I’m not sure what more can say after writing my first review 5 years ago! As a returning guest, it gets an 11/10 from me - every time.
The first time I’d visited I was probably a very different person, while the word was also a very different place pre-Covid. So visiting again 5 years later felt very surreal and special.
The large grounds around the actual house are spacious, yet inviting. The pool area with Sicilian hillsides immediately welcome you in and calm the soul after a drive and flight from busier places.
Antonio and his wife are such great hosts and people. We felt very welcomed, cared for and would love to see them again come my THIRD visit. My only regret was not having enough wine and time!
In terms of local amenities: you have a local LIDL about 10-15 minutes away. A little further out, but all within an hour/45 mins; Calamosche beach, Marzemeni, Agua beach resort, Noto, Rossolini, Ispeca, Lido di Noto and many more that I’m yet to visit. Listen to Antonio’s advice where he says: do not follow the dirt roads even if the GPS tells you. Found that out the hard way! Otherwise, a few twists and turns on the first attempt, you’ll be whizzing in and out like a pro after day one.
The rooms are elegant yet practical and modern, the house itself is beautiful and picturesque and the dogs! Oh the dogs! Give it a day or two and they’ll be pawing for attention and greeting you every time you come back from the day’s adventures.
A very special place and one that leaves you better than when you arrived. Grazie, Antonio!