Follow a small country road, lined with dry-stone walls, and continue up a hill, and find the beautiful, warm yellow stone villa, Casa Serena. Sitting above a small valley, not far from the villages of Donnalucata and Marina di Monica, the view is dotted with Carob trees, beautifully renovated farmhouses, and honey-colored dry-stone walls lining the roads.
| Best for: |
Families and group of friends. |
| Style: |
Stone house chic |
| Location: |
Scicli |
Features
- Swimming pool
- Air conditioning
- WiFi
- TV / Entertainment
- Pets not allowed
- Unsuitable for people with pet allergy
- Smoking not allowed
- Baby equipment
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- Linen supplied
- Towels supplied
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Central heating
- Sunbeds
Details
The owner’s son, an architect, has seamlessly blended the original features of the villa with modern architecture. The thick walls keeps the villa naturally cool, and is fully air conditioned for those extra warm Sicilian summer days.
The ground floor is composed of the living rooms, dining room, and kitchen, all flowing from one space to another, all with French doors opening onto the terrace. Dine under the shade of the carob trees in out the exterior dining area, equipped with table and chairs. The master bedroom, also on the ground floor, features two bathrooms, one with a bathtub and one with a shower.
An open staircase (without a railing) leads to the upper floor where there are two bedrooms, twins or doubles, each with ensuite bathrooms.
On the terrace below the house, there is a long, narrow lap pool (12x4). Beautiful carob trees provide shade throughout the property, as well as over the poolside sun beds. Find extra sun beds in a small stone shed, near the pool.
The villa is fully air-conditioned.
BEDROOM CONFIGURATION
- one double bedroom with two full bathrooms (one with shower and one with tub) on the ground floor)
- one double/twin with en-suite bathroom (shower) on the first floor
- one double :twin with en-suite bathroom (shower) on the first floor
Accommodation
Large garden.
Swimming pool
Private, long, narrow, lap pool, 12x4.
Entertainment
Satellite TV, Hifi stereo, DVD player.
Good to know
Baby equipment is available for an extra fee.
Special touches
Natural shade is provided by the carob trees which cast their shade over a dining terrace and the sunbeds.
Concierge
Maid service
Maid service, Final cleaning, The maid comes in 3 hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Cook (additional service)
Cook, arrival dinner.
Grocery shopping (additional service)
First shopping.
Further services
Childcare (additional service)
Reviews
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Location
BY AIR
Nearest airport: Comiso (1 hour drive) or Catania (1 hour and 45 min drive)
Please note that the location on this map is an approximate guide, often to the closest town or village.
The location
There are numerous Baroque towns nearby that were once an architectural mix of medieval, Middle Eastern and Punic in their styles. After the earthquake in 1693, new stones were cut, streets redesigned, avenues lengthened, and staircases and churches were remade in the Baroque style.
Scicli is only 15 minutes from Casa Serena, and will enchant any new visitor with its central pedestrian avenue, via Mormino Penna. The city has received new interest due to the fictional dramas, ‘Montalbano’ and ‘Vigata’.
Playa Granda beach is 6km from Casa Serena and is part of a protected nature reserve.
Other distances:
Donnalucata: 9Km
Ragusa: 30Km
Agrigento: 136Km
Piazza Armerina: 100Km
Noto: 61Km
Modica: 24Km
Things to do
There are 5 UNESCO World Heritage sites in Sicily: The Baroque towns of Val di Noto, the Villa Romana del Casale, the Necropolis of Pantalica, Agrigento, and the Valley of the Temples.
The 8 Baroque towns of the Val di Noto epitomise the culmination of the final bloom of Baroque art in Europe. Scicli and Noto exemplify the architecture of the area. Modica’s two Baroque churches stand out amidst the other beautiful buildings. Also, it’s a must to stop at one of the chocolate shops, which Monica is famous for and to try the bars of Antica Dolceria Bonajuto. Noto is the most complete Baroque town in the area, where the decorative facades of the buildings, wrought iron decor, and architectural details can’t be missed. Syracuse is nearly 3000 years old and after being rebuilt after the 1693 earthquake, is glorious in its mostly untouched architecture.
Ortigia is an island connected to Syracuse with a couple of bridges, is a summer haven with its tiny cobbled streets. The Necropolis of Pantalica contains at least 5000 tombs dating back to the 13th to the 7th centuries BC. Piazza Armerina is a charming town known for its annual summer pageants of medieval events. Its major attraction is its ancient Roman villa the Villa Romana del Casale.
For those interested in Hellenic art and architecture, Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples are a must.
For those who love nature, visit the Etna Regional Park, one of the largest. Mount Etna is home to one of the most active volcanoes in the world and an object of awe.
Calendar
| 2019 Period | Rate per week |
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| 16 February to 16 March and 28 September to 2 November | €2160 |
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| 16 March to 4 May and 7 to 28 September | €2340 |
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| 4 May to 29 June and 24 August to 7 September | €2835 |
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| 29 June to 24 August | €3240 |
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Booking Details
Booking Conditions
Min 7 nights stay. Saturday to Saturday.
30% non-refundable deposit is required in order to secure a booking. The balance will be requested 60 days prior to your check-in.
Although calendars are updated daily, the may not reflect the latest availability. Always contact Passepartout Homes to discuss availability for your chosen properties.
Rental fees may change without prior notice.
