You'll find this utterly charming villa in Marina di Modica, a picture-pretty seaside resort. Located in the south of Sicily, you can expect beautiful bays, sandy beaches and golden dunes – the perfect seaside escape.

Boasting a patio complete with outdoor kitchen, swinging egg chairs and sofas you can't help but sink into, this home is ideal for soaking up the sunshine. Spend your mornings sipping coffee and swimming in the private pool, before heading out to see what the local area has to offer.

Watersports are popular in the summer, which is when the town really comes to life, and the coastline is dotted with ice-cream parlours, restaurants and shops. Swim and sunbathe on the beach then grab a sweet treat to cool down. Buy some local seafood on the way home then head back to that gorgeous patio to cook an alfresco feast on the barbecue.

Home truths:
*This home is laid out across one floor with no internal stairs

*There's free on-street parking available here

*Your host can provide a cot and high chair for free upon request

*The pool here is private, so there won't be any other guests using it

*The swimming pool isn't fenced, so children will need to be supervised at all times

*Though there isn't a dedicated desk here, the dining table doubles up as a laptop-friendly workspace

*The nearest beach is just 0.7km away