Spacious villa set amongst vineyards and lemon trees near sea — Property 8254

Spacious villa set amongst vineyards and lemon trees near sea

This lovely villa is of new construction and is decorated throughout in soft pastel blue and rustic cream colours. It consists of 3 bedrooms with views of the surrounding countryside, one bathroom with shower, kitchen dining area with satellite TV and sofa seating area with terrace windows giving onto a balcony which extends around one side of the building, ideal for relaxing or dining `al fresco`. Accommodation is situated on the 1st floor of the building and offers total privacy (the lower floor being used for storage.) Set in the country yet a 5-7 minute walk to the beach and a few supply shops, the villa offers views of the vineyards on one side of the house, whilst the fragrant lemon trees and silvery green olive groves complete the panorama on the other sides and the 'Trezene' hills form a backdrop. The villa is totally independent with private entrance gate and parking available in grounds.

Location Santa Maria di Castellabate Castellabate area < Salerno area < Campania < Italy

Availability for the villa in Salerno area, Italy

Last updated on:

Monday, 18 August 2008

Changeover day:

Saturday

Rental rates for the villa in Salerno area, Italy

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Notes to the rental rates

• Arrivals after 5pm.
  Departure by 10 am.
  Price includes sheets and bathroom towels.
  Beach towels supplied on request at extra cost
  
• 55 Euro end cleaning fee payable locally.
  Extra charge for heating in winter
  
• Payment 50% deposit on booking
  balance 2 months prior to arrival
  

Accommodation and Facilities for the villa in Salerno area, Italy

Santa Maria di Castellabate

The villa is situated in the area known as Zona Lago with the Trezene hills in the background it is part of Santa Maria and offers a few supply shops whilst the main village of Santa Maria with the pedestrian centre has a wider selection of shops and bars can be reached in a 5 minute drive. The villa is situated in a rural area where the locals tend their vines, collect their olives or prepare their plots of land and yet is not isolated there being other properties nearby and easy access to the beaches. Ideally situated offering possibilities for those wanting a comfortable base from which to take excursions or just for relaxing. The quiet village transforms into a lively summer resort in the months of July and August offering a variety of day and night activities

Surrounding area

The neighbouring village of San Marco with its picturesque harbour can be reached in a short drive whilst the medieval village of Castellabate on the hill top with its cobbled streets and stunning views boasts Napoleon Bonaparte and Leon Cavallo as past guests. A drive further South along the coast will take you away from the 'tourist spots' and offer beautiful unspoilt coastal views and rolling hills in the background There are also numerous restaurants in the Santa Maria area where one can enjoy genuine cooking where fresh fish , home made pastas and local wine form part of the menu. One can venture inland and discover villages, castles and undulating hills away from the tourist track. Paestum is well known for its Mozzarella production made from Buffalo milk, the local olive oil and wines are now gaining recognition not only on a national but international level.

Excursions

There are a wide selection of excursions available - the historic sites of Paestum 20 min drive and Pompeii 1 hr drive offering cultural insight into the historic past of the area, the Amalfi coast with its rugged cliffs and coastline with the villages of Amalfi, Ravello, Positano and Sorrento, not to mention a boat trip to the island of Capri. There are also a variety of grottoes and caves that provide a fascinating alternative as well as simply exploring the local area and discovering villages dotted about the hillside where time has stood still and tourists are few and far between.