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Calm and serenity in the heart of a nature reserve, 5 km from the sea.

Calm and serenity in the heart of a nature reserve, 5 km from the sea.

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Pool
Property grounds
Private kitchen
Living area
Dining

Overview of Calm and serenity in the heart of a nature reserve, 5 km from the sea.

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8350 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

Map
Noto, Sicilia
  • Popular LocationFontane Bianche Beach16 min drive
  • Popular LocationCavagrande del Cassibile Nature Reserve16 min drive
  • Popular LocationArenella Beach25 min drive
  • AirportCatania (CTA-Fontanarossa)51 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Calm and serenity in the heart of a nature reserve, 5 km from the sea.

15 km from Syracuse and Noto, in the heart of olive and almond trees, 9 hectare property, comprising a main house with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
The house has all the modern conveniences, air conditioning, TV, wifi.
The interior of the house is composed of two living rooms, a large dining room and a large kitchen equipped with a large fridge, an ice maker and a "Grand Château La Cornue" stove and from a wood-fired pizza oven.
The decoration is simple and neat mixing contemporary and vintage furniture.
The two shaded terraces and the flowered jasmine patio that surround the house allow you to have lunch while enjoying the exceptional panorama.
15x6 mirror pool surrounded by lawns, olive and orange trees.
The pétanque court, the organic vegetable garden and the herb garden are available to tenants.
For rest, the pool is equipped with 10 comfortable mattresses and the hammocks under the olive trees invite you to take a nap.
For sports enthusiasts, the house is less than 5 km from very beautiful white sand beaches, a golf course, an equestrian center, the Cava Grande waterfalls. Many walks in and around the property are possible on foot or by mountain bike.
On the cultural side, Noto and Syracuse are at the foot of the property. The other Baroque towns, Modica, Ragusa and Scicli are 1 hour by car.
On the practical side, the house is 3 km from a village with many shops and 15 minutes from the sublime Syracuse market.
Calm & change of scenery guaranteed.

Property manager

alexis

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed
Pas d'évenement ni réception

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pas fumer dans les chambres.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: pas d'évenement ni réception
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Noto

Located in Noto, this vacation home is in a rural area and near the beach. Fontane Bianche Beach and Ciane River and Saline Nature Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include InfoPoint Avola e Val di Noto and Technopark Archimedes. Museum of the Sea of Syracuse and Aretusa Park are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Noto, Sicilia

What's nearby

  • Fontane Bianche Beach - 16 min drive
  • Cavagrande del Cassibile Nature Reserve - 16 min drive
  • Pineta del Gelsomineto Beach - 18 min drive
  • Arenella Beach - 25 min drive
  • Spiaggia di Lido di Noto - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Priolo Melilli Station - 25 min drive
  • Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bar Valentino di Rubera Maurizio - 7 min drive
  • La Spiaggetta - 10 min drive
  • El Cubano SAS - 13 min drive
  • Blume - 7 min drive
  • La Locanda di Bacco - 11 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

debra K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property
La Mandarola is an oasis! We rented the villa with a group of friends as a home base to tour parts of Sicily. It is a half hour/hour drive to some of the most beautiful towns and beaches on the island so it was a great location. The drive up the switch back trail, when we first arrived, was a bit daunting but we got used to it. The house is a sprawling villa with a beautiful pool and grounds and there is lots of space for places to gather indoors and outdoors. The kitchen was well equipped and the bedrooms had everything you could need. We had a few issues when we arrived but Benoit and Alessandro were very responsive and things were remedied quickly. The only negative comment about the house was that we weren’t told that we would need bottled water until after we arrived which was late in the day. We would have had to drive back to the local town to pick up water for that evening if Alessandro hadn’t offered to bring some over. Otherwise, the holiday was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

beth b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
BEST POOL EVER!
A group of 4 stayed here for 9 days. The layout is very spacious and all bedrooms have their own bath. Kitchen is huge and has everything...really...as we were all cooks and had everything. Gorgeous grounds! The owner put me in contact with Kirstn who cooked for us 2 nights and we should have had her more often! She was fantastic AND JUST BOUGHT A PROPERTY UP THE ROAD so she is easy to reach! One warning: this property is fairly remote and the road to it is narrow and curved but once you are there it is great! The town has a great Pasticceria and pizza and is only 20 minutes to Noto and about 30 to Siracusa. Look for the nature reserve beach! There was no trash there! No screens which is typical so watch the mosquitos! But really, BEST POOL EVER!!!!!!!!!!! It was really a great experience! Thank you Benoit!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Angela L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifull house and gardens. The swimmingpool
Because it was not possible to pay the second payment via my creditcard. I was in the week via our arrival stressful because the second payment didn,t go through. The owner was very Coöperatieve and helpful. The second payment was payed in cash on arrival. Please look into this problem as why the second payment did'nt work
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning Villa
Where to begin? The villa itself is stunning and the photos don’t do it justice. Have stayed in many rentals homes before but this villa is by far the best equipped. You have everything you would need and the furniture, crockery etc is of the highest standard. There is ample space for a large group. The pool is huge and there are two outdoor eating areas plus two more indoor. The kitchen is one of the highlights and 3 of the four bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms. You can tell that a lot of love and care has gone into this place to make sure that guests have the best time possible. The location is also excellent, nestled between many iconic landmarks in eastern Sicily. Benoit is an excellent host who went above and beyond to make sure we were well looked after whilst respecting our privacy. It is somewhere we will definitely be coming back to in the not too distant future.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
High-end retreat provides an oasis of calm in charming Sicily
If you are looking for an authentic, high-quality property located near numerous attractive destinations in Sicily, this home is for you. Carefully restored with high-end material and stylishly decorated, this property provides a calm, comfortable oasis in sun-soaked Sicily. The home, its many terraces and the extended property provides numerous spaces to relax, play and gather with family and friends. The pool and surrounding deck with many lounge chairs is a pure pleasure. The well-equipped kitchen is designed for cooks -- with two sinks and lots of counter space. Benoît was a gracious host and kindly provided many recommendations and advice during our visit. He also co-ordinated two meals with a local chef, who delighted us with her copious cooking of Sicilian dishes. Hugo, the property manager was kind and helpful. The location allows for easy visits to Noto, Syracuse, Cavagrande and nearby beaches. Mt Etna and Taormina can be visited in a day trip. Overall, we will fondly remember our visit and hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by alexis

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Languages:

English, French, Italian, Spanish
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