Contemporary seafront villa near Avola

Villa Gilda

A private coastal base for up to six, with open sea views, a broad garden and a heated five-seat Jacuzzi, well placed for Noto and Siracusa.

3 double bedrooms3 shower roomsSleeps 6Heated five-seat Jacuzzi£2,100–£2,520 per week

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Sea views, space and useful privacy

Villa Gilda is strongest when described exactly: a contemporary seafront villa with a private heated Jacuzzi, not a villa with a swimming pool. The setting gives it a convincing sense of the coast, with the sea visible beyond its 3,000 m² grounds and a rocky bay approximately 200 metres away.

The main house works particularly well for two couples or one family, with two double bedrooms and two shower rooms. The detached annex adds a third double bedroom, private shower room, sitting area and patio, giving one couple or older children useful independence. Noto is 15 km away and Siracusa 25 km.

Best for: two couples, one family with older children, or three couples who accept that the annex is different from the two bedrooms in the main house. It is not suitable for anyone whose principal requirement is a full-sized swimming pool.

  • Setting: seafront near Avola
  • Garden: approximately 3,000 m²
  • Villa: approximately 120 m²
  • Rocky shoreline: approximately 200 m
Sea view from the glazed dining veranda at Villa Gilda

The glazed veranda keeps the sea in view while dining indoors.

Private five-seat Jacuzzi at Villa Gilda

The five-seat Jacuzzi can be heated on request; it is not a swimming pool.

Before you choose it

The principal planning decisions

A Jacuzzi, not a swimming pool

The private water feature measures 1.80 × 1.80 metres, is 0.50–0.80 metres deep and seats five. It can be heated to 28°C for £200 per week, but it should never be treated as a substitute for a full-sized pool.

Main house or annex

Four guests can use the two-bedroom main house without the annex. For six, the detached annex provides a private double bedroom, shower room, sitting area and patio, although the three sleeping arrangements are not identical.

A car is essential

Restaurants and delicatessens are approximately 3 km away, while Avola’s broader choice of shops and services is around 4 km. The villa works as a self-drive coastal base rather than a walk-into-town stay.

Rocky shore or sandy beach

The nearby shoreline is rocky and approximately 200 metres away. Avola’s sandy beach is around 3 km from the villa, so guests wanting easy sand-and-sea days will still need to drive.

Bedrooms and bathrooms

Two bedrooms together, one private annex

Double bedroom in the main house at Villa Gilda

Main house

Two double bedrooms and two shower rooms

The single-storey main house has one double bedroom with an en-suite shower room and a second double, with a king-size bed, using a separate shower room. All bedrooms are air conditioned.

Private sitting area in the detached annex at Villa Gilda

Detached annex

A separate suite for the third couple

The annex contains a double bedroom, its own shower room, a small sitting area and patio. It adds privacy for a couple or older children, but it is physically separate from the main house.

Time at the villa

Sea-facing days without a swimming pool

Villa Gilda is about the garden, coastal outlook and indoor-outdoor living, with the Jacuzzi adding a place to cool off and relax.

Heated private Jacuzzi at Villa Gilda

Private Jacuzzi

The five-seat Jacuzzi is open throughout the year and can be heated to 28°C for an additional weekly charge.

Rocky bay near Villa Gilda on the Avola coast

The nearby sea

A rocky bay lies approximately 200 metres away. It suits confident swimmers when conditions allow, but it is not a private or sandy beach.

Glazed dining veranda with sea views at Villa Gilda

Veranda and dining

Large glass panels connect the dining veranda with the terrace, Jacuzzi, garden and sea view beyond.

Olive trees and outdoor seating in the garden at Villa Gilda

Garden and grounds

Approximately 3,000 m² of private grounds provide lawn, olive trees, Mediterranean planting and several places to sit outdoors.

Modern kitchen at Villa Gilda

Kitchen and practicalities

The kitchen includes a dishwasher, electric oven, five-ring gas hob, fridge, freezer, espresso machine and other useful equipment for a self-catering stay.

Sitting room in the detached annex at Villa Gilda

Independent annex

The annex gives the third bedroom its own sitting area, shower room and patio, creating genuine privacy within the same grounds.

Villa amenities

Comfort and practicalities

  • Air conditioning and heat-pump heating in every room
  • Wi-Fi throughout the villa
  • Mosquito nets in all rooms
  • Washing machine, tumble dryer, iron and three hairdryers
  • Private parking within the grounds

Kitchen and included services

  • Dishwasher, electric oven and five-ring gas hob
  • Fridge, freezer, espresso machine, kettle and toaster
  • Weekly linen, beach-towel and bedroom/bathroom service
  • One midweek bath-towel change
  • Welcome basket with breakfast items

Outdoors and leisure

  • Five-seat private Jacuzzi, with heating available at extra cost
  • Sun loungers, beach umbrella and outdoor shower
  • Barbecue and outdoor lounge and dining space
  • Fitness area
  • Cot and highchair available

Location

On the Avola coast, between Noto and Siracusa

Villa Gilda occupies a private coastal position south of Siracusa, with the sea directly ahead of the garden and Avola’s everyday services a short drive away. The immediate appeal is quiet outdoor space rather than village life on foot.

The location is particularly useful for a week combining the coast with the Baroque south-east. Noto is close enough for an evening as well as a full day, while Siracusa and Ortigia deserve a more deliberate visit. Cavagrande, Vendicari, Marzamemi and the beaches around Avola and Fontane Bianche add different kinds of coastal day.

Villa Gilda within its private olive garden near Avola

A private coastal setting designed for exploring south-eastern Sicily by car.

Everyday essentials

  • Avola hospital2 km
  • Delicatessen3 km
  • Restaurant3 km
  • Avola shops and services4 km
  • Avola railway station6 km

Coast and beaches

  • Rocky shoreline200 m
  • Avola sandy beach3 km
  • Diving at Lido di Noto12 km
  • Siracusa harbour25 km

Days out and transport

  • Tennis court2 km
  • Noto15 km
  • Golf at Floridia20 km
  • Siracusa25 km
  • Catania airport75 km
  • Etna via Nicolosi95 km

From the villa

Four south-eastern Sicily days worth planning

Villa Gilda works best when relaxed coastal days are balanced with a small number of purposeful excursions. These guides help you choose what each day should contain without turning the week into constant driving.

City and archaeology

Give Siracusa and Ortigia a proper day

Siracusa combines the archaeological park with Ortigia’s sea-facing streets, churches and restaurants. Avoid squeezing both areas into a rushed half-day.

Plan your Siracusa visit

Baroque town

See Noto at the right pace

Noto is close enough for an evening passeggiata as well as a fuller architectural visit. It also sits naturally within a broader understanding of the Val di Noto.

Explore Noto and the Val di Noto

Nature and coast

Choose between canyon and reserve

Cavagrande and Vendicari offer very different days. Walking conditions, summer heat, access and swimming confidence should determine which suits your group.

Plan South-East Sicily

A wider villa holiday

Fit the coast into the right route

Villa Gilda can anchor a week in the south-east or combine with Etna for a two-base holiday. The route should add contrast without sacrificing time at the villa.

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Plan a holiday featuring Villa Gilda

Tell us who is travelling, your preferred dates and what you would like to include elsewhere in Sicily. We will confirm availability and design the route around the villa.

Weekly price guide: £2,100–£2,520. Optional Jacuzzi heating: £200 per week.

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