Sorrento holiday villa rental, Sorrentine Peninsula with private pool, walking, beach/lake nearby, jacuzzi/hot tub, balcony/terrace, air

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Villa Serena (villa)

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Villa Serena is a wonderful deluxe property, located between Sorrento and Massa Lubrense, at only 1,8 km from the centre of the town, boasting a luxuriant well groomed garden, a private swimming pool, and lovely terraces and balconies from where it is possible to look at the breathtaking panoramic view over the Island of Ischia, the Gulf of Naples and the city of Sorrento.

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The Campania region

Sorrento
Sorrento is situated in a naturally strong position, on a tufa rock rising 50m above sea level with deep ravines on three sides.
Originally called ‘Surrentum’, the first known settlements were those of the Phoenicians in the 7th century BC, followed in succeeding centuries by the Greeks and Romans. The early stages of the Roman Empire were a particularly prosperous time for all the Sorrento Peninsula, when Augustus and Tiberius brought fame to Capri. Many rich Romans had villas built for themselves, especially on the coast facing the Bay of Naples. The Romans visited Sorrento because of the beautiful scenery and climate but it was never thought of as being an important town.
As the empire crumbled the barbarians began to invade. From about 550AD the Byzantine Empire took control of the coastline, and their rule lasted until the arrival of the Normans who in the 11th and 12th centuries became masters of all Southern Italy. From 1443 to 1503 it was the turn of the Kings of Aragon, and the local population, though at first hostile, was forced to accept their political and military strength.
In 1503 Southern Italy came under Spanish rule and for several decades was repeatedly attacked by the Saracens. These were harsh times of economical, political and social decay, aggravated by various natural disasters, such as the tidal wave which damaged the whole coast, and the plague in 1656, which claimed the lives of over 2,000 people on the Sorrento coast. It was a time of extreme poverty when maritime activities came almost to a standstill, and land communications were virtually non-existent.
The 18th century saw the accession of the Bourbons to the throne, and an economic and cultural revival. In 1832 the road was built from Castellamare to Sorrento, and in 1857 the Amalfi coast was developed. Such achievements were vital for trade and tourism. In 1860 the Bourbon rule ended and a year later Italy was united into a single Kingdom. The social scene of those times was little different from that of today: agriculture, tourism, artisan work and commerce were and still are the main activities in the area.

Sorrento / Sorrentine Peninsula area

The Old Walls
The only part of Greek defensive wall still remaining is under the road at the Porta Parsano Nuova and can be viewed nearby. Another smaller part of the Greek wall (other than of the Marina Grande Gate) is the small tract of the western end located in Via Sopra le Mura. The Roman town was built over the Greek one following the same urban plan, with walls of large isodomic blocks. These walls stood to defend Sorrento through the Middle Ages. Rebuilding began in 1551 and was only completed in 1561 after the tragic Turkish invasion.

Sedil Dominova
This is the only remaining evidence in Campania of the old noble seats and dates to the 16th century. It has a quadrilateral form with two corner arches in lava permitting the view of the interior of the cupola. This one is formed by green and yellow majolica ceramic roof-tiles.

Basilica of St. Antonino
Interestingly, this church features various plundered elements such as the column shafts which, given their uniformity, probably come from one of the many Roman villas in the area. In the crypt, rebuilt in the 1700s, are numerous ex voto paintings mainly of sailors.

Cathedral
In Romanesque style, it dates to the 15th century. Among other things the church contains paintings from the Neapolitan school of the 1700s, an archibishop’s throne in fine marble and much wooden marquetry work of Sorrento craftsmen from the beginning of the 19th century.

Cloister of St. Francesco
The monastery dates to the first half of the 8th century. The cloister's architecture, featuring crossed arches carved of soft tufo stone on two sides of the portico, is typical the late 1300s style and is replicated on the other two sides by round arches.

Museo Correale
The museum is housed in the 18th-century Villa Correale, surrounded by a magnificent citrus grove and with a terrace rising steeply above the sea. The exhibits, displayed on three floors of the villa, include paintings from the 17th to the 19th centuries and a wonderful collection of 18th-century Italian and European decorative china pieces. Many archaeological finds from excavations in the Sorrento area are also on display.

How to get there

HOW TO GET THERE BY CAR:
Any direction you are coming from take the highway to Naples. Follow the A3 to the Sorrentine Peninsula and take the Castellamare di Stabia exit. From Castellamare drive along the main road for about 23 km. You pass through the villages of Vico Equense, Sant'agnello as far as Sorrento, the last village you find.
The state road in the most touristic period, from June to September, can be stucked with traffic and sometimes it takes more than one hour to drive the 23 km from Castellamare to Sorrento.

