Masseria d’Estia

Main House

• Bedroom 1: double bed (160x190cm), en-suite shower room
• Bedroom 2: double-twin beds (180/90x190cm), en-suite shower room
• Bedroom 3: double bed (160x190cm), en-suite shower room
• Bedroom 4: double-twin beds (180/90x190cm), en-suite shower room

Guesthouse

• Bedroom 5: double bed (160x190cm), en-suite shower room

There is a proper extra single bed in the main house which can be used provided that the group size does not exceed 10.

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.

Reduced Occupancy

During the shoulder seasons, Masseria d'Estia has a reduced price for a group of up to 8 that only need up to 4 bedrooms. The bedroom not required will be closed, but the rest of the villa, its amenities and its grounds will remain at the complete disposal of guests. Should you book the reduced occupancy, bedrooms in the main house will be prepared for you.

Inside

accommodation at Masseria d'Estia is all on one floor and distributed around three sides of an internal courtyard. Restored and refurbished with loving care and minute attention to detail, the property harmoniously blends pure Sicilian elements - pietra pece flooring, antique tiles from Caltagirone, honey-coloured stone walls - with Provençale furnishings and ingeniously upcycled pieces, each with its own fascinating story.

The central section of the Masseria is home to a welcoming entrance hall with guest bathroom with shower and, to the left, up a step, a large open-plan living and dining area, with comfy sofas gathered round a fireplace at one end and a dining table at the other. Wood-beamed ceilings add a warm, homely feel to this space, while French windows ensure easy access to the main shady outdoor terrace and gardens. Just off the dining area is the spacious kitchen, which will delight keen cooks. It features a central island, colourful antique tiles, bespoke cupboards and a double-sized fridge, and seamlessly serves the al fresco dining area.

The sleeping quarters are found in the two lateral wings. A door from the living area takes one into the first wing, through a sitting area and into the splendid principal double bedroom, complete with en-suite bathroom with double walk-in shower, French doors leading out into the courtyard, and a mezzanine level with sofa, stand-alone bathtub and access to a gorgeous terrace surveying the grounds, the surrounding countryside and, in the distance, the sea. The second bedroom, a twin-double, is accessed either from the master bedroom (by a lockable interconnecting door) or independently from the courtyard. It too has its own en-suite shower room.

The second wing, which is on the other side of the central entrance hall (and up a step), has two more bedrooms, a double and a double-twin, both with en-suite shower rooms and access to a shady terrace, furnished for relaxing. The fifth bedroom, a double with en-suite shower room, is located in an independently accessed guesthouse near the pool.

Outside

Masseria d’Estia’s grounds run around the house on three sides and offer plenty of space for all guests. At the centre is the traditional stone courtyard onto which most rooms open.

On one side of the property, accessed from the living and dining area and from the kitchen, is the gorgeous, shady al fresco living and dining area, complete with outdoor kitchen and adjacent herb garden. A step up takes one to a lawned area, which is dotted with shade-giving trees and peaceful sitting areas. The two bedrooms on the opposite side of the house open out onto their own shady terrace looking out over the gardens.

The master bedroom, meanwhile, has its own furnished roof terrace looking out to a horizon of sea and, enclosed by dry stone walls, the irresistible pool area. Here, flanked by emerald green lawns, is a 15m-long pool with hydromassage area and a beach-effect shallow end, making it suitable for even the youngest members of your group.

A brief stroll around the grounds will take you to the well-equipped outdoor fitness area and gym, while for any little ones in your group, there's a playground with a swing and a trampoline.

Masseria d'Estia is situated amidst farmland sometimes used for grazing cattle.

Just down the road is a cheese-making farm producing and selling delicious Ragusano DOP cheeses.

If there are more than 10 people in your group, why not also book Nido d'Estia? Situated just a short walk away, this romantic, beautifully finished property sleeps 4 and comes with its own pool. If you book both properties, a small supplement will be payable to cover the extra daily maid service at Nido d'Estia (this is included already at Masseria d'Estia, but not at Nido d'Estia).

Much of Masseria d'Estia's character and charm stems from its many original features, which have been lovingly restored wherever possible. Some of the stone flagged floors are a little uneven and there are a couple of steps in the hallway that are a little higher than modern ones.