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Price	Starting from € 6500 per week (more information)	Price on request.
Sleeps	10
Bedrooms	5
Bathrooms	6
Accessibility	This property is not necessarily suited to less mobile guests
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Aura

The clean horizontal lines of this modernist villa and pool are built from beautiful local materials

Aura is an exceptional modernist villa in a commanding position just five minutes by car from the pretty baroque town of Noto. Within easy reach of the beaches of the Vendicari nature reserve and of the archaeological sites at Syracuse and beyond, it could not be better placed for absorbing the rich history, culture and swim spots of Sicily’s south east corner.

The villa’s simple lines and neutral tones were designed by Gordon Guillaumier to showcase the dramatic setting. Luxe local materials include marble and chestnut, while colourful Sicilian tiles form an artwork of their own along the fireplace wall of the sitting room.

The palatial size of Aura means that its ten guests can easily find some privacy as well as enjoying its multiple outdoor dining spaces, lounge areas and pool. Local stone and smooth white stucco are layered like a two-tier cake, with glass doors as the filling and a metal pergola with its playful shadow pattern, as the decoration on top.

Explore the beaches and towns nearby and finish with an aperitvo in Noto at golden hour before heading back to the refined comfort of this magnificent villa for ten.

Rooms description

Bedrooms

There are five bedrooms in total, all with air con and decorated in neutral tones with colourful textile wall hangings. The main sleeping area has three rooms all with a view of the sea and direct access to the panoramic terrace. These are arranged as one en-suite double, and two further doubles (one can also be configured as a twin) with a shared bathroom.
An external staircase leads to two more en-suite doubles, also with sea views. This clever layout balances privacy and comfort, perfect for groups of friends or extended family.

Bathrooms

There are six shower rooms. All minimalist in design, it’s the beautiful natural materials such as marble and wood that do the talking.

Kitchen

The expertly equipped kitchen is a large space where the central feature is a stunning chestnut dining table. Opening onto the terrace above the pool on one side and a veranda for dining al fresco on another, there’s plenty of room to revel in the joy of cooking at the marble island.

Living rooms

An open doorway leads from the kitchen to the large sitting room. Here, the fireplace wall is clad in a geometric pattern of beautiful Sicilian tiles in brown and blue, adding an authentic local touch to the modern interior. The opposite wall is almost entirely glass, framing the sea view to perfection and leading out onto the terrace above the pool.

Facilities

Cleaning

Daily cleaning is charged at €500 per week. The pool and outside areas will be maintained throughout your stay.

Amenities

private pool, air conditioning, espresso machine, hob/stove, oven, fridge, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, iron+board, satellite TV, television, TV screen, wifi, room fans, cot, high chair, barbeque

Accessibility

This property is not necessarily suited to less mobile guests

Outside

Aura is oriented to make the most of its fabulous setting and has a large pool (18m x 4.5m) on the lower terrace. Here, there is a shaded sitting area and dining table, as well as sunloungers and large cushions surrounding the pool. A second veranda with a round dining table and large built-in benches, is up a level, looking down the length of the pool. However, the main outdoor dining table is in the courtyard at one end of the house, half shaded by a vine-covered pergola and perfect for al fresco dinners, it is outside the kitchen. All the bedrooms have sea views and doors to either the upper or lower terrace. Guests can happily glide about barefoot, finding space in the sun or shade, while the modernist architecture is softened by Mediterranean planting.

Availability & Pricing

Rates

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New in our portfolio!

weekly prices

from 1 January 2026 to 31 May 2026	€ 6500
from 1 June 2026 to 30 June 2026	€ 8300
from 1 July 2026 to 31 July 2026	€ 11000
from 1 August 2026 to 31 August 2026	€ 11600
from 1 September 2026 to 30 September 2026	€ 7500
from 1 October 2026 to 31 December 2026	€ 6500

Cleaning: EUR 500

Included in the rental price:
Bed linen and towels
Pool / sea towels
Small welcome kit, biscuits, water
Bathroom linen - rearrangement of bedrooms and bathrooms in case of bookings of more than 10 days
Baby cot and high chair

Security deposit: EUR 1500 to be paid before arrival as specified in the booking confirmation.
30% deposit upon booking; balance 30 working days prior to arrival.

Tourist tax: EUR 2 per person per day. To be paid in cash up on arrival.

