Sicily

Hilltop villa with spectacular sea views and a swimming pool; walk the nearby mountains or drive to Cefalù for beaches and restaurants

Two-storey wing of an aristocratic palazzo next to Modica’s Sicilian Baroque cathedral, with sweeping city views and a concierge

South of touristy Taormina, in a stunning spot between Etna and the Mediterranean, this gorgeous little hotel has space, style, gastronomy

A magical Sicilian island with a cluster of 400-year-old lava rock houses. Charming staff, freshwater pool & generous breakfast buffets

Family house with large terrace overlooking garden, pool and long views of corn fields, vines, olive groves, mountain and sea…

An organic farm near coast, village and Etna – super for families, done in simple good taste. Laze in the hammock, visit the coast...

See the sea! Close enough for a bunch of friends and family and yet screened by ancient olives for privacy: 3 idyllic, hilltop cottages

Towering 5 storeys above lively Palermo, a gracious B&B with sunlit rooms, lovely Sicilian hosts and breakfast in fine china on the terrace

A bus away from Siracusa, Taormina, Noto and Mount Etna… 2 apartments in the World Heritage city of Catania

Stylish apartment overlooking a vibrant market in the old city, with restaurants and historic attractions in easy walking distance

Minimalist villa with a large garden, a pool and sea views; head out to explore the Sicilian Baroque town of Noto or the pretty coast

Relax on the terrace, swim in the infinity pool, gaze out at the blue of the Med. The beach and historic sights are a short drive away

Move from terrace to terrace tracking the sun's progress and dive into the the deep blue sea from your own swimming platform... bliss!

Chiara’s blissfully informal hillside home is a hard place to leave... Guests can get involved with cookery courses or the olive harvest

Decamp to this glorious 16th-century Abbey with gardens and cloisters intact, filled with history and hidden away in peaceful woodland

Tranquil apartment in an art nouveau building near the historic centre, with congenial hosts, spa-like bathrooms and breakfast in your room

The ferry transports you from Trapani and in minutes you’re on the dusty track to the villa, within sniffing distance of the turquoise sea

Delightful Silvia makes guests at her bright farmhouse very welcome. Rooms are spotless, dinners are a feast of Sicilian dishes