
Oliva
Menfi, Sicily
Contemporary pastoral chic
14 Guests
7 Bedrooms
8 Bathrooms
Key Highlights
- Infinity pool
- Sea views
- Daily maid service
- Barbecue
- Gym equipment
What stood out about Oliva was the location, the pool and its view, the size of the house, and the en-suite bathrooms.
– Verified guest, visited 2026
Features and Amenities
The property
- Sea views
- Private parking
- Air conditioning
Pool & Wellness
- Infinity pool10.5x5m
- Gym equipment
Services
- Daily maid service
- Local knowledge and recommendations
- On-the-ground support
Kitchen & Dining
- Barbecue
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
Entertainment & Tech
- Satellite Wi-Fi Internet
- Bluetooth speakers
- Satellite TV
Includes
- Bespoke itinerary planning and exclusive experiences
- Exclusive use of your private villa and grounds
- Effortless trip sharing with your guests on our online platform
- Award-winning local expertise throughout your stay
Excludes
- Flights
- Car hire
- Transfers
- Meals
Getting to and around
Bedroom details
Main House
- Bedroom 1: master double bed (195x200cm), en-suite bathroom with shower
- Bedroom 2: master double bed (195x200cm), en-suite shower room
First Guesthouse
- Bedroom 3: twin bed (90x195cm), en-suite shower room
- Bedroom 4: twin bed (90x195cm), en-suite shower room
- Bedroom 5: double bed (160x195cm), en-suite shower room
Second Guesthouse
- Bedroom 6: twin bed (90x195cm), en-suite shower room
- Bedroom 7: double bed (160x195cm), en-suite shower room
Please note that Bedroom 7 is under the sloping eaves and some of the beams are quite low (perhaps not ideal for adults but perfect for younger members of your group).
- NB: bedroom 7 can only be accessed externally.
Reduced Occupancy
- For reduced occupancy bookings for 6 bedrooms sleeping 12: rooms 1-6 will be prepared.
- For reduced occupancy bookings for 5 bedrooms sleeping 10: rooms 1-5 will be prepared.
- For reduced occupancy bookings for 2 bedrooms sleeping 4: rooms 1 and 2 will be prepared.
About the property
Inside
accommodation at Oliva is spread over the main house and two guesthouses arranged around an internal courtyard.The main house, which looks south towards the sea, has a splendidly large, high-ceilinged living area furnished with quality, sink-in sofas and decorated in soft, calming greys and whites, a theme that runs throughout the house. Large glass doors provide access to the internal courtyard on one side and the pool area on the other.
Off one side of the living area is a dining room and a modern, well-equipped kitchen, while off the other is the gorgeous main suite, complete with en-suite bathroom with separate shower and tub. A flight of stairs leads from the living area up to another bright, panoramic double bedroom, which also has an en-suite shower room.
Heading from the living area into and across the internal courtyard one comes to the two guesthouses, one on either side. The first, on the right, has three bedrooms – two twins downstairs and a double upstairs, all with en-suite shower rooms - a private living area and a small kitchen.
Accommodation in the second guesthouse is spread over two floors: the ground floor has a twin bedroom with en-suite shower room, a little living area, and a kitchenette, while the first floor, which is accessed from an external flight of steps, is home to a double bedroom with en-suite shower room. Please note that this bedroom is under the sloping eaves and some of the beams are quite low (perhaps not ideal for adults but fine for younger adults and teenagers).
Outside
al fresco living at Oliva is full of possibilities!.The internal courtyard, the real heart of the property, has a large covered dining area, ideal for lunch when the sun is at its hottest.Passing through the living room and out of the other side, is another covered living and dining area and, beyond that, raised up, the panoramic pool, from whose decked solarium you may look out over the olive groves to the sea.
A further shaded area, between the master bedroom and the pool completes the "functional" outdoor areas, though the extensive grounds surrounding Oliva are perfect for active kids with energy to burn.
CIN no: IT081006C2XYIS68A5
About the Area
Some of Sicily's best beaches run along the coast between Mazara del Vallo and Agrigento and many of these, including the ones at the Belice Nature Reserve and Porto Palo, are just a few minutes' drive from Oliva.
Not to be missed is the superb archaeological site of Selinunte and the Cave di Cusa, followed, perhaps, by a superb lunch or dinner at the seafront restaurant La Pineta on the beach of the Belice Nature Reserve. Several of the towns nearby are also well worth a visit. Sciacca and Mazara del Vallo both have charming old centres, some great seafood restaurants and working ports with large fishing fleets working the Mediterranean daily. A little further afield but still in easy day-trip distance are Marsala, Trapani and Erice. Caltabellotta is spectacularly situated in the craggy hills overlooking both coast and interior, while Menfi itself is an up-and-coming centre of excellence for the wine trade.
The beaches in the area of Porto Palo-Menfi have received over 20 consecutive "Bandiere Blu", attesting to the cleanliness of the water and their general ecological excellence.
Cycling in the Menfi area is a very pleasurable pastime, thanks to both the quiet back roads and the purpose-built cycle track along and around the old railway line between Menfi, Porto Palo and Sciacca. We’d be delighted to have bikes delivered to your villa and, if anyone in your group is an inveterate pedaller, arrange for a local guide to show them the best routes.
Considerations
A friendly cat may be seen in the villa's grounds, but he will not enter the house unless encouraged to do so. He is also discouraged from roaming the grounds, but we cannot guarantee that he won't be tempted to sit on the outdoor furniture. We ask all guests not to feed him or to allow him inside.
Guest Reviews
What stood out about Oliva was the location, the pool and its view, the size of the house, and the en-suite bathrooms.
Verified guest, visited September 2026
We all thoroughly enjoyed Oliva and the fact it was in an olive grove and the rolling hill views were directly in front of us. It was incredible, relaxing and just stunning. We experienced a heard of sheep walking in front of the gate although normal it was a great experience for all of us! Would we return to Oliva? Yes, it was exactly what we expected in the area and it was very comfortable!
Verified guest, visited April 2025
We had an enjoyable holiday at Oliva, thanks. The outdoor dining area and the large lounge with access to the pool area were invaluable. We have often had villas and not used the indoor space much but this lounge was large, light and airy, so great for reading etc. Plus the quality of the bedrooms in the main house was good. The local support team and villa staff were excellent.
MJB, visited July 2024
Oliva was exactly what we were looking for and furbished to a very high standard throughout. I was really very impressed with TTT, particularly given the short-term nature of the booking and the flexibility re COVID.
JR, United Kingdom, visited September 2020
The staff and onsite representative were outstanding.
KC, United States of America, visited July 2019
The housekeeper is what makes Oliva really special. She is warm and attentive and her cooking is wonderfully tasty and traditional - we all wished we could bring her to London with us!
Miss Ambra Paternò Castello, Switzerland, visited August 2018
Oliva is a lovely villa and we had a great experience. We had a thoroughly enjoyable trip and Oliva was great for our sizeable family group from our 2 year old to our 90 year old grandmother. We will book again and would highly recommend, Thank you.
Dr Ashok Adams, United Kingdom, visited June 2018
Oliva was fantastic, I would go back to any house the housekeeper was at, she exceeds expectations.
AS, United States of America, visited September 2017

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