Mazar, farmhouse with private heated pool*

*The pool, open from April 1 to October 31, is heated in April, May and October by a heat pump whose management costs, usually high, are included in the rates shown thanks to the presence in the house of a photovoltaic system. The prices shown are for the entire farmhouse (CIR 19088009C207837, CIN IT088009C2OI3OUXDS), with exclusive use of the pool (6X4m infinity pool). The pool also has 4 hydromassage stations. The space What is offered is not only a space but an experience, that of living in contact with nature. For long-stay guests (i.e., those staying for more than a week), it will be possible, if they wish, to participate, free of charge, in a range of cultural activities related to the area (not all of which are available at the same time, as some activities are season-specific): a short course in local Sicilian cuisine, a guided tour of the sky above Mazar to discover constellations and planets (with telescope observations), participation in events organized in the area, etc. The activities available for the period booked (e.g., telescope observations) must be specifically requested upon arrival, as they are organized on an ad hoc basis. The spaces of Mazar are ideal for working in smart working (with wifi internet connection brought to 50 mega in download and 5 in uploads without extra supplements)- or live there for the purpose of wintering in mild Sicily (see the aforementioned cultural offers). The house is not a “static” property: from year to year, we try to make changes to improve the quality of our guests' stay based on their valuable feedback and the experience we gain as a result. For example, we recently added extensive sun shading to make it make spending time by the pool more pleasant, an automated system to monitor indoor air quality, an automated entrance gate for more convenient access, and much more. La Masseria Masseria Mazar is located in the Gilestra district, 528 meters on the Iblean plateau, in a ideal environment for a relaxing vacation. The quiet reigns supreme. The night skies above Mazar are tattered, allowing the enchanting view of stars and planets. Mazar in summer and winter The outdoor spaces of the farm have been structured so that during the "hot" months guests can especially enjoy the relaxation offered by the infinity pool with hydromassage and during the other months of the cultural opportunities that the layout and location of Mazar allow. The farm is also the ideal place for those who want to stay for a long time both to work and to spend a different winter (in a substantially mild climate), full of opportunities and new experiences. Composition The farm consists of two wings: Alba and Vespero. They can accommodate up to 8 people- max. The two parts are placed in communication through an internal hallway, so the two buildings constitute a single large environment. This listing (with published prices) concerns the joint rental of the entire house with a standard presence of 2 people (a surcharge for more than 2 people up to 8). The two parties are always rented to one family or the same group of people. History of Mazar You can consider Mazar as representative of the historical and cultural evolution of the southeastern area of Sicily: in fact, the rural house, dating back to the nineteenth century, was at the service of the land granted at the time in glitter to a settler. In one part of the bottom, a vineyard ("u vignale" in dialect and still today you can see the remains of the high walls to protect the vines from the wind); the residue was grown in durum wheat or left with grass for grazing. The farmhouse had been built on the "Puntoara", that is, on emerging rock (you want to save on the excavation but above all to not waste good land...) and its life took place around the courtyard (or "baglio" in dialect). At its end was the cistern where all the water collected from the "baglio" flowed, through the "miato" (or meato in Italian, a conduit carved on the surface). Mazar is the name attributed to the dealer who took care of the fund for more time between the 19th and 20th centuries before giving up the right to other settlers (since 1958 the farm is managed by the family who has it in charge of us today. Watch tower and "weather station" Just in the space in front of the farm, a watchtower was rebuilt according to the local type: they were widespread in the Ragusa countryside until the 19th century. From its summit, accessible by a stone staircase according to the local custom, you can now admire magnificent sunsets in the background of the Gulf of Gela, which is seen in the distance, and the enchanting starry sky at night. Next to this rural "observatory" in 2023, both the "weather station" - including a fully functioning solar clock, a window cockpit and the wind rose - and "The star's refuge" were completed next to this rural "observatory". "Star's Refuge" The latter is nothing more than the renovation of the "pagghiaru", a self-built shelter until at least the 1940s by local shepherds who used the stones of the surrounding fields to set up some protection from the rain when they looked after the flocks. Mastery was not so much about raising the walls of sustenance, as in the construction of the terminal cover. In fact, it was a " tholos", or a false dome with concentric circles