Baglio del Vigneto

Set in a seven hectare farm of grapevines and artichokes, this lovely old ‘baglio’ is built, in typically Sicilian style, around a cobbled courtyard, liberally sprinkled with flowering shrubs and hemmed with a covered dining terrace and pergola shaded verandas. Just behind the courtyard, with open  views of coast and countryside, a separate sunny terrace surrounds the private pool, with loungers on its poolside lawns and tree shade for sundowner seating. And the ultra-relaxing tempo continues within the wonderfully comfy house, where original architectural features form the framework for bold artworks, bright cushions piled on big sofas, bedrooms in simple country style, and smart modern bathrooms. An ideal  house for a family gathering or couples travelling together, perhaps with some children in cots. Baglio del Vigneto consists of three buildings. The main house has a charming kitchen, the quirky elegant dining room, a large living room with an open fire, and one of the en suite bedrooms. Across a small inner courtyard, three bedrooms occupy a second building. And the pool annexe has a double room spacious enough for a cot. The pool is set in a south facing terrace with some trees. This is an extraordinarily beautiful, quiet and unspoilt corner of southern Europe with superb inexpensive restaurants and glorious sandy beaches within easy driving distance. The villa is 5km from shops in Menfi and 11km from sandy Portopaolo beach and within easy reach of other beaches. Highly recommended.