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Apartment/ flat - Sorrento - Villa with panoramic garden

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8220 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Sorrento, Campania
  • Sorrento Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Corso Italia
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Piazza Tasso
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Sorrento (RRO-Sorrento Heliport)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Shower room 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Apartment/ flat - Sorrento - Villa with panoramic garden

The apartment is at the ground floor of a XVIII-century Villa. Situated in a verdant environment, encircled by a very large garden directly accessible from the bedroom suites, it is an ideal place to experience the colours and the beauties of the Sorrento and Amalfi coasts. Recently renovated in its original style, the apartment contains four large bedrooms, a very large dining-room, two baths and a large rustic kitchen. Outside an easily accessible parking lot (two cars) and a majestic garden from above the lovely town of Sorrento, overlooks the gulf of Naples and Vesuvius. The kitchen opens to a terrace equipped with dining table; the rest of the garden is in common with the family who owns the apartment at the first floor.

Property manager

Carolina Castellano
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Languages

English, French, German, Italian

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total
Animali non ammessi su letti e divani
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number IT063080C2XAWBIJLD

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All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sorrento

Located in Priora, a neighbourhood in Sorrento, this apartment is in a rural area and by the sea. Pompeii Archaeological Park and Pompeii Forum are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sorrento Beach and Gulf of Naples. Villa Fiorentino and Lift to the Sea are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Sorrento, Campania

What's nearby

  • Sorrento Beach - 20 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Corso Italia - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Piazza Tasso - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Piazza Lauro - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Sorrento Lift - 6 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Sorrento Station - 5 min drive
  • Naples International Airport (NAP) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Veneruso - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Antica Salumeria Gambardella - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taverna Azzurra - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Bagni Delfino - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafè Latino - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Apartment/ flat - Sorrento - Villa with panoramic garden pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Apartment/ flat - Sorrento - Villa with panoramic garden?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Apartment/ flat - Sorrento - Villa with panoramic garden?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Apartment/ flat - Sorrento - Villa with panoramic garden located?

Located in Priora, this apartment building is within 2 miles (3 km) of Sorrento Beach, Piazza Tasso and Corso Italia. Villa Fiorentino and Museo Bottega della Tarsia Lignea are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 49 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property
This villa is set in the most incredible location with views out over sorrento and Vesuvius. It is spacious and clean and the perfect location to explore Sorrento and the surrounding area. We hope to come back and stay again as we had the most perfect week.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ger P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely hilltop villa
We loved ending our day with lemoncello spritz's looking over Sorrento Bay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne M., Boston

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Sorrento
Beautiful historic building with amazing views! Would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Diane C., Lake Cathie, NSW, Australia

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location
The downstairs area of this house is very spacious, with ample car parking. The lawns however could do with a mow and it would have been great to have a key to the side gate for safer access to the bus stop and laneway to Sorrento.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Alison V., Redondo Beach, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The Views!!
The views of this property are everything. Absolutely breathtakingly beautiful! We were unclear that there were limitations on the outdoor space, as the property was being shared with others until arrival. Also, while the views are unmatched, the inside could use some attention, especially the beds (hard and rickety), pillows (flat, not fluffy) & towels (scratchy). Our overall rating would be 5 stars if the beds were replaced with high quality mattresses, pillows and towels in keeping with the quality of this historic home with the most spectacular views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Majestic house on top of a hill with fabulous views over the bay of Naples
Villa Castellano is a very large house built in 1889. It has remained true to its origins with original features and furniture. The bathrooms are modern and the kitchen has modern gas and electic cooking with plenty of pans and utensils to cook a family meal. There is no air conditioning for the hot weather in August but the ceilings are very high, fans are provided, and large doors and windows to open to make it airy. We loved the quirkiness of a past time. Sorrento centre is accessible via steps and there is a good mini grocery store at the bottom which stocks every thing you need. However if you don't have a car, which many choose not to in Sorrento, getting shopping back up the hill is a challenge in high season. We managed this by never going back empty handed and timing our shopping with the busses. Getting to master the busses isn't easy as there is much conflicting information on the internet, but they do work when you fathom them out. We had a great stay and got to visit Pompeii, Herculaneum and Capri.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clare F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location and accommodation
On a tour of Italy this was a fantastic first stop. We felt very privileged staying in this beautiful old apartment. Overlooking Sorrento the apartment comes with spectacular views and a very welcome cooling breeze. The walk down to Sorrento and back was no problem in sensible shoes. The accommodation suited four adults and three children perfectly. It was spacious and cool. Luca was very helpful and provided us with a lot of useful information. If I had any criticism it was that the cleaning charges are not included with the cost of the apartment and at 18 euros per person it was a substantial further sum to outlay on arrival.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Sylvia A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical Villa above Sorrento
We stayed here for five days in December 2024. This historic villa is in an absolutely breathtaking location, high over Sorrento, with unobstructed 180 degree views over the entire Bay of Naples to Vesuvius from the back of the garden. The villa is surrounded by a large old garden with flowers, lemon and olive trees. The owner’s son Guido gave us a tour of the agricultural building next to the villa, where his family has done a beautiful restoration of the vaulted ceilings in the lowest floor and of an old olive press. He was so friendly and welcoming. The same as Manuela, the property manager. She could always be contacted by whatsapp and was very friendly and responsive. She came exactly at the agreed upon times for check-in and check-out. The apartment consists of the entire ground floor of the villa. There are four bedrooms, a large living room, kitchen and two bathrooms. We had temperatures of about 10C at night and 14C during the day. The apartment was warm enough with two portable heaters on, while we were home, wearing a warm sweater helped too. The sunset hour every day on the overlook in the back of the garden was magical, an absolute highlight of our Italian vacation. A few issues, such as lack of restocking sugar and oil, and lack of thorough cleaning by the cleaning lady were addressed by Manuela right away. She even brought us some homemade olive oil! Overall we spent five beautiful days at the Villa Castellano! Molto grazie!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Roland K.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Poor maintenance and uncomfortable
Property has wonderful views and large rooms. The problems stem from the unbearably hot temperatures with no air conditioning. This shortcoming could easily have been offset by fans available to circulate the air. Screens on the windows would also help. Furniture is rickety and beds are uncomfortable. As an added bonus to make the stay unpleasant, the place is infested with mice with no apparent attempt at controlling them. It was unanimous in our party of six that we do not recommend it until improvements are made.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

