Perched on a hill overlooking the Bay of Naples, this home is truly lovely. Spread over three floors, with a living room, kitchen, bedrooms and at least one bathroom on each floor, it’s an ideal base for a few families to share. Everyone can enjoy their own space and still gather together easily.

We love the outside space here, whether it’s the sunny private swimming pool and the sun loungers alongside it, or the balconies. You can prepare your breakfast and morning coffee and take it outside to enjoy in the sunshine, all the while drinking in those marvellous views. You can always find a spot in the shade too, ideal for the afternoon when the Italian sun is beating down on the tiles.

Inside, you can enjoy the view from the living rooms and kitchens too. Windows are a big part of the traditional decor here, so if you need to take a break from the sun you won’t miss out. The bedrooms are elegant and pretty, with something to love about each room. Will you go for the four-poster bed and make the most of having your own piano? Or might you prefer to have a sofa to read on in the mornings? There’s so much charm in this delightful home.


Home truths:
*There’s parking for up to three cars here – we recommend hiring a small- or medium-sized car as the road is narrow
*The swimming pool is open from 1st April until 3rd November
*This villa is spread over three floors with no lift – it may not be suitable for those with limited mobility though there are two bedrooms and a bathroom on the ground floor
*There’s air conditioning in the bedrooms of floors one and two – the ground-floor bedrooms have no AC but it’s the coolest part of the home
*The walk into Monticchio takes around five minutes but is a little on the steep side