Arrive at this grand Sicilian villa and know instantly that you're in for a special stay. With its gorgeous terraces, round pillars and curved iron railings, the home makes a real visual statement from the get-go – but step inside and discover its real treasures. Patterned stone flooring, full-size chandeliers and a dramatic spiral staircase shape the space as a whole, while the cream chesterfield sofas and rosy-red colour palette create a warm and impressionable welcome. We particularly love the home's original features – most notably the beamed ceilings and wood fire oven in the kitchen. Although, as much as we adore the sophisticated interiors, the highlight of this stunning villa is the private spa, complete with a hammam, jacuzzi hot tub and inviting heated pool. We can think of no better place to relax and unwind, whatever the weather. On warmer evenings, enjoy early evening sundowners on the elevated terrace overlooking the Mediterranean garden, before spilling out onto the covered terrace for an alfresco feast. For those looking to explore, sandy beaches and baroque towns are easily reachable from the villa. Our pick of the bunch would be the charming coastal town of Donnalucata, no more than twenty-five minutes...Read more away on foot, it makes for a lovely day trip down along the shore. If you're happy to jump in the car, the UNESCO protected town of Scicli – where palazzos, churches and ancient architecture all vie for your attention – is less than fifteen minutes away. Read less

Additional fees

• Your host can help arrange a private chef, catering, daily grocery shopping, cleaning, car rental and bus transfers for an additional fee

• 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.