Of stone walls and rolling hills
7 Guests
4 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Designer chic immersed in the peace and quiet of Noto’s countryside... Stylish, essential and perfectly proportioned... I Lentischi’s owners, both successful designers, have created the kind of soothing, modern space we know that many of our clients yearn for. Uninterrupted tranquillity and undisturbed views make this a wonderful rural getaway, though Noto and the unspoilt beaches of Vendicari Nature Reserve are just a short drive away.
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Keyholder highlights
- Beautifully designed interiors
- Shady panoramic terraces
- Idyllic countryside setting
- Tempting pool
Gallery
The panoramic terrace, where you will no doubt spend much of your time.
The stylish slender pool at I Lentischi.
The pool with the house seen behind.
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The shaded terrace with its views over the surrounding countryside.
The spacious shaded terrace outside the living area.
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 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 available during your stay for 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 (only available for 7-night stays or multiples of 7)
Excludes
- Flights
- Car hire
- Transfers
- Meals (unless otherwise specified)
- Tourist taxes (tassa di soggiorno) levied by many town councils in Italy. The amount varies by location and usually amounts to between €1-€5 per person per night
From the Guest Book
Read the insightful reviews from travellers who have experienced this villa and our service firsthand.
Our experience at I Lentischi was perfect. The villa and location were beautiful. What made it extremely special is the excellent customer service/concierge provided by The Thinking Traveller team. Both during booking as well as during our stay.
BM September 2025
What stood out about I Lentischi was the location and the standard of the villa. It was quiet and lovely.
NP May 2025
I Lentischi is peaceful and has glorious views. It's a great place to stay to explore the local area.
Verified guest, May 2025
All was very good at I Lentischi. Would we return? Yes, it's a very nice property.
Verified guest, August 2025
We had a magical stay at I Lentischi. It exceeded all of our expectations. What stood out was the setting, the quality, and the quiet. We made wonderful memories and all services by The Thinking Traveller were fantastic. Can't wait to book another villa with them!
Verified guest, September 2025
The quality of I Lentischi was amazing. The views and the outdoor areas were outstanding. The villa was beautiful and had everything we needed. A perfect location, quiet and peaceful but just a few minutes drive from Noto. We had an amazing stay and would definitely come back!
Verified guest, October 2025
Excellent
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The Area
I Lentischi is set in rolling hills between the fascinating Baroque town of Noto and the beautiful natural reserve of Vendicari.
Noto is the most easterly of a chain of baroque towns now protected as a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is also perhaps the most perfect of the baroque towns, which were all rebuilt in flamboyant style following a major earthquake in 1693.
Vendicari nature reserve boasts some of the finest sandy beaches in Sicily, which are pleasingly under-populated even in the height of summer. Vendicari is also home to thousands of migrating flamingos, and sea turtles nest on its beaches.
If hiking in the hills is your thing, then there is some spectacular scenery in the rushing streams and waterfalls of Cassibile and at the Paleolithic burial sites in the dramatic valley of Pantalica.
Syracuse is just half an hour's drive away, and a day there is highly recommended to anybody spending a week or two at I Lentischi. A little further afield, the other baroque towns of Modica, Ragusa and Scicli are easily reachable in a day.
Getting to and around
Catania airport:
80km-50miles-1hrPalermo airport:
315km-195miles-3hr15Trapani airport:
396km-246miles-4hr25Nearest beaches at Vendicari:
10mins by carNoto:
10mins by carSiracusa:
35km-21miles-30minsModica:
40km-25miles-45minsRagusa:
60km-38miles-1hrLocal Experiences
Helicopter tours in East Sicily
A helicopter trip in Sicily over Etna and to the Aeolian Islands is a highly moving experience, enough to reduce grown men and women to tears! Book with us for a truly unforgettable addition to your Sicilian holiday.
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Wine tastings in Southeast Sicily
Nero D’Avola, Cerasuolo di Vittoria, Frappato, Syrah and Moscato Bianco are just a few of the grape varieties cultivated in the Noto area, and we heartily recommend a vineyard visit during your stay. We know the right people and the most prestigious wineries in the area, and we’d be delighted to arrange a chauffeured wine tasting tour with lunch for you.
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Private boat charters in Southeast Sicily
From here until the southeasternmost tip of Sicily, the coastline is an uninterrupted stretch of sandy beach, dotted with picturesque little resort towns, including Punta Secca (Inspector Montalbano's home), Marina di Ragusa, Donnalucata, Cava d'Aliga, Sampieri and Marina di Modica. The last strip, made up of several miles of dunes, is where the Allied forces landed in the 2nd World War. At the southernmost tip of Sicily is Isola Delle Correnti, offering an almost African scenario. Indeed, here we are considerably further south than Tunis.Just around the southeastern tip and heading north up the east coast, are the beaches of Marzamemi, San Lorenzo and Vendicari Nature Reserve. The reserve's salt water lagoons and varieties of flora offer the ideal habitat for a wide range of fauna, including nesting turtles and migrating flamingos.Continuing up the east coast, between Vendicari and the historic Greek town of Syracuse, are the popular sandy beaches of Marina di Noto, Calabernado, Marina di Avola, Gelsomineto, Fontane Bianche and Arenella.
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Private guided tours in Southeast Sicily
The southeastern tip of Sicily is home to mile after mile of largely unspoilt sandybeaches and an impressive list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Syracuse and the Rocky Necropolis of Pantalica, the towns ofthe Val di Noto, and Villa Romana del Casale.
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Culinary experiences in Southeast Sicily
The southeast of Sicily is famed for its superb tomatoes, cheeses, meat, olive oil, vegetables and seafood. Our culinary experiences in the area will enable you to transform these exquisite ingredients into some of southeast Sicily's most celebrated dishes.
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