Susafa in Polizzi Generosa, Sicily

Susafa is a working farmhouse from the 18th century set on acres of wheat fields and olive groves. The property includes an outdoor swimming pool, a communal cinema room, and a lounge with a fireplace and a bar. Guests also have access to spa facilities offering massages and sun loungers with towels on the pool deck.

The on-site restaurant Semente serves Italian and Sicilian cuisine in a dining room with high-vaulted ceilings and stone walls. Breakfast offers a buffet with homemade cakes, biscuits, and tarts, plus fresh juices and eggs cooked to order. The hotel produces its own wheat, olive oil, and jams, and the wine list features Sicilian wines from a dispenser for sampling.

All rooms are on the ground floor with private entrances and face the property's garden, which is furnished with chairs and sun loungers. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, a private bathroom, and air conditioning, but no minibar or television. Room categories include the Superior Double Room and the Junior Suite, all with simple, rustic decor.

Susafa offers a pasta-making workshop with Melissa, a wine tasting session, and an aperitif in the fields at sunset. Guests can also book a private picnic in a treehouse or a massage under a carob tree. The property provides a book about its history and the family farm to read during the stay.

The hotel is in the remote Sicilian countryside, 22 km from the town of Polizzi Generosa and a 45-minute drive from Cefalù and Madonie National Park. The access road is a bumpy unpaved lane that helps maintain the property's seclusion. Free parking and an electric vehicle charging station are available on site.

Property: 18th-century working farmhouse with 17 rooms

Dining: Restaurant Semente with farm-to-table Sicilian cuisine

Experiences: Pasta-making class, aperitif in fields, picnic in treehouse

Wellness: Spa facilities with massages and outdoor pool

Adults-only: No children allowed at the hotel

Location: Secluded countryside near Madonie National Park and Cefalù