Villa Paceco

Stay in an old stone mansion when you vacation in Villa Paceco, snuggled in the countryside, near to the hot spot resort of Trapani on the west coast of the Italian island of Sicily. This original, detached manor house is set in it own expansive grounds and gardens, populated with olive and citrus trees, colourful Mediterranean shrubs and flowers in season, and home to your own private swimming pool. Villa Paceco has five spacious bedrooms, and can comfortably accommodate up to eight guests, ideal for a family gathering, or a group of friends’ get together. The imposing double fronted façade has shuttered windows, and a charming Juliet balcony above the front door. The villa comes with all the mod cons, including complimentary air conditioning and Wi-Fi throughout, satellite television, and private parking. The interiors are decidedly comfortable, furnished with traditional pieces, in a home from home country mansion style, with the added glamour of twinkling crystal chandeliers, and a smattering or original antiques and artefacts.

Enter through the front door, where there is an entrance halls, with the living rooms leading off. The seating area has a sofa and settle, comfy armchairs, a small dining/card table, and access to the terrace. There is a study with a working desk and chair, and two armchairs. The formal dining room has a classic table and chairs, shouldered by traditional heavy wood sideboards. The country cottage style kitchen is fully equipped with all the appliances you will need to cater for your holiday, including a five seater informal dining set, and that must-have Italian coffee maker. There is a bathroom on this floor, with a bath tub, hand basin, bidet, and loo. Take the stairs to the first floor, where there are two bedrooms with double beds and ensuite bathrooms, a bedroom with twin beds and an ensuite shower room, and a single bedroom, with a separate bathroom. A second sitting room opens out onto the countryside view balcony. On the second floor, nestled under the eaves is a French bed for one guest, and a table and chair.

Step outside onto the paved terrace, which is home to a centrepiece ladder entry swimming pool, surrounded by inviting sun loungers, and an outdoor shower. Take a walk around the five thousand square metres of well-maintained gardens before sitting at one of the patio seating sets for tea. As dusk falls, meet on the terrace for golden hour cocktails, before feasting alfresco at the outdoor dining table with dishes freshly grilled from the barbeque, and raise a toast to a holiday in the most magical of settings.