Agriturismo Il Granaio

This is a large, beautiful property in an agricultural area about 20 minutes from Modica. The grounds are gorgeous and the pool is huge (if a bit chilly). The rooms were modest-size but clean and comfortable. A private patio would have been nice but we had a table outside our room with a view of the grounds. The breakfast was very complete with an option to eat on a terrace overlooking the countryside. The restaurant serves a set-menu dinner at a single sitting by reservation only. It's pricey, but the good and wine were exceptionally good. The hotel is in a very rural area central to the Val di Noto towns of Modica, Ragusa and Scicli which are reachable by country roads in 20-30 minutes, but you must have a car. There is only one restaurant within walking distance, but several others a short drive away. Bring a GPS!

Nice hotel,very friendly staff, good food. Well located to discover the 3 baroque towns Notto, Ragusa and Modica, and then enjoy the nice pool.

We stayed at Il Granaio for 4 nights earlier this month. We selected it because of the good reviews it had received and because it seemed to be conveniently located to visit the baroque towns in the area and also that it was in a quiet, peaceful location. We were not disappointed with our choice. The location was perfect for us, being quite close to Modica, yet in a quiet location. The staff are excellent, very friendly and helpful, and some English spoken. We had dinner each evening in their restaurant, the meals being varied, plentiful and of very good quality, all being home cooked, and there is an extensive wine list of local wines with prices to suit everyone. Each course was explained to us as it was being served which helped us to understand the local dishes we were eating. Breakfast was top class with a fantastic choice, including lots of fresh fruit, almonds, plus cereals, cheeses, cooked meats and even two types of almond milk. Mention must be made of the fresh ricotta that was still warm as it was brought to the buffet table.. There are beautiful gardens and a large swimming pool and my wife particularly enjoyed having two massages and commented the masseuse was extremely good. Only let down was the standard room which was dark and the bed was not particularly comfortable. Maybe worth paying extra for one of the superior rooms, although that would add substantially to the cost.

The evening meal offered was superb on both nights we stayed. The best food we had in our travel around Sicily. Friendly staff and good breakfasts too.

Warm welcome and wonderful, generous breakfast with lots of choices. Beautiful grounds. Convenient location for touring Modica, Ragusa and other baroque hilltowns without being in the city. Friendly, helpful hosts. Delicious 4 course dinner. We'd love to return.