A superb and characterful villa nestled on the doorstep of the Zingaro Reserve. A little pricey for what it is, but otherwise good. We enjoyed our stay and liked the area. If walking to restaurants in Scopello, expect at least 25-35mins walk. The road on the journey down through the gated village is a good distance up (5-10minute walk), and the very last road turning into the villa has some enormous potholes, but once youve driven once, who soon get the hang of avoiding parts of the road. The interior of the house is fantastic and homely! We loved the space, it felt very cosy. The outdoor area is perfect for meals outside for large or small groups. Felt like an authentic experience. The inside shower is a very tight and stuggled to enjoy, but common in most places we stayed. But could do with an upgrade. Beware of mosquitos! Bring industrial strength repellant as the villa is situated in lush greenery, and my partner and I were bitten alot. Sweet blood i guess. We had to go out and buy a lot of plug-in repellants, sprays and candels.
Great view through the trees to the sea. The area is very quiet and peaceful. The beach nearest to the villa is dramatic, a little difficult to get into and enjoy as lots of large rocks and the waves are a little choppy, even on still days. For a calmer experience we drove a few minutes towards Guidaloca beach which was fantastic!
Cristina and her team and Francesco were very welcoming and explained everything on a our arrival very well. Great communication all round, and felt at ease. We couldnt get the TV to work, but perhaps our fault for not asking Francesco who we had on call throughout our stay. Buy who needs TV when on holiday :)
Overall, a great experience, a few tweaks and pricey for what it is, but otherwise enjoyable! Thank you!