This is one of those little spots you run into in your travels that you’re reluctant to tell people about — it’s so special you want to keep it to yourself, along with I’m sure everyone else who has ever made it up that winding and bumpy gravel road to this quiet, stunningly beautiful refuge from the world. Like everyone says the photos don’t do it justice, certainly as far as the view, but the cleverly considered renovations that have gone on within this old stone cottage are an internal wonder as well. We came here after six amazing weeks wandering the Italian must-sees (do NOT pass up Palermo) and it was exactly the slow, private, silent bliss the doctor ordered. Perfect for one or two people. We went at end of season, getting into mid-November, where you trade off a bit of rain and moderating temperature for almost perfect slow-time privacy. Definitely take in the Monte Cofano trails just down the lane from you (past the donkey) — at that time of year you may well be the only people gobsmacked amid all that splendour. You run into the town there, Castelluzzo, in five minutes for supplies. A wonderful butcher shop and bakery and vegetable shop await you. A great dinner out can be had at nearby San Vito at the simply amazing A’muri Restaurant. There is absolutely nothing we did not love about our time here.