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June 11, 2009 - Stay in a room designed by an internationally-renowned artist and swim in one of only three red swimming-pools in the world at Farm Campagna; find your inner literary self in one of the reading and ‘writing’ rooms at The Poets’ Corner; and find a room to match your mood at Villa Elena with its individually-designed rooms in yellow, orange, purple and green, colours that have been selected to reflect Sicily’s natural elements.
Farm Campagna, Butera, southern Sicily: set amidst a 200-hectare estate awash with vineyards, olive and almond trees, the pool isn’t the only unusual feature – the stunningly restored 18th century villa also boasts a home theatre, spa, small gym, art gallery (exhibits available for purchase) and ten bedrooms that have been inspired by and feature works by various artists.
A four night soloSicily break at Farm Campagna in October starts at €136 per person based on 22 sharing with www.soloSicily.com or tel. 0044 (0)20 7193 0158.
The Poets’ Corner, Enna: once the illustrious Grimaldi family’s summer holiday villa, the house is typical in style of Sicilian summer houses with high ceilings and large spacious rooms. The villa has seven bedrooms, a ‘reading room’ crammed full of a remarkable collection of literature and outside, a stunning pool. Dine in the ultra-modern sleek dining-room or on the outdoor terrace, surrounded by centuries-old cypress trees and the glorious countryside of central Sicily.
One week at The Poet’s Corner in October starts at €203 per person, based on 17 sharing with www.soloSicily.com or tel. 0044 (0)20 7193 0158.
Villa Elena, Camastra, near Agrigento, is a striking, contemporary villa (sleeps 12) with a stunning orange and chrome kitchen leading out to a huge veranda and garden, a bright spacious lounge and six bedrooms, each designed in bold colours.
One week at Villa Elena in October starts at €292 per person, based on 12 sharing, with www.soloSicily.com or tel. 0044 (0)20 7193 0158.
soloSicily’s property portfolio comprises a collection of apartments, villas and boutique hotels throughout the island. Self-catering properties range in size from the Badia Tower (sleeps 2), to the Castello Falconara (sleeps 32), a stunning castle crammed with antiques and family heirlooms and with its own private beach. Visit www.soloSicily.com or tel. 0044 (0)20 7193 0158.
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