Villa Carara, Sicily

 
 

sicilian Farmhouse, Val di noto, Sicily

  • 6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms

  • Outdoor pool

  • From €4,000 per week

  • Beaches 15 minutes by car

  • Family friendly and cook available on request

Luxury villa in Sicily with pool, built in the XIX century in the heart of the Val di Noto, UNESCO world heritage site

THE VILLA

This beautiful villa with pool is surrounded by the Sicilian countryside between Ragusa and Marina di Ragusa. Built in the XIX century by the Schininà family, the villa tells the story of an ancient Sicily, of baroque style and stones, of gardens and secular olive trees, of a time that stands still.

Walks in the countryside surrounding the villa alternate with moments of relaxation by the pool, a hidden gem among the stone walls typical of the rural Sicily. A vegetable garden, fruit trees, aromatic plants, lemons and pomegranates give extraordinary hints for dining under stars in summer or for having breakfast in the shade of the Mediterranean garden’s trees of the villa.

The villa is built in monolithic stones and has the typical shapes of farmhouses in Sicily. The interiors were recently restored, preserving the authentic elegance and Sicilian flavor. The spaces in the ground floor seamlessly mix monolithic stones with the stately elegance of Sicilian traditional architecture. The first floor apartment, with large terraces, has the authentic and sophisticated style of the piano nobile.

The villa is perfectly positioned to explore Montalbano’s Sicily and his “Vigata”: the charming cities of Ragusa Ibla, Scicli, Modica, Noto, Ortigia and Syracuse as well as the Sicily beaches of Punta Secca, Marina di Ragusa, Donnalucata and Marzamemi. In the surroundings, other beautiful places to visit in Sicily include the Donnafugata castle, the Kamarina archeological site, Cava d’Ispica, the Villa del Casale in Piazza Armerina with its roman mosaics, the Valle dei Templi in Agrigento with its beautiful Greek temples, Vendicari, Portopalo and the Scala dei Turchi. The villa is the perfect place to enjoy Sicily, to experience the island in a truly exclusive and authentic way.

 
 

Accommodation:

  • 4 double bedrooms

  • 2 very large bedrooms

General:

  • 1 hour and a half from Catania airport 30 mins from Comiso airport

  • The nearest sandy beaches just 15 minutes by car

  • Activities include wine pairing, olive oil pairing, a tour of aromatic plants, guided tours, restaurants or dinners at the villa, based on the interests of the guests

Facilities:

  • Private pool

  • Air-conditioning in all bedrooms

  • Heating in winter

  • 2 additional beds and high chairs can be made available on request

Service:

  • Daily housekeeper or chef can be requested at extra cost

  •  Airport transfer, babysitting, massages, Pilates/Yoga lessons, cooking lessons, bike rent can be organised upon early request and extra cost