Terre di Bea

The highlights

• This pretty Sicilian cottage has recently been renovated using local materials and techniques to create a luxurious escape with a focus on outdoor living.
• Cook in the outdoor kitchen and enjoy your meals alfresco while soaking up the view, before a lazy afternoon by the pool.
• In the evenings, relax in the outdoor lounge space with a cocktail as you watch the sunset over the sea and then stargaze in the clear, dark skies.
• Located in a quiet, secluded spot in the Parco Delle Madonie close to the medieval city of Cefalù and many beautiful beaches.

You should know

• Not suitable for pets.

The detail

Set on the Sicilian coast with beautiful views of the Mediterranean sea, Terre di Bea is a traditional cottage that has recently been renovated to create a luxurious ‘eco-sanctuary’. Hand-sculpted local stone, chestnut beams and ancient clay tiles have all been used to restore this rustic cottage, staying true to Sicilian building traditions. You’ll find the interior and the colourful outdoor spaces have been decorated with pieces by local artists and craftspeople, adding to the celebration of the local culture and style.

Given the stunning natural surroundings, there’s a focus on outdoor living and you can cook in the outdoor kitchen and enjoy your meals alfresco surrounded by vibrant erica shrubs and corbezzoli trees. Spend lazy afternoons relaxing in the hammock or on the day bed by the pool and sit out late into the evening, stargazing in the outdoor lounge area.

You’ll find the decor is inspired by the Sicilian landscape, using colours that complement the coastal location, light fabrics and natural wood accents. This theme continues whether you’re relaxing in the cool living room inside or soaking up the scenery in the outdoor lounge. You’ll also find many paintings and sculptures throughout the cottage and if one of these catches your eye, they’re available to purchase, supporting one of the local artists.

There are two bedrooms, each with its own entrance, luxurious beds and a bathroom with a rain shower. In the mornings, go for a refreshing dip in the pool before breakfast out on the terrace looking out over the sea. Choose to cook inside or in the sheltered outdoor kitchen with its beautiful sea view, BBQ and mini bar stocked with local fruit, Sicilian wines and soft drinks.

Terre de Bea is located in the heart of the Pine Ridge Forest Reserve of the Parco Delle Madonie on the north coast of Sicily. You can go hiking in the park, climbing high into the mountains to be rewarded with the fantastic views over Palermo, Cefalù and out to sea. If you prefer a slower pace, head down to the coast and take your pick from the many beautiful beaches or explore the medieval city of Cefalù with its pretty houses rising up from the shore, Byzantine mosaics and Norman cathedral. You’ll also be able to find plenty of fantastic restaurants here serving up the freshest seafood.

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