Aristocratic Elegance

Aristocratic Elegance: Sicily

This dreamy home in the west of Sicily has some of the most fabulous views you could ever imagine. For guests who want to relax in style, floating effortlessly between indoor and outdoor living, it's the perfect pick.

The rustic stone exterior and wooden shutters set the scene – this home is both traditional and regal. Inside, you can admire the carefully curated antique furnishings and modern touches that create a sense of understated luxury throughout. The kitchen is ideal for whipping up your favourite dishes using fresh local ingredients – or, you can head outside and fire up the barbeque. The garden is a haven of tranquility, and best of all you have your very own swimming pool for refreshing dips when the temperature rises.

You might feel a million miles away from the hustle and bustle, but the charming port city of Trapani is just a ten-minute drive away from your front door. Visit the 17th-century Torre di Ligny watchtower and immerse yourself in the region's history at the Museo di Preistoria e del Mare. And, fans of the beach are in luck too – the golden sands at Spiaggia di San Giuliano is a twenty-minute drive away.

Home truths:
*The swimming pool is open from the start of May to the end of October
*There are mosquito nets in all the rooms
*There is an outdoor shower so you can de-sand after a day at the beach
*Your host will provide beach chairs
*One of the beds is a small double – it might be best suited to children