Villa Vella

The house and garden were way beyond my expectations. The host was incredible and very nice

Nous avons aimé l’espace dans la maison, dehors dans le jardin et au bord de la piscine. L’accueil a été très chaleureux et Maria , la propriétaire était disponible et vraiment très gentille. On l’a remercie infiniment.

Toute la famille a apprécié ces vacances à la Villa Vella.

Villa Vella has very nice and cosy garden, pool is perfect, not far from beach

Air condition on the second floor , need to renew

This is a superb villa and a cherished family home. Every detail has been carefully considered. In fact, we found that the photographs and description undersold the property. The pool is large and lovely. The extensive gardens hide charming corners to sit and enjoy the peace. The welcome from Maria and her son, Giuseppe was fast, professional and caring. Maria was available next door should we have needed anything, but perfectly discreet. We were a party of four adults and felt lucky to have found Villa Vella at the last moment. There are several seating areas within the vast lounge, two dining areas, a giant kitchen, a fireplace, an office(!), a downstairs double room and family bathroom, plus 3 fully ensuite double bedrooms upstairs, each with a balcony and a view. Very comfortable premises. Outside there are plenty of tables, sun beds, BBQ area and so forth (plus that giant inflatable flamingo...) AND a well-equipped gym with running machine, cycling machine etc. etc. Oh, and a huge sun-room with sofas. Every manner of kitchen utensil, dishes, ovens etc., for self-catering (should you wish) and even a take-away eatery and grocery store 50 metres around the corner. Peaceful, perfect. We don't like giving 10/10 because it looks fake. However, when you consider the competition and what this property offers, 10/10 overall is the only realistic option. 8/10 for location because you are in the countryside (sort of) and a 1km walk to the sea and restaurants which might mean you take the car, rather than walk. If you like peace, then this is ideal. 20 minutes into Ortygia depending on the traffic, but easy. Recommended without hesitation. If you bring kids, you will worry (because of the pool and fish pond and rocks and rope-ladders) and they will go mad with happiness (for all the same reasons, plus some tiny caves to hide in!)

There is nothing wrong. Good luck with mastering the light-switches, though! (There are canopies and outside lights and pool lights and kitchen lights and lobby lights and ceiling lights and...) There are a few steps up to and around the house and pool if you are (or bring) a wobbly person to take advantage of the ground-floor bedroom and bathroom. Lovely property. Bear in mind we arrived by surprise, having booked with literally 15 minutes' notice(!) so there wasn't time for a full clean of the grounds - even so, a delightful stay. This is a long-loved family home, full of personal touches. Don't come if you're looking for sterile hotel-style minimalism. Do come if you want a highly personal and luxurious villa. **Look out for the little shop on the roundabout, then the turning - which looks like a private drive - is not far away. Easy to miss. Don't rely on the postcode in your sat nav or Waze. This is one time when Google Maps is better**

it was the perfect property , couldnt ask for anything else , even has a mini market 2 minutes away

everything was great