VILLA LA CAMPANELLA – Amalfi Coast

Situated right on the coast on the San Lorenzo peninsula between Sorrento and Positano, this beautiful villa has spectacular views over the ruins of a Roman tower, to the Mediterranean Sea and the Bay of Naples. The city of Naples with Mount Vesuvius in the background is just across the bay. The town of Massa Lubrense nearby, has all basic shops and a food market and there are many restaurants in the vicinity of the property. Boat hire can be organized locally and boat trips to Capri (15 minutes by hydrofoil) can be arranged for day time or evening. There is a very small private beach just below the villa, but it is a steep climb. There are several more accessible nearby beaches within a 10 – 20 minute drive.

The villa is surrounded by gardens with lemon groves, olive trees and a wide variety of plants. A beautiful Florentine terracotta tile staircase leads down from the main entrance gate to the white stucco two-storey house with a large terrace offering a 180 degree view of the sea and the islands of Capri, Ischia and Procida. A lovely garden path decorated with terracotta pots of flowers leads down further to a one-bedroom guesthouse. From the swimming pool (12 x 6m) and terrace, surrounded by olive trees, there are also stunning views of the sea and islands.

Every room has access to a terrace or balcony with sea views. There is no formal interior dining room and meals are taken on the terrace, shaded by an impressive old carob tree. Further amenities include television, radio/CD player, telephone and fax. There is heating and air-conditioning in the upstairs bedrooms and guest studio only, and fans are provided for downstairs rooms. In season, the gardener will deliver fresh fruit and vegetables from the garden There is parking space for up to three cars.

Ground Floor
Small, charming living room. Country-style kitchen decorated with beautiful Vietri tiles and Carrara marble worktops. Equipment includes 2 fridges, gas stove, electric oven and dishwasher. There is also a dining table, seating 6. Simple bathroom next to the kitchen, with shower. Library. Guest bathroom. The living room, kitchen and library all open to the large terrace furnished for dining outdoors.

First Floor
Twin bedroom, opening to balcony with a view of the island of Procida. Bathroom with bath and shower. Master bedroom with king-size bed and en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower, and a large balcony with an amazing view of Capri. Double bedroom with queen-size bed, a balcony with a view of the island of Ischia, and an en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower.

Guest House
Situated on the lower level (19 steps down) of the garden, the guest house is air conditioned, with a small sitting room with 2 twin beds, a bathroom with shower and a large terrace. The accommodation is simple and more appropriate for summer use.

Daily maid service is included Monday – Saturday (10.30 a.m. – 2.30 p.m.). Gardener and pool maintenance. A Butler or extra maid service is available daily (8 a.m. – 2.30 p.m. and 6.30 p.m. – 9.30 p.m.) except Thursday evenings. Personal laundry also on request. Limousine service can also be arranged on request from either Naples or Rome

Massa Lubrense 2 kms
Sorrento 7 kms
Positano 21 kms
Naples 58 kms
Rome 273 kms