For Longer Term: 6 bed Villa-House in Ragusa Sicily Italy, for rent long term

When Life Gives You Lemons

Surrounded by farmland and olive trees in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed region of Val di Noto, this nineteenth-century villa is as Sicilian as it comes. The honey-coloured stone building is a thing of beauty and is full of pleasant surprises, from terraces with sumptuous views and pretty coloured tiles in the bathroom to a traditional fireplace. Many of the walls are painted a cooling shade of white and there's also a pair of minimalist four-poster beds to squabble over. Outside is where you'll find the real showstopper, though — a temptingly blue swimming pool surrounded by a stone wall, loungers and a pagoda for escaping the sunshine. Keep wandering around the grounds and you'll come across a vegetable garden, aromatic plants and a cute courtyard ideal for long lunches. When you're in the mood for days out, the historic town of Ragusa lies twenty-five minutes away in the car, while it's possible to get to the beach at Marina di Ragusa in under twenty. Your host can also arrange weddings for up to eighty people upon request in the ancient warehouse or Mediterranean garden facing the olive orchard.
*The swimming pool is only available between May and October
*Although the home is split across two floors, there are bedrooms and bathrooms on the ground floor — one of these has been modified with a shower seat, step-free access and grab bars
*This is a period property and like many of these historic homes, there's a slight damp issue – some guests might be sensitive to this
*The stone patio is shared with the custodian of the villa and the host's father, who live in apartments in the same complex
*There's free parking available on the premises
*A cot, high chair and babysitter recommendations can be provided if required
*Surveillance cameras are present in the outdoor areas solely to ensure the safety of the guests and the villa. No cameras are installed inside the villa.
Air Conditioning
Balcony
Barbeque
Black-Out Blinds
Blender
Bread Maker
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Central Heating
Coffee Maker
Cooking Essentials
Cot / Crib
Desk / Workplace
Dishwasher
Doorman
Dryer
Drying Rack
Espresso Machine
Extra Pillows and Blankets
Fenced Garden
Fenced Property
Fire Extinguisher
Fireplace
Free Parking On Premises
Free Parking On Street
Freezer
Fridge
Garden
Hair Dryer
Hangers
Herb Garden
High Chair
Iron
Ironing Board
Juicer
Kettle
Kitchen
Kitchen Utensils
Microwave
Outdoor Seating
Outdoor Shower
Oven
Parking Available
Patio / Terrace
Pets Allowed
Pod Coffee Machine
Private Entrance
Rooftop Terrace
Satellite / Cable TV
Security Cameras
Self Check-in / Check-out
Smoke Detector
Sonos
Step-Free Access
Stove
Sun Loungers / Beach Chairs
Sun Umbrellas
Swimming Pool
Toaster
Toiletries
TV
Washing Machine
Wheelchair Access
Wi-fi