The white house on the sea

8 Guests

4 Bedrooms

4 Bathrooms

Gazing out across the blue Ionian to Mount Etna rising majestically on the horizon, Celeste occupies an enviable position indeed. Its white geometric forms are softened by luxuriant wraparound gardens, which open out directly onto the shoreline, allowing guests to move from lawn-lounging to sea-swimming in just a few carefree flip-flop steps.

Key Highlights

  • Garden gate beach/sea access
  • Sea views
  • Heatable plunge pool
  • Short walk to shop(s) / restaurant(s)
  • Tennis court
  • Barbecue
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment

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Celeste (in the centre) occupies a fabulous seafront position.

Celeste (in the centre) occupies a fabulous seafront position.

The sea or the plunge pool? Just one of the many good dilemmas at Celeste.

The sea or the plunge pool? Just one of the many good dilemmas at Celeste.

The house seen from the gardens.

The house seen from the gardens.

The pool and grounds overlook a sheltered bay.

The pool and grounds overlook a sheltered bay.

The main al fresco dining area with its gorgeous views.

The main al fresco dining area with its gorgeous views.

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Everything at Celeste was super, in particular the modern interior, the bathrooms, the fully equipped kitchen, the garden and the sea access. We would return.

– Verified guest, visited 2026

Overview

  • GuestsUp to 8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Double beds3
  • Double bed or Twin beds1
  • Bathrooms4
  • En-suite bathrooms4 of 4

Features and Amenities

The property

  • Sea views
  • Water sports equipment
  • Private parking

Geography

  • Garden gate beach/sea access
  • Short walk to shop(s) / restaurant(s)

Pool & Wellness

  • Heatable plunge pool
    4x2m

Services

  • Local knowledge and recommendations
  • On-the-ground support
  • Wine delivery service

Kitchen & Dining

  • Barbecue
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave

Entertainment & Tech

  • Tennis court
  • Table tennis
  • ADSL Wi-Fi Internet

Includes

  • IncludedThe Thinking Traveller's expertise to help you fine-tune the logistics of your trip and access to exclusive experiences
  • IncludedExclusive use of your private villa and grounds
  • IncludedEffortless trip sharing with your guests on our online platform
  • IncludedAward-winning local expertise throughout your stay

Excludes

  • Not IncludedFlights
  • Not IncludedCar hire
  • Not IncludedTransfers
  • Not IncludedMeals (unless otherwise specified)

Getting to and around

Catania airport47km-29miles-40mins
Comiso airport88km-55miles-1hr20mins
Palermo airport268km-167miles-2hr40mins
Trapani airport346km-215miles-3hr50mins
Shops and restaurants at Brucoli5mins drive, approx. 25mins on foot
Nearest sea accessJust outside the house
Closest sandy beach – 45mins away to the south of Syracuse.
Syracuse39km-21miles-35mins
Noto65km-38miles-50mins
Mount EtnaAround a 1hr 25 drive depending on which part of the mountain you are heading for.
Ragusa99km-61miles-1hr20

Bedroom details

  • Bedroom 1: double bed (160x190cm), en-suite shower room
  • Bedroom 2: double-twin bed (100/00x200cm), en-suite shower room
  • Bedroom 3: double bed (160x190cm), en-suite shower room
  • Bedroom 4: double bed (180x200cm), en-suite shower room. This room can only be accessed externally

NB: A double-twin bedroom has two single beds that can either be joined together to create a double bed or left separate as two single beds.
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About the property

Inside

accommodation at Celeste is laid out over two floors.

Wide, black-framed sliding glass doors open in to a welcoming, bright open-plan living and dining are furnished with easy chairs and a sofa to one side and a table to the other. More sliding glass doors opposite the first ones bring in the sea views and allow guests to access a shaded terrace and the lawned gardens with ease. Through an arch and up a couple of steps from near the dining area is a cosy snug with an armchair, a corner sofa, a desk and a fireplace.

A door near the dining area leads into the long and sleek contemporary kitchen, which features a raised bar-dining area, a picture window, sea views and access to the gardens and terraces. There is also a guest WC just off the kitchen.

