This place is a really breathtaking rare find. The location and views are particularly amazing and you really do feel like you can escape the world in Lorenzo and Francesca’s Sicilian slice of heaven in the mountains.
The little house where we stayed and the big house where the other guests and Francesco and Lorenzo stay, are all immaculately decorated, with wonderful finishing touches including local Italian artefacts and the most enviable collection of designer chairs and furniture that feel like the perfect balance of modern and practical but also remain complimentary to the rustic environment.
The pool is one of the best we have ever visited, with panoramic mountain and sea views and has been designed in the perfect spot to watch the sunset. Just like all other aspects of this accomodation, the pool design feels incredibly well considered with both privacy, comfort and practicality thought through, to provide a space you can spend the day and evening relaxing in. It’s worth noting that the pool is across the way from the little house next to the big house but only a 2 minute walk.
And lastly, the hosting and hospitality of Francesca and Lorenzo must not go unmentioned. They welcomed us very warmly into their holiday home with sundowners on our first night and continued to be helpful and accommodating throughout our stay. Although the little house is fully self catering (with great cooking amenities including an oven, hob, fridge freezer & bbq), we joined them at the big house for dinner with the other guests one evening and made special memories sharing stories and pizza too and it was a pleasure to share the accomodation with them.
Thank you for having us - we have left reluctantly but feeling very relaxed and refreshed and with happy thoughts of our time in the middle of nowhere!
Bryony and Joe
Ps. The practical bits- the bed is very comfy, the AC works well (even in 40 degree heat), there was coffee and a stove top coffee maker in the house and we had good internet connection