Our host Louise and her daughter Ella went far beyond our expectations of a host. We have stayed in a lot of villas over many years and can say that we have never been looked after so well. You cannot put a price on the level of attention given to us to ensure our stay was more than enjoyable. For example, within minutes of our arrival Louise arranged to drive us to supermarket and on the way pointed out other supermarkets, explaining their strong points in terms of the quality of food they offered. She then proceeded to show us various restaurants. This meant we were able to familiarise ourselves very quickly with the local area, which saved us a lot of time, and reduced the usual risk of trial and error.
We stayed in the top part of the property which is tastefully decorated without being cluttered. It is an airy modern interior; bedrooms are spacious, as is the family bathroom, kitchen and dining area. A plethora of lighting options are available to suit your mood, and all supported by an area selective air conditioning system.
Normally when you see the word 'balcony' you are suspicious of the description, however this balcony is huge, clean and affords great views of the surrounding areas, all the way down to the sea. The views from the balcony are matched by the lounge area which also has panoramic views.
The outside area of the property is no less stunning; the infinity pool is the biggest pool we've ever had, the width itself is equivalent to the length of most villa pools. The water is free from chlorine and permanently crystal clear; there is even a diving board, 3 jacuzzis, and a beautiful lighting system for a late night swim. The garden area is attractively planted, and the scent from the various flowers and bushes can best be appreciated during a night time swim.
A pool side sound system is often another exaggerated description, well definitely not in this case. This is a full blown sound system where you can play music to your hearts content, and at serious volume levels. There is an outside toilet and shower. The covered outside kitchen area is another outstanding feature worthy of mention, as it comes complete with a fully fitted kitchen with modern purpose built appliances, including a barbecue and professional ice-making machine.
You can rest assured that the photographs shown of this property are absolutely true to fact.
We felt safe and secure whilst staying at Villa Elloise; it's a perfect place to stay whilst exploring Sicily.
We would like to end where we started with this review - we cannot underestimate the difference Louise and Ella made to our holiday. They really are a hard working partnership intent on providing the best experience for their clients. The value of their local knowledge really played a big part in us having a fantastic holiday. Thank you so much!