Anime a Sud - Casa Kimiyà

Modica Alta, Ragusa
Self-catering
+39 338 9275393
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Per night
€130 - €170
Per week
€820 - €1075

2 beds

Bedroom

2 bedrooms

Sleeps

Sleeps 4

Children welcome
Babies welcome

A compact eco-serene bolthole in bustling Modica's historic heart with glorious views over the baroque rooftops. Beaches are 20 minutes away

Per night
€130 - €170
Per week
€820 - €1075

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€130 - €170 per night

€820 - €1075 per week

The Experience

A small 19th-century townhouse in which history and modernity combine. It has been remodelled by artist and eco engineer Luca – zero-impact energy applies and feng shui principles shine. Find a cool, calm interior, bright with natural colours and bold canvases, polished cement floors and wrought-iron banisters – best of all there’s a little wine cellar from which to choose a sundowner.

The double is off the open-plan living room while the family room is up some steps and opens to a big dining terrace, replete with lemon trees in pots and a roofscape that twinkles at night. Find simple wrought-iron bedsteads, antique floor tiles and painted wooden shutters. Bathrooms are also cosy, but perfectly formed. This place isn’t for giants!

Cook in the kitchen with a grand view, you’ll find everything you need along with some treats. Step out to the stunning cathedral, restaurants and grocery stores. Or head to heavenly beaches for a day out.

Anime a Sud - Casa Kimiyà - Gallery

We think you'll love

  • The views and the sound of church bells – you'll feel immersed in Sicilian culture
  • The owner's paintings on the walls – you can buy and take home if you are inspired
  • Getting to know the neighbours, the three-wheeled bakery van with megaphone, the local shopkeepers
Anime a Sud - Casa Kimiyà - Gallery

You should know

  • Parking is tricky – you may have to walk several minutes and climb a lot of steps up to the house, depending on where you park
  • It's not completely quiet – you may occasionally hear your neighbour's telly in the flat below and the water pump now and then
  • You need to walk through the second bedroom to get to the terrace

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Self check-in
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Barbecue
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Electricity included
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Pricing

Nightly price
from €130
Weekly price
from €820
Damage deposit
€300
Surcharges
Extra bed/sofabed available €70 per person per week.
1 House for 4
From €1302 beds2 bedrooms

Information

Booking information

Check in
3pm-8pm
Check out
8am-10am
Other details
Minimum stay: 4 nights in high season. CIN: IT088006B4FWNI7M5H.
Closed
Never.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Meals
Restaurants 5-minute walk.

Reviews

I was particularly struck by Luca's artworks, and the silence offered by the neighbourhood which is a plus. The house is fully equipped, and it's delightful to find a small wine cellar where you can choose a good wine for an outdoor aperitif. Even though reaching it requires a bit of a walk and stairs require some effort, the spectacular panorama of the rooftops of Modica's baroque centre makes it all worth it.
Inspected Francesca Sawday's Inspector

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Location

The neighbourhood

A short walk will take you to grocery shops, the chocolate museum and a couple of good clothes stores. The splendid San Giorgio Cathedral is worth exploring, as is the ancient Castle of the Counts. Recommended restaurants Da Ignazio and the Michelin-starred La Locanda Del Colonnello are a ten-minute walk. Beaches are 20 minutes – Sampieri, Marina di Modica or Pozzallo. Syracuse is 1.5 hours.

Local points of interest from Luca Giannini

  • The marvellous cathedral of S. Giorgio in Modica, a masterpiece of baroque architecture, is just few minutes walk: Modica is a gorgeous town where to wander and loose yourself in its charming urban plan made of alleys, stairs and sudden foreshortenings
  • The Val di Noto is an authentic experience of flavors, colors and ancient cooking traditions. Delight your senses with chocolate tasting in the ateliers of Modica o in the vibrant market of Ortigia, try the genuine food and the great wines of South Sicily
  • Explore a stunning blend of historic places, wild nature and amazing beaches: the mediterranean dunes at Sampieri beach, the natural reserves of Vendicari and Cava d'Ispica, the fishing village of Marzamemi, the roman mosaics of Villa del Tellaro, ...
  • South Sicily deserves a visit in any month of the year: off season is the perfect moment to relax and also have the chance to attend the famous traditional feasts and the cultural events witnessing the ancient tradition of land crossroad of cultures
  • Do not miss the crazy Easter Celebrations in Modica and Scicli, the dramatic greek plays at the ancient theatre of Siracusa from May to July, the ChocoModica feast in December, the crazy feast of San Paolo in Palazzolo Acreide in the end of June ...

Introducing

Luca Giannini

Luca and Iolanda live in Rome and have three stylish self-catering properties, two in Modica and one in Syracuse, all of which they restored themselves. Luca is an artist and environmental engineer, Iolanda is a land surveyor.