Elaya
Sleek, modern, charming and comfortable. This villa is a real find!
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Elaya
Location
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Features
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Surroundings
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Ideal for
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Marina di Ragusa
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Contemporary design
Swimming pool
Close the beach
Roof garden
Rural location
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Scicli
Modica
Marina di Modica
Ragusa
Noto
Vendicari Nature Reserve
Marzamemi
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Couples
Families
Culture holidays
Beach holidays
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Sleeps
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7
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Bedrooms
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3
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Bathrooms
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3
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Overview
This recently built villa is an architect's dream. If you love contemporary style, then Elaya is just what you are looking for. With its unique design - seemingly hewn out of the surrounding countryside, with a stunning roof garden - Elaya is the ideal villa for you to unwind in south Sicily.
Property
Outside: Elaya can hardly be seen from outside the property, due to its unique design and roof garden. The zen-like garden offers peace and tranquility and a wonderful environment in which to relax. Mediterranean herbs and plants, such as lavender, capers, rosemary and ancient olive trees are dotted around the property's garden, offering shady areas, as well as a heady fragrance unique to this part of the island. There are several seating areas.
The pool area is bliss. The long, narrow pool is superb for swimming your daily lengths, or for just relaxing in the cool water. Sunloungers and sun umbrellas are nearby, providing space for you to top up your tan or simply snooze under the Sicilian sun.
Accessible from the living area is a beautiful courtyard, covered with an awning. Here you will find an outdoor kitchen, a dining table and a comfortable sofa created using upcycled material. This living area offers a combination of inside comfort with al fresco style.
Inside: Enter into the villa through the large sliding glass doors from the pool area into the chic living area. The modern kitchen - with a wine fridge that is perfect for chilling local wines - is in one corner of the room. A seating area with colourful chairs and a television is found in the other half of the living area. Artistic touches are found throughout, be it striking splashes of colour, or evocative decorations and ornaments.
There is one double bedroom with an ensuite bathroom to the left of the living area. An extra single bed is also available. This bedroom has views out over the pool and is bright and cheery. The other two double bedrooms - both with their own en suite bathrooms - are along a corridor to the right of the living room. One of these bedrooms has a futon-style bed, and also has access to the utility room and a small courtyard. Every one of these bedrooms has a simple, yet artistic, aesthetic.
Area
Local Sights
Elaya rural location is blissful, but there are also many wonderful beaches nearby, meaning you get the best of both worlds. The closest beach is found at Marina di Ragusa. This little town has a super range of pizzerias, restaurants, bars and lidi. Another pretty coastal town is Donnalucata.
For beautiful towns, you are spoilt for choice. This area in Sicily is known for its Baroque towns. Scicli is the nearest UNESCO recognised Baroque town. Utterly charming, the town is a delight to explore. Stunning palazzi, churches and streets are found around every corner, and there are many good places to eat and drink.
Modica and Ragusa are larger towns, both rebuilt in the 17th century in the Baroque style. Ragusa Ibla is extremely pretty and the views of the surrounding countryside are gorgeous. Modica is a food-lover's dream, with its unique and delicious chocolate heritage. Noto is also worth visiting for its Baroque beauty.
Drive a little further and you can experience some natural beauty at the Vendicari Nature Reserve. Its sandy beaches are picture-perfect. Calamosche bay is a favourite - visit for a dreamy day at an unspoilt, wild beach. Marzamemi is close to the Nature Reserve. It is a pretty seaside town with a charming piazza full of good restaurants serving classic Sicilian dishes.
Local Experiences
Explore the southern coast during a boat trip. Relax on deck, swim in clear waters, enjoy the sunshine and have a truly memorable day out on the water.
If you love food then Modica is a great place. Book a cooking experience. Learn to make traditional dishes at a cookery school in the Baroque town, or enjoy a chocolate masterclass using the traditional Modican chocolate.
Some of Sicily's most delicious wines are produced in south Sicily. Take a trip to one of the local wineries. You can visit the vines the cellars, and most importantly, taste some of the local vintages!
Fans of the hit series Inspector Montalbano will recognise many of the towns and sights in the area. You can also book a guided tour of Montalbano filming locations!
Golf lovers will not be disappointed. There is an 18-hole golf course fairly close to the villa at the Donnafugata Golf Resort meaning that even on holiday guests can enjoy a round or two!
The pool is open to guests from April 18th to October 24th.
Amenities

