Seaside Villa Capo Zafferano

• Sleeps: 8
• Bedrooms: 4
• Bathrooms: 4
• Minimum stay: 4-7 nights

Romantically secluded just 30 metres from the sea, on a reef that faces a rugged mountain, Seaside Villa Capo Zafferano is a private, paradise-like oasis on the western tip of Sicily.

Surrounded by blue skies, the crystal sea (to which you’ll have ridiculously easy access), and diverse, heady Mediterranean plant life, you’ll feel far away from life’s everyday stresses and strains as you relax and unwind amongst surroundings that feel like a beautiful dream.

Originally designed by the Italian architect Armando Barraja as a summertime retreat for his own family, the retreat has the distinct feeling of being on board a luxurious ship, with porthole windows and balustrade-adorned platforms that face the shimmering sea.

There’s a private bathing cove if you’re in the mood for a refreshing dip, sublime ‘hidden’ terraces to relax on with a good book and glass of local wine, and a glorious reef-garden characterised by whispering palms and olive trees, cacti, and vibrant geraniums.

And although the villa is exquisitely furnished – Armando Barraja is also an acclaimed importer of rare designer furniture – you’ll feel as though you’re stepping into a much-loved family home as you enter the magnificent upper-central living area.

Here you’ll find a sociable dining area and a fireplace to gather round on chillier evenings, with gleaming glass walls and direct access to the enormous sea-and-mountain facing terrace.

You’ll find two comfortable master bedrooms on this upper level – together with a spacious bathroom and a well-equipped kitchen. From the terrace, simply take the innovative bridge and outer staircases down to the two lower floors, one boasting a twin bedroom, and the other a master bedroom, and a bathroom. (Hint: choose the lower floor bedroom to access the best terrace from which to enjoy the sun… an ideal spot for morning coffee!)

At a glance

• A magnificent, architect-designed villa secluded on a reef just 30 metres from the sea with rugged mountain views of Capo Zafferano, Sicily.
• There are four bedrooms to choose from across three floors, with a breath-taking collection of terraces and sunbathing platforms to relax on.
• Holiday facilities include four bathrooms and a well-equipped kitchen area.
• The villa includes a private swimming cove, with Palermo under 45 minutes away by car and several fishing villages in the immediate area.

Features

• Disability Accessible
• Family Friendly
• Large Groups
• Seaside Breaks

More information

Still very much a family-inspired residence, friendly host Giacomo – Armando Barraja’s son and an architect himself – will be only too happy to furnish you with suggestions of local places to eat, drink, and sightsee… that is, if you can tear yourselves away!

A city rich in history, culture, and gastronomy, bustling Palermo is under 45 minutes’ drive away, and there are plenty of quaint, charming fishing villages to visit in the immediate area.

And of course, you also have plenty of scope to leave the rest of the world far behind for a while, as you sunbathe on rock platforms or swim and snorkel in that heavenly blue sea.

Things to note

The villa can accommodate a maximum of eight guests.