La Mannera
Locality
Vendicari, Siracusa
Zone
Seaside
Sleeps
8
Bathrooms
4
Features
Elegance and simplicity in a restored rural house on the Vendicari nature reserve, a short distance from CalaMosche beach
Ideal for
Anyone who wants a holiday surrounded by unspoilt nature, close to the fascinating Baroque towns of Noto, Modica and Ragusa Ibla
Description
In Sicilian dialect “Mannera” is a sheepcote and this villa has been sensitively restored to retain traces of its original use: the large courtyard enclosed by a wall, today a delightful Zen garden, was once used as a sheepfold; the large canopied areas, now elegant outdoor spaces, were probably used to shelter the sheep during bad weather; and the rooms where the shepherds would have lived, have been converted into practical and comfortable bedrooms.
This minimalist renovation perfectly combines simple elegance and practicality, further enhanced by the judicious use of traditional rustic objects and family furniture.
The villa is surrounded by an enormous garden ( 5 Hectares), and is part of the Vendicari nature reserve, lying just a short distance from the famous bay of “Cala Mosca”. The Sicilian Baroque towns of Noto, Modica and Ragusa Ibla – all of them denoted World Heritage Sites by UNESCO, are close by, as are the fascinating seaside villages of Marzamemi and Portopalo, with their tuna fisheries, warehouses and traditional fishermen’s homes.
This minimalist renovation perfectly combines simple elegance and practicality, further enhanced by the judicious use of traditional rustic objects and family furniture.
The villa is surrounded by an enormous garden ( 5 Hectares), and is part of the Vendicari nature reserve, lying just a short distance from the famous bay of “Cala Mosca”. The Sicilian Baroque towns of Noto, Modica and Ragusa Ibla – all of them denoted World Heritage Sites by UNESCO, are close by, as are the fascinating seaside villages of Marzamemi and Portopalo, with their tuna fisheries, warehouses and traditional fishermen’s homes.
Surroundings
L’Oasi di Vendicari has been a nature reserve since 1984. Today it is internationally recognised as one of the most vital coastal reserves in Europe, attracting 100s of species of migratory birds every year.
As well as seeing typical Mediterranean maquis in all its splendour, you can swim in crystal-clear waters, and walk for miles along beaches of fine white sand. It is not for nothing that people compare the beach at Cala Mosca with those of the Caribbean!
The reserve is just 14km south of Noto, one of eight towns in the Val di Noto declared by UNESCO to be World Heritage sites as unique examples of Sicilian Baroque town planning and architecture.
In the surrounding area are the fascinating natural reserves of Fiume Irminio, Prainito, and Manghisi; the cave necropoli of Pantalica and Castelluccio, and small cultural towns such as Modica e Scicli which together with Noto have a rich season of cultural events every summer.
As well as seeing typical Mediterranean maquis in all its splendour, you can swim in crystal-clear waters, and walk for miles along beaches of fine white sand. It is not for nothing that people compare the beach at Cala Mosca with those of the Caribbean!
The reserve is just 14km south of Noto, one of eight towns in the Val di Noto declared by UNESCO to be World Heritage sites as unique examples of Sicilian Baroque town planning and architecture.
In the surrounding area are the fascinating natural reserves of Fiume Irminio, Prainito, and Manghisi; the cave necropoli of Pantalica and Castelluccio, and small cultural towns such as Modica e Scicli which together with Noto have a rich season of cultural events every summer.
Good to know
The house is located inside the Vendicari Nature Reserve.
A marked footpath leads from the entrance to the beach at Cala Mosca, 200 metres away (around 10 mins walk)
Open-plan wardrobes
Two of the bedrooms have external, independent entrances
Opening off one of the bedrooms is a double bedroom which has to be passed through on the way to the bathroom
Check in : 15 -18 pm
Check out: within 10,30 am
A marked footpath leads from the entrance to the beach at Cala Mosca, 200 metres away (around 10 mins walk)
Open-plan wardrobes
Two of the bedrooms have external, independent entrances
Opening off one of the bedrooms is a double bedroom which has to be passed through on the way to the bathroom
Check in : 15 -18 pm
Check out: within 10,30 am
Details
Exterior:
Extensive grounds
Wooden platforms for easier access to bedrooms
External spring-water plunge pool ( 2x2)
Internal courtyard with Zen garden
Large, furnished porticos (dining and relaxation areas)
Panoramic terrace
Outdoor showers
Interior:
4 double bedrooms
3 ensuite bathrooms
1 bathroom/shower next to the kitchen
Dining room
Living room
Fully equipped kitchen (including small kitchen appliances)
Laundry room
Extensive grounds
Wooden platforms for easier access to bedrooms
External spring-water plunge pool ( 2x2)
Internal courtyard with Zen garden
Large, furnished porticos (dining and relaxation areas)
Panoramic terrace
Outdoor showers
Interior:
4 double bedrooms
3 ensuite bathrooms
1 bathroom/shower next to the kitchen
Dining room
Living room
Fully equipped kitchen (including small kitchen appliances)
Laundry room
Distances
Catania Airport 93 Km, 60 Minutes
Palermo Airport 292 Km, 180 Minutes
Siracusa 40 Km, 40 Minutes
Noto, 11 Km, 15 Minutes
Marzamemi, 11 Km, 15 Minutes
Modica 40 Km, 45 Minutes
Ragusa Ibla, 56 Km, 60 Minutes
Palermo Airport 292 Km, 180 Minutes
Siracusa 40 Km, 40 Minutes
Noto, 11 Km, 15 Minutes
Marzamemi, 11 Km, 15 Minutes
Modica 40 Km, 45 Minutes
Ragusa Ibla, 56 Km, 60 Minutes