of overlapping stones (to be understood as the Apulian "trullo"). The "pagghiaru" therefore did not serve as a deposit of straw, although the term may suggest the haystack. The "star refuge" of Mazar (there are no more shepherds in our countryside!) only serves to be able to observe the polar star in the maximum possible darkness, detectable by placing the eye on the orifice of a properly placed stone at the base of the false dome. The polar star, as you know, is the pin of the world, the ideal extension of the axis of rotation of the earths. Therefore, it is of special importance in culture, indeed vital (let's think of sailors!). In conclusion, the perspective we have given ourselves is to make guests live better, experience almost the natural surroundings, and local traditions developed around that. Mazar and respect for the environment To reduce the pollutants, a 4.5 KW photovoltaic system has been placed at the service of the house, which for the heating/cooling of all its rooms (through thermostats and heaters in each room) we use high efficiency heat pumps and for the two induction cookers. Domestic hot water production is supported by a solar system. Mazar and hygiene Mazar has been furnished inspired by criteria of elegant simplicity aimed at promoting the cleanliness and sanitization of the premises (which in these times, but not only, are particularly important!). The exposed elements strongly favor the elimination of recesses collect and hide dust and allow the lessee to check. In the period of covid not yet completely eradicated, special care is dedicated to the sanitization of the premises before the arrival of new guests, applying strict cleaning and pest control protocols. Check-in operations are simplified to the maximum thanks to the sending of the most important information for the management of the house and the pool (as well as on the activities and opportunities in the area) , by email, a few days before the beginning of the stay. The check-in process runs out in a few minutes with the latest communications to be given on the spot and with the delivery of the keys. Self check-in is no longer possible in Italy since 2025. Guest access All the spaces around Mazar (the "baglio" or courtyard, the veranda/solarium facing the pool, and the pool itself) are for the free and exclusive use of the guests of the farmhouse. No part of the building is shared with anyone other than those who book. This also applies to the pool. The farmhouse has two bedrooms with double beds, one bedroom is on the ground floor and the other on the first floor. The two rooms are connected by an internal staircase. The veranda-solarium is equipped with a sunshade awning, located right at the main entrance of the house, and everything you need to spend time by the pool (deck chairs, sun loungers, umbrellas, etc.). In addition to the veranda-solarium, guests have access to an internal courtyard (the "baglio"), which is very convenient as it is enclosed on all sides and can be used in the evening (to dine or enjoy the Mazar sky) in case there is wind on the veranda (from the veranda you can see the Gulf of Gela in the distance!). Other things to note Tourism tax A recent provision of the Municipality of Ragusa obliges homeowners to demand the tourist tax on behalf of the Entity and upon issuance of a receipt. It was established for 2025 in the amount of one euro and 50 cents per person per night (up to a maximum of 15 nights). Children under 13 are exempt. The aforementioned tax will be collected on site before guests leave. More details can be found on the Municipality of Ragusa's website. The story of Mazar Mazar has been one of the centers of family activities (cultivation of the land and breeding of animals) since 1958, the year of its acquisition as mentioned above: as always, starting from the first half of the nineteenth century (when the buildings were built), at the service of the fund and in direct contact with the "chiuse" and "vignali" that surrounded it. The farm was intensely lived in for 50 years, before the passage of time left its mark, as well as on the people (some of whom passed away), on the farms, degrading them and making them difficult to use. Mazar, however, has always been particularly dear to the family member who now manages it, as a place of his first practices of country work and, above all, as a formative approach to the cycles and seasonality of nature. Hence the decision to bring it back to life, restoring it and returning it, if not to agricultural activities (now carried out in another way), to the enjoyment of those who want to get closer to the rhythms, scents, and emotions of the countryside. Fortunately, the surroundings of Mazar are to some extent intact, while the indiscriminate use of the land has unfortunately led to the degradation of many parts of Sicily. Mazar is not aimed at tourist "consumption" as such, but at those who want to experience ways of life now unknown in the cities: it aims to stimulate that immersion in the surrounding environment that allows you to look up at the sky and look at the stars in the dark of night, perhaps recognizing some constellations; or to listen to the song of the birds, trying to identify the species from the variety of their notes. To live nature is to live oneself. Registration Details IT088009C2OI3OUXDS