Accommodation Sorrento

Casa Tufo

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About the Experience
Looking for an extraordinary seaside villa accommodation that is truly representative of the Sorrento area? This lovely, self-catering farmhouse villa near Sorrento will provide you with the perfect Amalfi Coast getaway. Offering complete privacy, you will also have many of the Sorrento Peninsula's best towns and sights within easy driving distance-- not to mention the amazing beaches. You can alternate between spending the day at the beach or lounging by the comfort of your own pool.
Exterior Description
Casa Tufo is located 9 km from the center of Positano, located on the southern coast of the Peninsula. This is a perfect spot from which to visit the neighboring Amalfi Coast towns such as Amalfi, Ravello and Praiano. It is just 5 km from Sorrento and 3 km from Piano di Sorrento shopping. Naples, Capri, Ischia and Pompeii are all within easy reach. This charming, old country house has been lovingly and carefully furnished with antiques, prints, watercolors and ceramic artworks preserving the important traditions of the Campania region. The style of the house is characteristic of the region, carved out of the hillside of volcanic rock tufo, combined with the fresh colors of blue, white and yellow used in the fabrics, wall coverings and tile. Outside you will find private gardens and terraces planted with palm trees, bougainvillea and other flowering plants. The swimming pool will be available from June 10 - September 30. The entrance to the house is reached after passing through a private electric gate and following an olive tree and flower-lined driveway. The house is set amidst a well-manicured lawn with countless trees, and plants. There is ample parking on the grounds. A car is necessary to access Casa Tufo. From Sorrento there is boat service to Naples, Capri and Ischia. In addition the Circumvesuviana train runs from Sorrento to Naples, with stops at Pompeii and Ercolano. The Rome airport is 3 hours away. Private transfers can be arranged.
Interior Description
Main House: Ground Floor. The entrance opens onto a spacious dining room, seating 10-12, with a 3-seater couch in an alcove under the stairway leading up to the bedrooms. Doors open to a terrace also accessed through the living room. The spacious, fully-equipped eat-in kitchen has an oven, dishwasher and washing machine. Glass doors lead out onto the outdoor pergola with two marble-top tables seating a total of 16. The living room is up four steps. It has two comfortable sofas, one seating three and the other seating two. There are also two side chairs, a reclining chaise lounge and a working fireplace. Double doors open directly onto the trellis-covered terrace where there are numerous lounge chairs and spacious areas to relax. The master bedroom is off the living room. The queen-size bed has a handcrafted headboard. There are side chairs, an armoire and night stands. There is an en suite bathroom with tub. Also on the ground floor is a guest bathroom. First floor ten steps There is a single bedroom with an 18th Century iron bed frame and an en suite bathroom with shower 3 steps up from the bedroom. There is a queen bedroom or twin beds in brilliant yellow with a window with views of the Galli Islands. There is a reclining chaise lounge at the foot of the bed. Up 3 steps there is a charming bathroom with a shower, lace curtains and an antique ceramic sink. Double doors open onto a spacious terrace with lounge chairs. From the terrace there are steps to the second floor. Second floor: There are two twin-bedded rooms can be made into queen beds, each with an en suite bathroom with shower. There is central heating. The price includes two hours of cleaning per day (except Sunday) and final cleaning. The utilities gas, electricity, heating and telephone are extra. The double beds can be made up as twin beds, upon request.
Property Seasons & Rates (USD)
Date Range Weekly         Min
Stay
Sep-30-2006 - Jun-15-2007 $8,670 1 wk
Jun-15-2007 - Sep-15-2007 $10,404 1 wk
Sep-15-2007 - Dec-22-2007 $8,670 1 wk
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Arrival Times
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Sat 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Conditions *

Security Deposit
Upon arrival at the property you are required to pay to the property representative a security deposit payable in cash. The security deposit will be returned to you prior to your departure minus any extra charges or accidental damages to the property. The listed security deposit is: 800 EUR

Additional Expenses
Electricity charged according to consumption
If available, telephone is extra and charged according to consumption.
Internet access is available for the weekly rate of: 20 EUR
Gas for heating and hot water is charged at the daily rate of: 20 EUR

Other Notes
Extra maid service is usually available upon request and is paid locally.
If available, heating is allowed by Italian law only from November 1 to April 1 with exceptions made for extreme weather
If you arrive outside of the acceptable arrival times you may be charged a late arrival fee
Clients are expected to depart the property by 9:00 am, unless otherwise indicated.
If available, cook service must be arranged at least two months prior to arrival and is subject to the availability of the cook.

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Property Details
Sleeps: 9
Single Bedrooms: 1
Double Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 5
Type: Farmhouse
Property #: 14080
Nearest Town:
Sorrento
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