Villa dei Fiori

Villa dei Fiori is an elegant and welcoming three-story villa located on the hill slopes surrounded by olive groves. From Villa dei Fiori you will enjoy a charming view over the bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius and of the sea. Villa dei Fiori is 300 square meters (3230 square feet) and can accommodate up to 10 people. It features a private swimming pool, private terraces with wonderful views of the sea, a private garden, air conditioning, winter heating and WI-FI Internet access.

At Villa dei Fiori, you will be roughly 2 km (1.2 miles) from Sorrento, roughly 300 metres (330 yards) from restaurants, shops and the stop for the SITA bus Amalfi-Sorrento line. You will find the closest beach 2 km (roughly 1.25 miles) away. You will also be only 1 km (about 0.6 miles) away from the rocky beach of the Cape of Sorrento, which is a protected area of great beauty and famous for being a place where the Sea Baths of the Queen Giovanna used to take place. Only two km (about 1.2 miles) away you will find the sandy beach of Marina di Puolo, an enchanting fishermen’s village.

Villa dei Fiori is accessed via the parking area by going down a short walkway (with approximately eight steps) and cutting through the garden. In front of the entrance to the villa, you will find a spacious portico under which there is a large table with chairs which is perfect for meals 'al fresco' amidst the flowers and facing the sea. A large green lawn lies before the ground floor of the villa. On the lawn you will find a large umbrella and several deck chairs facing the sea scenery. By looking around, you will see a splendid and very well-cared for garden rich in flowers and trees. The air is clean and scented, and the peacefulness is just perfect for a relaxing holiday.

When you are at Villa dei Fiori, in its garden and on its terraces, you will find yourself in front of a fascinating panorama over the sea: right below you is the picturesque promontory of the cape of Sorrento, which seems to plunge into the blue of the sea. Blue in the horizon is the arch of the Gulf of Naples and the islands of Ischia and Procida. An area of the garden placed next to the kitchen features a barbecue and a wood-fired oven, which is ideal for pizzas. If you wish, under the guide of a true pizza chef from Sorrento, you will have fun preparing your own pizzas! A small stone stairway of about twenty steps framed by lush bushes of hydrangeas will lead you to the lower level of the garden, which is also like a large terrace overlooking the sea and the sun. You will find a beautiful swimming-pool (5m x 13m) with a sinuous shape and a whirlpool corner. It is surrounded by a sun-drenched area with a table, chairs, sun umbrellas, deck chairs and sun loungers. Near the swimming pool there is a gazebo shaded by a white awning. The swimming pool area is furnished with a small bar and a bathroom with a sink, toilet and shower. From the swimming pool, you will enjoy a splendid view of the sea.

The first terrace is on the top floor and is 20 metres squared (215 square feet). It is partly shaded by a pergola and accessed from the bedrooms. The terrace is equipped with long stone benches, as well as with a table and chairs. From the terrace, you will enjoy a wonderful view over the bay of Naples and of the hills of Sorrento. The second terrace is on the middle floor and is 8 metres squared (86 square feet). Accessible from the living room, the terrace is equipped with wooden benches from which you can admire the fantastic view of the sea and of the hills of Sorrento. The patio, which is fully equipped with a table and chairs, offers a splendid view of the sea and of the hills of Sorrento. From the patio, you can access the living room, which is on the middle floor. The furnishings are classic and welcoming and include some antique pieces. They include two sofas and an armchair. There is a fireplace. The dining table can accommodate ten guests. In this room, you will find a satellite television and a personal computer with broadband Internet connection. From the living room, you can access the second terrace with a view of the sea through two French doors. The room is equipped with an air conditioning/heating unit. The kitchen is also on the middle floor and accessible from the living room. It is spacious and comfortable, equipped with a four-burner gas cooker, a gas oven, a large refrigerator with freezer, a dishwasher, a microwave oven, an Italian-style coffee-maker, an American-style coffee-maker (bring your filters!), a toaster and other small appliances. Here you will also find a washing machine.

From the kitchen, a French door will take you to the garden with a view of the sea. The first bedroom is located on the top floor and accessed via the corridor. The furnishings are elegant and include some antique pieces. The room has a double bed (wider than a queen-size bed). From the bedroom, you will be able to enter the terrace with a view of the sea through a French door. This bedroom has an en-suite bathroom, tiled with lucid hand-made majolica tiles and equipped with a washbasin, a toilet, a shower and a hairdryer. The second bedroom is also on the top floor and accessed via the corridor. The furnishings are elegant and refined and include some antique pieces. The room has a double bed (wider than a queen-size bed). From the bedroom you will be able to enter the terrace with a view of the sea through a French door. The bedroom is equipped with an air conditioning/heating unit. This bedroom has an en-suite bathroom, tiled with lucid hand-made majolica tiles and equipped with a washbasin, a toilet, a shower and a hairdryer. The third bedroom is on the top floor and is accessible from the corridor. The furnishings are elegant and include some antique pieces. It has two French beds. From the bedroom you will be able to enter the terrace with a view of the sea through a French door. The third bathroom is located on the top floor. It is equipped with a washbasin, a toilet, a shower and a hairdryer. You will be able to enter the bathroom from the corridor. The final two bedrooms are on the ground floor. They are both double rooms and have fully-equipped ensuite bathrooms.

If you descend towards the coastal side of the Gulf of Salerno, you will also find the large beach of fine gravel of Marina del Cantone and outdoor bars and restaurants. Here you can also participate in all sorts of water sports. In Marina del Cantone, Sorrento, Positano, and other small towns of the Amalfi Coast, there are centres which organize guided tours to seabeds rich in grottoes. The Peninsula of Sorrento is heaven on earth for all hiking and walking enthusiasts. On the stretch of coast right on the spot which separates the coast of Amalfi from the coast of Sorrento, there are footpaths of breathtaking beauty to be admired amidst the mountains and the sea. You can join excursions and guided tours along many footpaths found in the area. The most famous of all, which unravels high above the coasts of Amalfi and Positano, is called “Sentiero degli Dei” (Path of the Gods) due to its extraordinary beauty. If you are fond of good Italian wine, at Villa dei Fiori, you will also find a cellar with selected wines plus a guide and a list of prices to help you pick one.

You will not need a car to stay at Villa dei Fiori but if you do have one, you will be able to park it on the premises, free of charge inside the entrance gate. Villa dei Fiori is tended by a caretaker, who resides in an apartment with separate entrance on the ground floor. At Villa dei Fiori you will have a daily (except for Sunday) cleaning service and daily change of linen. In addition, a kind lady responsible for the house will be willing to assist you daily to ensure that your stay at Villa dei Fiori is perfect. She will give you tips about any excursions you may feel like taking or even assist at organizing dinners at the villa with music and use of the wood-fired oven to make pizzas. She is a friendly person who is always cherished and appreciated by all the guests at the villa. Our staff will try to satisfy every request, even the most original ones! Our goal is to make your stay at Villa dei Fiori a unique experience, which goes far beyond simply accommodation.

• Parking
  Parking Included
• Relaxation
  Indoor Jacuzzi, Unheated Outdoor swimming pool
• Outside
  Charcoal grill BBQ, Deck chairs, Private Garden, Outdoor Shower