Casa Vera, a pool villa near Noto, Sicily

Contemporary Sicilian with Sweeping Sea Views

Designer Gordon Guillaumier brought industrial style into this refined residence, and neutral tones and simple forms were deliberately chosen to amplify the external landscape. This minimalist approach allows the house itself to become a framed viewing point for the Sicilian panorama.

Interiors balance minimalist design with warm, regional accents. A feature wall in the living space is beautifully clad in colorful Sicilian tiles, adding an authentic, regional touch. The main kitchen includes a large chestnut dining table, perfect for family gatherings.

Days revolve around the dramatic 18-meter cobalt-blue pool. The pool area features a shallow, beach-effect platform and a shaded sofa area. Concrete, local stone, and a metal pergola structure the space, allowing light to filter through, casting beautiful patterns of light and shadow. The main veranda and terrace are perfect for dining and enjoying evenings outdoors.

What we love

We love the contrast here between the raw industrial concrete and that vibrant wall of traditional Sicilian tiles. It feels modern but still deeply connected to the region. The interiors are kept simple and neutral, but some hand-picked art pieces create a personal and warm atmosphere. The 18-meter pool is a dream and, with the view, the perfect place to unwind.

Layout

This vacation home for rent in Noto, Sicily, sleeps up to 10 guests. The main house contains three seaview bedrooms: one double room with an en-suite bathroom and two double rooms (one convertible to twin) with a shared bathroom. All main house rooms access the panoramic terrace. The annex, located across from the pool, is accessed via an external staircase and houses two further double bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom.

Good to know

Guests staying in the annex use an external staircase. All five rooms are air-conditioned. A car is essential for exploring the famous Baroque towns and nearby beaches like those at Vendicari.

Amenities & services

Air conditioning, heating, TV, baby cot, high chair, iron, ironing board, first aid kit, pool, free parking, barbecue, sun beds, outdoor shower, dishwasher, kitchen utensils, fridge, freezer, microwave oven, oven, coffee machine, toaster, Wi-Fi, hairdryer, towels, washing machine

Around

Casa Vera is located just a five-minute drive from the heart of Noto, a masterpiece of Sicilian Baroque architecture, and it serves as the perfect launchpad for a cultural itinerary across the Val di Noto. Within a short drive, guests can reach the acclaimed Vendicari Nature Reserve and the pristine beach of Calamosche (15-20 minutes by car). Further inland are the celebrated Baroque towns of Modica (40km) and Ragusa Ibla (60km), both of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. A car is mandatory to fully appreciate the historic and natural diversity of the area, including the ancient Greek city of Syracuse (35km).