Noto countryside – South-East Sicily

Villa Piana

A private countryside villa for six, with three double bedrooms, generous grounds and a useful position between the Val di Noto towns and the coast.

3 double bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 6Private 10 × 4.5 m pool2027 rates on request

ExpertoItaly opinion

A practical countryside base for the south-east

Villa Piana is a modern, single-storey villa in the countryside near Rosolini, well placed for Noto, Modica and the beaches around Marzamemi. Its appeal is not showy luxury, but privacy, easy indoor-outdoor living and a sensible layout for six guests.

The strongest arrangement is for three couples: every double bedroom has its own bathroom, so there is no awkward division between a principal suite and lesser rooms. It also works for one family with older children or a multigenerational group, provided everyone is comfortable with double beds.

The 5,000 m² garden, 120 m² terrace and private pool give the villa plenty of outdoor space. A car is essential, and the final approach includes an unmade side road and a steep final section.

Best for: three couples, one family with older children, or guests who value privacy and a well-positioned base more than sea views, designer interiors or hotel-style service.

  • Setting: Rosolini countryside
  • Garden: approximately 5,000 m²
  • Villa: approximately 140 m²
  • Pool season: 1 April–10 November
Villa Piana pool and countryside beside an olive tree

The pool terrace opens across olive trees and the quiet Rosolini countryside.

A double bedroom at Villa Piana

All three bedrooms are doubles and each has private bathroom provision.

Before you choose it

The principal planning decisions

Three couples or one family

The villa sleeps six in three double bedrooms. This is particularly useful for three couples, while families should note that no twin-bedded room is confirmed.

Four bathrooms in total

Each bedroom has private bathroom provision: one en-suite with a bath and two with showers. A fourth bathroom serves as a guest WC.

A car is essential

Rosolini is approximately 6 km away. The nearest restaurant is around 1 km away, but the rural position and steep final approach mean it should not be treated as comfortably walkable.

Rates still need confirmation

The minimum stay is five nights with flexible arrival days. A €500 cash security deposit is payable locally. Full 2027 seasonal rates are awaiting confirmation.

Bedrooms and bathrooms

The true sleeping arrangement

A double bedroom at Villa Piana

Three double bedrooms

Comfortable privacy for six

The principal bedroom has a king-size bed, television and en-suite bathroom with a bath. The other two double bedrooms each have an en-suite shower room.

A bathroom at Villa Piana

Four bathrooms

Useful private facilities

All bedrooms have private bathroom provision, with an additional guest WC. The villa is arranged on one level and has air conditioning throughout.

Time at the villa

Pool days and uncomplicated outdoor living

The villa is designed for relaxed days outdoors, with enough garden and terrace space for six guests to spread out without losing the sociable feel of the house.

Private swimming pool and garden at Villa Piana

Pool and garden

The 10 × 4.5 metre private pool sits within approximately 5,000 m² of grounds and is open from 1 April to 10 November.

Pool terrace and olive trees at Villa Piana

Terrace and views

A furnished 120 m² terrace provides outdoor dining, lounge space and broad views across the surrounding countryside.

Poolside dining at Villa Piana

Outdoor dining

The poolside table, barbecue and shaded areas make lunches and evening meals at the villa straightforward.

Double bedroom at Villa Piana

Bedroom comfort

Three air-conditioned double bedrooms give couples or a family a clear, even sleeping arrangement for up to six guests.

Bathroom with colourful tiled wall at Villa Piana

Private bathrooms

Every bedroom has its own bathroom provision, with a further guest WC for use during the day.

Close view of the private pool at Villa Piana

Poolside facilities

Sun loungers and an outdoor shower support easy pool days; the water ranges from 0.20 to 1.50 metres deep.

Villa amenities

Comfort and practicalities

  • Air conditioning throughout the villa
  • Wi-Fi
  • Midweek four-hour clean and towel change
  • Weekly linen and pool-towel change
  • Final cleaning included

Kitchen and everyday living

  • Welcome breakfast basket
  • Indoor and outdoor dining space
  • Barbecue and shaded areas
  • Single-storey layout
  • Private parking within the grounds

Pool and grounds

  • 10 × 4.5 metre private pool
  • Depth: 0.20–1.50 metres
  • Approximately 5,000 m² garden
  • Approximately 120 m² furnished terrace
  • Pool open 1 April–10 November

Location

Between Noto, Modica and the coast

Villa Piana sits in open countryside near Rosolini. The position makes it easy to alternate days at the villa with the Baroque towns of the Val di Noto and the beaches around Marzamemi, but this is firmly a driving location rather than a walk-to-town stay.

Noto is the natural first outing, followed by Modica or Syracuse on longer days. Marzamemi adds an easy coastal contrast, while the villa’s pool and garden make it sensible to leave space in the week for unplanned time at home.

Villa Piana within the Rosolini countryside

A quiet countryside base for exploring the Val di Noto and the south-east coast by car.

Everyday essentials

  • Nearest restaurant1 km
  • Rosolini shops and services6 km
  • Rosolini railway station6 km

Coast and transport

  • Nearest sandy and rocky coast16 km
  • Marzamemi19 km
  • Pozzallo harbour25 km
  • Comiso airport65 km
  • Catania airport100 km

Towns and days out

  • Noto16 km
  • Modica25 km
  • Syracuse48 km

From the villa

Four south-east Sicily days worth planning

Villa Piana works best when the week alternates between the pool, the Baroque towns and the coast. These four days give the stay a useful shape without turning it into a sequence of long drives.

Baroque town

Give Noto time beyond the main street

Noto is close enough for an unhurried day, with time for its churches, quieter side streets and a meal rather than a rushed stop between other towns.

Explore South-East Sicily

Coast and village

Pair Marzamemi with a beach

Use Marzamemi as part of a coastal day rather than the only objective: combine the village with a suitable beach and return to the villa before the longest evening traffic.

Plan a Sicily holiday

City and archaeology

Make Syracuse a full day

Syracuse deserves a deliberate outing for Ortigia, the archaeological area and the city’s food scene. It is the longest of the principal day trips from the villa.

Discover Syracuse

A wider itinerary

Add a second side of Sicily

For a 10–14 night holiday, combine Villa Piana with an Etna or Taormina base. Seven nights can use the villa as a single base without unnecessary changes of accommodation.

Build the wider Sicily route

Start planning

Plan a holiday featuring Villa Piana

Tell us who is travelling, your preferred dates and what you would like to combine with the villa. We will confirm the 2027 rate and availability, then shape the wider Sicily journey around it.

2027 seasonal rates are awaiting confirmation. Minimum stay: five nights, with flexible arrival days.

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