Tenuta Di San Giorgio

The large swimming pool (15m x 7m) is flanked by the stunning Orangerie, with its elegant drawing and dining rooms forming the social heart of the house; its upper floor enjoying breathtaking views of the valley and Mount Etna. A sauna and floodlit tennis court nestle within the orange groves, and home-grown produce is used in local and Mediterranean cuisine, prepared by the villa cook for every meal.  Perfect for those seeking an easy life on holiday!

In the same family since the 15th century, the estate is now a thriving organic citrus farm.  The manor house is set in lawned tropical gardens designed by a famous Italian landscape gardener and is lush with precious palm trees collected from all over the world: carob, agaves, aromatic Mediterranean shrubs and surrounded by the citrus orchards.

Villa rental includes cook (all meals) and maid service daily, and an airport (Catania) meet and greet service.

For excursions to some of the regions most impressive cultural attractions, the villa is an hour from Syracuse, and about 80 minutes from both Noto and Ragusa.

Nearest shops and restaurants are in Scordia, 15 minutes drive away.  Nearest beach:  30km.

Accommodation:

Orangerie: Large open plan sitting room, Dining room, Kitchen (professional kitchen – used by staff only)

First floor: External access to Belvedere sitting room  (suitable for children’s play area/special interest classes/yoga)

Main house, lower garden level: Private entrance off courtyard into entrance hall leading to: Double bedroom (Rosmarino) with shower room en suite on right hand side, Twin bedroom (Olivo – can be double) with bathroom en suite on left handside.

Private entrance off courtyard into entrance hall leading to: Twin bedroom (Bouganville can be double) with bathroom en suite on right hand side and Twin bedroom (Tre Limoni – can be double) with shower room en suite on left hand side.

Main house, upper garden level: Library/Sitting room, Kitchenette (with microwave oven), Cloakroom, Utility room, Twin bedroom (Zagara – can be double), with bathroom en suite and private balcony, Twin bedroom (Cinque Palme – can be double) with shower room en suite and private balcony, Double bedroom suite with shower room en suite (Gelsomino – suitable for wheelchair use) and entrance from garden, Master double bedroom (Lavanda) suite with sitting area with large single bed, bathroom en suite and private terrace, Shower room just outside the sitting room.

The Old Bakery (included for groups up to 20): Open plan sitting room with kitchenette and TV/WiFi with two sofa beds (suitable for children) opening to terrace and outdoor barbecue area with wood oven and large table, Bathroom, Twin bedroom (can be double) with shower room en suite, Twin bedroom (can be double) with shower room en suite.