Location and Surrounding Area. Set in a lush countryside close to the magnificent Baroque towns of the Unesco heritage site Val di Noto, this bucolic retreat offers stylish, luxurious accommodation and excellent facilities within the context of a 19th-century masseria. Dimora del Passo is a few kilometres from the UNESCO World Heritage-listed town of Palazzolo Acreide where you will find all the local necessities. Around 30 kilometres from the property are the cities of Noto and Syracuse, both of which are home to art galleries, museums, and restaurants.
The property is a few kilometres from Noto, a spectacular Baroque city and an architectural paradise with one of the most beautiful historic centres in Sicily. Renowned as the Capital of Baroque and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Noto is perched on a plateau overlooking the Asinaro valley, covered by citrus, olive, and almond trees. In less than one hour by car, you can reach Marzamemi, a fishing village long known for good seafood, its ancient core home to shoals of restaurants, bars, and boutiques.
Offering a serene atmosphere, this property provides a unique escape for to explore this diverse region which is home to Baroque towns, excellent food, and some of the most beautiful beaches in Sicily. The property is also a few kilometres from Syracuse, which encapsulates Sicily’s timeless beauty more than any other city: ancient Greek ruins rise out of lush citrus orchards, café tables spill onto dazzling Baroque piazzas, and honey-hued medieval side streets lead down to the sparkling blue sea.
In just one hour by car, you can reach Modica, damaged in the 1963 earthquake and rebuilt in the Sicilian Baroque style: its highlight is the 18th-century Church of San Giorgio, which dominates the upper town. Attractions in the lower town include the Chiesa del Carmine, the Baroque San Pietro, and the Palazzo de Leva. The villa is also one-hour drive from Catania, one of the most picturesque towns in Sicily: its historic centre is a UNESCO-listed wonder, where black and white palazzi tower over sweeping Baroque piazzas.
Dimora del Passo is 55 km from Comiso Airport, 95 km from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, and 321 km from Palermo Falcone-Borsellino Airport. Palazzolo Acreide is 10 km from the property, Noto is 32 km, Syracuse is 42 km, Modica is 45 km, Ragusa and Ragusa Ibla are 45 km, Scicli is 54 km, Marzamemi is 55 km, Marina di Ragusa is 69 km, Caltagirone is 70 km, and Catania is 99 km.
The Property. Immersed in the raw nature of the heart of Sicily, Dimora del Passo is a 19th-century farm estate that has been transformed into a hotel, providing the ideal setting for the most Sicilian experience. Close to Noto and its baroque beauties, this charming estate from the 1800s is surrounded by olive trees and the rolling hills of the Iblea Valley. With hectares of gardens, a beautiful pool area and a lemon orchard, Dimora del Passo can accommodate 22 guests in 11 uniquely designed bedrooms.
The estate was originally built in 1886 by a wealthy farmer and purchased by the current owner in 2008. After nine years of restoration works in collaboration with designers Draga Obradovic and Stefano Guidotti, the property opened as a hotel in 2017. The house is built around two beautiful courtyards, flanked by terraces and a garden set up for summer meals, evening drinks and quiet moments. Here, contemporary design meets Mediterranean style.
In the courtyard, you will find a large saltwater pool and a paved poolside area furnished with comfortable sun loungers inviting guests to unwind. Offering a tranquil atmosphere, the outdoor space represents an idyllic spot for basking in the sun and enjoy the orange-scented breeze. The poolside bar is the perfect spot for a sunset cocktail overlooking the gently undulating countryside, while the fragrant orchard and well-restored courtyards are also worth exploring.
The huge indoor-outdoor lounge and bar beside the pool is a perfect place for retreating when the sun gets too hot. The property also boasts a massage room, perfect for unwinding after a long day, and a small gym (partly outdoors). Inside is a series of communal areas: a dining room and three vaulted sitting rooms, each with a different colour palette. The interior is filled with a collection of Italian design pieces, vintage finds, and some eye-catching lighting. The result is a sophisticated yet relaxed mix of old and new.
