Ragusa · South-East Sicily

Villa Colledi

An art-filled stone country house with a substantial private pool, between Ragusa’s Baroque landscape and the south-eastern coast.

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10 + 1Private 14 × 5 m pool£3,500–£5,880 per week

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A country house with a strong artistic identity

Old stone buildings, contemporary architecture and large artworks come together around Villa Colledi’s rural courtyard. The art studio and individual rooms give the house a character of its own, with plenty to catch your eye between days out.

Swim in the long pool, prepare lunch together and find a quiet corner on the terraces. Ragusa, Donnafugata and the coast are within reach by car, so a week can include Baroque streets, country-house gardens and sandy beaches.

Best for: two families with older children or teenagers, multigenerational groups and design-conscious friends. A car is essential. Stairs, changes of level and uneven stone surfaces make the house less suited to guests who need easy access; pool fencing is not confirmed.

  • Villa: approximately 300 m²
  • Grounds: approximately 3,000 m²
  • Layout: main house and separate annexe
  • Nearest services: approximately 8 km
Contemporary glass structure within Villa Colledi’s old stone courtyard

Contemporary interventions sit deliberately within the old agricultural courtyard.

Art-filled stone dining room at Villa Colledi

Art, stone and generous communal space define the interiors.

Planning your stay

Space, character and practical details

Who does the villa suit?

The villa accommodates up to ten guests plus one additional place. Its varied bedrooms and separate annexe work particularly well for families with older children and friends happy to choose rooms with different layouts.

Confirm the exact bed set-up

Colledi is advertised with five bedrooms, but the supplier’s detailed description also lists a loft sleeping space. We will confirm the room plan and beds for your group before booking.

A car is essential

The nearest shops, restaurants and everyday services are about 8 km away. Bring a car for meals out, beach visits and exploring Ragusa; private parking is provided.

Pool and summer comfort

The pool measures 14 × 5 metres and ranges from 0.20 to 1.90 metres deep; children need close supervision. Air conditioning is not listed, so please discuss this with us if it is essential to your summer stay.

Bedrooms and bathrooms

A split-level main house with a separate annexe

Loft-style bedroom beneath timber beams at Villa Colledi

Published as five bedrooms

A varied arrangement across the house

The main house has rooms on the ground and first floors, with double, twin and loft sleeping spaces. A double room in the separate annexe offers more independence. The room-plan check above ensures the beds suit everyone travelling.

Stone shower room at Villa Colledi

Four shower rooms

Shared and en-suite facilities

The published layout includes four shower rooms in total, combining shared bathrooms in the main house with en-suite facilities for selected rooms and the annexe. Internal stairs, external steps and reduced headroom in the loft should be considered.

Time at the villa

Pool days, stone courtyards and creative interiors

Villa Colledi rewards a slower rhythm: swim, cook and eat together, then let different parts of the group find their own corner among the courtyard, terraces and art-filled rooms.

Private 14 by 5 metre swimming pool at Villa Colledi

A substantial private pool

The 14 × 5 metre pool has a depth range of approximately 0.20–1.90 metres and is scheduled to open from April to October.

Historic stone courtyard at Villa Colledi

The old courtyard

The restored agricultural buildings create several outdoor zones for sitting and moving between the main house and annexe. Stone surfaces and limited shade are part of the rural character.

Stone kitchen and dining table at Villa Colledi

Kitchen for a group

The kitchen includes a five-burner hob, electric oven, microwave, dishwasher, espresso machine, two fridges and a freezer.

Art-filled sitting room at Villa Colledi

Rooms to gather in

Stone rooms, bold artworks and informal sitting and dining areas give the group several places to gather for a meal, conversation or a quiet evening indoors.

Open-sided stone studio and dining space at Villa Colledi

Annexe and studio character

The separate annexe and creative spaces add flexibility and a distinct sense of place, especially for a group that appreciates art, architecture and some independence.

Colourful kitchen storage at Villa Colledi

Practical support

A welcome breakfast basket, midweek cleaning and linen and towel changes are included. A cook or additional housekeeping can be arranged at extra cost.

Villa amenities

Comfort and practicalities

  • Wi-Fi throughout the property
  • Private parking within the grounds
  • Washing machine, iron and hairdryers
  • Underfloor heating charged according to use
  • Midweek cleaning with linen and towel changes

Kitchen and family

  • Dishwasher, electric oven and five-burner gas hob
  • Microwave, toaster and espresso machine
  • Two fridges and a freezer
  • Cot and highchair
  • Welcome breakfast basket

Outdoors and leisure

  • 14 × 5 metre pool, scheduled to open April–October
  • Sun loungers and external shower
  • Barbecue and outdoor dining areas
  • Approximately 3,000 m² of grounds and 300 m² of terraces
  • Television, CD/DVD player and hi-fi

Location

Between Ragusa’s stone country and the south-eastern coast

Villa Colledi sits in open countryside near Ragusa and Donnafugata, among dry-stone walls and the broad agricultural landscape of south-eastern Sicily. Its pool and generous grounds make quiet villa days an important part of the stay.

By car, the holiday can move between Ragusa’s Baroque streets, the castle at Donnafugata, Modica and Scicli, then the sandy coast at Punta Secca and Marina di Ragusa. Siracusa makes a longer day out, or an appealing second stay if you would like evenings in Ortigia as well as time in the countryside.

Villa Colledi pool within the open Ragusa countryside

The pool sits within open Ragusa countryside framed by dry-stone walls.

Everyday essentials

  • Delicatessen8 km
  • Restaurant8 km
  • Santa Croce Camerina services8 km
  • Ragusa Wednesday market13 km
  • Ragusa14 km

Coast and transport

  • Punta Secca sandy beach14 km
  • Ragusa railway station14 km
  • Marina di Ragusa harbour15 km
  • Punta Secca rocky coast26 km
  • Comiso airport34 km
  • Catania airport109 km

Days out and activities

  • Modica30 km
  • Marzamemi diving67 km
  • Siracusa100 km
  • Agrigento135 km

From the villa

Four ways to explore the Baroque south-east

Ragusa’s churches, Modica’s chocolate shops and the beaches of Punta Secca bring variety to the week. Choose the outings you enjoy and leave time for the pool and courtyard.

Baroque city

Ragusa and Donnafugata

Explore Ragusa Ibla’s limestone streets, churches and viewpoints, with time for lunch. On another morning, visit Donnafugata for its grand rooms and gardens.

Plan time in and around Ragusa

Baroque landscape

Modica, Scicli and the Val di Noto

Walk between Modica’s churches and chocolate shops, or spend a morning among Scicli’s palaces. Both reward an unhurried visit with time to sit in a square and enjoy the town.

Explore the Val di Noto

Coast and countryside

Beach mornings and Baroque towns

Alternate a sandy-beach morning at Punta Secca or Marina di Ragusa with the inland stone towns. You can enjoy the coast, farmland and Baroque architecture during the same stay.

Plan South-East Sicily

Longer cultural day

Siracusa and Ortigia

Siracusa is around 100 km away, so allow a full day for its archaeology and Ortigia’s waterfront streets. A few nights here after the villa also give you time for the city’s restaurants and evening atmosphere.

Consider Siracusa in your route

Start planning

Plan your stay at Villa Colledi

Tell us who is travelling and when you would like to stay. We can help match Colledi’s individual rooms to your group and arrange car hire, with a longer Sicily journey if you have more time.

Weekly price guide: £3,500–£5,880, depending on the travel dates.

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