10 Top-Rated Farmhouses in Province of Syracuse, Sicily

A fascinanting country house in the peaceful quietness of a large green park, rich in a beautiful variety of luxuriant Sicilian vegetation – The site is an ideal resort for a short stay,wedding receptions, meetings and nice parties for every occasion.There is the opportunity of a shuttle bus, hiring a car, a boat or a bicycle or attending a cookerycourse.

The Holiday Farm Pozzo di Mazza is located about 7 km from Syracuse, just south of Porto Grande (the Big Harbour), in the pre-park area surrounding Plemmirio marine protected park, along the streets of the baroque, just a few minutes from the beaches of Arenella and Fontane Bianche. Derived from a nineteenth-century tenement formerly intended for processing grapes, as demonstrated by the perfectly preserved millstone, the land around the block, now used for the cultivation of citrus fruits and vegetables, were once planted with vines. Next to the local mill there is the great oven room with an unusual shape that evokes enchanting images of ancient country life and ancient fragrances of freshly baked bread, stuffed buns and roasted vegetables. The farm houses are surrounded by a large garden which leads directly into almost all the rooms that are quiet, spacious and furnished with simple elegance, in harmony with the charming atmosphere of the whole place. All the rooms have private bathrooms, air conditioning, refrigerator and hairdryer. In the garden, there is a large swimming pool.

Ospitality in confortable apartments o rooms inserted in the green atmosphere with olive's trees, lemon's trees with beautiful garden, swimming pool and relax-walk. Restaurant with tipical sicilian kitchen with creativity. Posution is 5 km from beach of Noto, 9 km form Natural Reserve of Vendicari and 3 k from Noto. "Slow food" Association recognized our agritourism as one of the best in Sicily. We are in "Routard Guide", "La Guide verte" of Michelin and in "Geo-Guide" of Gallimard Important Guide in Europe. We are not Paradise but our commitment is to improve overcoming our limitations... Wait you

Terrauzza sul Mare looks out on the beautiful coast of the Ionian Sea, on the Plemmirio promontory, where , between XVIII and XVII centuries B.C. , the first Greek Ionian settlers arrived and afterwards, Dorics found the city of Siracusa. The Firm, made of 11 hectares, produces vegetables, all over the field and also a small amount of lemons and olive oil. Terrauzza sul Mare is situated at only 8 km from the city of Siracusa and 22 km from Noto. Both cities have been declared, by UNESCO, of being part of human heritage, thanks to their archeological assets and Baroque style, which you can see on the eighteenth-century buildings. At about 50 km from us, you will find another UNESCO heritage site, Palazzolo Acreide, which, also is both a Baroque and archeological town, with its Greek theatre. Every year, in Siracusa's Greek theatre, classical plays are performed, written by ancient Greek playwrights but Palazzolo Acreide's theatre hosts them too. Terrauzza sul Mare is situated at 70 km from Catania Aereoport and provides a bus public service to Siracusa. The firm, run by Renata and Giuseppe, has 9 fully equipped and air-conditioned apartments, surrounded by green and nature. The apartments are able to lodge two or more people and breakfast is included. Breakfast is brought in baskets every morning, which are left on the tables outside the apartments. Each apartment has a double bedroom, entrance with kitchen, bathroom with shower and an area outside, where you can sit and relax. The calmness and scents of the garden, especially in spring, are the features which make Terrauzza sul Mare the ideal place for an extremely relaxing holiday. The entrance to the sea can be reached through an internal path which will take you to our bay of rocks. It has been outlined by Etna a few millions of years ago and has remained immaculate since and it is now part of Plemmirio's Protected Marine Area, characterised by clear and warm water. You will be able to find sandy beaches going from 1 km south from us, up to Capo Passero, passing through beautiful beaches such as Vendicari and San Lorenzo. Our firm does not provide food service but at 100 meters from us, you can find a pizzeria and within 5 km there are good restaurants along the sea. At 1.5 km from us, you will find two good mini-markets which also provide ready hot meals. Another unique characteristic about Terrauzza sul Mare, is its CERAMIC'S LABORATORY. It is run by the owner of the firm Mrs Renata, who, on demand, organises printmaking courses on terracotta objects. In the Farm a good restaurant with Siclian menù.

With 21 rooms the Agriturismo Masseria sul Mare offers a bed&breakfast service for a selected few. Our guests have access to over 1000 meters of private coast with small beaches. The Masseria is embedded in the green of a more one hundred-year-old agricultural estate with vegetable gardens and fruit trees, Mediterranean fragrant hedges, olive trees and a corner to relax in with deckchairs from where you can enjoy the quiet and tranquil serenity of the Sicilian landscape.

The Agriturismo Val di Noto result of a careful work by the owner Silvio, who has decided, in early 2000, to transform the historic residence of the family in a farmhouse unique. And 'resort for couples, families and groups of people who want to stay in close contact with nature Sicilian, spending their days of vacation in places Where' is still possible to admire a landscape architecture and typical 800. The estate covers about 100,000 square meters, is located between Avola (4 km), famous for the grape Nero d'Avola and the Almond Pizzuta, and Noto (4 km), known worldwide for the splendor of 'Baroque architecture.

The agriturismo Timpa del Sole is established on the slopes of mount Alveria, only a few kilometres from the historic town of Noto, and at about 300 metres above sea level. Situated on pleasantly rocky and varied terrain, the property covers 12 hectares and is overlooked by the ‘timpa del sole’, a mysterious and seductive high plain from which elegant hawks can be seen taking off. The property is surronded by centuries old ‘carrubi’ trees and olive groves as well as a variety of fruit trees, including succulent mulberries and delicious wild figs.