Charming & rustic Sicily spa stay in an 18th-century country residence
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- Donnafugata, Sicily
- £ 376.80 ]
- based on 2 travellers
An authentic 1778 rural Sicilian lodge on the Hyblean Plateau with romantic rooms, a wildly beautiful garden, pool and spa – includes breakfast and bottle of wine
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Historical Hyblean charm: Built in 1778, Tenuta Cammarana is a stately country residence that echoes the Neo-Baroque elegance of nearby Ragusa Ibla. Steeped in generations of family history, the building’s original white stone walls and limestone floors remain intact, offering a quiet sanctuary amidst the wild roses and ancient carob trees of the Hyblean plateau. Settle into an atmosphere of understated, rustic charm, where the silence of the surrounding pastoral estate is broken only by the rustle of the garden’s palms.
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Authentic Sicilian flavours: Start your morning with a traditional breakfast featuring fresh ricotta and provola cheese from their farmer, paired with fresh pastries and fruit picked directly from the orchard. Your hosts work with the produce of the estate to preserve timeless recipes of impeccable quality: think fresh pasta made from stone-milled Russello wheat grown onsite, seasonal vegetables and many more delightful dishes drizzled with local wildflower honey or home-produced olive oil.
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Serene garden wellness: Indulge in a moment of pure relaxation at your hotel’s intimate wellness centre, a modern haven tucked away within the historic grounds. You can flit between the Finnish sauna and the traditional hammam to your heart’s content. Sip mint or dried fruit teas in the cool calm, and outside, plunge into the swimming pool that overlooks the sun-drenched landscape.
How to Get There
The hotel is located in the countryside near Ragusa. The nearest international airport is Vincenzo Bellini Catania Airport, a drive of about one hour and 40 minutes. Comiso Airport Pio La Torre is closer, a drive of about 25 minutes, and services indirect flights from abroad. We’d recommend hiring a car to get the most out of the beautiful area.
Good to Know
Please note that the swimming pool is open seasonally from 1 June to 30 September. The spa is by reservation only, open between 6-8pm, and is closed in July and August.
Entry requirements
The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.
Province of Ragusa
Located in the heart of southeastern Sicily’s Val di Noto, the area surrounding the hotel is a treasure trove of UNESCO-listed Baroque architecture. A short drive takes you to the winding, cobblestone streets of Ragusa Ibla, where you can marvel at the ornate façade of the Cathedral of San Giorgio or stroll through the manicured pathways of the Giardino Ibleo. Don't miss the Gothic Portale di San Giorgio, the last remaining vestige of the city's pre-earthquake past.
For a touch of gothic mystery, the 19th-century Donnafugata Castle is worth a visit, offering a labyrinthine park and a pocket-sized theatre to explore. If the coast calls, the golden sands of Marina di Ragusa and the iconic lighthouse at Punta Secca – famed as the setting for the Inspector Montalbano series – are within easy reach for a day of sun-drenched swimming. Nature lovers might explore the River Irminio Nature Reserve, and wander through coastal dunes and Mediterranean scrub.
Comfort Double
Standard Double
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Additional Information
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| Check-in | From 15:00 - 19:00 hours |
| Check-out | Until 11:00 hours |
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