Essential Italy

We know car choice is important for the enjoyment of your holiday, our supplier – Maggiore Car Rental – will guarantee the following:

• highly competitive prices
• no major tour operator is working with them, therefore we are quite sure that queuing will be kept to a minimum, even in high season
• all cars have air conditioning
• a full and comprehensive back-up system

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We do not book flights, we leave it to you to choose the best departure point and flight times to suit your party. We have compiled a list of airlines flying to those regions in which we offer accommodation.

Flights are from the UK, if you are travelling from elsewhere, please don’t hesitate to contact us, we will recommend an airline flying from your departure point. If you are unsure which airport in Italy is closest to your accommodation, please call us on 01223 460100 or email

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Hotel Terre di Vendicari Siracusa

Terre di Vendicari is located in the gently rolling hills just inland from the wonderful coastline of the Vendicari Nature Reserve. Nearby there is the town of Noto which is one of several stunning Baroque towns in the region.

The owners have restored this old farmhouse into 9 wonderfully stylish rooms and great care and attention has been taken to ensure that the outdoor spaces and pool area are of the highest quality. The rooms all have direct access onto the terraces which surround the main house and are furnished in a simple and yet chic style. All have en suite bathrooms fitted out with Phillippe Stark bathroom furniture, plasma TV, DVD player and air conditioning.
The rooms are divided between the two main buildings – Masseria and Frantoio.

There is a communal living / dining room but most of the year meals and drinks are taken on the sun terrace in front of the house. Furnished with Moroccan style sunbeds and furniture it is the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy the view across to the emerald sea. The spectacular pool is the cherry on the cake – great for those who wish to swim and relaxing for those wishing to chill out and relax.

food is available between 1pm and 7pm daily and is served in the restaurant or on the terrace upon request. Dinner is not available, however, there are a wide range of restaurants on offer in Noto.

Just a few minutes drive, or bike ride one finds the nature reserve and some of the best kept secrets of Sicily – the beaches are sandy and rarely full, even in the height of the summer. There are flamingos and turtles within the reserve.

The charm and style of Terre di Vendicari lead us to highly recommend a stay here. In the evening with a cooling breeze and a cool glass of spumante Terre di Vendicari becomes one of the most romantic spots on the island. Should you have a large party and wish to book the whole house please contact us for special rates.

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