Noto is a fantastic place and House of Arts is the perfect place to stay.

Contact was easy and Giovanni, Corrado's father, very kindly met us from the bus and drove us there.

This was a great welcome; also they had provided breakfast supplies etc in the fridge and a big bowl of fruit.

The apartment is very practical; one very large living room (bed behind screen); 2nd bed in hall; fine modern bathroom; light cosy dining room and well equipped kitchenette.

The small balcony has a fantastic view over the old town, to the sea in the distance. The courtyard at the front is private enough to eat out or sit in the sun.

The location is great: only 5 minutes walk to centre.
There are two small general food shops in side streets just uphill.
Tip: at opposite end of the main street to the Arch, just before the fountain, there is an excellent food shop and wine merchants with local wine from the barrel at a very reasonable price!

There is so much to see in the area; World Heritage towns: Syracuse; Scicli; Modica - Marzamemi a lovely fishing village - Noto Beach [shuttle bus].

We were travelling without a car. Bus or train is good into Syracuse; highly recommend the Hop on Hop off tourist bus service which enabled us to see a lot in a day: info from Tourist Information or www.learnsicilydmc.com