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Villa San Filippo - villa with pool near Modica, Sicily

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Villa San Filippo

Location Modica
Sleeps Maximum number of people  10
Bedrooms Number of bedrooms  5
Bathrooms Number of bathrooms  4
Service Mid-week cleaning included. More service and cook on request.
Villa San Filippo - Villa in Modica


Features:
  • 18th Century manor house
  • Beautiful garden and pool
  • Comfort and authenticity
  • Great pool
Nearby:
  • Modica, Scicli, Ragusa Ibla and Noto
  • Several sandy beaches
  • Siracusa
  • Vendicari Natural Reserve


Overview

An 18th century manor house set in the rolling hills of the Ragusano countryside, just outside Modica, Villa San Filippo offers history and authenticity coupled with many modern comforts and a delightful pool. This property has been a labour of love for its charming owners, who have painstakingly restored it over several years, before deciding to open it to a discerning clientele. It is crammed with family artefacts and will appeal to anyone looking for a real sense of Sicilian history. Its proximity to the stunning baroque centres of Modica, Ragusa, Scicli and Noto also make it an excellent base for a cultural exploration of this UNESCO World Heritage area.

The Property

Inside:
up a dozen steps from where you leave your car the original “piano nobile” (noble floor) is, as the name suggests, all on one level. Inside the front door is a large reception and dining room and a kitchen leading directly to a very charming outdoor dining area. The main living room is charmingly furnished and features a balcony with views of the countryside and out to sea. The two double bedrooms and one twin share two bathrooms. For larger groups there are two other apartments about 40-50m from the house. These have double beds, bathrooms and simple kitchens.

Outside: the main garden of the house is directly accessed from the “piano nobile” and is gracefully designed on several different levels stretching from the previously mentioned dining area, past a fountain, a wrought iron gazebo and hammocks stretched between the mature chestnut trees to the pool, which has far reaching views over the surrounding countryside. Beside the pool is a changing room with bathroom and shower and an outside kitchen.

The Area

Villa San Filippo is ideally situated both for trips to the sea (10 minutes’ drive from the closest sandy beach) and to some of Sicily’s most beautiful towns: the UNESCO-protected Baroque towns of Modica, Scicli, Ragusa and Noto. Siracusa is also within easy driving distance as are the quiet beaches of the Nature Reserve at Vendicari.
Slightly further afield is Catania, Taormina and Mount Etna.

Distances

Catania airport: 110km-70miles-1hr30
Palermo airport: 290km-180miles-3hr40
Trapani airport: 376km-234miles-4hr40
Modica: 5km-3miles-10mins
Ragusa: 20km-12miles-25mins
Scicli: 10km-6miles-10mins
Nearest beaches: 10mins


2010 Prices
"prices per person" are for information only, and based on full occupancy (or reduced occupancy where specified below). The price you pay is the "whole villa" price. Most of our villas may be rented for irregular numbers of days, starting on any day of the week, particularly outside the peak summer period. Please ask us for details about this property. Select your preferred currency from the list.

We accept payment in EUR, GBP and USD using any major credit card, bank transfer or cheque. AUD and CAD prices are for your information only.

2010   2011   2012  

Main house sleeps 6Main house + 1 sleeps 8Main house + 2 sleeps 10
List PriceReduced Price *List PriceReduced Price *List PriceReduced Price *
02 Jan - 02 Apr:    NANANA
03 Apr - 25 Jun:    € 2,970€ 2,680€ 3,560€ 3,210€ 4,050€ 3,650
26 Jun - 16 Jul:    € 3,390€ 3,390€ 3,800€ 3,800€ 4,280€ 4,280
17 Jul - 27 Aug:    € 4,530€ 4,530€ 4,530€ 4,530€ 4,530€ 4,530
28 Aug - 24 Sep:    € 3,390€ 3,060€ 3,800€ 3,420€ 4,280€ 3,860
25 Sep - 29 Oct:    € 2,970€ 2,530€ 3,560€ 3,030€ 4,050€ 3,450
30 Oct - 07 Jan:    NANANA
* Price for bookings confirmed by Wednesday, March 31, 2010
credit card guarantee€ 1,200

Amenities


Accommodates (max) 10 Washing machine available
Bedrooms 5 TV available
Doubles/Twins 5 Satellite TV available
Bathrooms 4 DVD Player available
...of which ensuite 0 Stereo available
Daily cleaning *optional thinkSicily local support 24/7 available
Cook optional Dishwasher available
Caretaker in the grounds available Barbecue available
Pool (LxW in meters) 12x6 Internet Mobile broadband key ***optional
Air Conditioning **available Private parking available
Open fireplace available

yes/present= yes/present    optional/on request = optional/on request    no/not available= no/not available

*mid-week cleaning included, daily on request.
**in one room in the main house and in the apartments.
Pool open from Easter to end of October.
***available on request. Guests should buy their own data SIM card and top up as they go.


Think About

Villa San Filippo is the main house on a small estate. It is completely private, has separate access and the described grounds and pool are for the exclusive use of thinkSicily guests and not overlooked. Other buildings on the estate are owned by members of the same family and may be occupied during our clients stay.

18 clients have rated Villa San Filippo

What clients have said about Villa San Filippo

"Beautiful house & swimming pool."
~ Mr Francis Richard - July 09

"We have just returned from Villa San Filippo where we had a very nice holiday. The owner was absolutely delightful, and very kind. She could not do enough for us...I would definitely return to Sicily and I would use you company again.  "
~ Carolyn Favel - August 07

"Thank you for all of your help. This property was perfect for us... The pool was exquisite! The property was magnificent! It was like living in a museum for a week."
~ Mrs. Linda Goldin - July 07



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Booking notes

Options: we will hold options for you whilst you decide. The duration of an option will depend on the property and the dates

Booking: a 30% deposit ( 100% if 9 weeks or less before departure) will secure your booking.

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