarìa SOUTHWEST LIVING

“Ciarìa, from the Sicilian 'light, brightness like the light of the morning dawns that gives shape and contour to things' is located a few kilometers from the Mediterranean Sea and the beautiful Baroque cities of the Val di Noto. It is a jewel in the historic center of the city of Modica, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A refuge where time expands and where everything has been designed with absolute dedication and extreme care. This is an old and magical place, which tastes of history and the East. Here, time has stopped.

Casa Farfaglia, The Suite: a charming oil mill

Step into a timeless Sicilian sanctuary, a countryside former olive mill from 1893 carefully restored and nestled among century-old olive trees, dry stone walls, aromatic herbes and the wild beauty of Mediterranean nature. Featured in AD, Elle Decoration, Living, Dwell, Quin, this unique home was selected for the 2021 Brunello Cucinelli Lyfestyle catalog and showcased on the French television program ’50 inside. A destination for those who seek authenticity, elegance, design and absolute peace.

Villa Castiglione 1863, the real Sicilian holiday

Are you looking for a vacation where you want to enjoy absolute relaxation, breathe in the clear air of the Sicilian countryside, sip a good glass of Sicilian wine in your bathing suit by the pool and listen to the birds saying good morning. Villa Castiglione 1863 is exactly what you desire. Look at all 120 photos and the many reviews and experiences in the area and you will find more than one reason to stay with us! We reveal the first one:we have a beautiful white horse like in fairy tales.

The Poet's House, charming villa in countryside!

In this authentic eighteenth-century farmhouse you can still breathe echoes of poetry. Come and be inspired... In the house you will find a taste of freedom, simplicity, imperfect beauty: the charm of the boundless horizon, of life without the superfluous, of the lightness of sustainability. The garden is a oasis where you can contemplate the stars. Just outside, the nature of the truest Sicily: where rows of dry stone walls divide solitary carob trees and the gaze runs towards the silent sea.

Pantanello country house.

A rare opportunity to stay in an old Sicilian farm with a beautiful terrace shaded by an ancient vine. Authentic furniture with great attention to detail. Overlooking a beautiful valley of trees and farmland and a sea view from the balcony. Pick seasonal vegetables from the garden, lemons and oranges in the secluded valley below and fresh herbs that grow wild throughout the 18 hectares of paradise surrounding the house. 25 minute drive to the beaches of Vendicari; 15 minute drive to Noto.

Nature Escape

Natura Escape is a charming country house dating back to the 1800s and is part of a large farmhouse that houses a multi-sensory museum with archaeological tours and an aquaponic greenhouse. Immersed in the Sicilian countryside, among centuries-old dry stone walls and wild herbs, the house is perfect for nature and relaxation lovers. A few km away are natural lakes where you can swim. The beautiful city of Noto, its beaches, and the charming Palazzolo Acreide can be reached by car.

Helorus Noto - White Zagara

Wooden and masonry house overlooking a citrus grove, with a beautiful swimming pool, located in a very convenient position three km from the center of Noto, on the road from which you can reach the beaches of the Vendicari Nature Reserve. House with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen with dining room, TV area with sofa, private terrace equipped with table, chairs and seating area, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, satellite TV, dishwasher. Shared washing machine with another house.

Tenuta Tornatore Farm Stay

Tenuta Tornatore, a unique and relaxing space, immersed in the green hills of Piazza Armerina where you can spend days of true relaxation surrounded by nature enjoying its splendid colors, smells and noises. Do not miss the lavender flowering period, a real spectacle of nature, which runs from early June until the second half of July. Even on the hottest summer days, you can enjoy a wonderful mild evening temperature. We look forward to seeing you

Villa La Rocca

Idyllic renovated stone house with views of the Irmino valley and Duomo of Ragusa Ibla. Set within a stone courtyard, the Villa offers 2 bedrooms, Mezz. Lounge with fireplace, Kitchen/Dining space, 2 bathrooms, External kitchen/dining with extensive terrace space. Natural rock formations create a variety of external seating areas Finished in a simple, contemporary style the villa offers the quintessential get away from it all experience.

Casa Francesca

Detached house directly located on the rocks in a private condominium context in the protected marine area of Plemmirio, in the seaside area of the beautiful city of Syracuse. Simply and tastefully furnished, with an unparalleled 360° view of the sea and a large terrace shaded by reeds where you can experience moments of relaxation and conviviality pieds dans l'eau.

GARDEN HOUSE - The Sicilian Escape

An alluring house recently renewed with a special care for details and for the baroccan sicilian tradition. You'll find one of the rare private gardens in the old town of Modica and original floors from the late 18th century. As seen on AD France, Elle Italia, and Conde Nast Traveler. Check our ig page @thesicilianescape