Villa Favorita Relais

Stayed for 3 nights as part of a tour group . Our tour company had requested a walk in shower room & this was allocated , so a very good start . The buildings are beautiful, it really is a lovely setting . Our room was fine with wardrobe space and a couple of counter tops . The safe was not a great size , no use for an iPad ,so really only passports & money . Our bathroom was ok but there wasn’t shelves to put anything, although there was a tray in the shower . This had a curtain but it did the job of keeping the floor dry . We both found the bed far too hard as we are used to memory foam at home . We struggled with the pillows as prefer something softer . We had a small courtyard with a table & a couple of lounger type chairs. It would have been very hot to sit here as it was totally enclosed. The gardens were lovely with loads of seating , comfy sofas , tables & chairs for breakfast & dinner . Lots of sunloungers around the pool too . Towels were collected from reception with no charge. The pool was fabulous, really a great size & very easy entry with a staircase , no rails but I managed . Breakfast was laid out in a beautiful room on a huge table , with smaller tables for drinks . A lovely selection of fruits, juices , cereals, dairy, pastries, cold cuts , cheese selections, salad / vegetables, breads & I think some hot items also . I fell in love with the dark chocolate tart & the ricotta one was delicious too . We ate dinner here as a group twice . There was a pasta dish , a main dish & a dessert. Personally I would have preferred a choice although the food was tasty , it would not have been choices we would have made from a menu . Our tour company did tell us we would have a set menu though. Water wasn’t provided at dinner , although other hotels on our tour did provide this . Wine & drinks were a reasonable price for a hotel , especially as it was far from the local town . You would need a car to stay here . The setting was lovely & we were sorry to leave , we would certainly recommend this as as great place to stay . Maybe as independent travellers you would have better dinner choices but I never did see a menu .

Much enjoyed our brief stay here. The staff were very helpful and friendly- especially when we needed a late check out. Also had a very good relaxed dinner with the family - Sicilian food - fried fish, lots of salad and mussels. Pool just what needed - and great view to Noto.