The cool kiss of maiolica tiles
8 Guests
4 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
Sitting just outside the baroque town of Rosolini, Tenuta della Cava is a veritable oasis of tranquillity and sensory pleasures. Enclosed in a shady, mature walled garden with pool, its voluminous interiors are imbued with sense of understated opulence, while the fabulous spa with Jacuzzi, hammam and sauna has been designed to offer guests a truly pampering experience.
Speak to our experts
For expert advice on this villa, things to do in the area, or to discuss how we can make your stay truly bespoke, call our Villa Specialists today. We are open every day of the week, weekends included.
Keyholder highlights
- A sensitive, artistic restoration
- An indoor-outdoor Jacuzzi
- Mature gardens with pool
- Hammam and sauna
Gallery
Looking towards the indoor-outdoor Jacuzzi pool.
Arriving at Tenuta della Cava is an experience in itself.
Tenuta della Cava's fabulous indoor-outdoor Jacuzzi pool.
The outdoor pool in the mature gardens.
Looking through from the living area to the kitchen.
Rosolini, Sicily
Tenuta della Cava
Available exclusively through The Thinking Traveller
Dates
Guests
Bedrooms
/14.91%2C36.83%2C9%2C0/1280x600@2x%3Faccess_token%3Dpk.eyJ1Ijoiem9ldHR0IiwiYSI6ImNsc2l2eGJvaDJlNzEya3BjYW1lc3dxbDUifQ.67_ngEQp0DGdJhoF7bdiBQ)
The Area
Located just outside the baroque town of Rosolini at the head of one of the deep gorges that bury deep into the Iblei Mountains, Tenuta della Cava sits at the centre of a 105-acre farm of olive, carob and almond trees. Guests are welcome to explore the estate, which is home to numerous archaeological treasures, including the rupestrian hermitage and churches of Croce Santa.
Rosolini, like most of the towns in southeast Sicily was rebuilt in pure baroque style after the earthquake of 1693. It is home to a good selection of shops, cafés, restaurants and other amenities and boasts a wonderful central piazza.
Nearby are the other towns of the Val di Noto UNESCO World Heritage Site, including Noto, Modica, Ragusa, Scicli, and Palazzolo Acreide (this latter with an impressive Greek archaeological site).
In terms of beaches, one can head east to San Lorenzo, Marzamemi and the beautiful natural reserve of Vendicari, or south to the sandy coastline around Pozzallo.
If hiking or mountain-biking is your thing, Tenuta della Cava is perfect, as trails lead straight off the estate up a deep gorge. Alternatively, there is some spectacular scenery in the neighbouring gorges of Cava d'Ispica, Cassibile and Pantalica.
Syracuse is just over half an hour's drive away, and a day there is highly recommended to anybody spending time at Tenuta della Cava.
Catania airport:
108km-67miles-1hr15Comiso airport:
68km-38miles-1hr05Palermo airport:
330km-205miles-3hr35Trapani airport:
410km-255miles-4hr15Nearest beaches:
Santa Maria del Focallo - 15km-9.5miles-20mins; San Lorenzo - 27km-16.5miles-30mins; Vendicari - 21km-13miles-30minsNearest shops, restaurants and amenities:
Rosolini - 3km-2miles-8minsNoto:
19km-12miles-25minsModica:
17.5km-11miles-20minsScicli:
29km-18miles-35minsRagusa:
31km-19miles-40minsSyracuse:
57km-35miles-1hrPalazzolo Acreide:
50km-31miles-1hrLocal 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.
Discover.jpg)
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.
Discover.jpg)
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.
Discover
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.
Discover
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.
DiscoverFrom the Guest Book
Read the thoughtful reviews that travellers have left after their time with us.
Tenuta della Cava is beautiful and decorated with great taste. It is very comfortable, and the team and the owner are very welcoming. The location is perfect to visit the region, which is outstanding.
Anonymous October 2024
Tenuta della Cava was spectacular and very comfortable. It is an extraordinary property and we enjoyed meeting the lovely owner. The pool, jacuzzi and other amenities were delightful. The groceries that were provided were very generous. We loved every minute of our stay and hope to come back again. Many thanks for providing us with a wonderful vacation. The Thinking Traveller is a terrific resource and we highly recommend it to anyone looking to travel.
Anonymous July 2024
Tenuta della Cava is an outstanding villa. We received such a welcome from the owners, and the food welcome hamper was amazing. It felt like we were immersed in real Sicilian history as the estate had been passed on through the generations. It surpassed our expectations. We would love to return with my son and daughter-in-law and our two grandchildren as it's a very safe and well thought out space for kids.
Anonymous July 2024
Tenuta della Cava is a beautiful villa with character. It is wonderfully refurbished and equipped. The owners were charming and welcoming. Thank you to all at The Thinking Traveller for providing us with a wonderful holiday in stunning Sicily.
Anonymous May 2024
Tenuta della Cava is an amazing property, incredibly helpful staff (both before and during the trip), very easy process for all the bookings.
Anonymous September 2023
Tenuta della Cava is an exceptional villa. It's of a quality that one is unlikely to find in a holiday home that is rented to visitors. We enjoyed every aspect of our stay!
MF, United States of America January 2023
