Masseria Cardinale

The main gate takes one into Masseria Cardinale's impressive central courtyard.The awe-inspiring main living area (or great hall!).Masseria Cardinale's splendid pool is immersed in greenery.The shady, secluded al fresco dining area.The pool area with its countryside views.The entrance to the main living room (behind the palm tree).The main living room seen from the gallery of one of the bedrooms.Another shot of the delightfully tasteful living area.The theatre room.Original features in the sitting area just off the main living room.Attention to detail, style, elegance and originality,The convivial dining area accesses it secluded al fresco counterpart.The shady, secluded al fresco dining area. Looking through to the kitchen.Where your in-villa cook will prepare your meals.The wine cellar, set up with a convivial table for tastings and aperitivi.Frescoes depict Picasso-inspired scenes from Ovid's Metamorphoses.The double-twin bedroom accessed from the main living area (bedroom 2). Its en-suite bathroom.Its tub.The double bedroom accessed from the main living area (bedroom 1). Its en-suite shower room.The double bedroom accessed via steps from the courtyard (bedroom 3). The terrace.A timeless atmosphere.Its en-suite shower room.On the opposite side of the courtyard is the oil press bedroom.You'll never find a bedroom quite like it (bedroom 4). Its vast space and sunken sitting area.Its en-suite shower room.The double bedroom next door, also accessed from the courtyard (bedroom 5).Its sitting area.Its en-suite shower room.The entrance to the oil press bedroom is behind the palm tree.The twin-double bedroom next to the olive press bedroom (bedroom 6). Seen from another angle.Its en-suite shower room.The twin bedroom is accessed from the courtyard.The twin bedroom (bedroom 7). Its en-suite shower room.The convivial TV snug.The gym - for those who like to stay in form while on holiday.A view of Masseria Cardinale from above.Extensive gardens wraparound Masseria Cardinale.Spring blooms.A morning exploration of the grounds.A shady arbour.Emerald lawns.There is no end of space in which guests can spread out or come together for fun and games.The perfect spot for an afternoon snooze or a few hours with a good book.Paths weaving through the grounds.Several paths lead to the irresistible pool.The pool is set discreetly in its context.The al fresco dining courtyard also has a sitting area.Arrival at Masseria Cardinale.Masseria Cardinale seen from across the hills. The ancient Greek theatre at nearby Palazzolo Acreide.Much of Palazzolo Acreide was built in sumptuous baroque style..The impressive Chiesa di San Sebastiano in Palazzolo Acreide.Palazzolo Acreide is home to the longest balcony in Europe!Noto's splendid cathedral.The lovely beach of Calamosche in Vendicari Nature Reserve.Piazza Duomo in Siracusa, one if Italy's most beautiful piazzas.The beach and harbour of Fontane Bianche.Ancient burial chambers at the Necropolis of Pantalica.