The house with the lava stone pool
12 Guests
6 Bedrooms
7 Bathrooms
As its name might suggest, Domus Olivae sits at the centre of an organic olive estate. The spacious, luxuriously appointed accommodation wraps around a beautiful stone-flagged courtyard and flows out onto manicured lawned gardens, where, in pride of place, sits the stunning lava-stone pool.
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Keyholder highlights
- Luxuriously finished, spacious interiors
- Superb 25m-long pool
- Full service, including cook
- Beautiful gardens and courtyard
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Ariel views of Domus Olivae
Domus Olivae and its gardens seen from the fabulous 25m-long pool.
The gorgeous outdoor dining area.
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The wonderful baglio courtyard.
An invitation for a dip.
What a view!
Ragusa, Sicily
Domus Olivae
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The Area
Domus Olivae sits amidst an extensive olive estate below the historic, charming hill-top town of Chiaramonte Gulfi in the southeast of Sicily, and about 20km (as the crow flies) from the fabulous sandy beaches that line the coast from Scoglitti down to Punta Secca and Marina di Ragusa. This is Montalbano country and if you're a fan of the Inspector's work, you'll find the stunning sea and landscapes very familiar. An easy drive away is gorgeous Ragusa, a gastronomic hub with several Michelin-starred restaurants and one of a series of stunning baroque towns, including Modica, Scicli and Noto, that forms the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Val di Noto. Another architectural curiosity in the area is the fantastical Castello di Donnafugata.
Slightly further afield, though still within easy day-trip distance, are the historic towns of Caltagirone, known for its ceramics and its baroque centre, and Syracuse, an ancient Greek town, once the mightiest city in Magna Graecia. Piazza Armerina and its world famous UNESCO World Heritage Site of Villa Romana del Casale is also just over an hour's drive away.
Catania airport:
95km-51miles-1hr50Comiso airport:
3.5km-2.5miles-5minsPalermo airport:
265km-165miles-3h25Trapani airport:
267km-166miles-4hrNearest shops, bars and restaurants:
10km-6miles-15mins in Chiaramonte Gulfi, 10km-6miles-15mins in Comiso, or 12km-7.5miles-15mins in VittoriaNearest beaches:
28km-18miles-35mins in Scoglitti or Marina di AcateDonnafugata castle:
29km-18miles-30minsRagusa:
23km-14.5miles-30minsModica:
39km-24miles-40minsScicli:
47km-30miles-50minsNoto:
75km-47miles-1hr20Caltagirone:
41km-25miles-40minsPiazza Armerina (Villa Romana del Casale):
73km-45.5miles-1hr10Syracuse:
105km-54miles-1hr20Local Experiences
Helicopter tours in East Sicily
A helicopter trip in Sicily over Etna and to the Aeolian Islands is a highly moving experience, enough to reduce grown men and women to tears! Book with us for a truly unforgettable addition to your Sicilian holiday.
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Private boat charters in Southeast Sicily
From here until the southeasternmost tip of Sicily, the coastline is an uninterrupted stretch of sandy beach, dotted with picturesque little resort towns, including Punta Secca (Inspector Montalbano's home), Marina di Ragusa, Donnalucata, Cava d'Aliga, Sampieri and Marina di Modica. The last strip, made up of several miles of dunes, is where the Allied forces landed in the 2nd World War. At the southernmost tip of Sicily is Isola Delle Correnti, offering an almost African scenario. Indeed, here we are considerably further south than Tunis.Just around the southeastern tip and heading north up the east coast, are the beaches of Marzamemi, San Lorenzo and Vendicari Nature Reserve. The reserve's salt water lagoons and varieties of flora offer the ideal habitat for a wide range of fauna, including nesting turtles and migrating flamingos.Continuing up the east coast, between Vendicari and the historic Greek town of Syracuse, are the popular sandy beaches of Marina di Noto, Calabernado, Marina di Avola, Gelsomineto, Fontane Bianche and Arenella.
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Wine tastings in Southeast Sicily
Nero D’Avola, Cerasuolo di Vittoria, Frappato, Syrah and Moscato Bianco are just a few of the grape varieties cultivated in the Noto area, and we heartily recommend a vineyard visit during your stay. We know the right people and the most prestigious wineries in the area, and we’d be delighted to arrange a chauffeured wine tasting tour with lunch for you.
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Private guided tours in Southeast Sicily
The southeastern tip of Sicily is home to mile after mile of largely unspoilt sandybeaches and an impressive list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Syracuse and the Rocky Necropolis of Pantalica, the towns ofthe Val di Noto, and Villa Romana del Casale.
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Culinary experiences in Southeast Sicily
The southeast of Sicily is famed for its superb tomatoes, cheeses, meat, olive oil, vegetables and seafood. Our culinary experiences in the area will enable you to transform these exquisite ingredients into some of southeast Sicily's most celebrated dishes.
DiscoverFrom the Guest Book
Read the thoughtful reviews that travellers have left after their time with us.
We had a perfect relaxing holiday at Domus Olivae. Beautiful surroundings, great accommodation, beautiful grounds and pool. The staff were wonderful and the cook's meals was loved by us all!
MS August 2024
What stood out for us about Domus Olivae were the beautiful views, the comfort and of course the swimming pool. It is a beautiful countryside villa, offering peace and tranquillity, and the staff made it exceptional.
MV August 2024
Domus Olivae was absolutely amazing. Everyone agreed that it was the most beautiful villa that we've rented to date and the service surpassed our expectations. The villa itself was gorgeous and even more luxurious than the website pictures can capture. The grounds were beautiful and the pool spectacular. The teenagers wandered the olive grove after dark and played cards outside until very late; great memories for all of them. The service at Domus Olivae was exceptional. Everyone was friendly and professional. We felt that they truly wanted us to have a relaxing and enjoyable holiday.
DA, Canada August 2022
The grounds of Domus Olivae are meticulously kept and it’s truly a magical place. The villa team was wonderful.
Anonymous, Canada August 2022
The whole family found Domus Olivae and its staff as near perfect as is possible. We were thoroughly spoilt.
Anon, UK July 2021
I would rate Domus Olivae with excellent on all issues. It is beautiful and very comfortable. The owner was most gracious, the staff were amazing and the cook was really exceptional - the food was superb.,I would rate Domus Olivae with excellent on all issues. It is beautiful and very comfortable. The owner was most gracious, the staff were amazing and the cook was really exceptional - the food was superb.
Mr Robert Snukal, United States of America October 2019
