The house of reclaimed art
10 Guests
5 Bedrooms
6 Bathrooms
Masseria d'Estia is a refined, luxuriously finished villa where ingenious interior design, eclectic elegance and al fresco attractions unite to create an enchanting atmosphere for some serious rest and relaxation.
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Keyholder highlights
- Gorgeously styled interiors
- Extensive sea-view gardens
- Pool with child-friendly shallow end
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Ariel views of Masseria d'Estia
The inviting pool with its beach-effect shallow end.
The dry stone walls and the pool below the main suite's terrace.
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The cosy but spacious living and dining area.
Views over the countryside and the sea.
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The lawned garden next to the main terrace.
Marina di Ragusa, Sicily
Masseria d'Estia
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The Area
Masseria d'Estia is ideally located for those who love both lazing on sandy beaches and exploring fascinating, historic towns. The sandy beach of Marina di Ragusa is just a 10-minute drive away and there are many other beaches along the coast (including Donnalucata, Cava d'Aliga, Punta Secca and Sampieri) that are between 15 and 25 minutes' drive. The beaches in the area of Marina di Ragusa have received several consecutive "Bandiere Blu", attesting to the cleanliness of the water and their general ecological excellence. In terms of beautiful towns oozing history, Masseria d'Estia could hardly be better placed: the UNESCO-protected Baroque pearls of Scicli, Modica, Ragusa and Noto. Syracuse is also within easy driving distance as are the quiet beaches of the Nature Reserve at Vendicari.
Finally, for fans of Montalbano, a visit to Punta Secca, home to the Inspector's house, is a must.
Catania airport:
115km-70miles-1hr30Comiso airport:
40km-25miles-35minsPalermo airport:
295km-182miles-4hr10Trapani airport:
305km-190miles-4hr20Nearest shops and restaurants:
in Marina di Ragusa (10mins drive), Santa Croce Camarina (15mins drive), Ragusa (20mins drive) or Scicli (25mins drive)Nearest beaches:
Marina di Ragusa (10mins drive), Plaja Grande (15mins drive), Donnalucata and Punta Secca (20min drive) and Sampieri (30mins drive)Scicli:
15km-9miles-25minsRagusa:
19km-12miles-20minsModica:
30km-20miles-30minsNoto:
65km-40miles-1hr5Syracuse:
100km-62miles-1hr30Local 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 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.
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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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Read the thoughtful reviews that travellers have left after their time with us.
Masseria d'Estia was beautiful and it's a wonderful setting for a family vacation. Our chef cooked us wonderful meals and I would highly recommend the villa.
Anonymous October 2024
Masseria d'Estia was extremely clean and quiet. The staff made it so very special.
Anonymous September 2024
Masseria d'Estia was beautiful. We loved all the little touches and how well it was equipped. The local staff were amazing. They couldn’t do enough to be helpful and to make our stay as perfect as possible. We loved the idea of having our breakfast prepared - it was such a treat.
Franca Freeman July 2024
Masseria d'Estia was very comfortable, spacious, and well-equipped.
Anonymous June 2024
Masseria d'Estia was wonderful. We had a great holiday. Staying in a beautiful home made it perfect.
Jan Milton June 2024
Our stay at Masseria d’Estia was beyond anything I could imagine. The villa is truly a slice of heaven—a very large slice. No detail has not been thought of. The architecture, furnishings, and the stunning grounds are beyond compare. On a scale of 1-10, everything about our Masseria d’Estia experience was a 15! I would return in a heartbeat.
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