I booked our month long holiday in Sicily at Alessandra’s cottage during one of the many European Covid -19 lockdowns. After spending lockdowns in uninspiring cityscapes, I knew what I wanted: beautiful scenery, Mediterranean views, stand alone cottage, access to the sea and proximity by car to historical cities and sites. The stay exceeded all our expectations
From the first day we were struck by how cosy and homely our surroundings were, conveying the Danish sentiment of “hygge” through Alessandra’s charming decorative elements. The Mediterranean view out the window from the communal space was simply breathtaking, and often the source for our attention on the bright sunlit mornings, full moons and dramatic thunderstorms. We loved the endearing cast of friendly cats and dogs that call the surrounding farmstead home. Our day trips were amazing - but we were equally happy to return to the serenity of the cottage.
Alessandra was an exemplary host who not only had recommendations on hand for activities and locations to visit, but was always attentive to our needs and requests: whenever there was a matter of inquiry the issue was always resolved promptly, and we were comfortable in the knowledge that all the amenities within the cottage would run smoothly and to a high standard of quality.
Our stay was an extraordinary experience, and was made all the more so by the considerate care of our generous host. We’ll certainly be treasuring a vast collection of memories from this enchanting trip of ours.