Villa dei due Golfi

Location and Surrounding Area

Located near Sorrento, this elegant eleven-bedroom villa is the perfect place for a stylish break on one of the most famous stretches of coastline in the Mediterranean. With a spectacular cliff-top setting facing Mount Vesuvius across the Bay of Naples, it is no wonder Sorrento is a must-visit destination on everyone's bucket list. The ancient town center is laid out on a Roman grid of narrow lanes, now lined with exclusive restaurants serving gnocchi and shops selling lemon-themed souvenirs.

But away from the well-worn paths are little-explored nooks and crannies. The vaulted Sedile Dominova, once a meeting space for aristocracy, is now a working-men's club where old-timers while away afternoons playing cards. Then there are traditional greengrocers and haberdashers huddled behind wooden shop fronts, the medieval palaces along Via Pietà, the magnificent courtyard of Palazzo Correale, and artisan workshops producing the same wood intarsia for which the town became famous in the 18th century.

If Sorrento gets too much, the laid-back town of Vico Equense, which stands on a sheer tufa cliff just along the coast, makes an attractive base. Beach bums tend to head for the small pockets of sand tucked into coves at Marina di Vico and Marina d'Aequa, walkers tackle the old footpath to Positano, clinging to the cliffs on the Amalfi coastline, and culture hounds hop on the Circumvesuviana train to march around the ancient sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum, destroyed by the eruption of the Vesuvius.

Set in the hills just below the ridge that divides Sorrento from the sheer southern coastline lies the village of Sant'Agata Sui due Golfi, named for its domination of the gulfs of both Naples and Salerno. To the west and south-west of Sorrento is a hilly hinterland, the sprawling Massa Lubrense, and a wild stretch of coast that developers have left untouched. The Massa Lubrense is home to hamlets and ancient look-out towers, a reminder of repeated invasions over the centuries, surrounded by citrus and olive groves.

With a seeming maze of streets and staircases, Amalfi is a town best explored on foot. While Piazza Duomo and the main street are home to most of the town’s shops and restaurants, do spend some time wandering and exploring the quieter side streets, where you will find arched passageways, hidden gardens and tiny piazzas. Sitting high in the hills above Amalfi, Ravello is famous for its ravishing gardens and stupendous views, the best in the world according to former resident Gore Vidal.

Villa dei due Golfi is 59 km from Naples Capodichino International Airport and 287 km from Rome Leonardo da Vinci International Airport. Sant’Agata sui Due Golfi is just 1 km from the villa, Nerano is 8 km, Sorrento is 10 km, Vico Equense is 18 km, Positano is 18 km, Amalfi is 32 km, Pompeii is 33 km, Ravello is 35 km, Herculaneum is 49 km, and Naples is 55 km. The villa is just a 20-minute drive from the sandy beaches of Massa Lubrense.

The Property

Overlooking the glittering Bay of Naples with the imposing Mount Vesuvius on the horizon, the three-floor Villa dei due Golfi provides the ultimate retreat in one of the most romantic corners on the Amalfi Coast. Offering an impressive sense of space, this magnificent villa offers an elegant combination of classic period features and modern comforts. Villa dei due Golfi can accommodate up to twenty-two guests featuring eleven bedrooms with en-suite bathroom spread over three floors, plus eight guests in four double sofa beds.

Surrounded by a lush garden, this magnificent villa boasts an exceptional pool and a generous poolside area furnished with comfortable sun loungers inviting guests to sit back and unwind while enjoying the charming panorama. Offering a calm atmosphere, the villa also features a generous al fresco dining area in the shade of a pergola and comfortable lounge areas for relaxing and socializing. With gorgeous views of the sea, the villa also features an exclusive tennis court.

Offering the ultimate blend of style and comfort, the ground floor of the villa features an elegant living area with comfortable sofas with plenty of seating. Flooded with light, the ground floor also features a generous dining room with a large table and direct access to the garden through French doors. On the ground floor you will also find a spacious fully-equipped featuring all the amenities you might need during your stay. The ground floor also features a half bathroom.

The first floor houses a double bedroom featuring en-suite bathroom with shower and panoramic views, three bedrooms with en-suite bathroom with shower and panoramic views, a double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower, and two double bedrooms with en-suite bathroom with shower. The second floor features a double bedroom with panoramic views and en-suite bathroom with shower, a double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower, and a double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower.

On the third floor of the villa you will find an elegant master bedroom featuring panoramic views, en-suite bathroom with shower and direct access to a private terrace complete with hot tub. Each bedroom is adorned with fine fabrics and antique furnishings. All the floors are connected with elevator. The villa also features a sauna and a heliport. Please note that four bedrooms feature a comfortable double sofa bed for two guests (in each room), for a total number of eight guests.