Located in Noto, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Museum Etnografico Nunzio Bruno and Papyrus Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Winery Avola and Cantina Tenuta Palmeri. InfoPoint Avola e Val di Noto and Arkimedeion Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and ecotours.
Archaeological Park of Neapolis - 40 min drive - 28.9 km
Eloro Beach - 41 min drive - 29.7 km
Lungomare di Ortigia - 49 min drive - 31.9 km
Getting around
Syracuse Station - 33 min drive
Comiso (CIY-Vincenzo Magliocco) - 100 min drive
Restaurants
Black & White Cafe - 19 min drive
991 Pub-Pizzeria - 11 min drive
La Capannina - 15 min drive
malafemmina - 14 min drive
Pizzeria Fuori Binario - 19 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Idyllic country house, panoramic pool with sea views, quiet, WiFi, heating, 7 people have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Idyllic country house, panoramic pool with sea views, quiet, WiFi, heating, 7 people?
As of 14 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Idyllic country house, panoramic pool with sea views, quiet, WiFi, heating, 7 people on 6 Nov 2027 start from £1,221, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Idyllic country house, panoramic pool with sea views, quiet, WiFi, heating, 7 people pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Idyllic country house, panoramic pool with sea views, quiet, WiFi, heating, 7 people?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Idyllic country house, panoramic pool with sea views, quiet, WiFi, heating, 7 people?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Idyllic country house, panoramic pool with sea views, quiet, WiFi, heating, 7 people?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Idyllic country house, panoramic pool with sea views, quiet, WiFi, heating, 7 people located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Church of Borgo Vecchio, Fontane Bianche Beach and Spiaggetta di Punta Gallina. Ionian Sea and Gallina Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a really fantastic week in the wonderful villa with very beautiful surroundings! Many thanks to Enzo who provided us with many worthful tips and to Giorgio who gave us a bottle of his own freshly produced olive oil. We will surely come back!
The place was amazing, from the amenities (food essentials were provided to start our vacation) to the thoughtfulness and warm welcome of the host to the immaculate condition of the property and the unforgettable views! This was our first visit to Sicile and our stay at this incredible property made it the perfect beginning to our vacation. The host met with us to show us to the property and make it easy for us to find our way. Our hosts contributed to a perfect beginning to a memorable Sicilian adventure.
Absolutely stunning property in a fabulous location with amazing views. We missed our flight to Sicily on the way out and so arrived at the airport at 1am instead of 3pm in the afternoon as originally planned and so could not collect our hire car. Our host Enzo arranged a taxi from the airport and ensured we were able to get to the villa with no issues. He also helped us to secure a hire car the following day, nothing was too much trouble and he was so friendly and helpful. The owner of the villa Georgio was also at the villa to greet us on arrival despite the 2am arrival time! We had a lovely 2 week stay and visited some beautiful towns. We wouldn’t hesitate to come back!
Villa Cava Grande is a beautifully restored traditional farmhouse set in a wonderful secluded location with views over the Siracusa plain as far as Etna. The swimming pool makes the most of the view. We were met at the autostrada exit by Enzo so finding the house was no problem. Giorgio, who looks after the fields, gave us fresh fruit, vegetables and eggs. A very warm welcome in a fantastic place. There are many tourist spots within reach including the Cava Grande nature reserve which is spectacular, though it's a strenuous path down - and up.
From an easy booking, to being met by the owner on arrival, great weather all week, the property and location were fantastic, we really did enjoy Scilly.
Our whole stay was outstanding. The house and grounds are beautiful, with everything we needed and a lovely view. Vincenzo and the owners were so friendly and went out of their way to welcome us. The bonus was fresh eggs and produce from their garden/farm. We would love to return!
This house was more than expected from the photos! Giorgio and Lucia the house managers were delightful and brought us fresh garden veggies and eggs from the chickens out back. The views from the house were breathtaking. It was spotless when we arrived and the beds were very comfortable. The wifi was good. It was about a 15 minute drive from major roads so very private and peaceful. I would recommend this property and would definitely stay there again when travelling in Sicily.
The villa and views are even better than the pictures suggest. The owners are delightful people who want you to have a great holiday - they go the extra mile to make sure the villa and grounds have everything you might need. I cannot recommend this place highly enough!
