Citrus & Sea Salt

Citrus & Sea Salt: Campania

Nestled within a lemon orchard, this stunning villa is practically hanging off the side of the Amalfi Coast. On the villa’s stepped terraces, the citrus scent of fresh lemons combines with sea salt as you enjoy uninterrupted views over the azure Tyrrhenian Sea. Walkways shaded by twisting grapevines, magenta bougainvillaea and wisteria bursting in purple clouds give way to panoramic views. You’ll find endless secluded spots for dining outdoors, or lounging in the sun. Inside, we were really taken by the hand-painted tiles in every room, bursting with blues, yellows and greens, and the hand-painted details like the decal in the shower, that feel distinctly Amalfi. Rather than facing the TV, the living room’s sofa points directly at the French windows and that incredible sea view and both main bedrooms have their own French windows for a view all to yourself. From the villa, it’s a short walk to the beach at the bottom of Maiori. Here, you can join the coastal walking path that links all the quintessentially Amalfi Coast villages. Or, head out in the car to the town of Amalfi, a fifteen-minute drive away.

Home truths:
*There is private parking for up to three cars with this villa
*Laptop-friendly desks come in the form of antique writers' desks in the bedrooms
*Of course, your welcome includes fresh lemons from the family's surrounding lemon orchard
*Your hosts are happy to organist wine cellar visits, private guides and transport for an additional fee
*Restaurants and the beach are all fifteen to twenty minutes away on foot, but having a car is recommended as the nearest supermarket is further afield
*Security cameras are in operation outside this home
*Your host can provide a high chair, cot, fireguards and a changing table for infants, just ask