"We had a brilliant stay at this villa, tucked away in the Sicilian hills, with wide sea views from the mountainside. It’s quiet, private, and has the feel of a low-key luxury retreat — clearly the result of a lot of care and planning. One bit of advice: hire a small car. We didn’t, and the narrow roads made things unnecessarily awkward.
The house sits on a large plot and feels properly secluded. The outdoor areas are cleverly laid out — you can always find sun or shade without moving furniture around. The landscaping is intricate and beautiful, and everything is arranged to make the most of the sea view.
The pool is on a separate level from the house, gets full sun, is very well maintained, and was a real highlight. The water stayed at a great temperature, and the setup is ideal whether you want to swim, read, or sunbathe.
There’s a small indoor kitchen and fridge/freezer, but most of the living happens in the large outdoor dining area with a full kitchen. Everything is well thought out — from sharp knives to all the useful bits you actually need. We stocked up once and didn’t need to leave for days.
The host was excellent — friendly and thoughtful, filled up the fridge before we arrived, and then left us completely to ourselves.
No aircon, which we were unsure about, but it wasn’t an issue. Thick stone walls, high ceilings, fans, and a sea breeze kept it comfortable.
Very easy to switch off here. We'd definitely return — with a smaller car."
