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.The cosy but spacious living and dining area.Views over the countryside and the sea. The lawned garden next to the main terrace.The bright, welcoming entrance hall.The delightful open-plan dining and living area.Attention to detail and exquisite taste.The dining and living area opens out onto a large shady terrace.The immaculate, characterful kitchen.The kitchen seamlessly service both the indoor and the al fresco dining areas.Picking pomegranates from the garden. © James ThompsonWhy not book the services of an in-villa chef during your stay? © James ThompsonThe wonderful covered terrace accessed from the kitchen and the dining area.Arancini being served for lunch at Masseria d'Estia. An outdoor kitchen makes al fresco dining even easier.The sitting area between the living room and the main bedroom.The romantic main suite (bedroom 1). The beautiful en-suite shower room of the main suite.Reclaimed antique tiles fit perfectly with the overall contemporary feel.The mezzanine of the main suite has a stand-alone tub and a sofa.The mezzanine in the main suite also accesses this panoramic terrace.The well-furnished terrace of the main suite.The central courtyard onto which most rooms open.Al fresco dining in the central courtyard.Dinner is served. © James ThompsonThe second bedroom is accessed either from the main suite or from the internal courtyard (bedroom 2). It also has a lovely en-suite shower room.The second bedroom's courtyard access.A door in the entrance hall leads to the second wing with two more bedrooms.One of the two bedrooms in the second wing (bedroom 3). Personal touches create a welcoming atmosphere.The first bedroom in the second wing seen from a different angle. Its lovely en-suite shower room.More attention to detail.Thedouble-twin bedroom in the second wing (bedroom 4).Its en-suite shower room.More unique touches.French windows opening onto the central courtyard.The romantic double bedroom in the poolside guesthouse (bedroom 5). The guesthouse bedroom opens out onto the pool area.Its en-suite shower room.The lovely terrace outside the bedrooms in the second wing.A most tranquil setting.Beautifully landscaped gardens wrap around the property. A magical atmosphere as night falls.A special dinner at Masseria d'Estia. A peaceful spot in the gardens.The beautiful lawn has plenty of shaded sitting areas. The property fits in perfectly with the surrounding countryside. The splendidly curvaceous pool and beautiful stone wall. The children's play area.The villa's fantastic location.The fabulous beach of Marina di Ragusa has some great lidos and restaurants.The piazza at Marina di Ragusa comes alive in the summer.Arriving at Ragusa Ibla in the evening is a magical experience.Ragusa's magnificent centre is UNESCO protected.Splendid baroque Scicli is an easy drive away.The long expanse of sand at Donnalucata is about 10 minutes' drive away.Modica's gorgeous old town centre.Sampieri is another fabulous beach within an easy drive.Noto's splendid cathedral.The lovely sandy beach of Calamosche in Vendicari Nature Reserve.