Luxury,Villa,Sicily,Pool,Beach,Cook,Child friendly

Situated in a lush valley of citrus leading down to the Ionian Sea, this magnificent estate is an exceptional find.

Beautiful Mediterranean gardens, stately architecture, impressive terraces and gorgeous furnishings all combine to provide one of the most enchanting properties on the fascinating and culturally enriching island of Sicily.

Tucked away on the east coast near to the delightful town of Taormina with Mount Etna as backdrop is the eighteenth century patronal Villa Isola Bella. Situated on a glorious estate of more than 170 acres, with an enchanting garden and wide terraces adorned with Mediterranean plants and pots overflowing with lemons, palms and olive plants, Villa Isola Bella enjoys a fabulous kitchen with traditional Sicilian tiling, surrounded by numerous terraces for al fresco dining.

Villa Isola Bella is beautifully and tastefully furnished and the rooms are spacious. Antique furniture and paintings complement superb local terracotta flooring, living rooms are equipped with big comfy sofas and the beautifully appointed bedrooms all have gorgeous bathrooms. The enchanting courtyard entrance of Villa Isola Bella opens to fantastic sea views in one direction and in the other, Mount Etna framed by palm trees. One can participate in cookery classes organised in the Isola Bella kitchen and the provision of full time staff, including a cook means that guests can really relax in style in this idyllic location. The large pool is there for a cooling dip and there are many terraces, covered or otherwise on which to loll.

Not far are the interesting towns of Siracusa, Piazza Armerina, Ragusa and Noto whilst closer to hand is Taormina, Mount Etna and Riposto and several small villages where there are restaurants serving fresh fish and delicious seafood. Sicily is an island whose rich history of Arab, Greek, Spanish and Norman influences is fascinating and enchanting and rarely does one find such an exceptional property as this from which to enjoy it. Villa Isola Bella provides a really enticing venue for a group of friends or family wishing to visit Sicily and cherish its delicious cuisine, spectacular scenery and fascinating culture in comfort and luxury.