Villa dell'Aquila
Siracusa and Southern Sicily, Sicily, Italy
From £6,966 per week
Villa dell'Oca
Siracusa and Southern Sicily, Sicily, Italy
Our view
Seamlessly positioned to capture the panoramic views over the famous Vendicari nature reserve, this villa with infinity pool marries traditional and modern Italian design with exceptional landscape and garden design by Ivan Gallo.
In brief
- Magnificent views
- Splendid beaches nearby
- Exquisitely furnished
About the villa
Showcasing exceptional Italian workmanship, this villa provides incredibly versatile living where indoor and outdoor areas blend with great harmony with the natural surroundings. An antique wooden door opens leads you to the impressive entrance hall. The interiors are in some parts traditional, and in other parts more contemporary. A modern library area has been placed in the sitting room adjoining the main dining room. A living room has sleek modern furniture and TV has large picture windows. The five bedrooms, some opening outside and some with with terrace, have been decorated with a blend of considered Italian finishes and the highest quality fixtures and fittings. All have a private dressing rooms and a bathroom. Each one of these has been fitted in classic Sicilian majolica with ‘his and hers’ basins, large showers, WC and are lit by skylights.
A pathway leads to the covered-out door lounging area covered with a natural pergola and its vines. The open-air kitchen provides an exceptional vantage point to enjoy the views and sit around the large table enjoying freshly barbecued fish from Siracusa’s fish market. The infinity pool has two shaded terrace areas and a roof terrace and from here there are wonderful sunsets. Here there is also a small air-conditioned gym, changing room, shower and WC.
What sets this villa apart is the exceptional quality of the landscaping around which follows the undulations of the land around the villa in total harmony with the views of the Vendicari nature reserve. As you move from the main gate through the meadows and pathways to the dry cactus gardens around this villa, Ivan Gallo has created a distinctive atmosphere conveying a true sense of the place. A small pond is carefully set into the garden meadows to deliver spatial serenity, offering at the same time sweeping views of the immediate landscape. For those uninterested in lazing by the pool, Vendicari provides an alluring medley of lagoons, sand dunes, rocky coastlines and uninhabited sandy beaches – the perfect seaside walk with only the waves, birds and wind for company.
Villa details
Accommodation
Ground Floor
- Entrance hall
- Kitchen
- Veranda (informal dining area) opening to gardens
- Dining room
- 2 Double bedroom (King size), each with TV and shower room en suite with twin sinks opening to furnished terrace areas
- Single bedroom
- Shower room
- Utility room
First Floor
- Landing with telescope
- Master double bedroom (king size) with TV, opening to private terrace with small ante room with workspace area and shower room with twin sinks
- Double bedroom (king size), with TV opening to shared terrace, with shower room en suite with twin sinks
- Shared terrace
Facilities
COOKING OUTDOORS
- Built-in barbecue
- Outdoor kitchen
- Sink
ENTERTAINMENT
- WiFi
- TV
- TV in all bedrooms
- Satellite TV (limited English speaking channels)
- DVD library
- Bluetooth speaker
- Stereo
- CD player
GAMES & SPORTS
- Gym
- Running machine
- Exercise bike
- Yoga mats
- Yoga terrace
- Beach umbrella
COOLING FACILITIES
- Air conditioning throughout
KITCHEN ESSENTIALS
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Microwave
- Coffee machine
- Nespresso machine
- Juicer
- Blender
- Hob
- Oven
PRIVATE INFINITY POOL
- 16m x 4m
- 1.5m deep
- Built-in steps
- Pool house with WC and shower room
- Pool towels
VILLA ESSENTIALS
- Washing machine
- Hairdryers for all bathrooms
- Iron & ironing board
- Central heating included
Service & Staffing
Included
AVAILABLE ON REQUEST AT AN ADDITIONAL COST
- Wine delivery, tastings and guided tours of local vineyards
- In villa wellness and beauty treatments including massage
- Personal laundry service
- Cook service
- Chef service
- Cooking classes and pizza evenings also for children
- Guided tours of Vendicari Nature Reserve, Baroque towns and Roman villas
- Boat trips and day charters
- Yoga teacher
- Beach Club Reservations
Important Information
Please note that there is a European tourist tax payable on arrival to the House Manager. This only applies to guests over 12 years and the amount varies from €1 .5 to €6 per person and is set by the local council. Further details will be advised prior to arrival.
Having a barbecue in Italy is one of the best ways to cook your food but you may find that due to long drought periods in high season barbecuing may be restricted in some areas. You will be informed if this happens by your house staff or local representative.
Please note that this villa also has a pond in close proximity to the villa as well as the swimming pool on a lower level and is unsuitable for small children under 7 due to the cactus garden area with many plants with sharp thorns.
CV REPRESENTATIVE
An English speaking CV Representative in Italy will visit during your stay. Contact details will be sent with your travel documents.
TENANCY TIMES
Arrival from 16:00. Departure by 10:00.
LOW WALLS
Please refer to the Health & Safety pages on this website.
Recommended
Flights
CV Villas is happy to book flights for our customers on scheduled, chartered or low cost airlines from London and regional UK airports. Please ask for details.
Car Hire
Car hire can be pre-booked through CV Villas with collection at the airport or port of arrival. Please ask for details.
Additional services
CV Villas offers a wide variety of additional services, to make your villa holiday even more special. You should be able to find all the information you need here, otherwise you can check out our frequently asked questions page or simply send us an enquiry.
Location
Amenities
- Pachino 8km
- Marzamemi 9km
- Noto 13km
- Rosolini 21km
- Siracusa 46km
Places of Interest
Beaches
- San Lorenzo 5km
- Calamosche 8km
- Eloro, Marianelli and Vendicari beach 13km
- Le Dune 17km
Airport
- Catania 97km
Train Station
- Avola 19km
Siracusa and Southern Sicily
Average weather
As one of the quieter destinations on the diverse island of Sicily, the south is home to some of the top, one and two Michellin star restaurants in the country. And it’s no wonder, with the abundance beautiful local produce available. As in all parts of Sicily, there is a contrast in landscape from the marshland of Vendicari to the rebuilt towns of Noto and Ragusa. Siracusa has a tradition in making puppets - buy one as a souvenir or visit the puppet theatre for some light entertainment. Or try out the range of restaurants, bars and tours for a relaxing evening with friends.
Find out more about Siracusa and Southern Sicily
Essential Information
Please note that in most villas there is a European tourist tax payable on arrival to the House Manager. This only applies to guests over 12 years and the amount varies from €0.50 to €5 per person and is set by the local council. Further details will be advised prior to arrival.
Having a barbecue in Italy is one of the best ways to cook your food but you may find that due to long drought periods in high season barbecuing may be restricted in some areas. You will be informed if this happens by your house staff or local representative.
FLIGHTS
CV Villas is happy to book flights for our customers on scheduled, chartered or low cost airlines from London and regional UK airports. Please ask for details.
CAR HIRE
Car hire can be pre-booked through CV Villas with collection at the airport of arrival. Please ask for details.
