El Encanto is available at a lower rate for smaller parties. For details see El Encanto (x 2 people).
Location
In Sicily’s hilly south-east, best known for the Baroque cities of Ragusa, Noto and Scicli, all of which lie within 20km/12.5 miles of the property. The nearest shops are in or on the way to Modica, 5km/3 miles, which has a lovely "centro storico" as well as one of Italy’s most famous bakeries, the Pasticceria Bonaiuto. There are sand or rock beaches within a 10km/6-mile drive to the south or east.
Accommodations
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Ground floor
Sitting room. Fitted kitchen with exposed stone walls opening to small terrace. Dining room opening to the courtyard and loggias. Bathroom with shower.
First floor
[reached by an open staircase] Twin bedroom. Double bedroom. Double bedroom with sloping ceilings and mosquito net. Bathroom with bath.
Grounds
Private swimming pool, 6 x 12.5m/20 x 41 feet, set on a stone terrace about 10m/30 feet above the house in a pretty lawned garden. Large open loggia with dining table and full summer kitchen, and attached laundry room and bathroom. Smaller loggia with a sitting area.
Assistance
Assistance is provided locally by the property's offsite caretaker - a fountain of local information. Services included in the rental fee, and optional services available, are noted under Price and Availability.
Facilities
Dishwasher. Washing machine. Satellite TV with DVD. CD/cassette player. Air-conditioning throughout. Mosquito nets on all windows. Fixed telephone line.
Access
Airports: Catania, 100km/63 miles; Palermo, a little over 3 hours. Railway and bus station at Modica, 5km/3 miles. Motorway exit at Ispica, 20km/ 12.5 miles along paved roads to the property’s 1.5km/1-mile white access road. Parking for three cars.
Activities
Tennis in Modica, 10 minutes. Riding stables at Ragusa, 20km/12 miles. Sand and pebble beaches within a 10km/6-mile drive to the south or east. Several nature reserves along the coasts with beautiful walking trails.
Pool details
The pool has a minimum depth of depth 1.2m/4 feet and steps for entry/exit.
