Villa Grande Pietra is a beautiful property set inside a nature park of over 20 hectares filled with ancient olive, carob and almond trees. Located around 10km from the coast, on clear days your views will stretch to the beautiful beaches of Marina di Ragusa.

This ancient villa dates back to the end of the 1600s. Almost entirely fortified, it has recently been renovated and carefully restored. The villa isspolit into sections, housing all the bedrooms inside the ancient stone bailey and adjoining areas, whereas the communal spaces are located in the annex. Instead of glass windows, the annex has large transparent plastic curtains that can be opened when it is hot.

Outside, in addition to the beautiful gardens, there is a solarium as well as a large private swimming pool (10m x 12m), which is surrounded by palm trees and oleander plants. The pool is heated by solar panels and includes a whirlpool. The temperature of the water in the swimming pool is kept between 20 and 28 degrees, depending on the weather.

Swimming pool open 21/05 - 22/10

Accommodation - size 480sqm - sleeping upto 38 people in 14 bedrooms (12 double, 1 twin, 1 triple) & 14 bathrooms

VILLA

Ground floor - 1 double bedroom with bathroom and shower; 1 double bedroom with bathroom and shower + second double bed + two single beds.

1st floor - spacious kitchen leading on to 1 double bedroom and a bathroom with shower; 1 double bedroom + single bed; 1 double bedroom; 1 bathroom with shower.

ANNEX

Ground floor - large open space between the main part of the house and the swimming pool arranged as a lounge area with SAT TV, dining area and kitchen area with oven, microwave, freezer, dishwasher. This structure has no walls but can be completely closed off as required using special plastic sheets, if necessary it can also be heated with a large stov. 1 twin bedroom + 2 single beds + bathroom with shower.

ENTRATA - Ground floor - 2 double bedrooms with bathroom and shower + small cooker hob.

BAGLIO - Ground floor - 3 double bedrooms with bathroom and shower + single bed + small cooker hob; 1 double bedroom with bathroom and shower.

CORTE DEGLI ARANCI - Ground floor - 1 double bedroom with bathroom and shower + single bed + small cooker hob;

CORTE DEGLI OLEANDRI - Ground floor - 1 double bedroom with bathroom + single bed + small cooker hob.

The caretaker lives In a separate wing of the house which is out of the way and has its own separate living areas. The discreet presence of the caretaker is essential for maintaining such a large property, as well as for satisfying all the guests' requirements and, on request, preparing breakfast for them. Wireless broadband internet connection.

On request all the double bedrooms can be turned into twin bedrooms; moreover in some bedrooms a small children's bed or cot/crib can be added.

Location/distances

The Baroque cities of Scicli, Ragusa, Modica and Noto are just a short journey away. It is possible to reach the Vendicari Reserve and Siracusa in less than an hour by car. Particularly worth visiting are the Castello di Donnafugata and the lakes of river Cavagrande del Cassibile. The beautiful beaches of the Mediterranean coast around Marina di Ragusa are just a short car journey away (approx. 10 minutes). Catania airport is 110km away.

CIR; 19088009C120231