The villa makes a very nice base for visiting the area; it is surrounded by olive trees and has a lovely patio area which is perfect for relaxing and enjoying panoramic views of the sea and the rock of Cefalu. The house is clean and comfortable and welcoming. Cefalu is a 10-15 minute drive down the hill and along the coast road. We enjoyed the combination of the lovely beach and the old town where there is much to explore and a nice mellow feeling. With a hire car it is also good to explore along the coast and into the hills. Having a car is important for getting to shops for food, to restaurants and to beaches. Francesco is a considerate and helpful host and his parents - who were there to meet us on arrival - were very kind and made us very welcome. We were able to make ourselves at home in the villa and we had a lovely week. Thank you.