Back in the main communal space, a couple of steps lead up into the main sleeping wing, which hosts three bedrooms:
  • a double with garden and sea views and an en-suite shower room
  • a double-twin with garden views and an en-suite shower room
  • a second double, also with garden views and an en-suite shower room
The fourth and final bedroom, a panoramic, sea-view double with terrace and en-suite shower room, is on the first floor and accessed via an external flight of steps.

Outside

Celeste sits amidst a sizeable, luxuriant seafront garden and offers plenty of possibilities for al fresco living.

Most activity takes place on the sea-facing side of the house, where, accessed from the living and dining area and the kitchen, is a wide expanse of terrace running along the façade of the house. Much of this space is shaded and there is a dining area and plenty of seating for those who wish to gaze out to sea or settle down with a book.

A wide, elegant sweep of steps lead down from this terrace to an emerald lawn surrounded by exuberant foliage, an exotic palm tree and a shady Mediterranean pine. To one side is a large covered dining area with barbecue and, a few steps nearer the sea, a panoramic heatable plunge pool. To the other, a flight of steps leads up and down - up to a panoramic terrace looking out to sea (and then on to the terrace of the first floor bedroom); down to the magical sea gate and the transparent waters of the Ionian.

CIN No. IT089001C2V9B2KEI9, CIR No. 19089001C225850

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About the Area

Celeste is situated on the coast just outside the little fishing village of Brucoli, with its shops, restaurants and bars. It is well-placed for visiting nearby Syracuse, Noto and the surrounding nature reserves such as Cassibile and Vendicari.

Slightly further afield, Taormina, Mount Etna and Ragusa are all good day trips, and a drive down to the southernmost tip of Sicily beyond Porto Palo di Capo Passero is highly recommended.

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Considerations

Due to the nature of the property including terraces low walls and several drops around the grounds, children must be supervised at all times.

Please note that the sea access in front of this property can get busy in July and August. Getting into the sea is via rocks and so may not be possible to use if the sea is rough.

Boats moor in the bay, especially in the high season, and the seafront area is public and may be used by other people. While this can create a lively atmosphere, their presence may create some noise during the day. The sunloungers and other equipment provided are for the exclusive use of guests staying at Celeste, however.

Although this property is located within walking distance of some shops and restaurants, we strongly recommend that you hire a car.

Read more about our Health and Safety Policy here

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Guest Reviews

Everything at Celeste was super, in particular the modern interior, the bathrooms, the fully equipped kitchen, the garden and the sea access. We would return.

Verified guest, visited September 2026

Celeste was stunning and magical and right by the sea. We had everything we could want there and it exceeded our expectations. We would return.

FC, visited August 2026

Our experience at Celeste was relaxing. What stood out were the views of Mount Etna. We would return.

Verified guest, visited July 2026

Celeste is an authentic, special place. What stood out was the set up of villa, the outdoor space, the location, and the views. It was well-equipped.

Verified guest, visited June 2026

Celeste exceeded our expectations. What stood out was the view and being able to swim in the water. Would we return? Yes, we liked it a lot.

Verified guest, visited September 2025

Our stay at Celeste was beautiful, relaxing, fun, perfect! What stood out was the quality of the villa, the facilities, and the location with sea access. Our housekeeper was amazing. She prepared wonderful meals for us and made us feel so welcome.

Verified guest, visited September 2025

What stood out about Celeste was the waterfront, Mount Etna on the horizon, the beautiful garden with all types of birds singing day and night. It was the perfect relaxation venue and we had a fantastic holiday in a magical location! The Mediterranean here is almost as smooth as a lake, due to the bay-like shoreline, so we had a great time canoeing, supping and swimming, Also, cooking together, dining and wining in front of Mount Etna was a blast.

NB, visited May 2025

Everything was just perfect at Celeste. The location on the sea, the equipment and the cleanliness, the welcome and the weather: everything was as hoped. We would return because it is a wonderful place to extend the summer. Thank you for the best week in 2024.

Pierre Bütikofer, visited September 2024

The pool and grounds overlook a sheltered bay.

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