Villa Cala Dell Ovo, Scopello, Sicily  ** New for 2010**

 Close to the Zingaro Nature Reserve and sitting amidst a luxuriant Mediterranean garden with palms, pines and agaves and outside sun terraces is this delightful typically Sicilian villa. Cala Dell Ovo is a wonderfully quirky Villa and a real treat in store  for anyone seeking total immersion into Sicilian lifestyle, rich with antique furniture, and hand-painted ceramics from Caltagirone - a real treasure were sure you'll agree.

Above the gardens, the house itself is surrounded by large tiled terraces where, through the pine fronds, there beautiful sea views. Next to the house is a huge Veranda with an outside dining-room, an outside kitchen and a barbecue area built from stone and decorated with local ceramics.

Inside, the Villa is decorated in a most individual and artistic style, with beautiful hand painted doors and furniture and local ceramics on the floor. The open plan living room has a  kitchenette to one side, compact but as they say a beautifully formed with gas hob, electric oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine A double bedroom, a triple bedroom with a double and a single bed and a single bed room share a beautifully tiled shower room. There is a second shower in the garden, useful when returning from the beach. A path leads to a pretty cove just a stone's throw away with sand and rocks.

Villa Cala Dell Ovo is perfect for sea lovers in search of calm and privacy but if you would like to explore a little there is plenty on your doorstep. The pretty medieval village of Scopello is just 1km away with a baker and a choice of trattoria and pizzerias; the famous Tonnera de Scopello (location for a scene from Oceans 11 and home to Gavin Maxwell for a few years) is close by; the picturesque harbour and long sandy beach at Castellemare Del Golfo is just 10 kms away; 20kms brings you to the beautifully preserved Doric temple at Segestre; the dramatic medieval hilltop town of Erice and the glorious shallow sands of San Vito Lo Capo are a 50 kms drive; Palermo with its lovely Baroque architecture and botanical gardens are 70 kms trip; the ancient temples at Selanunte are 90kms away. and the list goes on!

Please note: A damage deposit of 300€ is payable to our agent on arrival which will be returned in full on departure less any deductions, if applicable. 

Location of Villa Cala Dell Ovo
Scopello, Sicily
An utterly delightful medieval village set on a ridge above a rocky coastline interspersed by small sand and pebble coves with water as clear as any in the med. Scopello is centred around its 'Baglio' the agricultural hub of the original village and now centre piece to an atmospheric courtyard partially shaded by a huge eucalyptus tree under which tables and chairs from the various restaurants and gelatoria are laid out. ...More about Scopello >>

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