We had a fantastic stay at Giorgio & Lucias wonderful house in the hills. Secluded in the hills and with short distance to many great attractions, we loved our stay here. This is a place that we would definitely love to come back to. Warm thanks to Giorgio, Lucia and Enzo for a great stay.
The villa is spatious and clean. The surroundings with a view on the Etna is superb. A perfect place to stay or to visit Syracuse, Noto, Ragusa and Villa Romana. Thank you Giorgio, Lucia and Enzo for your hospitality!
This was the literally the best Villa location I have ever stayed in and I’ve done a few over the years! Amazing spec Villa incredible panoramic views and pool ! Incredible owners with daily eggs veg and fruit deliveries ! So friendly Just stunning setting ! Can see etna and Syracuse bay from Villa x surrounded by olive trees lemon trees so peaceful ! Definitely plus 5 star ! Will be coming again xx
Fantastic from start to finish. Property is exactly as described and very private. Enzo and Giorgio were very welcoming and helpful throughout our stay. Would not hesitate to book again when we come back to Sicily
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Nov 2020
Dear Chris,
Thank you very much!
We hope to see you again another time.
Greets
Enzo
Peaceful location with stunning views over the countryside. Great communication with Enzo and team. The villa was very comfortable. Kitchen well stocked. Beautiful gardens. Great to watch the birds and butterflies. Warm welcome from Giorgio and his wife and lovely touch of leaving us food and other provisions for our first days there. Would highly recommend and hope to return.
What an amazing house! So idyllic and quiet with the loveliest of service by Lucia, Guiseppe and Enzo. Fresh produce, herbs and eggs from the hens on the property, exceptional! The pool has been the best one yet and we have rented quite a few houses before. AC in every room. We’ll be back!:-)
This is a beautiful property in a quiet location with lovely views. The house is very comfortable with every need met. The owners provided fresh vegetables and fruit upon our arrival. The pool is beautiful and clean.
The beds are comfortable and we all slept well. We highly recommend this property!
Enzo was brilliant and met us off the motorway to lead us to the house. Georgia and his wife were so welcoming and friendly. They had provided food for us and even thought to provided equipment for our baby which was greatly appreciated. Our daughter loved Georgio!!
They gave us loads of recommendations of places to visit.
The villa itself was beautiful and the views were outstanding. We had a very relaxing week.
We would love to visit again.
The property is located aside the main roads and towns. It is very quiet in the middle of the hills with a great view on the mediteranian sea and the Etna. As there are basically no neighbours one can realy enjoy very relaxed holidays here. On the property one can find herbs and spices enriching the prepared food. The house is very spacy and with air condition easy to cool or heat. The owners are very friendly and warm hearted and are always of help in case of questions on the property or on sicily in general.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Catherine R.
5 Nov 2018
A lovely house, incredible views and kind hosts.
This lovely villa, overlooking the Siracusa plains, makes a wonderful base to explore south eastern Sicily. The house is charming and well-equipped, in a beautiful rural location, and the pool a very welcome feature. Swimming with a view of Etna, the sparkling Ionian and Syracusa is a truly memorable experience.
Giorgio and Lucia, the kind and generous owners, are helpful but unobtrusive, and are perfect hosts.
The road up to the villa is narrow and winding, but the villa’s location is well worth it. There is much to see and do in the surrounding area, with Syracusa, Noto and the Cavagrande being very close at hand.
We had a very enjoyable stay and would love to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Dear Catherine,
Thank you very much for your review. We are very happy that you enjoyed the holiday and hope to see you soon.
Best wishes
Enzo
Superb property and superb hosts. Photos really don't do the property and pool justice. Most of all the view - A snow capped Etna is magnetic to see and look at. Some tips - not obligatory, but worth hiring a car with good ground clearance. We found Noto the best place to eat locally (30min drive) with a wide variety of nice restaurants to suit all tastes and pockets, a really nice place too. Don't miss the walks to Cava grande and especially Pantalica Necropolis. Taormina is a picture post card place, definately worth the trip together with Savoca. Needless to say Etna is a must, but be careful about the trip on offer at the cable car kiosk. Given the time again, I would have paid a little extra for a small group to go higher. The hosts - just really nice people. Enjoy !
