The cottage is simple, beautiful, peaceful - in the heart of rustic Sicily. For those looking for a place to retreat away from the stresses of modern life, this is where you should go. We spent our days reading our books beneath the olive trees and watching the sunsets from the veranda. This is not the Sicily we were expecting - it was rustic and unfussy and not begging for attention. Go for a stroll down the road before sunset and the wild flowers on the side of the road smell like you’ve walked into an Aesop shop. If you want to find secret coves, try exploring the coastal track from Balatazze to Mollarella. Take a picnic. If you want a taste of rural Sicily, this is your place. Thanks Manfredi and Andrea for being amazing, kind and welcoming hosts. Sorry we didn’t get to meet you. (We will remember the little puppies forever) thanks, katy & billy xx