Venue Spotlight · Val di Noto, Syracuse
La Chiusa Country HouseAn Exclusive-Use Countryside Wedding Venue near Noto & Modica, Sicily
A lovingly restored 1873 stone farmhouse behind a high dry-stone wall, surrounded by olive, carob and pomegranate trees, with the whole estate yours for the celebration.
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An independent Venue Spotlight by Marry Me in Sicily. We’re wedding planners, not the venue: we don’t own, run or represent La Chiusa Country House, and this isn’t its official website. We’re simply sharing a place we love and helping couples plan their day there.
Where
Rosolini, near Noto
Setting
1873 stone farmhouse
Guests
Up to around 250
Exclusive Use
The whole estate
Sicily Wedding Venues We Love
A Farmhouse Wedding Venue Behind a Stone Wall
Some venues impress you the moment you arrive. Others quietly win your heart. La Chiusa Country House does both. Tucked behind a high dry-stone wall in the countryside of south-east Sicily, this beautifully restored farmhouse feels a world away from everything: honey-coloured stone, the scent of the olive trees and a sky that seems to go on forever.
If you are dreaming of a relaxed, romantic countryside wedding, with long tables under the trees and the whole estate to yourselves, it is one of the loveliest wedding venues in Sicily we know, and our favourite countryside venue near Noto.
Where Is La Chiusa?
A Wedding Venue in the Heart of the Val di Noto
La Chiusa sits in peaceful open countryside just outside Rosolini, in the province of Syracuse, between the Baroque towns of Noto and Modica. Noto is about 20 minutes away, Modica about 15, Ragusa around half an hour and Syracuse about 40 minutes, which makes it a wonderful base for a whole wedding weekend.
Your guests can fly into Comiso airport, about an hour’s drive away, or Catania, roughly an hour and a quarter. Between the celebrations they can explore the UNESCO-listed Baroque towns of Noto, Modica, Ragusa Ibla and Scicli, with their golden stone, grand cathedrals and some of the best chocolate, granita and cannoli in Sicily.
The Story
A Sicilian Masseria, Built in 1873 and Restored with Love
La Chiusa began life in 1873 as a Sicilian stone farmhouse, a masseria, and it has been carefully restored by the family who still run it today. Its name comes from the high dry-stone wall, the chiusa, that once kept the herds out and still wraps around the estate like an embrace.
Inside the walls, original stone paving, arches and courtyards sit alongside clean, modern touches. Beyond them there is nothing but carob, olive and pomegranate trees, and not another building in sight. It is private, peaceful and utterly Sicilian.
Photos: La Chiusa Country House
Outdoor Wedding Spaces
Courtyards, Terraces & Olive Trees
Every part of the day has its own outdoor setting, all within the estate walls, from a rustic baglio courtyard to an olive grove.
The Entrance Court
A first glimpse of the farmhouse and the perfect spot to greet your guests with a chilled glass as they arrive.
The Baglio
The main courtyard, framed by warm stone and bougainvillea, made for long candlelit dinners under the stars.
The Theatre Terrace
An open-air terrace with a real sense of occasion, lovely for your ceremony, aperitivo or the first dance.
The Garden & Olive Grove
Long tables beneath the olive trees with lights strung overhead: countryside romance at its very best.
The Old Stables
The Scuderie, with their stone vaults, bring all that atmosphere indoors for dining, dancing or a late-night bar.
The Pool & Solarium
A long, sleek pool for welcome drinks the evening before, or a lazy pool party the day after.
Gallery
Moments at La Chiusa
Photos: La Chiusa Country House
An Exclusive-Use Wedding Venue
The Whole Estate, Just for You
La Chiusa is booked for exclusive use, so the farmhouse, courtyards and gardens are yours for the celebration. Outdoor weddings can welcome up to around 250 guests, though for us the sweet spot is around 150: big enough for a proper party, intimate enough to feel like family.
And because even Sicily has the odd cloudy day, there are covered spaces too, so there is always a beautiful plan B.
Stay & Unwind
Wake Up Where You Celebrated
There are rooms on site for the two of you and your closest family, so nobody has to rush off at the end of the night. Take a swim in the long pool, unwind in the sauna or book a massage the morning after.
