Thank you so much to our host and local contact for the opportunity to stay in this superb house. The pictures are absolutely real and all that fabulous space belongs to this property so you have an abundance of choice for where to relax day and evening. There’s even an outdoor shower which, for the summer months provides much needed respite. Nathalie was most helpful and very accessible and we found nothing wanting of the house - very well equipped, beautifully decorated and just a joy to stay in. Some practical points to flag, though these should not detract from the beauty of the location and the superb accommodation: if you do go in the height of summer, the local beach and Scopello village are walkable, but the heat does make this a challenge (and we are relatively fit), so do be prepared to use your car (parking fees will apply); to note also that the infamous picture and beauty spot - the old tuna factory on the coast used to promote the area - is true and as lovely as the pictures, but the factory is effectively a museum and you have to pay to access the area. It is also rented out privately on some days and therefore not accessible at all. In summary, we had a superb time and highly recommend.