Dimora Cottanera

Snooze on a sun lounger under a pergola, wander the beautiful gardens, dip into the whirlpool tub, or float in the pool gazing at the vineyards and the Alcantara valley – it couldn’t be lovelier. Breakfast is a feast: Provola dei Nebrodi cheese and cured meats, fruits and squeezed juice in season, homemade cakes and brioche. Suites are all spacious with a minimalist feel, private outdoor spaces (most with views towards the vineyard), Sicilian photographs on the walls and spoiling bathrooms.

Friendly, attentive staff glide about; there’s a lovely internal courtyard with comfy sofas for herbal teas or a glass of estate wine. You can book a massage, head to the fitness area and work off breakfast or simply sit in the sauna.

Stroll through vineyards soaking up the peace or visit the three natural parks surrounding you – Etna, Nebrodi and the Alcantara River Park, famous for its gorges and where you can go rafting and hiking.