Where can I possibly start! The description and photos of San Giorgio do not begin to portray the fabulous reality of this property. Attention to detail both inside and out reigns supreme at San Giorgio.
We were already charmed by the old country road leading up to the villa, but upon arrival we were stunned by the beauty of the setting. The property is located atop a hill, offering 360° views of the Sicilian landscape, so depending on your mood or the time of the day, you are overlooking either the blue sea or green vineyards or almond and olive groves or ancient carob trees or deep dramatic canyons. There were simply too many choices of inviting spots to have morning coffee or evening sunset drinks amid the lovely gardens around the house and the heavenly pool area.
The house is chic, spacious and extremely comfortable. Every room, including the bathrooms, have enchanting views. Villa San Giorgio is straight out of the pages of an interior design magazine: the perfect mix of rustic wooden tables, grain sack pillows and curtains; touches of the traditional in the elegant family portraits and silver objects, all melding perfectly with modern and contemporary furniture and art.
The property is looked after by a very kind couple, Vincenzo and his wife Auledi, who comes in daily for a couple of hours to tidy, and was happy to do our laundry.
Nick and Stephanie have planted a plentiful vegetable garden which was ours for the picking. Sicilian sun ripened tomatoes, sweet yellow onions, abundance of herbs, fresh almonds, San Giorgio olive oil….to name only a few of the delights on offer.
What we couldn’t get over is the silence and feeling of peace in this remote setting, and yet all the while being 5 minutes from the beaches of Donnalucata, and less than 10 minutes from the delicious restaurants, shops and sights of of magnificent baroque town Scicli.
Of great note, despite the southern Sicilian heat, one never feels hot due to the cool breeze at the hilltop property.
Last, our host, Nick, was extremely accommodating, reactive and pleasant.
We were bereft to leave San Giorgio and dream of returning next year.