A house of emerald lawns
10 Guests
5 Bedrooms
5 Bathrooms
Guests arriving at Donnafucale are greeted by a handsome, pearly white façade, swathes of emerald lawn and relaxing views across the gently rolling countryside. Bright, elegantly furnished interiors flow out into the surrounding gardens, whose dimensions echo the generous proportions of the house itself. A tempting pool completes the picture, making Donnafucale a really attractive proposition for anyone wishing to holiday in Sicily's southeastern corner.
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Keyholder highlights
- Light, spacious accommodation
- Peace, privacy and a delightful pool
- Extensive lawned gardens
Gallery
Ariel views of Donnafucale
The house seen from the pool area.
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A shady spot to relax
The cobalt blue pool surrounded by emerald green lawns.
The shady al fresco dining area, accessed from the kitchen and the hallway.
The main entrance takes one into a bright hallway.
Includes
- Sole use of the villa and the grounds
- The support of our Villa Specialists to help you select your perfect villa
- The expertise of a dedicated local team to help you fine-tune the logistics of your trip and to plan a range of experiences, many of which are exclusive to The Thinking Traveller
- A Local Specialist, based near your villa, to assist you during your stay (between 9am and 7pm daily, with 24/7 emergency support)
- A comprehensive guide to your villa and its surrounding area, including our restaurant recommendations, cultural highlights and other activities
- An easy-to-use online holiday planner to keep all your booked experiences and services in one place, ensuring that nothing gets missed during your stay
- The ability to coordinate and share the details of your trip with your group via Your Account
- All sales taxes, electricity, gas, Wi-Fi, linen, bath towels, pool and/or beach towels
- Access to our in-villa wine delivery service – choose from our handpicked menu of the best regional wines and find them waiting for you at your villa
- Daily cleaning (up to 3 hours for large groups, 2 hours for smaller groups - excluding Sundays and Bank Holidays) and mid-week linen change
Excludes
- Flights
- Car hire
- Transfers
- Meals (unless otherwise specified)
- Tourist taxes (tassa di soggiorno) levied by many town councils in Italy. The amount varies by location and usually amounts to between €1-€5 per person per night
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The Area
Donnafucale sits in the gentle countryside south of the baroque UNESCO World Heritage town of Noto and just few kilometres west of the unspoilt beauty and beaches of Vendicari Nature Reserve in the southeast of Sicily.
The coastline around Italy's southeasternmost point is flanked by mile upon mile of sandy beaches, many of which are a short drive from Donnafucale. Also close by are the other gorgeous UNESCO World Heritage towns of Modica, Ragusa and Scicli.
Slightly further afield, but highly recommended, is Syracuse, once the mightiest city in Magna Graecia. Its archaeological site and island centre, Ortigia, are fascinating.
Last but not least, If hiking in the hills is your thing, then there is some spectacular scenery to explore in the rushing streams and waterfalls of the Cassibile gorge and the Paleolithic burial sites in the dramatic valley of Pantalica.
Catania airport:
100km-67miles-1hr10Comiso airport:
70miles-44miles-1hr15Palermo airport:
336km-209miles-3hr35Trapani airport:
417km-259miles-4hr35Nearest shops and amenities:
10-15mins drive in RosoliniNearest beaches:
15-20mins drive at Vendicari and San LorenzoNoto:
16km-10miles-22minsModica:
28km-17miles-40minsScicli:
37km-23miles-50minsSyracuse:
58km-36miles-50minsRagusa:
48km-30miles-1hrLocal 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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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 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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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 dream holiday at Donnafucale. It's an amazing villa, beyond our expectations. The quality is fabulous, the interiors superb. We loved everything about it.
Anonymous September 2024
Donnafucale is an exceptional property both inside and out. It was very thoughtfully furnished and everything was top quality. We had an all-round fantastic holiday. Nobody wanted to leave and it was value for money.
IO September 2024
Our stay at Donnafucale was magical, special, dreamy! The villa was better than in the pictures. It is a dream house. The grounds, the serenity of the place, the pool, the kitchen, the al fresco area, the bedrooms, the AC in them. And specially the staff, from the lovely lady who cooked for us one night to the cleaning lady who each day came to the house and help with everything. Thanks for a special holiday - I will not look elsewhere when renting again.
Carlos Zambrano August 2024
Donnafucale was an absolute slice of paradise. We loved the quiet, tranquil environment of the countryside and getting to spend so much time outdoors in all the special gathering areas, especially watching the sunset over the pool.
P.L. October 2023
Exceptional standard of service from all concerned, and the accommodation was a cut above anything we have stayed in before.
V.G. July 2023
Every aspect of the villa holiday was excellent. Everything was done to make the entire process easy and to the highest standard. The villa itself was absolutely wonderful.
Anonymous June 2023