The rest of your guests can stay in the lovely towns and country houses nearby, and we are always happy to help you find the right places.
Ceremonies
Saying “I Do”
Symbolic ceremonies take place right on the estate, in a courtyard, on the terrace or beneath the olive trees, with all of the meaning and none of the formality.
If you would love a religious ceremony, the pretty Sacra Famiglia church is only about 800 metres away, so you can marry in church and be back among the olive trees for aperitivo in minutes. We will talk you through the legal side too; our legal documents guide and our post on civil vs religious weddings in Sicily are a good place to start.
Food & Wine
A Real Sicilian Feast
La Chiusa works with a curated list of trusted local caterers, so you can choose the style of food that feels like you, from a generous Sicilian feast of local produce to an elegant served dinner. We will help you taste, choose and plan every course, and the wine to go with it.
Why We Love It
Countryside Romance, Perfected
Truly Private
Exclusive use, high stone walls and not another building in sight. It feels like your own Sicilian estate.
Baroque on the Doorstep
Noto, Modica, Ragusa Ibla and Scicli are all close by, so your guests can make a holiday of it.
Made for a Wedding Weekend
Welcome drinks by the pool, the wedding in the courtyards and a lazy day-after party, all in one place.
Authentic Character
Original stone, arches and courtyards, carefully restored by a family who clearly love it.
Destination Weddings from the UK
Your La Chiusa Wedding, Planned from Start to Finish
We have been planning weddings in Sicily since 2010. Lina looks after you in English from the UK, while her aunt Sabina is on the ground in Sicily, so every detail is checked in person.
We take care of everything, from your date and caterer to flowers, music, photography, transport and guest accommodation, right through to coordinating the day itself, so all you have to do is enjoy it. See some of the days we have planned in Our Weddings, including Lidia & Rian’s estate wedding near Siracusa, and read our guide to getting married in Sicily from the UK.
Common Questions
La Chiusa Country House FAQs
La Chiusa is in the countryside just outside Rosolini, in the province of Syracuse in south-east Sicily, between Noto and Modica in the Val di Noto. It is about an hour from Comiso airport and about an hour and a quarter from Catania airport.
La Chiusa is booked for exclusive use and can host outdoor celebrations for up to around 250 guests, with around 150 being ideal. There are covered spaces for a wet-weather plan B too.
Yes. There are rooms on site for the couple and close family, along with the pool, a sauna and massages. We can help you find accommodation nearby for the rest of your guests.
Yes. Symbolic ceremonies take place on the estate, and the Sacra Famiglia church is about 800 metres away if you would like a religious ceremony. We will guide you through the paperwork for your wedding to be legally recognised.
Around Noto you will find everything from Baroque palazzos in town to countryside farmhouses and estates among the olive groves. For a relaxed, exclusive-use countryside wedding, La Chiusa, about 20 minutes from Noto, is one of our favourites. Tell us your guest numbers and style and we will put together a shortlist of the best venues in the Val di Noto for you.
Very. Catania airport is well served by flights from the UK and is about an hour and a quarter away, with Comiso about an hour. Guests can make a holiday of it in Noto, Modica and Ragusa, and with Lina in the UK and Sabina in Sicily you can plan everything in English.
Late spring (May and June) and early autumn (September into early October) are our favourite times for an outdoor wedding in Sicily: warm days, softer evenings and beautiful light. July and August are glorious but hot, so we plan ceremonies for later in the day. Popular dates book up early, so it is worth starting 12 to 18 months ahead.
Simply get in touch with your preferred dates and guest numbers. Contact us for current rates and availability; we will check dates with the venue for you and plan every detail with you from there.
Explore More
Discover more Sicily wedding venues we love, including Borgo del Carato near Siracusa and Casale degli Aranci in western Sicily, the grandeur of palazzo weddings, or browse Our Weddings. New to the idea? Start with our guide to getting married in Sicily.
Plan Your Wedding at La Chiusa with Us
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Plan your wedding at La Chiusa with usAbout this page: this Venue Spotlight is an independent feature by Marry Me in Sicily, a wedding planning company. We don’t own, run or represent La Chiusa Country House, and this is not the venue’s official website. For the venue’s own information, visit lachiusacountryhouse.com.