Today in our Villa Spotlight we take a look at the Campania region of Italy, famous for its delicious foods and amazing views. Campania is the second most populous of the regions and contains more to see than a single vacation can provide: Naples, Pompeii, Herculaneum, Mount Vesuvius, the Amalfi Coast, isle of Capri and more! The name itself dates back from Roman times where it was called Campania felix, or 'fertile countryside', a name still suitable for the region today! The villa we look at today in our Spotlight is Villa Cetara (or simply Amalfi), a large 8 bedroom villa that sleeps up to 16 people. This villa truly has to be seen to be believed!
"The setting of Villa Cetara is magnificent. The rooms are spacious, the views from the large terrace are very lovely. The villa is clean and well maintained, and every bedroom has access to a private terrace overlooking the Bay of Salerno. It is an easy drive to Salerno or to the Amalfi Coast. This area is not particularly pedestrian-friendly, though, by the very nature of the winding road which serves the Amalfi Coast. A car is advised, although there is a bus stop about 400 meters in the direction of Cetara going west and a stop right at the driveway entrance for going east towards Salerno."
-Phillip M. from Ohio, USA
Villa Cetara directly overlooks the sea with a gorgeous panoramic view. It is located within a residential park with other villas nearby and has to be accessed through an electronic gate. The road winds around to the villa itself, with its own private gate as well. The villa is surrounded by a beautiful garden, with a porch and terraces to enjoy the outdoors while overlooking the Vietri sul Mare and the Gulf of Salerno. The villa even has private access to the sea!
"This property is more spectacular than the pictures show.
The vistas off it's many terraces are awesome. Its location is superb being close to Vietri Sul Mare and Salerno where you are able to pick up ferries, trains, and buses to all the surrounding coastal towns and sites.
Next time I go, and I will, I will rent a car as the driveway is long and steep. Having a bus stop at the top of the driveway was a big plus. You will not be disappointed in this property!"
-Angie S. from Tennessee, USA
The house itself is a sight to see, gorgeous sweeping arches and comfortable yet functional furnishings. Amalfi is a eleven room house with three levels. There is a large dining room with an open fireplace, a large living room with a television and a DVD player, a well equipped kitchen, a laundry room and a WC all on the ground floor. The 1st floor contains 5 double bedrooms, and 1 room with 2 beds. The 2nd floor has 2 rooms each with two beds and an exit to the terrace. 5 bathrooms are located in various parts of the 1st and 2nd floor.
"Wonderful villa/great location to all the coast towns!"
Tom H. from Wisconsin, USA
The Villa is 2km from the beautiful fishing villa of Cetera located on the Amalfi Coast. It is 4km from Vietri sul Mare, famous for its ceramics, and 12km from Amalfi itself. There are tours available by request of both land and sea, as well as prepared meals available by the housekeeper of the villa.
If you are interested in renting the Villa Cetera, please contact our Villa Specialists today to inquire about availability! This Villa Cetera is worth the trip to Italy alone, even if it were not situated in one of the most exciting areas of Italy! Be sure to come back for our next installment in our Villa Spotlight!