The Accommodation

Immersed in the countryside, there are 5 bright and welcoming terrace cottage style self catering apartments of varying sizes from 33-60m².  All the cottages have modern furnishings and tiled floors, well equipped kitchens, lounge with sofa bed, table & chairs, TV, shower room, open-plan stairs to mezzanine with double bed, air conditioning, hairdryer and WiFi.  Cots are free of charge.

Cappero (50m²) sleeping up to 4+2: Ground floor overlooking the pool with living room with sofa bed, kitchen, double bedroom overlooking the orchard, shower room. Mezzanine with double bedroom overlooking the black mulberry tree.
Zafferano (60m²) sleeping up to 4+2: Ground floor with living room with sofa bed kitchen, double bedroom, shower room (suitable for disabled). Mezzanine with double bedroom overlooking the orchard. Internal door leading to the barbecue area.
Timo (38m²) sleeping up to 2+2: Ground floor with living room with sofa bed, kitchen and shower room. Mezzanine with double bedroom overlooking the orchard.
Salvia (34m²) sleeping up to 2+2: Ground floor with kitchen, living room with sofa bed and shower room. Mezzanine with double bedroom with view of the pistachio trees. 
Origano (33m²) sleeping up to 2+2: Ground floor with kitchen, living room with sofa bed and shower room. Mezzanine with double bedroom overlooking the hills. 

The Facilities

There is a lovely infinity pool with hydro massage jets and sun terrace with panoramic views, sunbeds and parasols. Gardens surround the cottages with plants, flowers and herbs.

There is also an outside kitchen with wood burning oven, stone oven and barbeque area for the guests of the cottages to share.  There is also a laundry with dryer, but the reception also offers laundry and ironing service (extra cost).

On arrival guests will be welcomed in the reception where there is a small shop with locally produced products, as well as information on local excursions and the best routes to take to explore the area.
The owner offers a concierge service for sight-seeing, trekking and local information. 

They can also organise breakfast (€8 per person, per day, room service on request) with local typical Sicilian products from the area which guests can savour in the garden whilst enjoying the view. There is also an orchard and herb gardens at the guest's disposal. 

Guests can choose from the following activities during their stay (book locally, packed lunch available, all extra cost):

• Home bread-baking course with starter yeast
• Boat excursions
• Mountain, quad bike excursions 
• Naturalistic excursions
• Trekking Excursions on horseback 
• Cellar tour
• Oil mill tour 
• Guided tours 
• Collection of almonds and olives 
• Spa treatments and massages 
• Yoga 
• Pizza evenings 
• Shared aperitifs
• Tasting of local products 
• Cooking classes, even for the little ones
• Walk to discover centuries-old oak and olive trees 
• Farm visit

The Local Area

Oriental Sicily Muti Rural Cottages are hidden away in the countryside of south east Sicily amongst olive groves, green fields with dry stone walls, carob trees and white trazzere (rural paths).

The cottages are 6km from hilltop town of Chiaramonte Gulfi which is nick-named ‘il Balcone della Sicilia’ (Sicily's balcony) with far reaching views to Gela in the south and Mount Etna in the north. Yet many visit for the highly rated olive oil and museums including the Sacred Art museum, Historic and Military Relics museum, Embroidery and Sicilian Model museum, Liberty museum, Ornithological museum, Instrument and Ethnic Music museum and Olive Oil museum.  The town also has supermarkets, shops, restaurants and pizzerias. 

The warm water of the Mediterranean can be accessed at Marina di Ragusa (44km) with a port, long sandy beach and a selection of typical Sicilian restaurants, bars and shops. Punta Secca beach and lighthouse (home of Inspector Montalbano) is 39km away.

Ragusa (25km) is renowned for its Baroque buildings and together with 7 other cities in the Val di Noto (including Modica 42km, Scicli 48km and Ispica 60 km), it is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site which includes 9 major churches and 7 palazzi, drawing art and history enthusiasts from all over the world.

The main sites in Ragusa Superiore include the Cathedral of San Giovanni Battista and the Museo Archeologico. Ragusa Ibla is accessed via steps with many places of historical interest such as the 15th century church of Santa Maria della Scala, Basilica San Giorgio and the Giardino Ibleo, Hyblean gardens with stunning views. It is a delightful old town to wander round with the central Piazza Duomo which comes to life in the evening with many restaurants including 3 with Michelin stars!

Huw's View

Located 15 minutes from Comiso airport, these new terraced cottages could suit a group of friends or families looking for new self catering option off immersed in the Sicilian countryside.  

A real feature is the panoramic infinity pool with whirlpool and there is a barbecue that the guests can share. Being 430m above sea level, there are wonderful views. 

The owner speaks English and can organise breakfast, lunch and dinner with genuine typical Sicilian products and advise guests on visiting the baroque cities in the Ragusa province that make up the UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

They can also organise trekking excursions to explore the legend of a centuries-old oak located 10 minutes walk away. 

Car hire essential for provisions and exploring the local area.

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Essential Information

All prices from are based on accommodation only. Flights, transfers and car hire are priced separately.

Opening Date: 1st April 2020
Closing Date: 31st October 2020
Arrival/Departure Day: SAT
Minimum Stay: 7 Nights
Check In: 3PM-7PM 
Check Out: 10AM
Included in Price: Accommodation as stated, Just Sicily Rep Service and Emergency Number
Not Included in Price: Flights, Transfers, Car Hire and Travel Insurance