It is hard to believe we spent a week in this beautiful place, the time just flew by. We absolutely loved the peace of Casa Margherita so much, that once we had ventured out to Cefalu to stock up the fridge, we only did one days sight seeing to visit Mt. Etna.

Margherita was welcoming, informative and immediately available when we requested her help. Her father Salvatore keeps the outside space stunning and spotless. He is very kind, sharing fresh fruit from their garden with us.

We stayed with parents and our baby whiling away the sunny days eating, reading, sun bathing and playing with our daughter in the lovely pool.

You do need a car to access the local village and to return to the villa, however, the sea views over Cefalu and gorgeous sunsets make it worth doing so.

Sant Ambrogio is a truly charming place, with just 200 residents. It has 2 restaurants that we frequented. Osteria, which has a stunning location and superb food. As well as wine tasting that our parents really enjoyed. (Booked via the very warm and hospitable Carmelina at www.sicilianexperience.com). The 2nd is in the square, selling great pizzas to eat in or take out as well as great pastas and fish, we enjoyed eating here, they are so friendly.

Note where you drive in Cefalu, the old town is not passable! We drove there by accident and had to be picked up (literally) by some kind...and strong locals, to turn our car by an inch to get through what can only be described as an alleyway.