Unique restored villa with private pool nestled in unspoiled valley Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Unique restored villa with private pool nestled in unspoiled valley pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: How much is parking at Unique restored villa with private pool nestled in unspoiled valley?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Q: Where is Unique restored villa with private pool nestled in unspoiled valley located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Corsino, San Sebastiano Basilica and Antonino Uccello House-Museum. Church of San Michele and San Paolo Basilica are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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10/10 Excellent

Lynne G.

14 Jul 2025

Review for stay from 28 June 2025 to 02 July 2025

We had an amazing stay in Palazzolo Acreide! The hosts are so kind and helpful with all things in the area and helped arrange horseback riding and a wine tasting for us. They made our time there incredibly special—our whole family’s favorite!!!

10/10 Excellent

Philip V.

12 Jul 2025

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Secluded Paradise

Nestled in a valley just a twenty minute walk to Palazzolo Acriede sits a secluded paradise. We chose the villa because of its proximity to Siracusa, Noto, and many other sites in southeastern Sicily, but the villa was so quiet and comfortable that we spent a couple of days just enjoying the pool and the peaceful sounds of the water and the birds. The kitchen is large and well equipped, and easily accommodate the eight of us. Mario and Rosella were the consummate hosts. Thank you Mario for helping us find the clinic. This villa is a fantastic treat, and I we hope to return one day to just relax and enjoy this paradise again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

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10/10 Excellent

Brenda W.

27 May 2018

Review for stay from 27 May 2018 to 02 June 2018

This is an extraordinarily special place. The landscape is breathtaking and the sense of history is inspiring. The mill, the ancient stone work (dry wall for miles), the olive groves and lavendar fields, not to mention the creek, the pool and brand new pool house-all amazing. Little touches like antique lace trimmed bed linen gave us great pleasure. A tour of the old mill was a treat for the whole family (ages 6-76). And the kitchen has it all- equipped for a real family rather than a tourist drop in. The town of palazzola is a wonderful place as well with a great central square, baroque churches, and memorable architecture and wholly local street life- we walked to town daily. Everyone was enormously friendly but our hosts were first among them! Cant wait to return.

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10/10 Excellent

Nikar L.

21 Jul 2025

Review for stay from 02 July 2025 to 06 July 2025

Rossella说我们是这所房子的第一组中国客人，那我必须用中文留下评价！我会用‘意大利旧梦’来形容这里，树木葱郁围绕着房子，林间鸟叫陪伴着清晨，还有无尽的阳光…房子里的一切设计和装饰都能感受到几代人的生活气息，复有故事感！另外，我太喜欢泳池了！不规则的弧形与周边景色相得益彰，防滑和深浅设计也非常人性化！ Rossella和Mario是一对非常热情友善的夫妻，他们推荐的当地餐厅、奶酪店和沙滩都非常棒，为我们的旅行增添了许多意外惊喜。也更让我和丈夫坚信，未来我们一定要在乡间添置一套这样充满能量的房子。谢谢你们！！相信我，你一定不会后悔住在这里，每天清晨被溪流和鸟叫声陪伴着醒来简直是最幸福的事情了！

10/10 Excellent

Lynne G.

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

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10/10 Excellent

Philip V.

29 Jun 2025

Review for stay from 24 June 2025 to 28 June 2025

Nestled in a valley just twenty minutes walk from Palazzolo Acriede is a hidden Eden. A 16th century mill and millers house have been lovingly restored by the owners, Rosella and Mario. The villa is tranquil paradise where the only sounds are the creek and the song birds. Our few days here were far too brief. We will definitely be returning.

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10/10 Excellent

Lucy E.

8 May 2025

Review for stay from 11 April 2025 to 16 April 2025

Stunning house with beautiful views and the most lovely attentive hosts. Rosella cooked us a sublime Sicilian meal on the day of our arrival which she served and washed up. Such a treat. Mario joined us for an aperitivo on the terrace and gave us lots of local information. We were here in April and it was a was a little chilly in the evenings but we were supplied with endless barrows of Logs for the roaring wood burner. Such a pleasure to be there.

