Villa Gilda 5+1 by Massimo Villas

A beautiful villa in a peaceful, rural location near the baroque town of Noto, Villa Gilda is an idyllic base for exploring the rural south-east coast of Sicily.

A modern structure made of pale, local stone, the villa sits gracefully on a hillside overlooking olive groves which stretch to the coast. The garden has been landscaped to enhance the surroundings, incorporating olive trees and traditional stone walls with palms, cactus and a smooth green lawn. Guests are encouraged to enjoy outside living to the full. You can help yourself to fruit and vegetables grown in the garden, cool off in the inviting pool, have a siesta on a sun lounger and dine together under a pergola.

The uncluttered interiors have a clean, modern finish throughout with carefully chosen furniture and furnishings in a neutral color palette of contemporary greys, white and beige. The living space is on the ground floor with a modern kitchen and a comfortable living room which opens out to the terrace, furnished with an outside sofa and chairs. Downstairs there are three bedrooms, each with their own bathroom and french windows opening out to the garden.

Ground floor: Living room, kitchen, bathroom. Internal stairs to the lower floor: 2 double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, 1 single bedroom with an en-suite bathroom. It is possible to add an extra bed on request.

Despite its rural location, the villa is just 10 minutes drive from the baroque town of Noto with its shops, restaurants and attractive historic center. Enjoyable day trips include visiting the fishing village of Marzamemi, exploring nearby sandy beaches and visiting the Vendicari nature reserve, known for its flamingos.