A true beauty with an incredible view!
This property was just perfect for our family to stay in Sorrento. Luca met us at the property and he was just wonderful showing us around. Once we looked around and chose our rooms we met out on the lawn and we all took in the breathtaking view. It is STUNNING! We did walk into town the first day we were there and did walk back up after we were done in town. It was doable but we were exhausted as it is all up hill hahaha. It is a comfort when you are in Sorrento and look up and see your home for the week. We had a car so we found a great parking lot in town and always just took the car. Easy peasy! It was so handy having a washing machine there as we had already been in Italy for a week so being able to do laundry was great. We found the grocery store both in the town above as well as the one right in Sorrento and we had some meals on the patio taking in the sunsets which are just incredible from this home. We took lots and lots of photos of the sunsets - each night was different and more beautiful. Carolina was wonderful to deal with and answered our questions almost immediately. I would not hesitate to recommend this place to stay and who knows we may be back for a second visit. :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Vince S.

Our family of 8 LOVED Villa Castellano.
We found the home to be exactly as described in the listing--a spacious charming villa perfect for a large family or group of friends. The view, as you can tell from the photos is just stunning and we spent every morning just taking it in. The home doesn't have air conditioning but you don't really need it due to the gentle hilltop breezes. We were there in the middle of August and were quite comfortable. The walk into town takes about 15 minutes along a lovely cobblestone path. Walking back to the villa is another story. It's a pretty steep climb but a great work out if you're fit and healthy. If not, it can be a bit of a slog. We rented a car while there which was really handy for ferrying different groups back up the hill (about a 3 minute drive). Overall there are pluses an minuses for having a car in Sorrento. On the positive side you can drive to other nearby beaches or up the hill to Santa Agata--a small, charming not so touristy village about 10 minutes away. Plus buses are erratic (one of our groups waited 45 minutes for a bus that never arrived) and taxis are crazy expensive. The fare from the train station--less than a mile--cost 30 euros. On the negative side, driving a car on those narrow Amalfi roads can be a bit stressful. This was our second trip to Sorrento and we just love the area. Carolina and her family were lovely and easy to deal with and our entire family would gladly stay at Villa Castellano again. The hike up the hill is a small price to pay for having a room with this kind of view. -The Sturla Family
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Alessandra A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Esperienza fantastica
Eravamo 6 amici che hanno scelto di soggiornare in questa stupenda villa a pochi minuti da Sorrento. Il personale ci ha accolto con calore e gentilezza ed era a disposizione per ogni evenienza. La casa era pulita e in ordine e il giardino ben tenuto. Sicuramente torneremo in futuro🙃
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Antoinette K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Authentische Villa mit Flair und atemberaubendem Blick
Uns hat der Aufenthalt in dieser familiären Villa sehr gut gefallen. Uns fehlte es an nichts! Der 20-minütige Fußweg von Sorrent ist auch mit Kindern gut machbar und wird durch den außerordentlichen Ausblick belohnt. Die Betreuung durch Manuela und Rita war vor und während unseres Aufenthaltes sehr wertvoll. Vielen Dank!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a view!
We were eight friends staying in this property which provided lots of room for all. The villa was well equipped with a large kitchen, an outdoor dining space, 4 bedrooms. Having two bathrooms for 8 of us was sometimes a bit challenging but we managed. The view from the back garden is absolutely stunning - you see Mt Vesuvius, Naples, Sorrento and the whole bay area. As others have mentioned, you can walk to Sorrento in 20 minutes (but a bit steep in places) but you need to be fit to walk back up - you can take a local bus. The property manager did a great job of arranging tours for us to the Amalfi coast, Pompeii and Capri. This property is great value for money - the only thing that might have made it nicer was a bit of attention to the garden (not mowed and not updated) but overall a great spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nasser T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A sublime experience
