Baglio Modica

A traditional Sicilian farmstead, nestling in a rural landscape of citrus groves, olives and almond trees. Beautifully restored to a high standard in an inviting country style with two pools, air-conditioning and a 42" plasma satellite TV. Within easy reach of the Baroque towns of South-Eastern Sicily.

Dating back to the end of the 16th century, this Sicilian farmstead in east Sicily, is within easy driving distance of the Baroque towns of Modica, Noto, Scicli, Ragusa Ibla and the ceramics centre of Caltagirone.

The property is set on top of a hill with views over the surrounding landscape of cornfields, carob trees and dry stone walls with the sea in the distance. Recently restored, this property comprises the main house and an adjacent watch tower. There is also a particularly beautiful courtyard, paved with local stone and with a small swimming pool and furnished with garden furniture.

The interiors of both the main house and the tower are furnished in inviting country style with beamed ceilings, and country furniture and coordinated furnishings in warm country colours. The kitchens have been tiled with pretty majolica tiles from the ceramics centre of Caltagirone.

At the rear of the property there is a second, large swimming pool with hydromassage and wooden decking with showers and changing rooms. The property is surrounded by an extensive garden with lawns, ancient olive trees, almond and citrus trees, jasmine and other shrubs.

Baglio Modica is a superb choice for a large group or families to explore this inviting corner of Sicily.

Room Description

Ground Floor: Sitting room with mezzanine • Dining room • Kitchen/breakfast room • 2 double bedrooms (1 with air-conditioning) • Twin bedroom (with air conditioning) • 3 shower rooms (1 with hydromassage) • Utility room

Watchtower:  Kitchen • Sitting room • Study with library • Cloakroom

First floor: Double bedroom with terrace • Twin bedroom with terrace • Bathroom

Outside: Courtyard, terrace, loggia with dining area, changing room (2 WC, 2 showers)

Facilities

Washing machine, Dishwasher, Microwave, 42'' Plasma TV Satellite (TV only in Tower), DVD player, CD player, 3 external showers, Barbecue, Air Conditioning (all bedrooms except twin bedroom in main house, payable locally), 4 pedestal fans, Heating (payable locally Euro 210 per week, firewood available payable locally), hairdryer, 5 mosquito nets

Note: Electricity included up to 350 Kwh per week. Any extra usage is charged at Euros 0.25 per Kwh payable locally.

Children's facilities

Cot, High chair available on request

Note: Electricityis  included up to 350 Kwh per week. Any extra usage is charged at Euro 0.25 per Kwh payable locally.

Private Swimming Pool

8m x 15m, 1.2m - 2.5m deep with built-in steps. The pool is open all year.

Private Second pool

7m x 3.5m, 1.4m deep with ladder steps. The pool is open all year.

Welcome Provisions Included

A welcome gesture to offer you a drink after your journey; tea or coffee and biscuits, wine or juice and a snack. They are not sufficient for an entire meal. Owners will also generally leave a few other items to get you going such as some salt, sugar, oil, bin bags and toilet paper.

Food Hamper

Can be arranged for an additional cost and Euro 20 Euro service charge payable locally. For guests who are arriving late or who recognize they may be delayed and arrive with no time to do shopping. Shops are shut on Sundays, so the aim of the Food Hampers is to provide some items to tide guests over for the weekend, before shopping on Monday. Please do complete the Food Hamper form and return to us.

Cook service

Availability on request. £50 booking fee. Euro 150 per meal plus the cost of the food.

CV Contact

An English speaking CV Representative in Italy will be available by phone during your stay. Contact details will be sent with your travel documents.

Linen and Towels

Provided twice per week. Extra changes are available on request for an additional charge.

Maid Service

Six times per week.

Tenancy Times

Tenancies commence at 16:00 hours on the day of arrival and villas are to be vacated at 10:00 hours on the day of departure

Your Location

Nearest airport

Catania 120km

Amenities

Shop, restaurant 2km, Modica 8km with shops, restaurants, banks, shops and tennis court, hospital, riding, railway station 8km, golf course Castiglione di Sicilia 170km

Places of interest

Ragusa 15km,  Scicli 15km,  Noto 30km, Pozzallo 25km, Vendicari 30km. Siracusa 60km,  Caltagirone 70km. Cava d'Ispica 15km. Donnafugata 30 km, Portopalo 50km. Agrigento 145km, Mount Etna 140 km. Piazza Armerina 110km. Catania 120km. Sciacca 180km. Selinute 230km.

CV Contact • Available All Year