Vacation rentals in Villa Vela

Artfully Renovated Stone House Overlooking the City of Noto

Ancient walls and modern conveniences coexist in peaceful harmony in this architect's house. Glazed doors in the bedrooms and living areas open onto a rolling landscape. Dine alfresco on a sheltered patio and go for a swim in a pool with a view. Le Casuzze is a holiday home which was completed in the summer of 2017 and designed by an architect from Bologna. It is perfectly integrated in the landscape behind the baroque town of Noto, and offers a superb view of the sea, the town and the natural beauty of the surrounding area. Finding a balance between luxury and simplicity is difficult task, which the the architect has mastered incredibly well. The three bedrooms (all of which have a separate en-suite bathroom) have replaced the stables, whilst the living room is placed in the old housing quarters. There where empty space previously separated the two buildings now stands the kitchen. A fourth bathroom is accessible via the living-room. All the rooms are connected with one another and can also be accessed via the outside terraces, which face the south and east respecitively – the former offering a superb panomaric view of the surrounding landscape. The seven-by-seven-meter large pool was designed to resemble a Gebbia: an antique water reservoir; The pool area constituting the transition between the house and the mediterranean Macchia. The entire property is defined by an incredibly calm and harmonious atmosphere and is the perfect place to wind down. Le Casuzze is located on a beautiful ridge behind Noto, overlooking the city and the sea. Take wonderful walks through the Mediterranean scrub from here, undisturbed by the few houses in the neighborhood.

The Terraces of Ciarìa SOUTHWEST LIVING

“Ciarìa, from the Sicilian 'light, brightness like the light of the morning dawns that gives shape and contour to things' is located a few kilometers from the Mediterranean Sea and the beautiful Baroque cities of the Val di Noto. It is a jewel in the historic center of the city of Modica, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A refuge where time expands and where everything has been designed with absolute dedication and extreme care. This is an old and magical place, which tastes of history and the East. Here, time has stopped.

Casa Romanello – serendipity among olive and almond trees

Beautiful country house with swimming pool, located on the hills of Noto. The property is perfectly integrated into the wonderful surrounding landscape, surrounded by olive and almond trees. It consists of a large living/kitchen area with a wood-burning oven for pizzas, a reading room, two double bedrooms, one with an en-suite bathroom, and a large bathroom with a bathtub. At the back of the house there is a large patio shaded by a beautiful ficus australis, complete with an outdoor shower and barbecue.

Casa Farfaglia, The Suite: a charming oil mill

Step into a timeless Sicilian sanctuary, a countryside former olive mill from 1893 carefully restored and nestled among century-old olive trees, dry stone walls, aromatic herbes and the wild beauty of Mediterranean nature. Featured in AD, Elle Decoration, Living, Dwell, Quin, this unique home was selected for the 2021 Brunello Cucinelli Lyfestyle catalog and showcased on the French television program ’50 inside. A destination for those who seek authenticity, elegance, design and absolute peace.

Casa Palmieri Baroque 1

The apartment is located in the heart of the historic centre of Caltagirone and only a couple of minutes walk from Staircase of Santa Maria del Monte and other famous landmarks. Built in 1700 as a noble palazzo, the house still preserves original frescoes and floor tiles. The apartment offers all amenities and will comfortably sleep four. The apartment consists of a main living room w/ mezzanine, a main bedroom with a double bed with barocco frescoes, a kitchen, a dining room and two balconies.

Pantanello country house.

A rare opportunity to stay in an old Sicilian farm with a beautiful terrace shaded by an ancient vine. Authentic furniture with great attention to detail. Overlooking a beautiful valley of trees and farmland and a sea view from the balcony. Pick seasonal vegetables from the garden, lemons and oranges in the secluded valley below and fresh herbs that grow wild throughout the 18 hectares of paradise surrounding the house. 25 minute drive to the beaches of Vendicari; 15 minute drive to Noto.

Penthouse Lady Packard

Lady Packard’s Penthouse is a stunningly elegant, spacious and comfortable house with four levels, all above ground because of the sloping, pedestrian street on which it is built. Free parking is just steps away. The location is ideal, peaceful with amazing views, and just a few minutes’ walk from the Cathedral at the city's center. The house sleeps 6 adults in 3 separate bedrooms. Perfect for a family holiday or a friends getaway, the common spaces comfortably accommodate everyone at once.

Helorus Noto - White Zagara

Wooden and masonry house overlooking a citrus grove, with a beautiful swimming pool, located in a very convenient position three km from the center of Noto, on the road from which you can reach the beaches of the Vendicari Nature Reserve. House with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen with dining room, TV area with sofa, private terrace equipped with table, chairs and seating area, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, satellite TV, dishwasher. Shared washing machine with another house.

Antiqua Domus, hospitality in Val di Noto.

Located between the cities of Modica and Noto, on the border between the provinces of Ragusa and Syracuse, the San Giacomo district enjoys a special view of the Iblei. The farm, built in 1862, formerly owned by the Impellizzeri family, offers guests the opportunity for an unspoiled experience of history, nature and peace. The location is strategic for those wishing to visit the pearls of the Ibleo Baroque (Modica, Ragusa, Scicli, Palazzolo, Monterosso and many others)

Agàpe Ortigia

Agàpe Ortigia is an accommodation created with Love in the magical island of Ortigia, in the historic center, a stone's throw from the Duomo and the major sites of interest. The independent room is large and spacious, has a double bed, TV, free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee corner, but the peculiarity of this accommodation apart from the furnishings is the bathroom which, in addition to having the main amenities, offers a large sunken tub where you can relax.

full of character

Relax in this unique and tranquil space. You can stroll through the 50-hectare olive grove, where the Mediterranean vegetation is completely preserved. You will enjoy the magnificent panoramic views of the Syracuse valley, Mount Etna, and the canyon overlooking the Cavagrande pond, where you can swim, unless you prefer the beautiful beaches of Avola, located 7 km (4.3 miles) away, or those of Noto.

Mastrello Hut

A little piece of heaven nestled in the heart of Hyblaean mountains. Surrounded by the forest of the Mastrello district, this rural house offers a stunning view of the hills and valleys surrounding Mount Etna, in a chill atmosphere typical of the Sicilian countryside. Far from the hustle and bustle of the city, this is the ideal place to find some peace and quiet to relax in nature.