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10/10 Excellent

Louise D.

26 Jul 2024

Review for stay from 15 July 2024 to 22 July 2024

The ultimate Sicilian experience. Very beautiful house with all the necessities you can need! Nice cool temperature inside the house even without AC. The pool is great and it has a pool house and an outside shower. It’s also great to have access to the river. The property around is beautiful. Nice decoration in the house and several spots to lounge inside and outside. Palazzolo Acreide is a nice town near the house. Great attention with the welcome basket. Mario was very helpful and Rosella was adorable and speaks well English and French. Highly recommend!! We would love to come back again.

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10/10 Excellent

Talfryn B.

17 Aug 2023

Review for stay from 22 July 2023 to 07 August 2023

We had an incredible family holiday at the house, the location is absolutely unique and stunning. The pool, gardens and home are authentically and beautifully Sicilian. It’s a very special place to visit, you can walk in the countryside around the house, enjoy the local wildlife, sit in the gardens or go into the local city in 7/8 minutes (car). The local restaurant are incredibly good, there are many top class places to eat and enjoy a range of locally produced great food. We ended up with 3/4 favourite places to decide on every night. The city is also beautiful, a UNESCO location, with lots to do and see. Perhaps the best part of home is the hosts themselves, they are super kind , helpful and great people to meet. They had excellent tips of where to go, what restaurants to try and helped us when our son needed a doctor. We were looking forward to a great holiday and home, and it was even better than we expected!

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10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

4 Jul 2023

Review for stay from 06 April 2023 to 09 April 2023

Beautiful country home. Very quiet and tucked away from the main town, which is charming and off the beaten path. Mario and Rosella are fabulous hosts and are there to take care of anything that arises. Highly recommend and hope to return someday.

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10/10 Excellent

Kirsten P.

7 Oct 2022

Review for stay from 14 September 2022 to 21 September 2022

This place is absolutely lovely. The highlight is the outdoor areas which are so beautiful and peaceful. The pool was larger than i think the pictures show and was kept beautifully clean. Great sunbeds and lots of sunny and shady areas around the pool. The house is large and has everything you need, a very sociable kitchen and cozy sitting room. Bedrooms are all large with lots of storage. Location wise, the house is at the bottom of a narrow road so our taxi asked us to walk up to the road to pick us up. It took 20-25 mins to walk in to the town for food and restaurants. I'd recommend hiring a car as it is a little out of town and there are beatiful areas to explore around. The hosts i can not speak highly enough about. Their communication was excellent and they went out of their way to make our stay wonderful. I would highly recommend this place for your holiday.

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10/10 Excellent

Viktoria G.

20 Aug 2022

Review for stay from 09 August 2022 to 18 August 2022

We had a fantastic time in the Villa. The property is beautifully restored the mill and the river makes the whole place unique. Palazollo Acreide is a nice little town with kind people. The only thing was a bit difficult for us is the little road that takes us down to the villa. It is narrow and steep, probably with a normal car is fine but we had a van which was not suitable for that road. Despite of that the place is great. The hosts Mario and Rosella are very nice people they made our stay very comfortable, also the first day when they saw that we are struggling with our van on the little road they guarded us the make us safe. The mill is fantastic, must see. Thank you so much for the lovely 10 days. I hope we can be back one day.

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10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

21 Jul 2022

Review for stay from 11 July 2022 to 17 July 2022

We had a fantastic family stay at The Millers House. The comms with Giulia were clear and responsive at all times. The owners, Rosella and Mario, are absolute gems and were so welcoming and helpful. The meal Rosella and Mario organised, with Turi Chef and his wife Gisella, was magical - great food and service in a wonderful setting at the villa. A must-do experience! The house is an authentic Sicilian country villa, 300 years old and lovingly restored; its stone walls are 700mm thick and keep the villa cool at all times. The grounds and gardens are very private, and the pool area was perfect for lounge around, reading books or relaxing with a glass of wine. There are so many intimate areas in which to sit and enjoy the gardens. The nearby spring provides a lovely back-drop of running water, very soothing and calming. The town of Palazzolo Acreide is quite historic but not overrun by tourists. When we arrived, Rosella graciously took us around the local shops, and introduced us to locally-made cheese, meats, bread and arancini. What a culinary delight ! Overall, it was an amazing Sicilian villa experience and we will certainly come back again.

