Il Gelso e l'Ulivo is located in the countryside in the municipality of Noto, just 2 km from the beautiful beaches of San Lorenzo and the seaside resort of Marzamemi. It is the perfect solution for groups of friends who want to have a structure entirely at their disposal, but also for families and couples who want to stay in the quiet of the countryside, surrounded by every comfort, but just minutes from the sea and renowned tourist destinations; you can reach Syracuse and the baroque jewels of the Val di Noto in less than an hour. It is a structure composed of two building parts, the country house with two apartments, one on the first floor and one on the upper floor, and the baglio with three apartments. Between the two units there is a large swimming pool with an equipped sun terrace. In the garden of the country house there is a jacuzzi for five people, available to guests of the country house. A large uncovered parking lot at the entrance of the property and a covered parking lot at the baglio can accommodate up to seven cars. The houses are furnished with furniture mainly from antiques or made by local craftsmen. They are furnished with ceramics from Santo Stefano di Camastra and accessories made by Sicilian craftsmen especially for our houses. They are equipped with all appliances and comforts to ensure a pleasant stay. The facilities are powered exclusively by a photovoltaic system and there is a column for charging electric vehicles. In the garden of the Baglio, fruit trees and a small vegetable garden are available to guests who want to enjoy fresh 0-meter products. The structure is surrounded by two acres of newly planted olive trees with typical local varieties (Biancolilla, Moresca and Tonda Iblea). Apartment GelsoA large house of 100 sqm that can accommodate up to 8 people (2 on the sofa bed). It consists of a living area (dining and relaxation area), a well-equipped country kitchen with dishwasher, two double bedrooms and a twin bedroom. All bedrooms have private bathrooms and are equipped with air conditioning/heating. A comfortable double sofa bed in the living area can accommodate two additional guests. The wooden furniture, many of which are antiques, and the Santo Stefano di Camastra ceramics used for the furnishings, the warm orange tones, the wrought iron beds and the natural fabrics create a refined and cozy atmosphere, even in the simplicity of country life that this beautiful house exudes. Guests on the first floor have access to a large, shaded veranda overlooking the countryside and a furnished gazebo that invites you to spend time outside. Guests upstairs share a barbecue and hot tub with seating for five in the garden, which is shaded by a century-old mulberry tree. Outside in a shed there is also a kitchen with washing machine and dishwasher, ideal if you want to eat outside. About 20 meters along the path leading to the Baglio is a large swimming pool (6 x 12 m) with an equipped sun terrace. In the garden of the Baglio guests can enjoy fruits and vegetables according to the season, and near the covered parking there is a charging station for electric vehicles. Fenced outdoor parking in front of the houseThe hot tub will be closed from Thu, Jan 05, 2023 to Sun, May 14, 2023. The community pool will be closed from Thu, Jan 05, 2023 to Sun, May 14, 2023. IT089013C2OL5YIND8