Our holiday in Sicily was one of the best we have ever had. This was largely thanks to Davide's hospitality and home.

The house we lived in is high up in the mountains. It is clean and spacious, but the absolute best part is the view. From our balcony we could see the sun rise over the Mediterranean in the mornings and the moon rise in the evenings.

We read in the hammock and deck chairs outside, plaid with the dog and picked up herbs from the garden for our salads and pasta dishes (we were encouraged by our host to do so). We could also sample Davide's wine and jams which we ended up taking with us when we left as they were delicious.

You can also walk to Presa (the nearest village) if you don't wish to take the car. It's about 20 minutes on foot with gorgeous scenery and all the figs you can eat (and sheep). The pizza there is great and very cheap. There's also a grocery store for your daily needs. The towns of Venna and Piedimonte Etneo are also close by (although you need a car). Mount Etna and Taormina are an hour away and the beach is close (15 minutes by car).

All in all, a great experience which we intend to repeat next year.