I don't really know where to begin. I was joined at the villa by my three adult children and their partners in mid-Sep for a two week stay. I wish it had been much longer. The villa with its 19th century charm, large space and with most of the important modern amenities gave us everything we needed. What it didn't have we didn't need - such as A/C (always comfy in mid-Sep), clothes dryer (had a clothes line), TV (come on now, you're in Sorrento). The hilltop setting is extraordinarily beautiful - we could not get enough of the rear terrace and its panoramic views of the Gulf of Naples (day or night), the church bells, the rooster, the occasional woodsmoke. Unforgettable. Carolina and especially her guest manager, Rita, are marvelous hosts and wonderful to work with. Rita helped arrange car services for our trips to Naples and then Positano, offered other assistance and was always responsive to our queries. I'll say no more, because if I do I'll grow more wistful about not having spent more time in Sorrento and the villa. But I highly recommend it and we'll be back.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Das schönste Haus in der schönsten Lage des ganzen Golfes!
Die Villa Castellano atmet in all ihren Strukturen, Formen und Materialien die großartige Schönheit und Historie des Golfs von Sorrento: die wunderschönen alten Familienerbstücke in Mobiliar und Bildern, der atemberaubende Blick über den Golf von Neapel auf den Vesuv und die malerische Steilküste, der wunderschöne alte, terrassierte Garten inmitten der Olivenhaine und die freundliche Gastgeberinnen, in deren Familienbesitz das Haus seit 130 Jahren ist. - alles strahlt eine großzügige und lebendige Atmosphäre aus, das schönste Haus, das man sich ( nicht ) vorstellen kann! Thomas Kohl
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Barbara M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can see Villa on hill from all over
Would love to know about the history of this Villa. We used the bus most frequently up and down , to and from Sorrento. Have to purchase tickets at tobacco shops or bus station. Nice space with 4 bedrooms/2baths. Would like screens on a few windows to let in fresh air and no critters/bugs.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Patricia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay in the villa
Our group of seven friends had a wonderful week in the villa at the end of September. The location was excellent with a twenty minute down hill walk into Sorrento and a thirty to forty minute walk back (but a bus stopped very near the villa for anyone who didn’t want to walk). There was a supermarket near the start of the walk back to the villa which we used to buy food to cook at the villa and there were many cafes in Sorrento to sit in to watch the world go by. We also found a wonderful ice cream parlour in one of the Old Town side streets running parallel to the main road Corsa Italia. We used public transport from Sorrento to get to the beautiful villages of Positano, Amalfi & Ravello and also to Pompeii, Herculaneum and Vesuvius. We found the prices of the buses & trains very reasonable. The ferry to Amalfi was more expensive at €16.50 for one way but worth it. The only drawback was that public transport could be very crowded at times. We felt the villa was very authentic and characterful and a charming, relaxing place to stay with exceptional views overlooking the Bay of Naples. Amazingly it could be seen , perched in the hillside, from many areas down in Sorrento including the port and Corsa Italia. We can thoroughly recommend the villa to anyone who would like to stay in a charming property, with superb views, out of the hustle & bustle of Sorrento but still with easy access to the town.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Somewhere in Time
This house is so incredible. It was truly an adventure....and, we really enjoyed it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie S.

