VILLA GAIA Sorrento Peninsula and Amalfi Coast

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Via Francesco Ciampa 8

80063 Piano di Sorrento

Napoli Italy

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VILLA GAIA

COMFORT DETAILS

SWIMMING POOL False
GARAGE True
AIR COND. True
DIST. OF CENTRE 1KM
DIST. OF SEA 1,5KM

 

 

 

 

 

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VILLA GAIA  Sleeps 12

AMALFI: POSITANO

Historical Outline: Villa Gaia is a typical Amalfitan house situated on the upper part of the Baglio Hill. It originated in the centuries of medieval times when the Maritime Republic dominated the waves and developed in the following ages. The vast blue sea is visible from its big terraces, sweeping from the high peaks of the Lattari Mountains down to the view of Amalfi dipping its feet into the water in the hot summer. An Amalfi with its white vaulted houses and terraced lemon groves recalling to poetic fantasy the mythical Garden of the Hesperides. The comfortable welcoming house, heated in all seasons by the warm Amalfitan sun, has storage areas and stables covered with barrel vaults and pointed vaults on the ground floor. These are medieval catodea, probably dating back to the 12th century. The original medieval part is raised on another two floors: on the first floor a room with lowered vaults is clearly visible, obviously built during the same period as the rooms below; on the second floor there is a cross vault made with crossing barrels. So this three-storey complex with these vaults is the oldest building, datable to the first part of the 12th century. The building, definitely a rural one, belonged to a small landowner of Vettica Minore, a village that extended between the sea and hill along the western border of the jurisdiction of the city of Amalfi, was extended during the Renaissance, especially after the tower of Cape Vettica was built (1568). The tower assured better protection from the invasions of the Barbary pirates. The rooms on the second floor with the lunette vaults, the barrel vaults and the grey tuff at the root and limestone at the key, held solidly by lime and pumice mortar are proof of this. Further enlargements during the 18th century are represented by the vaults on the first and second floors. In the sixteenth century the building became the residence of a wealthy local man. And rightly so, considering the rooms just described and also because of a kind of “baglio” (beam) made of a thick wall facing the entrance and the grotto of St Nicholas above (where prehistoric remains were found in the past) and strengthened with solid lime, sand and pumice mortar. This wall has trilobate crenelation and four struts from which the occupants of the building could shoot with arquebuses on any attackers coming from the sea via the public stairway. This is where the name “Baglio”, referring to the whole street, came from. This private military post is included in the list of the Amalfitan “tower-houses” referred to since the 11th century and represents a unique example of viceregal self-defence. It had a fundamental role of protection and communication among the public towers of Cape Vettica and the distinguished one in San Pietro a Dudaro-Torre, coming from the beach of S. Croce.

 