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10/10 Excellent

Fern F.

13 Jul 2022

Review for stay from 30 June 2022 to 06 July 2022

This house is history in Sicily…. 300 years old in the real Sicilian countryside. The house is beautiful and the kitchen well stocked. The pool was where we spent a lot if our time as we hit a heat wave. Mario and rosella’s recommendations for suiting twins, restaurants and stores was fantastic! Mario even led us into town day one to show us around, bought us cheeses and introduced us yo the cheese maker. Rosella made us homemade almond milk and gave us presents including fresh Lavender and oregano from their land. These owners are truly all in … they responded to every question within minutes and were on site if needed quickly. They are two of the loveliest people you can ever meet.

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10/10 Excellent

Don C.

25 Apr 2022

Review for stay from 17 April 2022 to 22 April 2022

We loved our stay The Millers Cottage. The property is beautiful - exactly the Italian countryside stay we were looking for. The Cottage was really perfect for our family -huge kitchen, cozy fireplace in the living room and views everywhere you looked. A treat was to see our hosts animals - dog, cats, horses and mule. Our hosts were very helpful and responded quickly to all our calls for directions or restaurant recommendations. Easy spot to get to the local towns we wanted to visit - Noto, Ortigia, Ragusa and airport. We would definitely recommend staying here. Thanks for helping us make wonderful family memories! The Campbell Family

10/10 Excellent

lyn c.

24 Apr 2022

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Perfect family country home.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Felicia H.

4 Nov 2021

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A Sicilian Adventure

This is a beautiful property, deep in a valley, not far from Palazzolo Acreide, a charming, although somewhat isolated town a 45 -55 minute drive from Siracusa. Mario, the owner/ host, is delightful and helpful in every way, and we all enjoyed interactions with him and Rosella and Orso! This is a very old and rustic house and its charm is also its shortcoming, in terms of the bathroom situation, which is uneven. Still, we, a three generational family had a wonderful time exploring the valley, some of us on horseback, and the plains of Akrai, with a smaller version of Siracusa’s Greek theater and other wonderful ruins designated a UNESCO site. Palazzolo Acreide has some gorgeous baroque buildings, the ruins of a Norman castle, many delightful restaurants and a cooking school with Chef Turi. Alyssia, who also does cooking classes, came to cook for us two evenings.We also explored Noto, Ragusa and the Roman Villa Casale as well as Siracusa itself. Sicily is a wonderful island, the Sicilians are warm and hospitable people and we hope to return.

Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2021

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10/10 Excellent

Stephane P.

18 Aug 2021

Review for stay from 07 August 2021 to 14 August 2021

Cette maison est très belle et dans un endroit magique au milieu d’une vallée ou l’on se sent seul au monde. L’espace piscine est juste parfait et l’on peut se détendre après les nombreuses visites à faire dans la région.

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10/10 Excellent

Clarita F.

11 Nov 2020

Review for stay from 18 May 2018 to 23 May 2018

This house was perfect for our family vacation. We were a group of 8 adults and enjoyed it very, very much. It is a very special place, decorated with love, and cared for by their owners Rossella and Mario. When we arrived they showed us around and explained all the important things. They also gave us good tips for exploring the area and to shop for groceries. Each detail of the house and garden ist really thought through and special. The kitchen is big and fully equipped, so we really enjoyed cooking there and then sitting in the patio until late at night. The pool was also a highlight: perfectly clean and refreshing, with a fully equipped Bathroom right there (it doesnt show in de pictures because its new). The surroundings are also very beautiful. Palazzolo Acreide is a small town, very authentic and not as touristy as Noto or Siracusa, which are stunning and great for day-excursions at short driving distance. Communication with Rossella and Mario was always very quick and super nice. We absolutely loved meeting them and getting to stay in their wonderful house. Thank you!!!!

