Sitting on the shores of the Tyrrhenian Sea, this villa in Scala Torregrotta has a private jacuzzi, sun-soaked terrace and direct access to the sea. If swimming in sparkling waters and sunbathing on golden sand is on your to-do list, this is the perfect place to call home – simply wander down to the edge of the garden and you'll be right on the beach. Inside, you'll find a breezy open-plan living space, comfy bedrooms and sleek bathrooms with hydromassage showers. But it's the garden that really shines here. After a day spent in the sunshine, tuck into an alfresco meal on the terrace as the tide ebbs and flows just beyond the palm trees. Pasta is a must, given the location, and national dishes like pasta alla Norma and pasta con le sarde are easy to rustle up in the kitchen. Toast your getaway with a post-dinner digestif, then finish the evening with a soak in the jacuzzi under the stars. For a change of scenery, explore Northern Sicily with ease. Plunge into the Pool of Venus (a thirty-three-minute drive) and admire the stunning views from the tip of the peninsula. Or, for a bit more buzz, Messina is twenty-nine minutes by car – we think the historic streets are perfect for a wander.

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Additional fees

• If you'll be arriving between 9pm and midnight, you'll be charged a late arrival fee of €30

• Your host may be able to help arrange a private chef, cooking classes, breakfast services, grocery deliveries, housekeeping, airport transfers, bike and boat rentals, car hire, babysitting, boat trips and beauty treatments 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.