The glorious pool at Nido d'EstiaLooking from the pool towards the house.Views over the surrounding countryside and out to sea.The beautiful al fresco dining area.Relaxing by the pool under the shade of a carob tree.The lovely living area, opening out to the sea-facing terraces.The living area has been furnished with great panache.At the end of the pool is the main bedroom.The main bedroom (bedroom 1) has been romantically furnished. The main bedroom's large walk-in shower and outdoor access.A shower made for two and with a view to boot!The main bedroom's en-suite WC.The double-twin bedroom (bedroom 2) seen from the corridor.The double-twin also accesses the wrap-around terraces. The little sitting area outside the double-twin bedroom.The shower room near the double-twin bedroom.The bright, well-equipped kitchen.Why not book the services of an in-villa chef during your stay? © James ThompsonThe al fresco dining area is conveniently served by the kitchen.Afternoon tea Nido d'Estia style!There's plenty of space by the pool.Limpid waters.The sitting area next to the pool.The shady carob tree has many talents.Attention to detail.Dry stone walls run around the perimeter of the property.A cool shady spot in the gardens.Nido d'Estia seen from on high. The sea is just a short drive away.Nido d'Estia's creamy stone walls rise unassumingly from the baked earth.  The lawned area of the gardens is great for fun and games.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.