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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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10 bedrooms8+ bathroomsSleeps 18600 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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PARTANNA, ITALIA
  • Place, Tonnara of Scopello
  • Place, Grifeo Castle
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Selinunte
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Trapani (TPS-Vicenzo Florio)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

10 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 8

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 9

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 10

2 Single Beds

8 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 6

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 7

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 8

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 9

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Luxury villa/ Private Heated Pool / Private Garden

Tastefully decorated and with plenty of voluminous living space inside and out, the imposing building and its calming grounds provide an ideal base for a relaxing family holiday in close proximity to the sandy beaches and archaeological site of Selinunte.
The villa itself is surrounded by a beautiful walled garden and is approached via large antique gates with a long drive. Accommodation is spread over the main house and two guest houses each with a double and single bedroom, kitchen and living space, both of which are delightful.
The villa offers three dining areas accommodating any weather condition: the spacious entry portico, the large lovely sunroom area outside the kitchen to eat breakfast and lunch with a large table enough for a big party of 16/18 (which faces the pool area), and the vaulted ceilings decorated with frescoes dining room.
The main building has 6 bedrooms over 3 floors (one in the attic ) and all the rooms are large with beautiful antique furniture. Downstairs there's various living rooms - so Lots of room to relax .
The pool area is fabulous and the pool deep and large enough to do proper lengths and have a lovely swim.
There's also lots of facilities and a table tennis table.
This charming villa with delightful grounds and private pool offers an exceptional level of charm, elegance and comfort, it is ideal for families and groups of friends who wants to visit the region .
20 minutes from the sea (Selinunte)Villa Livia is a great base for exploring the region and the charming cities of Palermo ,Trapani ,Erice, Selinunte and Scopello.
Perfect for families or groups of friends.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
There might be an additional fee ask Livia
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights
Switch off air con
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please close sun umbrellas at night and if its windy.
Switch garden's lights at night

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: There might be an additional fee ask Livia
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Partanna

Located in Partanna, this villa is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Santa Ninfa Cave Nature Reserve and Menfi Beach, while Emigration Museum and Nino Cordio Museum are cultural highlights. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming and other activities like winery tours.
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PARTANNA, ITALIA

What's nearby

  • Grifeo Castle - 6 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Selinunte - 33 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Thermal Baths of Segesta - 35 min drive - 47.6 km
  • Alcamo Marina Beach - 39 min drive - 52.0 km
  • Castellammare del Golfo Beach - 43 min drive - 52.0 km

Getting around

  • Castelvetrano Station - 17 min drive
  • Trapani (TPS-Vicenzo Florio) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Collinetta - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante La Massara - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪CampoAllegro - Agriturismo di Sicilia - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Parco dei pini - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante pizzeria sala banchetti Opuntia - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury villa/ Private Heated Pool / Private Garden have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Luxury villa/ Private Heated Pool / Private Garden?

As of 10 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Luxury villa/ Private Heated Pool / Private Garden on 2 May 2026 start from AU$1,653, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Luxury villa/ Private Heated Pool / Private Garden pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Luxury villa/ Private Heated Pool / Private Garden?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury villa/ Private Heated Pool / Private Garden?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury villa/ Private Heated Pool / Private Garden?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Luxury villa/ Private Heated Pool / Private Garden located?

This family-friendly Partanna villa is located by the sea, 1 mi (1.6 km) from Grifeo Castle, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Santa Ninfa Cave Nature Reserve and Emigration Museum. Nino Cordio Museum and Orestiadi Foundation are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

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10/10

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8.6/10

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10/10 Excellent

David O.

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Villa Livia in Partanna

Villa Livia is beautiful, with exceptional gardens and facilities. Our host and her staff were attentive and responsive at all times which made for a great family vacation, suitable for all ages.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G W.

