This is a fabulous location, with beautiful views over farmland to the sea, which is a short drive away. We were greeted by Vincenzo who is the caretaker for the property - Stromboli is one of 5 or 6 apartments.

The apartment is spacious - plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms. Kitchen facilities are limited - 2 gas rings, no freezer or dishwasher - but you can arrange to use the barbecue next to the pool for more ambitious meals. There are also lots of good places to eat an easy drive away - the recommendations in the guide are excellent.

We had a few hiccups - the TV didn't work for the first few days, and there were occasional interruptions to electricity and water - but Vincenzo was always on hand to sort things out.

The swimming pool is amazing, it looks great in the picture and is even better in reality.

The perfect location for a quiet, relaxing break in the beautiful Sicilian countryside.