TYPOLOGY

Description: The recent renovation made with special car , has transformed it in a very pleasant holiday house offering high level of privacy and unbelievable evocative atmosphere. The interior of Villa Gaia is airy, fully of light and immaculate. It has the warm welcome of home: the choice of colours, the floors in antique terracotta tiles, the high vaulted ceilings, the rooms dimension, the blend of antic pieces and modern design, the high quality drapes and many important ornaments and valuables create a refined and elegant house and ensure to the guests a surprising pleasure of staying and any kind of comfort. The fittings include all modern conveniences such as satellite TV, washing-machine, dishwasher, air-conditioning, central heating, pay telephone for incoming and outgoing calls, ADSL internet connection, CD player etc. all all modern facilities have been appointed for a very comfortable stay. Access to the villa is by means of a staircase, which goes up from the area where you can park your car. 110 steps lead to the main gate opening into a well kept garden which enjoys an extensive view of the sea. It is equipped with deck chairs and garden furniture, shaded by a pergola. Ground floor: Reached by 12 steps leading up from the garden. The ground floor is composed of a sitting area with wicker table and armchairs, a spacious dining/living room with solid wood table 4 seats and window which frames a truly fascinating view of Amalfi and two large double bedrooms. Both bedrooms have TV, independent air-conditioning/heating units and en-suite bathrooms. The nice bathrooms have elegant finishing touches, majolica green printed tiles, large shower cubicle with attractive blue and green ceramic insert , washbasin , WC, etc. One of the bedroom - can be made as a twin - is behind the living/dining room and is furnished with wrought iron bed head, antique bedside table and wardrobe, solid wood desk and French window onto the back of the villa ( no views). The other bedroom with double bed and inbuilt wardrobe has window with lovely views. From the main gate, passing through a private stairway of about 30 steps , one comes into a large garden terrace suitable both for sun-bathing or for dining outside while admiring the natural beauty of this unique bay. Part of the terrace is paved and shaded by olive trees and large awnings. It is furnished with outdoor shower, dining table seating 12 people, chairs, deck-chairs and a barbecue. Middle floor: Reachable by and entrance straight from the garden. Entrance is onto a small hallway. On the right side, is a superb kitchen ultra modern and newly fully fitted with marble top, inbuilt solid wood drawers, electric oven, 3 small fridges, espresso coffee maker, dishwasher, antique dining table seating 12 people, marble open fireplace, window looking on the rear of the villa, precious lamps and chandeliers. It maintains the architectural beauty and character of the original structure with high vaulted ceilings. From the kitchen, a small corridor with 2 antique wardrobe leads onto an elegant bathroom equipped with a Jacuzzi tub and floor with majolica green printed tiles, WC, large basin on a wood basis, etc. A living room furnished with antique furniture and ceramic lamps, sofa 3 seats, 2 leather armchairs, small wrought iron table, a roomy double bedroom - can be made as a twin – furnished with antique chest of drawers , bedside tables and TV. Both the living room and the double room have access to the terrace in front of them overlooking the expanse of the Mediterranean seascape sea . On the left side of the hallway, a small corridor leads to, a roomy double bedroom with window with lovely views, a smaller double bedroom with window opening onto the rear of the house. Both bedrooms have TV and share the same bathroom in the corridor. It features a shower cubicle, attractive floor with majolica blue printed tiles, WC, wash basin and window with views. At the end of this corridor, a door opens directly onto the garden terrace. Top floor: Reachable directly from the garden, by means of external stairway ( 25 steps). Entrance is onto a huge solarium terrace enjoying a wide view of the sea. It is furnished with wrought iron tables and chairs for four persons, inbuilt seating, outdoor shower and deck chairs. Seven steps lead down into a romantic attic accommodation for two persons composed of: Dining room with sloping ceiling, a solid wood round table 4 seats, antique sofa 2 seats, wood corner kitchen with sink, 2 electric hotplates and small fridge. Bathroom with shower cubicle, wash basin, WC, etc. Master bedroom - can be made as a twin – with sloping ceiling. It is furnished with large wrought iron bed head, antique furniture and window looking onto the garden . Facilities: outdoor showers, washing machine, dishwasher, hairdryers in each bathroom, satellite TV , heating and air conditioning throughout, pay telephone for incoming and outgoing calls, ADSL internet connection, CD player, barbecue, 3 small fridge/ freezer, four-burner cooker, microwave, toaster, electric oven, private parking spot suitable for 3 cars Access: From the parking, 116 steps lead up to the main entrance of the villa. Car suggested but not essential.

 

SERVICE INCLUDED

Maid service and Cook: English speaking manager on call. Luggage carrying service, both on arrival and on departure, included in the rental price. Local cook, food delivery, babysitter, extra maid service, cot and high chair available on request for an additional fee. Our Suggestions: Mandatory weekly cleaning fee, payable locally 150,00 euros per week for booking up to 8 people ( main villa only) or 200,00 euros per week for booking up to 12 people ( main villa + ground floor) including maid service 5 hours per day (Monday-Saturday) and one change of linen midweek. Electricity: 150 Kwh are included in the rental price. Excess of the included kwh will be charged locally at Euro 0,42 per kwh Refundable damage deposit of Euro 1.500, is due upon arrival in cash (euro) or double signed travellers’ cheques. No other form of payment will be accepted.

 

PERIOD AND TARIFFS

MINIMUM RATE Euro 7590,00 per week
MAXIMUN RATE Euro 8000,00 per week

 

 

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