present

on request

not available
* Twice a week
** A mid-stay towel change is included for bookings longer than one week.
Weekly linen/towel changes and a cleaning service are included for multiple-week bookings.
Distances
Transport Links |
Surrounding Area |
Comiso airport |
50 km - 31 miles - 50 mins
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Catania airport |
126 km - 78 miles - 1 hr 50
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Trapani airport |
285 km - 177 miles - 4 hr 40
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Palermo airport |
309 km - 192 miles - 4 hr 30
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Nearest beach |
10 mins driving
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Supermarket |
10 mins driving
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Shops & restaurants |
10 mins driving
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Marina di Ragusa |
12 km - 7 miles - 20 mins
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Scicli centre |
15 km - 9 miles - 25 mins
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Sampieri centre |
21 km - 13 miles - 25 mins
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Donnafugata golf resort |
24 km - 15 miles - 35 mins
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Modica centre |
24 km - 15 miles - 40 mins
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Ragusa centre |
30 km - 18 miles - 40 mins
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Noto centre |
62 km - 38 miles - 1 hr 10
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Vendicari nature reserve |
62 km - 38 miles - 1 hr 20
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Marzamemi centre |
64 km - 40 miles - 1 hr 20
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Siracusa & Ortigia centre |
94 km - 58 miles - 1 hr 35
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Prices & Availability
We have listed “prices per day” solely for your information
as our villas are rented on a per week basis only.
Especially during peak season.
We have listed “prices per person” solely for your information.
The price you pay is for the whole villa unless lower price
ranges for smaller groups are stated.
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We only accept payment in EUR. We have listed prices in GBP and USD
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2021 Prices
2022 Prices
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Sleeps: 7 Bedrooms: 3
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02 Jan - 21 May
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2500
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22 May - 18 Jun
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3100
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19 Jun - 09 Jul
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3600
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10 Jul - 27 Aug
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4200
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28 Aug - 24 Sep
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3100
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25 Sep - 31 Dec
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2500
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Refundable Security Deposit
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600
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Prices include: taxes, water, gas, electricity, one extra single bed, bath towels, linen, pool or beach towels, welcome pack and our 24/7 local support during your stay at our property.
When electricity is consumed responsibly, for example lights
and/or AC are turned off when leaving the villa, the kWh
included in the rental price are typically enough to cover
customers electricity needs.
We are currently taking bookings for 2022.
If you book now for 2022, you can take advantage of our Price Freeze promotion, which means you can book your 2022 Sicily holiday villa at 2021 price. Please contact us for availability.
Booking
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Or call us from UK and from other countries on 0044 (0)20 3608 4505; from Italy on 0039 091 687 0639
Our business hours
UK time
8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday - 8:30 am to 12:30 pm Saturday
IT & DE time
9:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday to Friday - 9:30 am to 1:30 pm Saturday
Booking procedures
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Please fill this in and send it back to soloSicily to make your booking.
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Reviews from clients staying at
Elaya
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Jennifer E. - United Kingdom
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September 2019
A lovely villa and a great part of Sicily – some fantastic restaurants and excellent “Montalbano” tourism.
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Alison R - United Kingdom
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August 2019
We loved the house, it had a creative delight around every corner. The pool, scented along its beautiful edges by herbs, was entirely perfect. It seems to have the power to melt away all stresses – whether physical or mental. We loved all the artworks, perhaps the picture in the kitchen most of all. Thank you for all the beauty! I swam in the pool, under the stars, and it was a perfectly happy moment – which was amazing really. I will always remember the smell of rosemary at the pool's edge – rosemary for remembrance, as we say in England.
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Andy W. - United Kingdom
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August 2019
The holiday was great. The villa was great. The views and pool and kitchen were really great. We would like to go again next year if we can !!!
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