HOW TO GET TO SORRENTO BY PLANE:
The nearest airport to Sorrento, only 50 km far, is Capodichino. From the airport there are different ways to get to Sorrento. The most comfortable and the cheapest as well, if available at your arrival time, is bus service by Curreri. The bus is just outside the arrival gate and takes you straight to Piazza Tasso, the main square of Sorrento and in good traffic condition it takes about one hour. Different solutions may be taxi or transfer services. From the airport there are also buses, taxi and shuttles to the Circumvesuviana rail station from where you can catch the local trains to Sorrento.

Activities near Sorrento

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The entrance to the Villa features a lovely patio shaded by arches, on the ground level, covered with a valuable Tuscan style Cotto flooring, a 3 meters wooden table with benches, making an ideal location for relaxing and pleasant moments, i.e tasting delicious breakfast or to enjoy a cosy candlelight dinner. Here colours are lively and the air smells of flowers and olive tree’s scent. All around is silent and peaceful.
The Villa itself is furbished with typical Tuscan Style antique pieces of furniture from the 17th, 18th and 19th Cent., valuable portraits, Murano glass-works and mirrors. The Villa can accommodate 6 people into 3 lovely refined bedrooms, all of them come with private balconies overlooking the Gulf of Naples, all air conditioning/winter heating provided, with double and/or king bedding possibilities. Bedrooms zone is set on the 1st floor. Bathrooms are two, elegantly covered with hand crafted Majolica tiles flooring, one with bathtub and another one with shower. Complimentary courtesy line is available too. There is also a spacious and elegant living room with a fireplace provided with sofas and chairs, a dining room and a kitchen, on the ground floor. Kitchen is provided with a four-burners cooker, fridge, dishwasher, ice machine, American style coffee pot, toaster, oven, microwave oven, and a wood stove to prepare delicious pizza.

Further details outdoors:
The garden develops on a 1000 square meters surface, distributed on two levels, and is provided with an independent access to the premises. The access to the Villa is by a an imposing iron gate that opens up on an avenue lined with trees and plants of various shades of colours i.e magnolia, cicas, perfect flowers, all surrounded by a set of olive trees, and lovely Tuscan style tiny terra cotta pots filled with Citrus fruit plants, and lamp-posts that illuminate the property after dark.

After a short walk, on the right hand side, in front of the main entrance, there is a spacious courtyard where there is a parking space ( 3 spots ). Up ahead the villa shows itself in all its beauty and magnificence.

A stoned stairway will lead you to the best landscape you have ever came across. A well groomed green floor on the left hand side with sitting areas, the Villa on the right, and a spectacular front sea view over the Gulf of Naples.

Further details

Crossing the green flooring path located on the ground floor it is possible to access to the 2 level, through an elegant green-sand stoned stairway that will lead you to the swimming pool, 13 x 5 meter, 1 to 2 meters deep, hydro massage area, provided with facilities such as sun beds, deck chairs, Tuscan style round table for 6 people, shaded by an elegant Gazebo, and a well furnished mini-bar as well. Between the two levels it is possible to find a bathroom with shower, while another shower is located on the edge of the swimming pool.

All around the Villa, it is possible to relax and enjoy the real essence of this location, into the many pleasant corners furnished with tables, benches, lounging chairs and umbrellas.

During your stay at the Villa you will be constantly enchanted by the beauty of its panoramic views , from the dawn you will experience incomparable sensations and much more

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
From 28.04.2007 to 30.06.	28 Apr 07	30 Jun 07	5700£  4,524	0-	0-	1 Week
From 30.06.2007 to 29.09.	30 Jun 07	29 Sep 07	6200£  4,921	0-	0-	1 Week
From 29.09.2007 to 15.12.	29 Sep 07	15 Dec 07	5200£  4,127	0-	0-	1 Week
From 15.12.2007 to 29.12.	15 Dec 07	29 Dec 07	5700£  4,524	0-	0-	1 Week
	12 Jan 08	29 Mar 08	4900£  3,889	0-	0-	1 Week
	29 Mar 08	31 May 08	5700£  4,524	0-	0-	1 Week
	31 May 08	26 Jul 08	6500£  5,159	0-	0-	1 Week
	26 Jul 08	30 Aug 08	7000£  5,556	0-	0-	1 Week
	30 Aug 08	27 Sep 08	6500£  5,159	0-	0-	1 Week
	27 Sep 08	25 Oct 08	5700£  4,524	0-	0-	1 Week
	25 Oct 08	20 Dec 08	4900£  3,889	0-	0-	1 Week
	20 Dec 08	3 Jan 09	6500£  5,159	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Complimentary Courtesy Line
Manager On Site ( separate access to the Property )
Housekeeping Service from Monday to Saturday
Embroidered Linen supplied
Daily Cleaning of the Garden
Daily Cleaning of the Swimming Pool
Parking space ( 3 cars )

Availability notes

To see availability please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/26280

Contact owner

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Contact details for home 26280 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	Amalia De Maria
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