Surrounded by the greenery of its gardens and in a residential setting close to the coast is comfortable Villa Minerva. The small town's shops, restaurants, bars and transport links are all a short walk away; as is the coast and its dramatic volcanic-sand beaches. Just a 10-minute drive down to the coast will bring you to Sorrento. This popular clifftop town offers sweeping sea views and an old town full of historic buildings and lively squares. Villa Minerva is a modern holiday home that sleeps up to 10 people, with family-friendly accommodation spread over three floors. There's a real home-from-home feel throughout, and the ground-floor open-plan living/dining room is sure to be a favourite space. Chatting on the sofa and sitting down to meals easily turns into al-fresco gatherings, with doors that open straight onto a terrace with table and chairs. This terrace itself leads into the garden where you'll find a large swimming pool, sun loungers and peaceful seating areas. There's an easygoing vibe wherever you choose to relax. The three double bedrooms are as bright and spacious as the living areas and two of them have balconies for morning coffees or evening drinks. One of the bedrooms has an en-suite bathroom with a hydromassage bath offering extra indulgence. Particularly flexible for families with children and teenagers is the lower-ground floor area. A large communal area features two single beds as well as a second lounge with double sofa bed. There's even a small pool table and access to other games and gym equipment for entertainment. Along with Sorrento, several coastal towns are easy to reach by car from Villa Minerva. Enjoy a day out to Massa Lubrense, with long hikes and boat trips just some of the ways to appreciate the area's stunning beauty. Be sure to visit the archaeological site of Pompeii with much to explore and learn about. Still-active Mount Vesuvius is a natural wonder that's just over an hour's drive away. Features: Villa Interiors Lower Ground Floor - Living area with sofa, double sofa bed, TV, small pool table, table and chairs and  two single beds - Bathroom with shower, washing machine and WC Ground Floor - Living/dining room with sofas, TV, fireplace, dining table for eight people, doors leading outside - Kitchen with oven, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, toaster, kettle, coffee machine, table and chairs, doors leading outside First Floor - Bedroom with king-size bed (can be made into two singles), TV, en-suite bathroom with hydromassage bath and WC - 2 x bedrooms with double beds, TVs, doors to balcony terrace - Bathroom with shower and WC Outside Grounds - Swimming pool (8m x 4m, depth: 1.2m - 1.7m). Open approximately start-April to end-October - Pool terrace with sun loungers, umbrellas, outdoor shower - Garden with lawn, trees, plants, flowers, seating area - Terrace with two dining tables and chairs - Barbecue - Garage parking Facilities - Wi-Fi - Air conditioning - Gym equipment - Games - Pool table - Washing machine Location: Villa Minerva is part of a residential area in a charming coastal town, so it's great for families. A range of amenities such as restaurants and shops are just a short walk away. Make a picnic and take the 20-minute walk down to the coast for an afternoon of relaxing on a beach and swimming in the sea. One of the nearest beaches has volcanic sand and sun loungers, with some watersports like canoeing also on offer. Just a few metres away from the villa is a bus stop with services heading to Sorrento. You can also drive to the town in around 10 minutes. Sorrento is famous for its lemons, with the town being home to shops selling lemon-themed souvenirs and local crafts. The beautiful old town is a lovely place to take a stroll. Historic buildings here include the 14th-century church of Chiesa di San Francesco, a bell tower, monastery and cathedral. Pizza Tasso is a popular place to take a sightseeing break with coffee, ice creams or lunch at a pavement cafe. Also around a 10-minute drive away is Massa Lubrense. Follow hiking trails through the hills for stunning views over the Gulf of Naples and the Gulf of Salerno and enjoy meals in harbour-side restaurants. Marina della Lobra is a great place to simply watch activity on the water, with boats heading to places like the idyllic Punta Campanella Marine Reserve. On many boat trips you can go diving, cave swimming and take in fantastic views over to the island of Capri. The archaeological site of Pompeii is 40 minutes away by car. Explore this fascinating ancient site and then head to Mount Vesuvius to marvel at the still-active volcano. Terms & Conditions: Security deposit? €1000 charged to client's credit card as a pre-authorisation at least 2 weeks prior to arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. Arrival time? 3.00 p.m. - 10.00 p.m. Arrival outside of these hours will be subject to a €50 fee. Departure time? 10.00 a.m. Energy costs included? Yes. Heating costs included? Yes. End of stay cleaning included? Extra €250, payable locally. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit. Linen & towels included? Yes. Pool towels included? Yes. Pool opening dates? The pool is open approximately April to end-October. Please note that pool opening dates are subject to local weather conditions and pool maintenance requirements and that cooler months may not be suitable for swimming. Changeover day? Flexible. Minimum stay? 5 nights from start-June to end-July and in September. 7 nights during August. 3 nights during all other periods. Pets welcome? Not allowed. Smoking Allowed? Outside only. Tax? Italian Visitors Tax payable locally in cash (typically costs €1-€10 per adult per night- please enquire if exact amount is required). Internet access? Wi-Fi internet access included. Other Ts and Cs? Please note that the use of any external caterers and/or contractors is not permitted. Insurance? Guests are required to be in possession of a valid insurance policy, which covers them for cancellations, loss of personal belongings, personal liability and any accidental damage caused during their stay. Smoking - not allowed