Michael has done a beautiful job of restoring this 1970s rural villa. The cool, white concrete interior is filled with colourful and stylish rugs, textiles and prints. It is very comfortable with a well equipped kitchen and every else you might need. We picked fresh oranges from the garden and enjoyed lunches under the olive trees and breakfast and dinners on the patio. The house is in the middle of the countryside, but within easy reach of stunning Scicli and the wide sandy beach at Sampieri. There are lots of things to do and places to eat nearby, but we also used it as a base for further exploration of the area visiting Modica, Noto, Vendicari nature reserve and Syracuse as well as going on some fabulous gorge walks. Thank you Michael (and lovely Gina who met us on arrival and departure) for the delicious treats that were there when we arrived and for quick response to solve our problem with the WiFi.