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We absolutely LOVED the Villa Partana. Livia is fantastic and ensured every detail of the stay was met. The listing cannot do it justice, it is more grand and spectacular in person. 14 of us stayed here very comfortably to celebrate my friends 60th birthday. The wellness room with hot tub and dry saunas was wonderful. We cooked many dinners in the fully equipped kitchen. Livia helped us arrange a wonderful wine tour nearby, drivers for transport and olive farms. You can easily walk to town. Plenty of bathrooms, robes in each bedroom. The views are amazing!!I cannot wait to come back. I would always book a stay here. Thank you Livia
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

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Beautiful villa

It is a very beautiful villa, with each room stylishly furnished and great pool and gardens.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Karsten S.

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Excellent large villa with big private pool

Many bedrooms to meet desire for privacy, excellent beds and pillows, well equipped kitchen. Cosy house that felt like a real home. Some rooms should in our opinion have new A/C's. We injoyed our stay at Villa Livia very, very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Caitlin B.

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Far Exceeded Our Expectations

It’s hard to accurately describe how wonderful Livia’s Villa is, so I’ll offer this comment from a friend who arrived first: “It’s like stepping into a dream.” 15 of us traveled from the US and a few points in Amsterdam to celebrate my husband’s birthday. No one wanted to leave.The property is gorgeous, Livia is an exceptional host, the town and many amenities are close by, and Nonna Maria’s dinner on the first night was wonderful. We’d absolutely come back and are already planning our trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Annette P.

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Beautiful Villa

The photos do not do it justice, the place is beautiful, lovely grounds, large pool , sauna, steam room, outside oven and bbq. Had a lovely meal cooked by Nonna Maria and team one evening. Any issues we had were dealt with straight away, we all had a fantastic week
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lars Mikael B.

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Large luxury palazzo in Sicily

Luxurius old palazzo like villa in quiet Sicilian mountaintown, central location in western Sicily close to good beaches and old ruins. Very large paradiselike lush gardens and poolterace. Perfect for groups and large families, we were a family of 17 and had the greatest time, chef Paolo cooked a fantastic sicilian birthday dinner for us. The owner Livia gave a fantastic greeting and the best service.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Adrienne f.

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Trip of a Lifetime

My family of 16 (ages 6 to 73) stayed here in the summer hosted by Livia. Everything about the experience exceeded our expectations. The villa itself, the hospitality, Nonna Maria serving traditional Sicilian food in the garden. We traveled extensively throughout the western side of Sicily. Every direction is an adventure. Our group will most definitely hope to return. I’m grateful for such a lovely experience.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Scott A.

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Absolutely Amazing Experience in Partanna

As other reviewers have mentioned the pictures of the property do not capture the true beauty of Livia’s home. Absolutely gorgeous 18th century property. Updated elegance at its finest, with high end appliances (kitchen is full of anything you’d we’d), with attention to even the smallest detail (e.g. pool floatees, ping pong table with paddles and balls, etc.). Property is very well maintained, and there’s an on call property manager who helped us multiple times throughout our stay. Highly recommend Livia’s home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Antoinette E.

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Perfect!

The villa was so much more than expected. Beautifully decorated and furnished. More than ample room for our group of 12, with plenty of hideaway spaces when we wanted to be alone. The grounds were beautifully landscaped along with statuary and beautiful fountains throughout. The kitchen was complete with everything that was needed. Our hostess even suggested dinner by Nona Marie and she came and cooked for us...the best Sicilian dinner of all the wonderful food we had tasted. The pool was fantastic and along with the hot tub we were happy just being there. Our only regret is that we had to leave. We would definitely recommend this location.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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The most fabulous villa

This villa was an incredible place to stay, every room was beautifully decorated and with lots of though for the guests. Probably the best equipped kitchen I have ever had from a holiday rental, and I love to cook , so it was perfect.however, the pool area and amazing grounds are really what makes this an amazing holiday home. The pool is huge, with our door seating and sun beds, and fab outdoors BBQ and pizza oven. You swim surrounded by beautifully planted gardens. I would book this villa again as I absolutely loved it and perfect for multiple families as there is so much space. Finally, the host was incredible. We had a disaster at the original villa we had booked and she could not have been more helpful or accommodating. She really went out of her way to ensure our stay was perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sallie H.

