The Villa Accommodation

The villa is all on one level and consists of the main house comprising 3 bedrooms all with en suite shower room, an open-plan living area with large lounge, dining area and kitchen. There is also an annex with 2 further bedrooms (the small bedroom accessed via the larger one) with shared shower room. 

The 450m² interior features a blend of modern and traditional décor and furnishings and is equipped with a fireplace, underfloor heating, air conditioning, 6 satellite TVs, DVD and CD players, stereo system, computer and workstation, WiFi and safe.

The kitchen is well equipped with a range cooker with gas burners and 2 electric ovens, 2 fridges, freezer, toaster, dishwasher and kitchen robot. The laundry has washing machine, dryer, iron and there is a hairdryer and 4 mosquito deterrents. Cot available on request.

Ground Floor: Entrance, double living room with fireplace, dining room, kitchen, laundry, cloakroom, double bedroom with en suite shower room, further double bedroom with en suite shower room with bath and triple bedroom also with en suite shower room. 
Annex: Accessed from outside with 1 double bedroom with en suite shower and 2^nd bedroom with a French bed accessed from the double bedroom.

Please note: Casi O Cantu can be booked as a 3 bedroom or 5 bedroom villa. The property also has a further bedroom that can be used by accompanying service staff (on request). 

The Garden & Facilities

There are extensive outdoor terraces (200m²) accessed from various rooms which include pergola style shaded dining area, external kitchen and al fresco lounge furniture. In the 3000sqm garden is a lovely infinity pool with sun terrace and sun loungers. (Pool open from 01.03 to 30.11, size 16m x 6m, depth min 0.90m - max 1.50m.)

Available locally on request (extra cost) are a cook (€200 + ingredients), shopping (€50 + shopping), small wine cellar, cooking classes, beauty treatments, babysitting (€10 per hour), guided tours, boat rental, golf (Donnafugata 48km), tennis (16km), horse riding (2.5km), diving (Lido di Noto 37km and Pozzallo harbour 30km).

The Local Area

Casi O Cantu is situated in the countryside near the small village of Frigintini with a few shops and restaurants 500m away.

The town of Modica is 12km away and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Sicily. It consists of 2 town centres, the older perched on the rocky top of the southern Iblei hill, the other rebuilt further downhill after the 1693 earthquake with imposing and conspicuous monuments such as the Cathedral of St George and the Church of St Peter.

Modica is a popular Sicilian town renowned for its diverse history, Baroque-style buildings and chocolate! There is also the Museo Civico and a selection of cafe bars, restaurants, weekly Saturday market and shops including some which sell a range of the dark, rich chocolate for which the town is renowned. Over Easter visitors can enjoy several chocolate themed events such as chocolate massages and sculpture making.

The villa provides an excellent base for exploring the local area including the baroque towns of the Noto Valley and the beautiful beaches of Donnalucata, Sampieri and Marina di Ragusa. The 13km long limestone canyon Cava d`Ispica is 12km away between Ispica and Modica which is a natural reserve with hazelnut, pomegranate and citrus trees, along with fragrant shrubs and oleander plus impressive pre-historic tombs and Christian catacombs. 

The picturesque Lago di Santa Rosalia is 25km away popular with locals for fishing, swimming & picnicking. Also visit the baroque towns of Modica, Scicli, Ragusa Ibla and Noto, plus Marina di Ragusa and places that feature in the Inspector Montalbano TV series such as Sampieri, Punta Secca and the Donnafugata Castle. Marina di Modica (30km) is a small seaside town, between Sampieri and Pozzallo, on the southern tip of Sicily.  

Huw's View

We are delighted to introduce Casi O Cantu to our holiday collection, a lovely barn conversion in the countryside near Modica in the south east of Sicily. 

Surrounded by olive trees, carob trees and white dry-stone walls, the villa reflects its location with feature exposed stone walls, beamed ceilings and rustic furnishings. The beautiful infinity pool and outside terraces are a real feature. 

Sleeping up to 10 both in the villa and annexe, this villa is ideal for large families or a group. 

It is well placed to explore the interesting local area including UNESCO Baroque towns and the picturesque south eastern coastline.  Car hire essential for supplies and sightseeing.

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Essential Information

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

Opening/Closing Date: Open All Year Round
Arrival/Departure Day: ANY
Minimum Stay: 7 Nights
Check In: 4PM-9PM
Check Out: 10AM
Deposit: €1,000 paid locally (cash)
Included in Price: Accommodation as stated, Just Sicily Rep Service and Emergency Number, Utilities, Electricity up to 300 Kwh per week (extra €0.40/Kwh), Linen and Towels (Changed Weekly),  Bedrooms and Bathrooms Cleaned Weekly on a Saturday, Final Clean.
Not Included in Price: Flights, Transfers, Car Hire and Travel Insurance