Palazzo Alvear

Two of Palazzo Alvear's bright, character-filled reception rooms.Relaxing in the tranquil internal courtyard with its heatable plunge pool..The terrace, accessed from two of the reception rooms, is the perfect spot for memorable meals.The TV sitting room, the third of three reception rooms.The first reception room is beautifully presented and extremely well appointed.The first reception room seen from another angle, looking through to the second.The second reception room with its ornate fireplace and impressive coat of arms.Wherever you look there's a detail to catch the eye.A shady area part of the internal courtyard - just outside the kitchen.Original features and a harmonious blend of antique and contemporary grace every room at Palazzo Alvear.Looking through from the second reception room to the TV sitting room..The two bedrooms in the main apartment are accessed from the TV sitting room.The first bedroom, an elegantly furnished double. (Bedroom 1)The same room seen from a different angle.Its opulent, marble-clad en-suite shower room.Looking through from the TV sitting room to the main bedroom in the apartment.The main bedroom, a gracious double. (Bedroom 2)The main bedroom with its courtyard access.Views out from the main bedroom.An artistic corner in the main bedroom.The main bedroom's en-suite bathroom has a sunken bath, a separate shower, and access to the internal courtyard.The main bedroom's en-suite bathroom seen from another angle.The courtyard guest room, a double. (Bedroom 3)The same bedroom seen from another angle.Its en-suite shower room.Immaculate, characterful and atmospheric.The impressive entrance hall of the guest suite.The guest suite's is a voluminous open-plan space with vaulted ceilings and character galore.The sitting area of the guest suite.The bedroom area of the guest suite with the kitchen and sitting area behind. (Bedroom 4)Style, flair, captivating design.The guest suite's en-suite shower room.The main house's sleek, wonderfully equipped contemporary kitchen.The kitchen opens out into the internal courtyard.Coffee time in the internal courtyard.Approaching the guest bedroom in the courtyard.Vibrant, exotic greenery enlivens the courtyard.The perfect spot in which to cool off and unwind after a day exploring Noto.Back on the terrace and ready for lunch.Like the interiors, the terrace is full of exquisite touches.Every meal at Palazzo Alvear is a special occasion.The beautiful beach of Calamosche in Vendicari Nature Reserve.The beautiful baroque centre of Noto.Palazzo Ducezio, now Noto's town hall.Modica, rising majestically from the gorge in which it sits.The beach at Portopalo di Capo Passero.Enjoying the dolce vita in Marzamemi.One of the many beaches of Vendicari Nature Reserve.The gorgeous beach of San Lorenzo just to the south of Vendicari.