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A hidden sanctuary, true perfection for our wedding

We stayed at Villa Livia for three days and hosted our wedding there. It is beyond amazing, we were in awe of everything. The villa and grounds are 10 times better than the photos show. Every corner of the villa and guest houses are pristine and covered in antique furniture and artwork. The houses and grounds are huge. Our wedding was 20 guests and there was ample space for everyone to stay. The wedding vendors couldn’t believe the space and how perfect it was for a wedding. We had our ceremony under the olive trees in one section of the garden, our cocktail hour by the pool and our dinner on the grass next to the pool. The grounds were so lush that we didn’t even need to leave the villa for our wedding photos. It is truly dreamy. We had one dinner and one brunch catered by Nonna Maria and it was excellent, sooo much food. Livia was helpful and easy to contact. The whole place is pristine clean. Truly perfect and a wedding location dream. Michaela from My Sicily Wedding coordinated the whole thing and would be a perfect contact for anyone thinking to host a wedding in that location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rob D.

Amazing Magical Property

5 stars aren't nearly enough for this amazing place. It was everything we could have imagined and more. The Villa is tremendous, everything you would think when you hope to stay in an Italian villa, we felt like royalty in this magical Italian home. Livia was an amazingly gracious host who made sure we were well taken care of. And the best absolute best add on we could possibly have hoped for, she helped us find our own Sicilian Nonna, Maria who came and cooked for us for 3 nights. The food was amazing and my whole family agreed of the two weeks we spent touring around Italy including several Micehlin star resaurants, the 4 days we spent in Partanna was the best food by far and we would all like to bring Nonna Maria home with us. I have dreams of her eggplant dishes and my daughter won't stop talking about the lasagna. Everything at the property was lovely, the hot tub and pool were both fantastic and heated to a perfect temp even in November! . The beds were super comfortable. The views are awe inspring, and the gardens on the property are so beautiful. We were blessed to be able to spend time in this villa. We would highly reccomend and will definitely be back! Thank you Livia! Thank you Sicily!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Joshua R.

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Wonderful villa

Villa Livia is beautiful and spacious We were a group of 21 + a baby. We had everything you need - sun loungers, pool towels, equipped kitchen, pizza oven, air-con and so much more. A couple of restaurants walking distance from the villa but we didn't go to them so can't comment on what they were like. There's a couple of supermarkets within 5-10min drive which have everything that you need. We hired one car for the villa, which was definitely needed for shopping trips. If we had days out of the villa, Livia arranged a bus - approx. cost to and from beach was €300. The bus drivers were so friendly and accommodating. We went to the beach at 'Selinute' and it was fantastic - sun loungers to rent and the restaurant was delicious Winery tour at Planeta Ulmo. Really worth a visit, interesting, great wine and food to accompany the tasting. Nonna - we had Nonna for 3 nights out of the 7. I highly recommend doing this, particularly if you're a large group. Nonna and her delightful team, set the table, cooked a four course meal and cleaned up afterwards. The food was delicious, her tiramisu was the best I have ever tasted. Approx cost each night was €700 Livia and Irene - they are the highlight of renting the villa, I can not praise their service and help enough. Livia answered all my questions within minutes of me sending her a message, she arranged our beach day, many different transport needs, winery and Nonna - nothing was a problem or inconvenience.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

Isabel C.

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Wonderful accommodation

14 adults and 3 children stayed here for our family holiday. The layout was great. The main house has 6-7 double bedrooms over 3 floors then there are 2 detached bungalows. Each bungalow has 2 bedrooms. One with a double & a single, the other with a double and a twin. Each also has a sitting room & kitchen. There is a detached building by the pool with a ping pong table and shower room, there is another detached building with an indoor square shaped jacuzzi/spa plus a steam room & sauna. You have to pay extra for the steam room and sauna to be switched on, this was the only negative surprise. The facilities are fantastic, a large outdoor bbq and sink by the pool, an outdoor hot tub, plenty of space to spread out. We hired a chef one evening and 3 fabulous local ladies cooked us a traditional 3 course Sicilian meal which was delicious! They did everything-laid table, served, washed up. It was about 280 euros plus the food shopping bill, so divided by all of us it was cost effective. The town of Partanna was not the prettiest & not aimed at tourists but at night it was more lively with locals. The nearest beaches are 30 mins away. Livia was very good at responding by texts. A gardener came discreetly every morning. It’s a superb place for a family get together. My only issue was I wished that we’d been in an area further north by the coast-the town of Castellammare del Golfo/Scopello with more quaint towns and coves. We hired a boat there, no licence required! Thank you 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

marc b.

