Sant' Agata Sui Due Golfi holiday apartment

Excellent property in a secure location and superb views; suitable for families with young children. The villa was simply furnished but to an excellent standard; it was clean and well maintained. The owner was friendly and approachable.

Due to the time of year (May), the pool had not warmed up.

The description was generally accurate, although there was no barbecue.

Due to its location up a hill, I would not recommend for those with mobility issues.

It's location (5-10 minutes walk) made it easy to enjoy the cafes and restaurants in the village - particularly Lo Stuzzichino (a family run restaurant, providing good value for money) and Don Alfonso 1890 (one of the best restaurants in the world - justifiably so).

It was easy to reach Sorrento, Pompeii, Vesuvius and Herculaneum using the local transport services, so a car is not needed. Trips to Capri and the Amalfi coast can be arranged in the village; and the tourist information office in the village was extremely helpful.

The restaurants accepted credit cards, but not all of the supermarkets did - cash was required. Surprisingly, credit cards were not accepted on the public transport ticket outlets, nor at Pompeii nor Vesuvius.

If visiting Pompeii, I suggest an early start (it opens at 8:30), or later afternoon/early morning, as it does get very hot. But this is an enthralling place to see.

Walking up Vesuvius is spectacular, but would not be recommended for those with breathing or heart problems as it is a 1 in 6 gradient. Plus, flat shoes are a must!