Casa De Angelis

Dankeschön für die Gastfreundschaft.

Silvio møtte oss da vi kom sent på kvelden. Han hadde god tid og ga oss mye nyttig informasjon som gjorde at uken vår på Amalikysten ble fantastisk. Alt fra hvor det var lurt å handle mat til restauranttips, tips til de flotteste stedene langt kysten og praktisk som hvor det var lurt å parkere.

The surrounds: After the tourist crush in Amalfi etc., this area is a very pleasant and peaceful contrast. Yet, from Cetara, the neighbouring town, a scenic ferry boat can be taken to Amalfi and any of the coastal towns as well as to Capri. The villa is set in the forested hills and there are fantastic hikes behind it, easily accessible from the villa - see mapy.com for paths. Cetara was pronounced 'the most charming Italian town I have seen', by my husband. Many excellent restaurants that the villa owner will tell you about, and good shops for cooking at home. We enjoyed a beach that was to the West of the harbour, just keep walking past the boats to reach it. Cetara is famous for its seafood and anchovies. The property: This property offers the bottom half of a villa, with two bedrooms and a bathroom, a large and well-equipped kitchen, a very large and attractively furnished dining and sitting room, and an entrance hall. The huge bonus is a massive terrace with outdoor dining and cooking facilities, and a gorgeous view of the hillsides and the beach below. There is a swimming pool which the owner said we could use. The owner is a lovely man who was endlessly helpful. The beach: A virtually private cove is easily accessible through a locked gate. Transport: We took the train (cheap and fast) from Naples to Salerno. Then the local bus directly from the station that runs to Amalfi, and should stop near Erchie, close to the property's gates. Make sure you *agree* with the driver to *stop* at the correct stop (show him on google maps). We walked to Cetara, the neighbouring town,on the road in the day (quick and scenic). But were also able to use a cheap local taxi to/from this town: 00 39 380 2479040 (takes 6 minutes). We got a taxi back to Naples using this excellent service: Pietro Lupo 00 39 333 7656109 (he answers in text on Whatsapp). Returning from Amalfi we used the local bus - sit on the rhs to see staggeringly beautiful scenery.

We did not like the noisy motorbikes. If you are there on a Sunday, make this your Capri or Amalfi day. The beds are firm, but we found them comfortable. Bring some sticky tape to paper over the glass centre of the doors if the light bothers you. I used one of the maps and this worked well.

Location and views were amazing. Silvio the host was very friendly and helpful with all aspects of our stay.

Not something we weren't happy with, but you will need your own transport to get anywhere from here as in the hills. Which is also one of the things that makes it so amazing.

Location was stunning. Steps down to a wee beach. Hosts were very helpful and friendly.

Slightly difficult driveway - but they all are!

The house is within walking distance from both Erchie and Cetara in a beautiful spot with a stunning sea view from the terrace. What feels like a private beach is right below the house and just wonderful.

We used the local buss service, SITA, but at times the busses were too full and would not stop for us.

Amazing house and terrace. Location and parking. Sincerely communicative and helpful host Silvio. Upon arrival, the host surprised us - we could prepare pasta for dinner and a bottle of wine as a gift. You can walk to Cetara in 10-15 minutes.