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Un séjour parfait !

La villa est exceptionnelle, totalement parfaite pour réussir ses vacances. Nous étions 5 familles (18 personnes) réparties dans la maison principale et les 2 dépendances et n'avons pas manqué d'espace. C'est vraiment une maison d'exception avec un service optimal grâce à la réacitivité et la disponibilité d'Irene. Cette propriété a dépassé nos attentes car elle est encore plus belle que sur les photos.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Christina P.

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Beautiful House and great for families!

We stayed in this beautiful house with 3 families (8 adults and 7 children). The premisces with its lush gardens and wonderful pool area is really stunning! The surrounding area (town) did not seem too interesting and it was far too hot for our children (ranging 2mths to 9y) hence we stayed at the house and really soaked in everything it has to offer. The communication with Livia and Irene was smooth. All issues were solved rapidly and we had nonna maria cook for our party on a couple of nights which i can highly recommend as it takes away the burden of cooking! Thank you for the relaxing stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

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Amazing property - had a fantastic stay

8 friends rented Villa Livia to celebrate birthdays. Livia couldn’t have been more helpful before & during our stay. The pictures do not do this villa justice, it is just stunning. We arrived early due to our flights and the staff were really welcoming getting us some food and wine. Irene especially was amazing by kindly taking us to the supermarket to stock up. We cooked a couple of times during the week and there is substantial cooking facilities & crockery. Livia suggested a vineyard tour at Planeta Ulmo which was brilliant, we had the tasting with the lunch - highly recommend. Livia also arranged someone to pick us up from the airport and also take us on our various trips around the island. He was reasonably priced and super helpful. The property was huge as well as the grounds. The pool is stunning and plenty of sun beds, towels are provided. It was amazing to see the swifts swoop down to the pool to take a drink frequently throughout the day. The beds are really comfy & we all slept really well. I’d highly recommend Villa Livia for a large party of travellers!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

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Incroyable

La villa est comme sur les photos, Livia est très arrangeante et disponible. Je recommande
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Rosie m.

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An absolutely beautiful villa with an amazing host !!

We book villa Livia for a large party of 18 for a special birthday celebration. Our age range was from 70 to 7 and worked very well as it incorporated different family groups. Livia was amazing, very patient, very helpful with booking local restaurants and she also organised a local masseur to visit, which was a real plus. The whole villa is beautiful, and as other guests have said the pictures do not do it justice. The beds were comfortable and the rooms were spacious and beautifully decorated. The kitchen was a little smaller than I thought but fully equipped even for our large group. The gardens were beautiful with lots to explore and the hidden jacuzzi area was lovely to have a little quiet time. The younger members loved the pool and having WiFi is always a bonus with teenagers. Partanna is not a tourist destination but there are a few lovely churches and a museum to visit if you feel you need to leave this beautiful Villa. Amazing Livia and thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
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8/10 Good

Therese K.

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Lovely house

A very lovely house where we spent a week. livia was the best host and recommend lunch restaurants for us every day. They were allways great . The chef was excellent. She cooked good meals for the kids and for the adults. The pool and spa was excellent. We has a really great stay. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Stefano B.

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Villa siciliana bellissima

La villa sembra il set di un film, davvero bella e curata nei dettagli. Ogni tipo di dotazione e comfort. Ci torneremo!
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8/10 Good

Peter D.

