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.
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Keyholder highlights
- Direct sea access
- Views of Mount Etna
- Secluded, mature gardens
- Heatable plunge pool
Gallery
Celeste (in the centre) occupies a fabulous seafront position.
The house seen from the gardens.
The pool and grounds overlook a sheltered bay.
The sea or the plunge pool? Just one of the many good dilemmas at Celeste.
Mount Etna rising majestically across the Gulf of Catania to the north.
Includes
- Sole use of the villa and the grounds
- The support of our Villa Specialists to help you select your perfect villa
- The expertise of a dedicated local team to help you fine-tune the logistics of your trip and to plan a range of experiences, many of which are exclusive to The Thinking Traveller
- A Local Specialist to assist you during your stay and 24/7 emergency support
- A comprehensive guide to your villa and its surrounding area, including our restaurant recommendations, cultural highlights and other activities
- An easy-to-use online holiday planner to keep all your booked experiences and services in one place, ensuring that nothing gets missed during your stay
- The ability to coordinate and share the details of your trip with your group via Your Account
- All sales taxes, electricity, gas, Wi-Fi, linen, bath towels, pool and/or beach towels
- Access to our in-villa wine delivery service – choose from our handpicked menu of the best regional wines and find them waiting for you at your villa
- A mid-week cleaning and linen change service
Excludes
- Flights
- Car hire
- Transfers
- Meals (unless otherwise specified)
- The cost of heating the pool, which is €525 per week, if requested, payable in advance
From the Guest Book
Read the insightful reviews from travellers who have experienced this villa and our service firsthand.
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 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 September 2024
Celeste was beautiful! To open the curtains and see Mount Etna from my window was incredible. All the amenities were first class - it is so nice to be able to cook in a villa which has plenty of cooking utensils etc. The rooms were nicely furnished and the toiletries a lovely touch. Thank you for the welcoming Prosecco and food - so appreciated after the journey. How to sum up our holiday? Paradise on a sun-lounger!
AB September 2024
Our holiday at Celeste was fantastic. Amazing location on the sea front, with access to water sports and tennis.
Verified guest, August 2024
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, September 2025
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, September 2025
Excellent
4.7/5
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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.
