The hospitality from Antonino and his family was exceptional, really quick communication, a seamless check-in, many lovely touches in the apartment and a thoughtful gift. They were so kind as to arrange us a parking spot and we greatly appreciated Antonino's delicious treats for breakfast (more than generous). The spa was absolutely heavenly after long days walking the beautiful hills of the region. Relaxing in there, whilst watching a movie and drinking a glass of Spumanti is travelling in absolute class, and a great memory we will certainly cherish.
Now we have to mention our negative experience, I think we were exceptionally unlucky in our timing (another guest will probably never experience this) - but we need to say incase someone is booking in November 2021, as it is something that (to no fault of Antonino) we as guests would want to know. We slept very comfortably until at 7am when we were woken by concrete drills and pick axes that sounded like they were about to break out onto the bed. If you have ever drilled into concrete you know it is one of the loudest noises and even industrial earmuffs don't stop it. It turned out the house behind is being renovated, and in Italy starting major construction at 7am in a residential neighbourhood is legal. This is in no way acceptable in the countries we come from so was a shock. Picture me half asleep, half dressed, with three words of Italian, screaming at construction workers "we are/were sleeping!" Funny now, but not at the time. Given that a holiday is a rare chance to finally relax, it was a miserable way to be woken and it was far too loud to stay in the apartment, which is far from ideal on a cold and rainy day. Hopefully the major construction was short lived ( it was probably only for the two mornings) we stayed, but maybe check with Antonino if you are booking ultra close to our visit. Ironically the bed was very comfortable.
All that said we had a lovely visit to Scicli and the surrounding areas.