We visited between Christmas and New Year - our first family trip to Sicily. Amazing location if you're looking for peaceful surroundings and spectacular views of the Sicilian countryside. It's a 10 minute trip by car to the nearest quiet hillside town (San Cono) for basic supplies, 30 minutes to some more lively towns with more cafes, bars and museums etc (Caltagirone or Mazzarino), and just 30 minutes down to the coast (Gela). The Valley of the Temples and locations close to Mount Etna are easily within 2 hours drive. The house is beautiful and comfortable. Fresh water fountain in the courtyard and everything you need to self-cater in the house itself. Gas hob, electric oven, fridge/freezer. Lovely open fireplace and a TV. It was quite cold outside in the evenings, being Winter, but the house was very warm and cosy. Licia was extremely welcoming and helpful. Highly recommended for a real taste of rural Sicily.