Breath Taking Views
Beautiful villa with views beyond belief! Luca was extremely accommodating and attentive. He arranged for private transportation from Naples to the Villa (highly recommend this) and purchased some groceries for our group to have upon arrival. The location was wonderful but be prepared to walk around 15 minutes downhill into town and a 20-40 minute uphill walk back (depending on how in-shape you are). Our group walked most of the time. Kitchen has all utensils needed to cook meals and a dishwasher. This Accomodation is truly a gem and we hope to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Sharon S., SEMINOLE

An authentic Italian experience
I had organized a group of eight people to spend nine nights in Sorrento. This property fit the bill for our needs, with four bedrooms and two bathrooms and plenty of space. Luca met the first four people who arrived. He gave a very cursory explanation of everything, and the group ended up finding their own way down into town via a shortcut. My group of four arrived after the last bus had left (21:15) and had to pay for a taxi to the villa (36 Euros). In general, after that, we made sure to catch that last bus although we did walk up one night (make sure that you bring flashlights). Between all of us, we had two sets of keys. The kitchen and bathrooms were quite modern although the water heater on my side of the house would only provide hot water for about 1 1/2 showers, at best Also, on my side, it should be noted that the bathroom is off of a bedroom so we had to walk through that bedroom to get to it. It was not a problem for us, however, and the radiator served as a nightlight. We had to make use of the heaters as it was quite chilly. There were plenty of adapters and plugs which were helpful for all of our phones, computers, etc. Although there was an explanation in the manual of what to do if the lights went out (which happened twice), there was not one for the water heater on the other side of the house. Someone reached out to Luca and was told how to fix it. In the morning, those of us on one side of the house were sometimes awakened by the sounds of chairs scraping on the floor above. As other people have mentioned, the views were spectacular. It was also nice to be able to walk through town and to look back and see the villa on the hill. If you're looking for a place for a group who needs lots of space to move around and wants to have an authentic Italian experience, stay here. Although we did not meet Carolina, we did have the pleasure of meeting her mother on the day that we left.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Hannah W.

Amazing place to stay!
We had a lovely holiday staying at Villa Castellano as an extended family of 4 adults and 3 children. There was plenty of space for us all to be very comfortable and as the nights were still cool extra blankets were provided and heaters in every room. It was possible to have all 3 children sleeping in the same room which was very useful. Staying in a grand villa was a great experience for us all and the views and sunsets were just spectacular! We spent many hours appreciating the villa's location, when sitting on the terrace or in the garden and when walking up and down the cobbled street to the town. The kitchen was very well equipped with everything we needed for preparing simple cooked meals and we found Rita (the host representative) to be very helpful in showing us where to buy food and places to eat around town. The only slight issue would be occasional noise from people living in the floors above, but this is to be expected in an apartment. Overall it was a beautiful place to stay away from the busy streets of Sorrento.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pascual G.

Vistas espectaculares.
Magnífica estancia.. Perfecto para visitar Sorrento, Costa Amalfitana, Capri y toda la bahía de Nápoles.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

vincent b.

Très agréable séjour dans un palais d été avec vue époustouflante sur la baie de Naples
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Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Susan C.

Rustic family villa with the most amazing views of Sorrento
We came to Sorrento with our close family as we were getting married and wanted to share the special occasion with our nearest and dearest, hence we were looking for somewhere that slept 7. We stumbled across this beautiful villa on HomeAway and was superb value for money for the week. Whilst the villa is old and rustic in decor it had a very Italian feel and the most inncredible views of Sorrento. From our initial booking Carolina went above and beyond what we feel was expected of a host. We pre-ordered a welcome package which came in handy as we didn’t arrive in Sorrento until late in the evening and finding food at this time could have been an issue. We also booked transfers to and from the villa through Carolina’s contact as well as a private boat trip to Capri. It was fantastic that we were able to do all of this before getting to Italy as it made the family trip run a lot smoother. We were welcomed to the Villa by Sonia who was very welcoming and helpful with regards to local knowledge and also checking out etc. Carolina was also kind enough to allow us to keep our bags in the villa on the day of check out as we had a late flight which meant we didn’t have to cart our bags around all day. The walk down into Sorrento is roughly 20 minutes downhill and 30-40 uphill but as quite an active family we thoroughly enjoyed this walk daily. Carlo, who lives next door, was also kind enough to give us a lift down one day too. The day before our wedding Carolina’s mother came round with a beautiful gift from the family which was such a nice touch. I would highly recommend Villa Castellano if you are looking for a large space for a family or group of people and don’t mind accepting a walk into town in favour of some beautiful views and scenery. Overall we were really impressed with the amenities as it really was a home away from home and we made us of the kitchen, washing machine, ironing board, CD player etc. Great villa and superb hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

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