Car advised Wheelchair access Nearest amenities: 0.3 km
Notes:
Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Set slightly back from the coast in the country this cottage is a true gem with its cosy and welcoming feel and tasteful interior. The sandy beaches can be reached in an approx.6-8 minute walk whilst there are a few supply shops within walking distance. The property has its own enclosed area with small front garden with a lemon grove and vegetable patch and is surrounded by country fields in the area of Santa Maria di Castellabate known as 'Zona Lago`. Once a barn it is now an attractive cottage tastefully decorated in true 'Cilento style' a traditional country simplicity with terracotta tiling and colourful ceramic inlay. Santa Maria di Castellabate is on the cilento coast in the undiscovered Parco Nazionale del Cilento- 50km south of Salerno and the Amalfi coast and was recently awarded the `bandiera blu` for clean seas. It is a combination of sandy bays, rocky coves, hills and inland mountains.
front terrace area
nearby sandy beach
living area
kitchen
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The Campania region
Santa Maria di Castellabate is situated on the coast in the Cilento National Park a vast area that stretches from the coast inward to the mountans and embraces a variety of sceney with natural fauna and flora, preseved stone villages and centuries old olive groves. Off the beaten tourist track Santa Maria offers a wonderful opportunity to savour the Italian life style whilst not feeling like a tourist and yet one can enjoy the tourist attractions in the area. The well known archaelogical sites of Pompei, Pasteum, Velia the wonderful scenery of the Amalfi coast, with the villages of Amalfi, Ravello, Positano, Sorrento and the island of Capri. The charterhouse of Padula and the Reggia of Caserta can be visited as day outings and interesting geological features of stalgamites and stalgatites in the caves of Pertose and Castelcitvita There are local markets in and around Santa Maria and as well as excursion possibilities restaurants and sports facilities. there is also a large roller skating park in the summer
Santa Maria di Castellabate area
Santa maria di Castellabate originally a fishing village is an attractive small resort undiscovered by mass tourism which retains an air of tradition and Italian flair with its many sandy beaches historical buildings and lively main pedestrian centre which offers a selection of shops, bars and restaurants. The medieval village of Castellabate perched on the hilltop a UNESCO heritage site offers spectacular views of the coast whilst one steps back in time wandering the narrow alleyways an is just a 10 minute drive uphill The property is ideally situated for enjoying summer activities that go with a lively summer coastal area in high season, a comfortable base for excursions to the well known Amalfi coast and discovering the Cilento region and its many traditional villages or for just relaxing and enjoying peace and quiet out of season partaking of country life when the locals tend their vines, collect their olives or prepare their plots of land with home grown produce. The natural beauty of the coast is steeped in history and legend with sightings of mermaids,it is said that it was off these shores that Ulysses ship ran aground and sank
How to get there
Major airlines to Naples or Rome frm Naples approx 1 1/2 hours drive from Rome approx 3 hours drive
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Naples: 120 km
Railway:
Agropoli: 13 km
Ferry:
Salerno: 50 km
Activities near Santa Maria di Castellabate
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire
General:
Central heating, TV, CD player, Satellite TV
Standard:
Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
Utilities:
Cooker, Fridge, Freezer
Rooms:
Bedrooms (2), Bathrooms (1), WCs (2)
Furniture:
Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden
Access:
Wheelchair access, Secure parking
Further details indoors: The cottage consists of 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with shower and sleeps 4, a living/dining area with sofa and satellite TV, separate kitchen and utilities room with further WC and washer sink, outside front covered terrace and side open terrace, a small garden area with fruit trees in season and parking area to side of cottage As one enters the cottage one is greeted by the welcoming feel in the living/ dining area, with its terracotta tiling with vietri ceramic inlay, the large fireplace runs along one wall and there is solid wooden dining table next to the large terrace windows which open onto the side terrace. The kitchen is in pale white tiling and is complete and well equipped. The double bedroom has an antique carved bed head and commode and the terrace windows open onto the side terrace. Supplied in the cottage kettle, toaster, coffe maker,hairdryer,iron and ironing board, selection of English books, local information leaflets
Further details outdoors: The front covered terrace providing shade from the sun iis deal for outdoor dining with small table and 4 chairs or just relaxing whilst the side terrace is open for sunbathing. A sun umbrella and loungers are provided The small garden area has fruit trees in season apple and apricot tree whilst the lemon grove has wonderfully fragrant lemons
Further details
Deposit fo 30% to confirm booking Arrivals after 4pm departure 10 am Rentals generally Saturday-Saturday but arrival/dept can be flexible on request Price includes bed linen an towels, gas, water, electricity Extra charge for heating and wood logs in winter months 55 Euro end cleaning
Rental rates
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. 55 Euro end cleaning payable locally extra charges for heating in the winter large beach towels supplied on request extra charge
Guestbook
Book We had a great time loved the villa and thank you for all your help and advice please thank Gino for all the lemons and broccoli he supplied us with will recommend to our friends! all the best David and Marion, Canada Just what we were looking for, the villa is lovely and we felt really at home straight away, we loved the walking in the hills you suggested in the country and the children loved the beach. Hope to come back thanks for all your help. Janine and Mark Brendon We've had a wonderfully relaxing holiday here in Santa Maria di Castellabate, we've very much enjoyed the facilities at the villa and visiting some of the suggested sites in the locality. Thank you again John and Sharon UK
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Contact details for home 9834
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Name:
Jacqueline Dutton
Tel:
+39 0974 960429
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Advertiser joined: 20 Feb 2006 This property added: 27 Feb 2006
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