CIN: IT089002C2WOVWEIVT

Sustainability

For every booking we make on this property, we will plant a tree through our charitable partner, Trees for All.

Arrival & Departure

Flexible arrivals as of 4 - 8 PM and departure latest 10 AM. A minimum stay of 4 nights is required. Late check in/out: EUR 50,00

Leisure & Activities

Activities

The breathtaking beaches of Sicily’s south-eastern corner are just 15 minutes away by car. Lido di Noto (8km) is perfect for those who like the convenience of a beachside restaurant, while the beaches inside the Vendicari Nature Reserve are wild and unspoilt and include Eloro, Pizzuta, Calamosche, San Lorenzo and, if you’d rather throw caution to the wind, as well as your clothes, Marianelli. For a round of golf, the 18-hole I Monasteri course is less than 40km away. Noto and the surrounding area has a long history of producing wines, in particular Nero d’Avola, a red, and its white counterpart, Moscato Bianco. Head for a vineyard and cellar tour, or a tasting at a winery, or if you’d rather skip straight to a glass try somewhere along Corso Vittoria Emmanuelle in Noto for the best people watching.

Specials

We would be delighted to help you plan the details of your stay at Aura in advance. The following are available on request: private chef, regional cooking classes, nanny, driver, boat rental, massage therapist, yoga instructor and tourist guide.

Surroundings

Location

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Surroundings

The stunning baroque town of Noto is just five minutes from the villa by car. It’s one of the most charming spots in Italy and its centro storico is worthy of a film set. Go in the late afternoon when the 18th century sandstone walls glow ochre and the people-watching is at its best. You’ll also be wooed by its colourful interiors and fabulous array of restaurants that offer everything from pizzas to fine dining, all using beautiful, slow-grown local ingredients. Syracusa (35km) is of archaeological interest and is matched in its splendour by both Ragusa (60km) and Modica (40km) - the latter is known as the city of 100 churches and is famed for its chocolate production. The island of Ortigia is another gem of pretty, medieval streets, heaving with history, while Marzamemi (25km) is a traditional fishing village with delightful restaurants.

Travel

Air
The nearest airports are: Comiso [CIY] (60km); Catania [CTA] (80km); Palermo [PMO](315km); and Trapani-Birgi [TPS](400km).
Train
The nearest train station is in Noto (3km).
Road
Noto is accessed via the SS115 off the E45 coast road.

Distances

Noto (3km); Lido di Noto (8km); San Lorenzo beach (20km); Ispica (22km); Marzamemi (25km); Palazzolo Acreide (32km); Syracusa (35km); Modica (40km); Ortigia Island (42km); Scicli (43km); Ragusa (60km); Catania (93km); Taormina (149km); Agrigento (236km); and Palermo (299km).

Your villa and Covid-19

To prevent any possible spread of Covid-19 and to enable you to enjoy a safe and relaxing holiday, all our villas are cleaned to the highest standard possible, and according to the latest Italian health and safety regulations.

Perfect hygiene: to ensure an exceptional level of hygiene in all our villas, we’ve worked with our owners to create a Covid-19 villa management protocol. Based on recommendations from the World Health Organisation, and in compliance with current Italian national law, this protocol goes above and beyond our usual rigorous cleaning standards.

Prior to arrival, your villa will have been fully sanitised, including all surfaces, objects, kitchen items, curtains, sofas, throws, pillows, toys, and in and around the pool. You are welcome to ask for a detailed list of the entire cleaning procedure we do after each departure and before welcoming new guests to the property.

The owner of this house has complied with the following standards:

To ensure the necessary information concerning social distancing and the use of masks is available to all guests
To guarantee availability of and accessibility to hand hygiene systems with hydro-alcoholic solutions and soaps in all inside areas of, and pertaining to, the villa
To guarantee cleaning and disinfection of all areas according to national authority guidelines. Further information is available on request
For the swimming pool: to guarantee the efficacy of the water treatments, while respecting legal limits (the parameter for free active chlorine in the pool is between 1.0 – 1.5 mg/l; combined chlorine ≤ 0.40 mg/l; pH 6.5 – 7.5 or equivalent oxygen)
For air conditioning systems: to guarantee the air re-circulation function is switched off and, according to the manufacturer’s instructions, with the plant in off-mode, to clean the air filters of the heating/cooling plants that use heat pumps, fan coils and convectors, at the end of each stay