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10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

23 Sept 2019

Review for stay from 23 September 2019 to 28 September 2019

We spent a week enjoying this amazing villa - it is a perfect space for families or couples. It is well located to enjoy the nearby towns, however you will need a car. A beautiful space which we very much enjoyed

10/10 Excellent

Guillaume H.

22 Aug 2019

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Paradis

Merveilleuse maison. Irrésistible accueil. Environnement exceptionnel Fabuleux. Très dur de partir....

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

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10/10 Excellent

Brooke H.

22 Aug 2019

Review for stay from 22 August 2019 to 26 August 2019

This Villa could not have been more perfect for our girls getaway! The authentic style of the interiors hardly shows in the photos and we spent loads of time lounging around the gorgeous pool and drinking wine overlooking the beautiful stream. We took advantage of the huge kitchen by having a private chef cook for us one night and also did a pasta making class. Our hosts also arranged horseback riding for us and were available at any time if we had questions. Mario and Rosella could not have been more welcoming and friendly. The Villa is super close to the town if you need groceries or dinner and from there we also drove into Noto for dinner one evening, went sailing and swimming in the sea, and explored Ortigia. We really could not have had a better time, we will be back again!

10/10 Excellent

Simon H.

13 Jul 2019

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Palazzolo Perfection

We visited in July 2019 and our party of six ranging in age from four to ninety had a fantastic time at the villa. Rosella and Mario were so welcoming and ensured that we were made aware of all that the villa and the surrounding area had to offer. The property is situated in a lush valley, and the grounds are laid out to make the most of the scenery. An aqueduct and various water courses run through the grounds which with the sound of running water as the only background noise makes for an incredibly peaceful place. The swimming pool area is particularly well laid out and we spent many happy hours there. The villa is well equipped, comfortable and the shabby chic interior design adds to the relaxing feel of the place. The villa is well situated as a base to visit the beautiful baroque towns and villages of Ragusa and Syracuse Provinces and it is only an hour and a quarter from Catania airport. We were lucky enough to visit during the celebration of St Paul which was a fantastic spectacle of fireworks and confetti watched by thousands crammed into the small town of Palazollo Acreide. in summary a wonderful part of the world and the perfect place to experience it from. Thank you Rosella and Mario.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ross A.

24 Jun 2019

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Amazing secret gem - must stay!

We spent a week in this idyllic house. We had 5 adults and 1 three year old and everyone loved their stay. The house: Absolutely stunning, with plenty of space for even a larger group. Totally tranquil surrounded by nature - you listen to the waterfall cascading down while sitting out in the enclosed upper garden (perfect with an active little one). It was warm when we stayed, but the house remained cool and pleasant all day and a comfortable temperature for sleeping. The pool: Is a great mix of shallows for the little one and nice for swimming and lounging or cooling off while you sunbathe in the comfortable loungers. There is a shower, toilet and fridge by the pool so perfect to let you spend all day down there. The grounds are stunning with aquaducts running around the terraces leaving a lush green garden with orchards and herbs. Everything smells lovely. The town is just the right size, with amazing local produce (we went to the local fishmonger and cooked the best tuna I've ever eaten one night) and plenty of restaurants and shops. I cannot recommend it enough!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Clémence B.

13 Oct 2018

Incredibile ! fantastico !

Amazing and very unique place!! An old water mill estate restored, decorated and re-furnished with lots of taste to create a unique and genuine atmosphere! The owners (Rossella and Mario) are wonderful hosts, very friendly! They will do everything to welcome you and make you feel at home, they became like family to us! The house is super clean, they can provide cleaning services throughout your stay, organize meals (from breakfast to dinners) with prime products from the area of Palazzolo Acreide so that you can discover the best of this Eastern part of Sicily! Rossella really knows how to receive guests, it truly is a "family home" where you feel you have spent all your life and holidays! Incredible hospitality! We also met Sandrine, who helps them to take care of the place, she is fantastic and sweet as well! We really felt home (and even better!)! Staying there and meeting them were a wonderful experience! We are already looking forward to travel back to Palazzolo Acreide! A warm thank you to our hosts!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018

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