All of the existing reviews are very positive as is ours.
The previous week was in another house in the SE near the beach, a 60's house on an attractive estate and we chose Salvatore's as a complete contrast.
Admittedly the remoteness is initially challenging until one is confident on finding the way up and down the hill and it takes a day or so to get comfortable with the relative isolation.
However this is a property/location that seeps into the soul and the beautifully decorated house and expansive grounds are wonderfully relaxing.
This is not a property to bring v.young children (ours were teenagers so no problem) - too many drop offs and steps and the sleeping accomodation for 2 of the 3 rooms is entirely separate from the kitchen/living area.
We enjoyed picking oranges and lemons off the trees to make juice every day, wild herbs everywhere and listening to the goat bells
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We loved Castel Di Tusa, only 25 minutes drive away - a very understated Sicilian beach resort for locals. Whilst the beach is undeniably rocky the part under the castle is great for snorkelling with glorious clear sea with lots of shade and a bar/pizzeria plus a local supermarket by the railway station. Cefalu was less than 1 hour away but the beach not surprisingly in late July was jam-packed - lovely town though.
In conclusion this is not a location for everyone but one that has many unique attributes.
Whilst I cannot quite think where a suitable location would be, and I understand the environmental concerns, a swimming pool would be a big plus although of course one is aware prior to booking that it lacks one.
Salvatore is a wonderful host, always on the end of a text message with a very quick reply and I am sorry that I did not have the chance to meet him as he was travelling.