"Bit of a delay writing this post- here we go, 2 months later!!
We were absolutely blown away by this hotel and can think of no better way than to have spent it here celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary!!
Honestly, the photos online do not do this place any justice at all. It is far better seeing this hotel and it's surroundings with your own eyes. The hotel itself is set just under a mile further up the steady climb of a road from Sorrento town with which you are rewarded with fantastic views of the sea.
I wish I could bottle the feeling I had when the hotel assistant took us to our room and opened up the balcony doors. It was truly breathtaking, what an incredible view of the bay! It was one of those time stood still moments!!
Room was very clean and comfortable, thanks to the lovely maid who looked after us! We had no kettle in the room but we rang down to reception who promptly provided us with one.
Another mind blowing moment was walking into the restaurant for dinner on the first evening. The waiters looked so smart and professional in their white attire. They were so attentive and made us feel special waiting on us. It was a pleasant change from a self service buffet where you're constantly up and down fetching food. ( I was suffering with a flare up of my knee so this was a relief!)
The food was beautiful and authentic Italian food- a well- sized starter of a pasta based meal followed by a smaller and tasty meat and vegetable based meal of your choice. The desserts were brought around on a trolley and you could sample whatever you fancied.
On one of the days we swapped our evening meal for lunch and really enjoyed sitting on the patio overlooking the pool.
Breakfast covered all bases, good coffee, not so good orange juice. Would have loved freshly squeezed orange!
The hotel grounds were so pretty, with quiet areas to sit overlooking mount vesuvius.
The pool was huge and we went for a swim most days. No sunbed wars and such a quiet and pleasant area to chill. I chose a sunbed with views looking out across to Mount Vesuvius.
We hired a scooter to get about, visiting the Amalfi Coast and exploring the smaller local bays. We did walk into town quite a few times - not for the faint hearted but it was doable especially with the allure of a limoncello spritz waiting at the end!! You are rewarded with indlcredible views of the bay- bear in mind, there is a handy shuttle bus that takes you to and from Sorrento throughout the day.
Thankyou to all involved to ensure we had the most memorable and relaxing holiday here! Keep up the good work!!"
