Best Stays With Cooking Classes in Sicily in 2026

Agriturismo Villa Cefalà, near Palermo, Sicily, is just a stone’s throw from the beach and its hillside location allows some really stunning views over the Mediterranean, and some nice sea breezes, too. It’s a classic old Sicilian farmhouse stay, in this case from the 18th century, a place where the nobility of Palermo used to spend long leisurely summers. The building has an aristocratic, elegant feel, and the grounds are gorgeous; there is a swimming pool and some lovingly maintained garden areas surrounded by rows and rows of citrus and olive trees. They also have a great onsite restaurant where… > See All the Details & Book

Casa Migliaca is a delightfully rustic agriturismo in Pettineo, near the town of Cefalù, Messina, Sicily. It has B&B accommodation in its hilltop farmhouse which comes beautifully shaded with organic orchard groves and gorgeous views over the surrounding countryside to the Mediterranean beyond. THE ACCOMMODATION: Their rooms are traditional style with wood-beamed ceilings, rustic furniture, and tiled floors. All are comfortable, clean, and spacious with private bathrooms and WiFi. There is a shared lounge at the farmhouse too, and a nice dining room. The outside space particularly has a beautifully natural feel; lots of plants and flowers run semi-wild around… > See All the Details & Book

Monaci delle Terre Nere has a prime location in the foothills of Mt. Etna between Catania and Taormina. It is a gorgeous property, both the building itself (a beautifully restored 18th century-era villa) and the surrounding estate. The estate comprises organic vineyards, olive groves, and vegetable gardens, with sweeping views over the Mediterranean off to the east. The gently elevated slopes that surround Mt. Etna produce some of Italy’s best wines and among them is the produce of the Monaci delle Terre Nere Estate. It makes whites and reds under its Guido Coffa organic label using local grape varieties such… > See All the Details & Book

Agriturismo Bannata is a lovely, rustic masseria farmhouse hotel in a great location in central Sicily It’s near both the spectacular city of Enna and the historic, artistic town of Piazza Armerina with its UNESCO World Heritage Site Villa Romana del Casale. The Accommodation: They have a choice of six B&B rooms for up to four people per room in their very elegantly restored traditional Sicilian farmhouse. The rooms are spacious, clean, and comfortable, and the whole property has nice antique furniture. All the rooms and the common lounge and dining areas have a beautifully rustic style. There is plenty… > See All the Details & Book

Baglio Occhipinti is a peaceful rural retreat near Comiso Airport in the famous wine-producing region of Ragusa, southern Sicily, known as the Cerasuolo di Vittoria. It offers stylish accommodation in a renovated 19th-century manor house/winery that retains all of its rustic, traditional charm. Outside, there are lovingly tended gardens with a swimming pool near vineyards and olive groves. You’ll find a cosy, family atmosphere at Baglio Occhipinti – they like to look after their guests – and there is some great homemade organic food to be enjoyed. THE ACCOMMODATION: The large farmhouse is a nice example of a traditional Sicilian manor… > See All the Details & Book

Masseria Agnello, on Sicily’s west coast, is quite simply a very special property. The grand stone building is the first thing that strikes you; the aristocratic farmhouse villa from the 19th century is stately and imposing. On the inside it is very tastefully styled and furnished, with modern touches at ease on the traditional Sicilian farmhouse canvas. The grounds are something of a fertile oasis, with the green lawns, lush palms, carob, citrus, and olive groves a striking sight against the barren hills that surround them. THE ACCOMMODATION: They have a range of rooms and suites to sleep up to… > See All the Details & Book