Mandorla - Four Bedroom Villa, Sleeps 10 | Villa in Noto
4 Bedroom Villa in Noto
A contemporary, architect-designed home with pool and wide-open views near Noto and the beaches of Vendicari.
Surveying the Arcadian hills and shimmering blue waters that so define Sicily's southeasternmost corner, Mandorla takes its name from the surrounding almond trees which, along with the local materials used throughout the property, imbue the contemporary aesthetics of the overall design with a sense of place and belonging.
Inside: Accommodation at Mandorla is spread over a main house and a guesthouse. The front door of the main house leads from a sheltered courtyard into the hub of the property, a luminous open-concept space that flows between a stylishly furnished living area and a sleek, well-equipped kitchen with a marble-topped dining table. Locally-sourced perciata stone flooring runs throughout, a palette of gentle greys and natural wood tones calms the pulse, walls of windows and sliding glass doors provide luminosity, and a textured concrete ceiling adds an extra dash of contemporary kudos. The living area offers superb views, and, via the sliding glass doors, access to the furnished terraces that run along the front and side of the property.
An opening at the far end of the kitchen leads down a couple of steps into a small hallway, off which are two bedrooms, a lovely double with en-suite shower room, countryside views and access to a terrace, and a children's quadruple room with two bunk beds and an en-suite shower room.
About 30m away from the main house, the guesthouse is home to two more bedrooms. A door takes one into a corridor, off which is a large shower room and, at the end, a spacious double bedroom with access to a wrap-around terrace. On an open mezzanine level above this bedroom, and accessed via stairs in the corridor, is a single bedroom (available for use as long as the total number of guests including children does not exceed 10). The second bedroom is accessed externally from the wrap-around terrace and features a double bed, great views and an en-suite shower room.
Outside: the large sliding glass doors of the main house's living area provide seamless access to a large expanse of shaded terrace that wraps around the house on two sides and connects via a few steps with the master bedroom's terrace. Elegantly furnished for lounging and dining in style, these terraces are also blessed with fabulous views.
A flight of steps leads down to the gorgeous pool area, which boasts both shaded and sun-kissed terraces and an extremely inviting pool. Dry stone walls, built out of the local creamy limestone, delimit the various al fresco areas from the gardens and grounds, which are planted with almond trees and other Mediterranean flora.
The guesthouse is linked to the main house and the pool area via a couple of easy paths and has its own terrace offering great views.
Due to the nature of the property including terraces low walls and several drops around the grounds, children must be supervised at all times.
The number of steps that must be negotiated to get into and around this property might make it unsuitable for people with mobility problems.
You may also wish to know that the pool has a single depth of 1.4m.
Stray cats may be seen in the villa grounds; villa staff will discourage their presence and we advise all clients to do the same, however we cannot guarantee that they will stay away from outside furniture.
Mandorla sits in a panoramic position in the Arcadian hills just a few miles south of the fascinating baroque town of Noto and close to a host of sandy beaches, including those of Vendicari Nature Reserve.
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.
Ancient, historic Syracuse is just over half an hour's drive away, and we heartily recommend that anyone spending a week or two at Mandorla enjoys some time there. A little further afield, the other baroque towns of Modica, Ragusa and Scicli are easily visitable.
Arrival details will be confirmed by The Thinking Traveller after your villa is confirmed.
The Thinking Traveller can organise transfers and car hire and an agent will be in touch with you once your villa is confirmed.
Mandorla - Four Bedroom Villa, Sleeps 10 is located in Noto. Mandorla - Four Bedroom Villa, Sleeps 10 provides accommodation, featuring Pool, Internet, Kitchen, among other amenities. This Villa features Pool, Internet, Kitchen, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Mandorla - Four Bedroom Villa, Sleeps 10 has 4 Bedrooms , 5 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 10 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Villa because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Villa, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Villa has a friendly neighborhood, and the Noto has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Villa in Noto, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Air conditioning
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5 bathrooms
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4 bedrooms
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Dishwasher
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Microwave
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Laundry facilities
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Washing machine
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Onsite parking
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No pets allowed
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Smoke-free property
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Smart TV
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English
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WiFi available
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Firepit
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Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
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Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
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Private pool
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number it089013c2466m42vf special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
