Villa avec piscine chauffée privée et jardin privé

There is a magic in the pure air and fertile fields of Western Sicily. Here, the ancient Mediterranean landscape - where wild varieties of thyme, fennel and asparagus are found among the modern tillage - now yields sophisticated oils, wines and citrus. Everywhere, the ruins of the ancients. We came to out-of-the-way Partanna, and Villa Livia, to be immersed in this uniquely-Sicilian experience.

From the moment the entry gate swung open, the Villa Livia exceeded our expectations. The living accommodations were beautifully-appointed and nicely-arranged. From its high perch at the top of town, the villa affords expansive views of the Belice Valley, past Castelvetrano, to the sea. Magnificent sunrises and sunsets are the norm. Need additional privacy? The villa’s cottage awaits, a short stroll through the gardens.

Sicily is all about the food. We hired a local cook and the experience was superb (ask the villa proprietor, who can arrange). The villa offers three dining areas: the breezy entry portico, the large sunroom, and the formal dining room. Cooking for yourself? You’ll find the kitchen modest in size but well-equipped and thoughtfully-designed.

The villa offers two lovely living rooms and appointments throughout the residence are well-considered and typical of the region and its history. However, we used every opportunity to enjoy the amazing outdoor spaces. The pool area deserves special mention. It’s especially lovely at sunset.

We were very impressed with the villa’s proprietor who was attentive and communicated quickly as the need arose, both before and throughout our visit. Top marks here.

NOTES: While Partanna is ideally-located to explore Western Sicily (Selinunte, Marsala, Trapani/Erice, and Segesta are within an hour), Partanna itself is not a tourist town. Markets and good restaurants are a walkable distance, but you’ll need an automobile to access your destinations.

Sicily is enjoying a wine renaissance! A tour/tasting at one of the up-and-coming small vintners is a must. The wineries at Gorghi Tondi and Planeta are standouts. Olives, similarly. Western Sicily hosts a number of artisanal oil producers. We loved our tour of the world-class Azienda Agricola Ravida. Other options are within 45 minutes.

In sum, we could not have asked for a better experience than was afforded by Villa Livia. We found this an exceptional property, and recommend it heartily for any larger group (we were eleven).

Vila Livia was giving us a fantastic location for a great stay in Sicily, although Partanna as a city does not belong to the touristic highlights it is worth visiting and quite well connected to the highway, close to the see with very few good restaurants.

With just six people we had more than enough space in the lovely renovated and designed historic building together with its amazing garden and big pool. All facilities were clean and well maintained.

We were welcomed by Livia on arrival and received lovely introduction of the house and a bit of its history. Also during our stay, she was helping us in making our Sicily experience as enjoyable as possible providing some insider tips and recommendations.

Villa Livia is worth to be just the target for holiday itself without further sightseeing of the island  unless you have a car and motivation to leave this amazing place.

Thank you Livia for hosting us - we will come back 

Vila Livia was giving us a fantastic location for a great stay in Sicily, although Partanna as a city does not belong to the touristic highlights it is worth visiting and quite well connected to the highway, close to the see with very few good restaurants.

With just six people we had more than enough space in the lovely renovated and designed historic building together with its amazing garden and big pool. All facilities were clean and well maintained.

We were welcomed by Livia on arrival and received lovely introduction of the house and a bit of its history. Also during our stay, she was helping us in making our Sicily experience as enjoyable as possible providing some insider tips and recommendations.

Villa Livia is worth to be just the target for holiday itself without further sightseeing of the island unless you have a car and motivation to leave this amazing place.

Thank you Livia for hosting us - we will come back 

We had a fantastic holiday at Villa Livia. There were 17 of us in total - mix of children and adults. Livia, the villa owner was amazing. She welcomed us for our arrival and was so hospitable. She was very supportive throughout our stay and helped with booking restaurants and boat trips. A bonus of this property was the fact that we could book a cook/chef, which when catering for such a large number, was a great help. The cook would arrive with necessary food for the meal that he had bought, they would lay the table, do all the preparation, then cook, serve dinner and clear up after they had finished. The price was very reasonable for this service. This made the holiday far more relaxing and enjoyable. We also experienced a selection of Sicilian dishes.

The pool was a delight - well maintained and warm set in beautiful grounds.

The villa easily accommodated our group size. It was clean and well kept. We arranged with Livia, to have a daily clean of the kitchen and beds made too. This again made our stay more relaxing.

The area that the villa is set in, is a small village. There are a few restaurants to choose from which are all walkable, but the options are limited. The villa is in a quiet location, but for this reason, it is a drive to get anywhere. A car is a necessity. A good beach was at least a 30-40 minute drive.

We highly recommend the villa, but would suggest that prospective visitors do some research on the local area, to ensure it meets your requirements.

Livia was accessible at all times and responded promptly to all queries and questions that we had. She was always happy to help and offered solutions quickly to any issues.

This house is stunning in many ways. The interior, pool area and garden are keeping very high standard.

We were a group of four families in total 17 people and it was spacious enough for all of us.

Although it was very hot during our stay and the pool turned into a hot tub and AC would have been desirable in the bedrooms in first floor in the main building.

Overall a marvellous villa which I highly recommend for other parties to visit.