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Villa |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Modica in Sicily

from £143 / night

£1000–£2000 / week

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover Saturday

5 out of 5

8 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, beach or lakeside relaxation, air conditioning, car advised, private garden, no pets allowed

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About the home

Ideal as a location for a relaxing and tranquil holiday by the poolside, as a base to explore the unique history and culture of a wonderfully unspoilt area of Sicily, and as a place to enjoy the island's justifiably famous food and wine, either eaten out or enjoyed straight from the houses kitchen, wood fired oven or BBQ.

Casa Palazzelle is a tranquil and lovingly renovated Modican farmhouse with a private pool, surrounded by stunning unspoilt countryside, 8km from the UNESCO World Heritage centre of Modica. It is in the heart of the area used for the filming of the renowned Italian TV series 'Inspector Montalbano', now showing on BBC4. The house is newly renovated and has a fabulous swimming pool surrounded by patios of local natural white stone set in a secluded orchard garden filled with flowers, herbs, fruit and olive trees. The property has extensive views over open countryside, hills (including on very clear days, Mt Etna) and the sea.

The houses elevated position and thick stone walls help to keep the house naturally cool in the summer. The property also boasts an array of traditional features such tall dry stone walls, a wood fired pizza oven and a stone paved courtyard and well. The house sits between Modica and the other UNESCO World Heritage sites at Cava di Ispica, Ragusa and Noto and is an ideal base to explore the unique area.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Luxuriously furnished and fitted, the house has been renovated to the highest standards using local materials wherever possible to share the benefits of modern fittings within a old house which makes the most of the traditional building methods.

The lounge includes a leather sofa and double sofa bed, a glazed book case and coffee table. Wall mounted flat screen LCD HD TV/PC Monitor with Blu-ray DVD player and Zeppelin iPod speaker docking HiFi.

There is a newly fitted and fully equipped kitchen with solid wood units and granite work-top. Features high quality Smeg oven, hob, and fridge with large freezer compartment. Includes table and chairs.

Further details outdoors:
The swimming pool is situated in a high walled orchard and is surrounded by a extensive patio made of local Modican white stone furnished with hard-wood sun loungers and steamer chairs.

There are 2 large well illuminated patios for dining, one which is fitted with a large built-in barbecue and sink, a hard wood table and chairs for up to 12 diners. The cobbled courtyard features an outhouse which contains a traditional wood-fired pizza oven. There is also an outdoor shower with hot and cold water. The the entire outside area of courtyard, pool, patio and orchard is beautifully illuminated for function and ambiance. The orchard has had an automatic irrigation system fitted and will is laid to lawn.

Further details

A high chair and/or cot can be provided on request
Swimming pool available April to October.
English representative on hand to answer any questions.
Preferred changeover day is Saturday

Conditions

Smoking only in the outside areas.
25% of the rental price payable on booking.

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The Inviting Pool

 

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The garden is an oasis of Mediterranean plants and trees set on a lush lawn.

 

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The Orchard, Pool and House

 

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The Living Room is fully equipped for relaxation and entertainment.

The Sicily region

Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, apart from a short winter in Jan - Feb it boasts a wonderfully warm and dry climate. The island is famous as a destination for the quality and range of its historical sites, dramatic scenery and outstanding cuisine.

The Modica area

Modica is a vibrant small city abounding with high quality restaurants and cafes, well known as a centre of chocolate making. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage site on account of its beautiful Baroque architecture.

It lies in an area known as the Val di Noto, the gorges that are typical of the area are breathtaking, and the surrounding countryside, abounding with dry-stone walls and aristocratic villas is idyllic.

The other local towns of Ragusa, Noto and Scicli are outstanding in their own right. Slightly further afield, but an easy day trip away are the cities of Caltagirone, famed for its unique ceramics, and Syracuse with its classical remains

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Reviews

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14 May 2013

“A lovely house with a spectacular pool and yard.” The privacy of the beautiful walled compound created a special ambiance. We swam and sat by the very attractive pool and ate outside one night near the barbecue. The outdoor shower looked onto a very... more

24 Sep 2012

“Perfetto !” We stayed here for our honeymoon (ok.... pregnant wife and young boy of 2 and a half - not quite a honeymoon !) and had an exceptional holiday. The garden is, quite frankly, the most... more

03 Jul 2012

“Peaceful and well equipped villa in area of real beauty” We spent 2 weeks at the villa with up to 6 people in total and found the villa truly enjoyable. It is well equipped both internally and externally with a lovely private garden/pool area. We... more

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18 Jun 2012

“Comfortable converted barn; excellent location to explore S.Eastern corner of Sicily” We are regular visitors to Italy and always use Owners Direct. This villa met all of our (high) expectations. For some reason there was no water pressure when we arrived (we couldn't even flush... more

25 Apr 2012

“Beautiful villa” We stayed in charming villa in early April with our two young boys. What a beautiful villa in a stunning setting. The house is very well equipped and we had everything we needed. The welcome basket... more

29 Jul 2011

“Rural perfection” We stayed in Casa Pazelle for two weeks this July, and could have remained for ever. The house is charming and unfussy, and there is a sense of generousity in the overall ambience. The garden and... more

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12 Jul 2011

“A wonderful holiday in an outstanding villa” We rented this villa for the first week of July. We chose this villa as we were travelling with a disabled relative and needed an easily accessible place. It was ideal. It is furnished to a high... more

19 Jun 2011

“Comfortable house in lovely countryside” The house has been renovated to a high standard and was well equipped with everything we needed during our stay. The garden and pool are really beautiful and the outdoor seating area lovely and... more

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
High Summer	30 Jun 12	1 Sep 12	2000£ 2000	-	-	1 Week
Late Summer - Autumn	1 Sep 12	3 Nov 12	1500£ 1500	-	-	1 Week
Winter	3 Nov 12	30 Mar 13	1000£ 1000	-	-	1 Week
Spring/Summer	30 Mar 13	29 Jun 13	1500£ 1500	-	-	1 Week
High Summer	29 Jun 13	1 Sep 13	2000£ 2000	-	-	1 Week
Summer/Autumn	1 Sep 13	2 Nov 13	1500£ 1500	-	-	1 Week
Winter	2 Nov 13	29 Mar 14	1000£ 1000	-	-	1 Week

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

We can accept payments by cheque or bank transfer in GBP or Euros.

Rates are fully inclusive of bedding, towels, electricity, water, gas, final cleaning, gardening and pool cleaning.

Pool closed during Winter period.

Longer Winter lets offered start-Nov 11 - end Mar 12 (£1500 pcm (price excludes Electricity and Gas and weekly cleaning))

Availability

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2 years listed You are contacting Francesca Abbate-Orr Landline 44 01628 822910 Mobile n/a Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2010. This villa has received 8 reviews from previous guests.

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