- La Fontanella lies whitin a private estate on the Amalfi coast
- Situated on a rocky promontory overlooking the Amalfi coastline …
- la Fontanella is a renovated Saracen tower
- surrounded by 4 independent cottages
- with magical views onto the coastline and the Mediterranean sea
- A winding path leads to …
- a cove for private access to the sea, a rarity on the Amalfi coast.
- ingeniously linked by communicating steps
- Ground floor living-room with access to the terraces through plate-glass doors, with fabulous sea views
- A further sitting room with panoramic sea views, a fireplace, TV, and stereo is located on the upper floor
- Light and airy dining room with glass-topped table and white chairs complementing the wooden beamed ceilings and fireplace.
- Breakfast is prepared by the delightful staff
- From the dining room, through plate-glass doors, access to ..
- … one of the several terraces of the villa
- The dining terrace
- Fontanella’s chef prepares a local fish-based cuisine but also wonderful grilled meats, pasta and a wide variety of fresh vegetables and fruit
- Meals are served in the colorful crockery from the close village of Vietri sul Mare
- Limoneto carefully selected staff ensures the professional service, but you will also be getting the warm personal touch of a private household.
- 4 of the 5 bedrooms are located in independent annexes discreetly positioned throughout the grounds. Here the access to the Longanesi bedroom
- All the bedrooms feature traditional tiled floors, antique furniture and …
- private terrace with unobstructed sea views
- Detail of Longanesi
- Fragole suite comprises …
- a double bedroom …
- with french doors onto the terrace…
- and a twin
- The Fragole Suite terrace
- La Fontanella double room features…
- … a tiled fireplace
- seaviews and …
- interesting antique pieces
- Detail of Fontanella
- The Fontanella terrace
- The Canonica double bedroom
- The Canonica terrace
- Within the large estate there is another independent rental villa called Limoneto. It is possible to rent the entire estate accommodating up to 26 people.
- Cooking lessons with Limoneto chef
- The classes are chef demonstrated with some hands-on cooking as well.
- The former owner of the villa was a painter and her studio has been transformed into a gym with the latest Techno Gym equipment.
- Running with a view
- Next to the gym a unique massage room hewn into the rock.
- Nestled deep into the cliff, the private Grotto is accessed by another winding path that leads you into the grotto itself. Classical music concerts can be staged here upon request.
- The property, with its own private chapel on the grounds, offers a perfect setting for an exclusive and romantic wedding celebration in Amalfi Coast.
- Animal lovers will enjoy meeting the animals living on the estate farm or grazing around the property.
- The estate provides small electric cars for easy access to the villa situated at the end of a winding tarmac road.