Lighthouses have a romantic appeal, and that's certainly true at this Sicilian faro, perched on the edge of an ancient fishing village on the island's east coast. The villa is a great base for sightseeing, with essential cities of Catania, Noto and Syracuse all less than an hour's drive away. Whether you hire a car to explore coastal hot spots or rent the owner's private gozzo (traditional boat) is up to you. A wooden walkway leads directly to the water across the rocks so you can pad barefoot to the sea. While the building's exterior has plenty of historical wow factor, a recent renovation has provided plenty of modern comforts within. Chromotherapy shower, Smart TV, Bluetooth speakers and even a hot tub – it's all here. The kitchen is a modern vision of chrome and coffee-brown and the living room is an airy retreat from the Sicilian sun. Or, head up to the rooftop terrace and embrace the rays. Up here, you’ve got plenty of soft seating for the group to spread out and we love the jazzy tiled floor and lighthouse light rising up from the ground. This spot boasts particularly glorious views of Mt Etna, across the sparkling sea.

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Additional fees

• Your host can help arrange a variety of extra services during your stay, including massages and beauty treatments, wine tours, laundry and dry cleaning, fridge fills, restaurant reservations, private chefs, airport transfers, and car hire

• If you’re travelling with children, your host can organise babysitting services – alternatively, a live-in nanny can be arranged at a cost of £475-£670 per week

• If you’re planning to cook during your stay, your host can arrange a recipe box delivery service for an additional fee

Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.