Mr & Mrs Smith

La Robazza

Sicily, Italy

This Sicilian sweetheart has a genial husband and wife team at its helm; unsurprisingly, there’s a homey feel throughout, with understated rooms, colour-splashed gardens, a dazzling pool and fabulous food. Owners Giuseppe and Silvia Di Vicenzo also run the Smith-approved Azienda Agricola Mandranova hotel just 400 metres away, and guests at La Robazza can plunder some of the hotel’s benefits: boat trips and BBQ dinners, the Azienda’s restaurant and the warm-blooded, heartfelt hospitality.

Need to know

• Rates information Week from €1,500–€2,700
• Ideal for Families; couples seeking romantic seclusion; gregarious groups of friends.
• Sleeps 6 in two doubles and one upstairs den with twin beds.
• Property style The oil press dates back to the 18th century, and was restored using original materials including stone, gypsum, cement and wood.
• Grounds Olive trees encircle the farmhouse and in front of the villa, there’s an infinity pool with views of the countryside.
• Minimum hire A week, but you can request a shorter stay across a weekend (i.e. arrive Saturday, leave Wednesday, or vice versa).
• Children There's a twin room that's perfect for children.
• Booking process A Smith deposit will be taken upon booking. If cancellation is made more than 31 days before arrival, 20 per cent of the cost of the booking must be paid for; if made between 15 and 30 days before planned arrival, 50 per cent of the stay must be paid for and if cancelled within 14 days before arrival, the entire cost of the booking must be paid.
• Also No pets; no smoking. The property is close to a main road, so you might occasionally hear some traffic noise.

Floor plan

• Bedrooms

  Bedroom one: The double bed and bedside table in this room are made from cement, and there’s a shelf made from cement on one wall. The ensuite bathroom has a shower.

  Bedroom two: The double bed and bedside table in this room are made from cement, and there’s a shelf made from cement on one wall. The ensuite bathroom has a shower.

  Bedroom three: Upstairs from the kitchen in the tower, there's a sweet retreat with twin beds and sea views (but no ensuite) – perfect for little Smiths.

• Kitchen

  The kitchen is small and basic, but stocked with all the necessary cooking tools.

• Living room

  The living room is kitted out with a sofa, table and chairs.

• Dining room

  There’s no set dining room – eat around the living room’s table or dine outside on the terrace, under the gazebo.

• Poolside The midnight-blue infinity pool has views of the surrounding olive trees, the stretch of Royal Palms and the dazzling azure sea.
• Gardens The colour-rich gardens are studded with olive trees and palms.
• Private parking There’s space for two cars to park by the villa, and guest parking is free.

Also worth knowing

• Weddings This property is suitable for weddings. More...