There's nothing like a sea view. And this superb home high in the hills above Cefalù has some of the most dramatic around – with stunning panoramic views from its terrace. A blissful place to sit and read, or just relax with a glass of wine, it's dotted with gorgeous potted plants and has several comfortable seating areas – all looking out across the sea. And follow the path through the terraced gardens to the pool area for even more incredible vistas. Here you can swim all day, bask on the deck or relax in the shade of the trees, all the while looking down at the seaside town below. And if the outdoor space has wowed you, wait until you explore inside this renovated period farmhouse. Restored with a great deal of care, using traditional methods and elegant furnishings, it's a cool, calm place to relax with a 'contemporary coastal' design. The white walls, concrete floors and timber ceilings follow through two living rooms and a charming kitchen. One of the bedrooms allows for up to four guests, making it perfect for youngsters sharing a room, while we've fallen in love with the family bathroom with its stylish Tadelakt grey plaster. If you're heading into Cefalù, it's less than a ten-minute drive downhill, and it's an hour to Palermo.

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Additional fees

• LATE CHECK-IN: a surcharge of 80,00 € is required from 20:00 to 00:00. extra cleaning (€ 15,00/hour/cleaner), extra linen (€ 15,00 per person), heating (on consumption up to date market prices), extra cleaning when pets are present (€ 30,00 per animal per week)

• There may be some extra fees to pay here, such as charges for utilities, final cleaning fees, city tax and security deposits – all of which you may need to pay in cash to the homeowner. Please reach out during the booking process to confirm.

Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.