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Private stone retreat with garden in the historic centre of Modica
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9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Spa pool on site
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Air-conditioning
- Barbecue
- Fenced yard
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Air Suite
1 Queen Bed
Fire Suite
1 King Bed
Water Suite
1 King Bed
3 bathrooms
en-suite bathroom
Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
en-suite bathroom
Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
en-suite bathroom
Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Private stone retreat with garden in the historic centre of Modica
Hortus is an elegant private retreat coming from the renovation of an enchanting 16th century stone building close to the cathedral of S. Giorgio, in historic centre of the UNESCO baroque town of Modica.
It features a wonderful secluded garden with fruit-trees, heated jacuzzi, dining area with bbq, lounge-terrace, 3 bedrooms with en-suite bathroom, living room and kitchen with underground wine cellar.
Decors with local stones, clay and lime floors and wall coatings, vaulted ceilings, contemporary art and ecological solutions combine with ancient features to create a unique environment where to relax and enjoy the Sicilian atmosphere in total privacy.
Our services include transfers, private chef, massages, cooking class, local guides, winery visits, chocolate tasting, electrical bike rental.
It features a wonderful secluded garden with fruit-trees, heated jacuzzi, dining area with bbq, lounge-terrace, 3 bedrooms with en-suite bathroom, living room and kitchen with underground wine cellar.
Decors with local stones, clay and lime floors and wall coatings, vaulted ceilings, contemporary art and ecological solutions combine with ancient features to create a unique environment where to relax and enjoy the Sicilian atmosphere in total privacy.
Our services include transfers, private chef, massages, cooking class, local guides, winery visits, chocolate tasting, electrical bike rental.
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About the area
Modica
Located in Modica, this villa is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sampieri Beach and Ispica Cave, while Museo Casa natale Salvatore Quasimodo and Chocolate Museum of Modica are cultural highlights. Vini di Olindo Giuseppe and Labirinto del Castello are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and ecotours.

Modica, Sicily
What's nearby
- Duomo di San Giorgio Modica - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Corso Umberto I - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Castello dei Conti - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Chocolate Museum of Modica - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- La Casa delle Farfalle - 8 min walk - 0.6 km
Getting around
- Modica Station - 11 min drive
- Comiso (CIY-Vincenzo Magliocco) - 39 min drive
Restaurants
- Antica Dolceria Bonajuto - 9 min walk
- Barycentro - 10 min walk
- Cappero Bistrot - 8 min walk
- Antica Dolceria Rizza - 5 min walk
- Accursio Radici - 8 min walk
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