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10 of the best holiday houses and B&Bs in Sicilyand its islandsInspired by A Bigger Splash, set on the Sicilian island of Pantelleria and starring Tilda Swinton and RalphFiennes, Sawday’s Nicole Franchini selects 10 gorgeous Sicilian retreats

Monday 29 February 2016 06.30 GMT

Baglio Fontana, Buseto Palizzolo, Trapani, Sicily

Grapes and olives have been harvested at this traditional family farm since the 18th century.Some of the warehouses that stored their produce are now charming en suite rooms, butthere’s a strong sense of continuity with the past here. Old photos of the family cover the wallsof the atmospheric sitting room, a farm museum exhibits antique tools and you can still samplethe Baglio’s oil, wine and honey in the rustic restaurant. Rooms are divided between thefarmhouse and outbuildings: all combine modern comforts with original features includingexposed-stone walls, ancient beams and wooden floors. Head out to explore or stay put andwander around the lush gardens, take a dip in the pool, or visit the spa.

• Doubles from €90pn B&B, +39 0923 855000

Club Levante, Pantelleria 

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The beach is what it’s all about in Punta Secca; with its seductive sands and crystal clearwaters, it’s busy in summer, bliss out of season, and 150 metres from the house. Built 10 yearsago by the architect owner, the house stands within a residential area of holiday lets. There areno sea views but it’s steeped in character, all white walls, white beams, mellow terracotta andbeautiful rustic touches. Light-filled living areas (two) and bedrooms (four) are upstairs anddown, and the kitchen, despite its rustic simplicity, is aimed at real cooks. The modest gardenis enclosed by a high pale stone wall, two sides protected by a cool, fanned veranda, and therest given over to laurels and lawn. In south-east Sicily, Punta Secca is not far from the baroqueglories of towns like Modica, Ragusa and Scicli.

• From €980pw (sleeps 8)

Masseria Susafa, Polizzi Generosa, Palermo, Sicily 

It’s a long and winding road to get here, and the final track is rough. But once they’ve arrived,guests tend not to stray. Stunning Susafa is a fortified farmhouse of honey-coloured tufo stoneand burnt terracotta, built around a central courtyard. Turn right for the old wine press: abar/sitting room with a fireplace; turn left for outside seating and a barbecue; cross a walkwayfor a roof terrace with breathtaking views. Below this are the bedrooms and a lawn with sunbeds and chunky palms. A rustic simplicity spiced with glam touches runs throughout this1,200-hectare estate, overseen with great charm by brothers Matteo and Manfredi. The nearestrestaurant is seven miles away so dine in: the food is seasonal, abundant and delicious. As forthe pool, heaven.

• Doubles from €85pn B&B, +39 338 9608713

Castello Camemi, Vizzini Scalo, Catania, Sicily