A quiet rustic retreat on the base of Vesuvius overlooking Napoli, Sorrento, and Capri. After the hustle of the roads and crowds, coming back to a quiet place of our own to cook a meal and relax was just what our family needed. Enrica is a fabulous and accommodating host.

Enrica was an outstanding host, full of warmth and always happy to advise, which added considerably to our enjoyment. The cottage is characterful and well-equipped, and the grounds with their fruit trees were fun to wander in. The view, as others have said, is unique. We saw gorgeous sunsets when we went in Feb/March. The location is perfect for visiting archeological sites Herculaneum, Pompeii, Paestum and of course going up Mt Vesuvius. We rented a car, which enabled us to get the most out of our visit, but probably best if you’re an experienced driver. Local foods not to miss are of course pizza, gelato and the fabulous pastry shops! Overall, we couldn’t fault this place, it’s an absolute gem. Thank you to Enrica and family. x

The rustic style villa blends beautifully with its surroundings. There are two other villas and the large house of the hosts on the estate which covers around four (my estimate) acres on the mountain side and is fully secure with entrance via an electronic gate. Ample shaded parking right next to the villa. Great location for Vesuvius, Pompeii, Naples and Herculaneum. Hosts very friendly and accommodating. Kitchen well equipped with cooking essentials, fresh coffee and welcome bottle of wine provided. Pool has a diving board and is 2-3 meters deep but also has a large shallow section at the opposite end where children (and adults) can stand. The owners dog roams the grounds but is very docile - he seems to enjoy being around people but is in no way intrusive. Within the grounds are various conifers, fruit and olive trees and cacti which give shade and character. Bedrooms in our villa were accessed by a tight spiral staircase, suitable only for guests with good mobility, especially with toilet on the ground floor. Ceiling fans in the bedrooms were easily enough to keep us cool and comfortable even in August. Our family with children aged 9 and 13 loved it here and would definitely recommend it.

Hier stimmt wirklich alles, aber die Lage und der Blick über die Bucht von Neapel sind schon etwas ganz besonderes. Wir haben den Pool ausgiebig genossen und die Teenager-Jungs haben auch Tennis gespielt. Das Haus ist einfach, aber es ist alles Nötige vorhanden. Kühlschrank und Tiefkühler sind groß. Gegenüber haben wir in zwei Restaurants gut zu Abend essen können. Vielen Dank an die sehr gastfreundliche Enrica!