L’Annunciata: Located in the ancient manor house, this 40-sqm double bedroom still retains traces of the house's original ornaments. Dominated by a red vaulted ceiling and an elegant crystal chandelier, the room boasts a comfortable queen-size bed and a bathroom featuring a free-standing tub placed in the centre of the room like a modern sculpture.
Autoritratto: With ancient stone walls, this room features a French bed (suitable for one or two guests) and overlooks a small private terrace ideal for enjoying the Sicilian sun. Located in the part of the estate that once housed farmers and their families, the traditional ceramic vases and tiles that decorate the room are a subtle homage to the space's domestic roots. The room also features a bathroom with shower.
La Sconosciuta: Located in what was once the main house of the farm, the room overlooks the main courtyard and the valley, enjoying one of the most evocative views of the entire estate. Exuding a modern design that incorporates hues of turquoise, green, and deep blue recalling the surrounding landscape and the pristine waters of the sea, the room boasts a queen-size bed and a bathroom with shower.
Coro Spezzato: Located in the wing of the home that once housed farmers and their families who worked the land, this 30-sqm bedroom features a soothing palette and a queen-size bed. With an adjacent terrace overlooking the courtyard, the room also features a comfortable single sofa bed for a third, additional guest (on request) and a bathroom with shower.
Punto e Virgola: Located in the part of the house that once housed the farmers who worked the land and their families, this 30-sqm room overlooks the courtyard and features a sun-kissed outdoor terrace. With original walls contrasted by contemporary furnishings, the room boasts a queen-size bed and a single sofa bed for a third, additional guest (on request). The room also features a bathroom with shower.
Mal Giocondo: With antique and contemporary designer furniture exuding a sophisticated design, this 20-sqm room boasts a comfortable French bed for two guests and an adjacent terrace overlooking the green fields. The room also features a bathroom with shower.
Poesie: Overlooking the main courtyard, this 35-sqm room boasts a small terrace perfect for enjoying the Sicilian sun. With a lively mix of Sicilian antiques, and beautifully crafted contemporary furniture, the room boasts a queen-size bed and a single sofa bed for a third, additional guest (on request). The room features a bathroom with shower.
Proibito: Found in the original main wing of the estate, this 33-sqm room features a queen-size bed. With high ceilings, the room also features a mezzanine with a comfortable single sofa bed for a third, additional guest (on request). The refined palette, with hues of deep blue and gray, recalls the crystalline waters of the sea. The room also features a bathroom with shower.
Clandestini: Placed at the top of the little tower, this 25-sqm room boasts a balcony with a beautiful view of the valley and the pool. With both modern and antique furniture, the room features a queen-size bed and a bathroom with shower.
Peppenino: Spread over two floors in the ancient domestic part of the house, this 45-sqm suite can sleep four guests: the ground floor features a double bed and the upper floor features a comfortable French bed. On the ground floor, you will also find a single sofa bed for a third, additional guest (on request). The room also boasts a furnished terrace overlooking the ancient courtyard and a bathroom with shower.
Eva: In the centre of the sleeping area, under the vaulted ceiling, is the comfortable queen-size bed. The room also boasts a relaxation area with a charming pink sofa. In the bathroom, carved into the stone wall in which the holes where the chickens once hatched are still visible, is a luxurious double shower, which makes this intimate room perfect for a couple.
Dimora del Passo is 55 km from Comiso Airport, 95 km from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, and 321 km from Palermo Falcone-Borsellino Airport. Palazzolo Acreide is 10 km from the property, Noto is 32 km, Syracuse is 42 km, Modica is 45 km, Ragusa and Ragusa Ibla are 45 km, Scicli is 54 km, Marzamemi is 55 km, Marina di Ragusa is 69 km, Caltagirone is 70 km, and Catania is 99 km.
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