8/10 Good
Ben L.
11 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Villa in a quiet location
This is a good villa in a quiet location away from the main tourist areas.
Pros:
- communication and knowledge of owners: recommended restaurants and sites to visit.
- outstanding views from the Villa
- the sunsets!
- local sandy beaches within 10 min drive
- quiet location
- great local restaurants (favourite was Sabor)
- responsive of owners to respond to issues (we had some issues with the drains)
- outdoor areas and lovely, large pool.
-Space in and around the Villa.
-Marina Di Ragusa
Cons
- No footpaths or local walks so a car is definitely needed.
- main Sicilian tourist sites (Mount Etna, Valley of the Temples etc.) over 2 hour drive away.
- The photographs of the Villa were taken over ten years ago and the Villa has not been updated since. Bedroom floors, furniture and decor is looking tired and in need of replacement. We found the beds and furniture uncomfortable. Few mugs and glasses in an otherwise fairly well stocked kitchen.
- The outdoor areas are westerly facing, so once the sun drops lower in the sky the high temperatures mean that it is almost unbearable to sit under them and enjoy an evening meal. We ended up eating inside most nights. Some shade curtains would be useful.
Overall we had a great holiday on Sciliy, thanks to the Villa and its owners. It was very hot (over 35c every day) which affected what we did. One disappointment about the whole island was the fact that local residents use roads and lay-bys to dump rubbish.
Ben L.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024