Zisola House

Description

Details

The two “baglio” buildings stand in a splendid natural setting, with an extraordinary panorama of Noto. Around them extend the nearly 50 hectares of the estate, covered by rows of grapevines decorated with olives, citrus trees and almonds.

Inside

The two spacious living rooms are located on the ground floor, as is the smaller TV room, dining room, kitchen and 2 guesthouses, each housing a double bedroom with private bathroom.

Bedrooms

The villa counts 6 double bedrooms and 1 single (staff) bedroom, each with en suite bathroom. 4 of the 6 bedrooms are furnished with AC, the other two guesthouses are cooled by fans; as they are sheltered by the plants in the garden, they are always cool, even during summer.

Outside

Out in the verdant garden, overgrown with bright pink and white bougainvillea, perfumed jasmine, oleanders and other flowers, the pergola seats up to 8 people at the dining table and has a number of lounge chairs.

Behind the villa is the vegetable garden, and above the main entrance is the magnificent terrace, used mainly for aperitivo at sunset, with views opening over Noto and the beautiful landscape of Sicily.

Vineyards, citrus trees, olives, palms and colourful flowers surround the spacious swimming pool creating a secret location, separated from the main garden.

Location

The Estate is located in the South East of Sicily, the home of Nero D’Avola, about 1 km outside the magnificent town of Noto, celebrated for its Baroque architecture.

The nearest beach is Eloro, about 5 minutes by car and Vendicari, which is a protected natural oasis and one of the most beautiful beaches, is about 15 minutes always by car.

The nearest airport is Catania Fontanarossa, about 1 hour and half away by car. Private transfers can be arranged upon request; we also suggest to rent a car directly for the airport.

Staff & Dining

The staff includes a housekeeper, who is also a great cook, and a maid. The everyday cleaning service (laundry, cleaning, cooking) is from 9am to 9pm, with 2 hours of rest in the afternoon; additional hours are considered an extra cost.

Additional chefs and caterers can be arranged upon request.

CHEF + Chef assistant  

– Chef: € 170,00 per day

– Assistant: € 95,00 per day

Things to Do

The owners of the property are also wine, extra virgin olive oil, grappa and almonds producers. By reservation only, small groups can take a guided tour of the vineyards and the cellar, followed by a tasting of all the Zisola products.

Suggested restaurants in Noto, the nearest town, include Trattoria del Crocifisso, Ristorante il Dammuso, Ristorante Vicari and Ristorante il Cantuccio.

Please see below for a range of experiences in the area:

RAGUSA’S AREA

1) Walking tour in Modica with hands-on chocolate experience 

Duration: 4 hours

Cost (6 pax): € 380,00

2) Short walking tour in Modica with cooking class (arancini or pizza or scaccia, a typical focaccia of Ragusa’s area)

Duration: 4 hours + lunch with the meals prepared during the cooking class

Cost (6 pax): € 770,00 (including tour with a private guide + cooking class + lunch)

3) Urban trekking from Upper Ragusa to Ragusa Ibla with visit to a watermill with tasting

Duration: 4 hours

Cost (6 pax): € 310,00 (including tour with a private guide + tasting)

SIRACUSA’S AREA

1) Visit to a dairy farm and an olive oil mill with tasting near Buccheri

Duration: 4 hours

Cost (6 pax): € 500,00 (including tour with a private guide + tasting)

2) Visit to Siracusa (Neapolis Archeological Park and Ortygia)

Duration: 4 hours

Cost (6 pax): € 170,00

3) Walking tour in Noto 

Duration: 2h30

Cost (6 pax): € 160,00

4) Easy trekking  tour in the Nature reserve of Vendicari

Duration: 4 hours

Cost (6 pax): € 170,00

5) Visit to the fish market in Siracusa and cooking class 

Duration: 4 hours + lunch

Cost (6 pax): € 900,00

CATANIA and MOUNT ETNA

1) Trekking tour on Mount Etna + visit to a winery with light lunch + walking tour in Acitrezza and Acicastello 

Duration: 8 hours

Cost (6 pax): € 630,00

2) Visit to Pistachio’s farm in Bronte with tasting and visit to Randazzo (Music museum)

Duration: 4 hours

Cost (6 pax): € 300,00 (including tour with a private guide + tasting)

3) Street food tour in Catania and walking tour in Taormina

Duration: 8 hours

Cost (6 pax): € 420,00 (including tour with a private guide + tasting)