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Väldigt nöjda med hus och service.

rymligt och trevligt, vi firade en 80 årsdag med italiensk middag lagad av nonna Maria. det var lyckat. Mycket fin trädgård och poolområde.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Stunning villa, wonderful hospitality

The villa is absolutely stunning. I know a few other people have said that the photos don't really do it justice - but they don't. Although it's not that far out of the town of Partanna (about a 10 minute walk, a little further to the centre), the gardens are huge and it feels completely secluded and private. Every time we walked around the gardens, we found something new - herb gardens, fountains, statues, orchards, a spa (!) - it is absolutely gorgeous and beautifully maintained. We stayed as a big family group - oldest mid sixties, youngest five months old and there were 16 of us. The layout of the house is wonderfully flexible. There are six double bedrooms in the main house, all beautiful - those on the upper floors have stunning views. There are also two dependences, which are ideal if you want a bit of separation from the house (perfect for us with a young baby so they weren't disturbed by the later dinners in the main house, but close enough that the baby monitor reached the outdoor dining and pool areas easily). The pool is beautiful. Large, a great temperature and a wonderful central outdoor space for everyone to congregate around. Livia, our hostess, could not have been more accommodating and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble and it was a real pleasure communicating with her. We had four amazing meals cooked for us by 'Nonna Maria' on four separate nights - a really lovely way to eat traditional Sicilian food without having to leave the villa (so no babysitting!) and really good value too. We drove out to various places whilst there (a car is a real advantage - probably even a necessity to be honest) - including the ruins at Selinunte (impressive), the beaches at Marinella (lovely sand, clear water, about 25 mins) and Guidaloca (north, in Lo Zingero nature reserve, pebbles, bit more crowded, lovely water, about an hour). We also drove to Corleone (about an hour and 10 mins - VERY windy and potholed roads!) and visited the anti-Mafia museum. Whilst this was interesting, don't expect to find much else in Corleone (and the filming for all the Godfather films didn't take place there!). Just somewhere to say you've been... Overall, this was an amazing break - the villa will blow you away. It's just stunning. I doubt we'll ever stay anywhere like this ever again (until we come back...). Thank you Livia, Nonna Maria, Roberta and Irene for the most wonderful memories...
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Sophie F.

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Séjour merveilleux en août 2019

Nous étions 2 familles avec 5 enfants et avons passé 15 jours fabuleux d’à cette magnifique propriété située sur les hauteurs de Partanna. Vue dominante jusqu’aud îles Egades, jardins superbes et intérieurs historiques raffinés en font un lieu unique. Merci à Livia et l’équipe sur place (mention spéciale pour le repas sicilien cuisinée par la Chef organisé par Livia à notre demande), a leur réactivité et souplesse qui ont facilité ces belles vacances. Les tortues du bassin et perruches d’extérieur manquent aux enfants.. J’espère avoir l’occasion d’y revenir prochainement..

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Hosted by Livia

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Why they chose this property

Lawns alternate with palms, olive and citrus groves and manicured Mediterranean shrubs to create an extremely pleasant environment in all seasons. The large heated pool makes for comfortable bathing even in the lower seasons.The villa itself is surrounded by a beautiful walled garden and is approached via large antique gates with a long drive.
The villa offers three dining areas accommodating any weather condition: the spacious entry portico (which has a lovely breeze), the large sunroom (which faces the pool area), and the formally-decorated dining room.
Magnificent sunrises and sunsets are the norm here, not the exception.
It has been my Buen Retiro for many years.

What makes this property unique

The gardens, the heatable pool and Jacuzzi, the style of the house, the fittings and furnishings and the relaxed but professional nature of the welcome make it a hard act to beat indeed!
Extensive outside living areas, with terraces for dining and relaxing, lead down, via manicured lawns and lush, perfumed Mediterranean flora, past the panoramic Jacuzzi, to the beautiful heatable pool and yet more flourishing, luxuriant greenery.
The villa offers lovely living rooms for relaxation, and appointments throughout the residence are at once well-considered and typical of the region and its history. From the high perch at the top of town, the villa affords expansive views of the fertile Belice valley and, onward, past Castelvetrano to the sea where the Egadi Islands are sometimes visible.
Central heating, A/C, fireplaces and a heatable pool makes The villa perfect for both summer and winter.
Although The villa consists of three adjacent houses, they are never let separately, ensuring that guests have exclusive use of the pool and grounds.

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