Casale dell’Ulivo

This charming Sicilian villa for eight is perfect for parents in search of an Italian holiday by the sea. Despite its rural location, surrounded by undulating countryside, the villa is an easy drive from the coast with rocky beaches as close as 5 minutes drive and sandy stretches only a little further. The property resides in the east of the islands famed for its beautiful baroque towns, nature reserves and beautiful, rugged coastline. We're particularly fond of central Syracuse and its pretty outcrop 'Ortigia' which is just 15 minutes by car. This tiny islet is filled with pretty buildings, lovely restaurants and bustling food markets. In fact, the villa is the perfect base from which to explore all the regions Baroque gems, with the picturesque towns of Noto, Modica and Ragusa all within an hours drive.

The villa itself is a haven for families with lush gardens, a private swimming pool and elegant, traditional interiors. Families can while away the days making the most of the sunshine beside the pool and cooking up lazy alfresco lunches and unwinding to the soundtrack of rich, Italian countryside. For those looking to really relax, the owners can arrange a chef and maid service which leaves families free to truly give in to that holiday feeling!

Accommodation Overview

Casale dell'ulivo is all set on one level and sleeps eight (plus infants )in five bedrooms. Inside the house is finished in traditional style with elegant interiors and plenty of light. The open plan living and dining room is very comfortable. It has a large farmhouse dining table and a cosy lounge area with a choice of seats, satellite TV and DVD player. The country-style kitchen is well appointed with all the mod-cons and a pretty smattering of traditional Sicilian ceramics. Families have use of an array of kitchen equipment including a microwave, oven, hob, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge and freezer. The bedrooms are just off from the living area and vary in size. There is a master double room with an en-suite bathroom, two single bedrooms and 2 further double rooms. There are two further bathrooms, one with a bathtub and another with a shower.

The outside of the house is what makes it really special. The garden are large and lush, planted with an array of attractive plants and flowers. The swimming pool (10m x 5m) is set away from the house and has a roman step entry. For outdoor relaxing, there's a covered veranda with furniture, a dining table, BBQ , sunbeds and sun umbrellas. There's also a table tennis table which is very popular for fun family tournaments.

There is air conditioning in all the bedrooms and the kitchen. Linens and towels are provided, along with a hairdryer.