On a lush, green hillside close to the town of Cefalu on the north Sicilian coast sits chic Villa Stella. From its elevated position, the panoramic sea views are utterly gorgeous and add to the feeling of seclusion and tranquillity. Yet just five minutes away by car is a lovely pebble beach, with the nearest village just a little further along the coast. There are so many ways to switch off and appreciate Villa Stellas privileged position - and a dip in the infinity pool must surely be one of the best. Hard to beat too is simply relaxing indoors with the smell of the sea blowing through on a gentle breeze. Villa Stella is a sleek, stylish and contemporary escape for a group of up to eight. Modern artworks adorn many of the walls and soft furnishings boast bright colours and patterns for plenty of unique character. Thanks to the tall glass doors that run the length of the open-plan living/dining room, an abundance of light as well as air is welcomed in through glass doors opening up straight out onto the beautiful terrace. This means you can enjoy drinks on the sofa before easily moving out to the sunken seating/dining area to take in glorious sunset views. The ground-floor bedroom also has direct terrace access; allowing guests in this bedroom to start each morning with a deep breath of sea air. Another two bedrooms can be found upstairs. Like the ground-floor bedroom, both are spacious and have their own luxurious ensuite bathroom. The separate annexe is a particularly romantic space, with a double ensuite bedroom opening out to its own terrace for atmospheric drinks under the stars. And just a short walk away is the main terrace where everyone can come together to chat and socialise. Go from the infinity pool overlooking the sea to swimming in it in less than 10 minutes with a scenic drive down to the beach. Authentic Sicilian village life is just a short drive away. On offer in the nearby coastal town of Cefalu is a lovely sandy beach. And Palermo, Sicilys capital city, is just an hours drive from Villa Stella. Admire historic architecture and monuments as you soak up the energy of vibrant street markets. #### Features 6 guests - 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms 8 guests - 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms Villa Interiors (140 m2) Ground Floor - Open-plan living/dining/kitchen space with sofa, TV, dining table for six people, oven, tea/coffee maker, dishwasher, doors to terrace - Bedroom with double bed, doors to terrace, ensuite bathroom First Floor - Bedroom with double bed, ensuite bathroom - Bedroom with double bed, ensuite bathroom Annexe - Bedroom with double bed, doors to terrace with sun loungers, ensuite bathroom Outside Grounds - Infinity pool (9m x 4m, depth: 1.5m) - Terrace with dining table for eight people, sun loungers, umbrellas - Barbecue - Outdoor kitchen - Sunken gravel area with seating, dining table for four people - Scrub garden areas Facilities - Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - TV - Washing machine - First aid kit - Smoke detectors #### Location With Villa Stellas idyllic hillside setting overlooking the sea, you can jump in the car and be by the water in just five minutes. Relax on a pebble beach with facilities such as toilets and showers, as well as a bar that does food and drinks. You can hire sunbeds, deckchairs and umbrellas too. The nearest village is only 10 minutes away by car and just further along the coast from the beach. the village has a typically laid-back Sicilian atmosphere, a handful of traditional restaurants with sea views and pretty streets to stroll along. Theres also a small supermarket where you can pick up groceries. Castelbuono, 20km away, is another picturesque medieval spot to visit, with its stone castle nestled in the hills. The gorge of Gole di Tiberio (24km) are a 30-minute drive away, with exciting dinghy rides, river swimming and trail walking all on offer. The historic city of Cefalu (6km) is less than 15 minutes away by car and is full of stunning architecture to marvel at. Some of the highlights in the old town include a Norman cathedral and several beautiful piazzas. The city also has a sandy beach where you can unwind and go for dips in the calm, shallow waters. There are a few lidos where you can hire sun loungers and umbrellas. Also visit the old harbour, which will remind you of Cefalus heritage as an ancient fishing port. Palermo (75km), Sicilys capital city, is around an hours drive from the villa. Its a vibrant, colourful place, with bustling markets selling fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and street food at the heart of the city. Palermo is also bursting with history and culture, as well as with churches. One of the most striking is the 12th-century cathedral.