My family and I recently spent a week at this amazing property. Its in a beautiful rural landscape at the end of a narrow track off a windy road (nothing to be concerned about if you're used to driving in Europe). There are magnificent views from the front of the house and pool over the hills to Ortigia with sea and Mt Etna in the distance. At the back, you can see then high cliffs which descend down to natural river gorge. We spent hours sitting outside taking in the scenery, listening to the sounds of nature and watching birds of prey soaring overhead. Theres a lovely beach a 20min drive away, and Syracuse and Noto are about half an hour. Its only 15 mins from the entrance to the Cavagrande Canyon which is an incredible place to explore. The property has everying you could need and is very comfortable - we never felt we needed to switch on the air-con the whole time we were there. Oh and the fruit from the trees grown around the property is out of this world!
A wonderful stay. Amazing location with clear views to the sea and Syracuse, which is only a 35min drive away. On a clear morning you can see Etna too. The local town of Cassibile is about 15 mins drive down the twisty road. Whilst not the most pretty the people are very welcoming, there is an excellent small super market, and numerous food stores. The cafes are superb, selling also incredibly good and cheap midday lunches. We recommend the ragu arancini. The house is superbly appointed. Excellent kitchen, and loads of space both inside and out. Air con in every room if it gets hot! The twisty road up is not a big deal if you are used to European roads, and has a high safety wall, so don't let that put you off. The owners are so welcoming and helpful. A very generous care package is left at your arrival, including olive oil from their own orchard. Quite excellent.
Exceptional experience all around. The house is as depicted in the VRBO photos--better. What can't be captured is the gracious reception, hospitality and practical accessibility of Enzo (property manager) and Georgio and Lucia (owners). We have rented many houses and apartments in Europe and this is our favorite. The kitchen and dining room(s) are remarkably well-equipped: we shopped at the wonderful market in Ortygia and cooked every night; what a joy to have all the cooking and dining utensils needed (weak link in other places we have stayed). Wi-fi worked great, especially considering how remote the house is. The only drawback is the ride up the mountain to get to this uniquely beautiful home: slow, blind switchback ascent may not be for everyone. Once we got used to it ("beep beep" warning around the curves) it got easier--and adventurous drivers (I'm an old far), may actually like it.
Thank you, Enzo, Luana, Georgio and Lucia for an extraordinary week. We'll be back!
The property was clean, well-equipped and even better than the photographs. Enzo, the house agent, met us and led us up to the villa. There was torrential rain the day we arrived so we were very glad he was there. The road is very windy in parts, but we soon got used to it, using the horn as needed. Georgio and Lucia were there to greet us, they were so kind and friendly, despite our very limited Italian. They gave us home grown fruit and vegetables and their own olive oil, and there were enough basics to start us off plus a welcome bottle of wine! Georgio was sometimes tending the land very early in the morning but was never intrusive at all, just giving a cheery wave and checking we were ok. We had a wonderful stay, relaxing in the pool, enjoying the views and the wildlife, and having evening BBQs. The weather was fabulous after the first day. There are lots of lovely places to visit within easy reach, we especially enjoyed a boat trip from Ortigia, Syracuse archeology park, Noto and Ragusa. We did a day trip to Agrigento to see the Valley of the Temples but it was close to a three hour drive each way so with hindsight probably a bit too far. It was our first trip to Sicily and we will definitely be back!
I stayed in this wonderful home for 3 weeks. I have stayed in many villas over the years in various countries, and this is among the best. The house is a true home from home, exceptionally well equipped and comfortable. The communication beforehand was great and I was met by Enzo whom I followed up to the house. Yes, it's a narrow and very windy road but after the first couple of times was absolutely fine. The house is very secluded and private with spectacular views. Due to the altitude, there was always a very pleasant breeze which made lying by the pool bearable as there are no parasols (due to the windiness of the setting). Giorgio and Lucia (the owners) were at the house to greet me and gave me a very warm welcome. The welcome package was by far the best I've ever had - including wine, olive oil (made from the olives in the house grounds), eggs (from their own hens), fresh fruits and vegetables (from their own garden), water, coffee, bread. I had actually been to the supermarket in Avola to stock up before I went to the villa - and pretty much everything I had bought was provided, so my advice would be not to do that before you arrive! The house itself is spotlessly clean and superbly equipped - there was nothing I needed that wasn't provided. It is about a 15-20 minute drive to the nearest town (Cassibile) and about 25-30 minutes to Avola / Noto, so a car is most definitely required. I can't say enough about how much I enjoyed my stay here and I will definitely be back!