ANTICA LIMONAIA – Pool Villa, Lemon Gardens, Water Views A hilltop villa with a private pool, nestled among lemon trees overlooking the Mount Vesuvius and the blue waters of the Mediterranean, Antica Limonaio is your perfect holiday retreat on the Sorrento and Amalfi Coast Termini, Massa Lubrense 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms Sleeps 14 people Nestled in hillside of Massa Lubrense and surrounded by an abundance of lemon groves, lies the beautiful holiday villa Antica Limonaia by Gocce. The space ANTICA LIMONAIA – Pool Villa, Lemon Gardens, Water Views A hilltop villa with a private pool, nestled among lemon trees overlooking the Mount Vesuvius and the blue waters of the Mediterranean, Antica Limonaio is your perfect holiday retreat on the Sorrento and Amalfi Coast Termini, Massa Lubrense 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms Sleeps 14 people Nestled in hillside of Massa Lubrense and surrounded by an abundance of lemon groves, lies the beautiful holiday villa Antica Limonaia. Located less than 10km from the centre of Sorrento, this classical countrystyle villa sits on 2,000 sqms of Mediterranean gardens atop a hill that affords sweeping views of Mount Vesuvius on one side and the deep blue waters of the Mediterranean on the other. Cool off in the warmer summer months with a dip in the small paddling pool or nap under the lemon groves. Offering an abundance of space and privacy, Antica Limonaia consists of a main villa, separate annex, and 3 bedroom self-contained apartment, comfortably accommodating up to 16 guests. The elegant vintage furnishings give this hillside retreat a timeless, one-of-a-kind ambience. VILLA HIGHLIGHTS • 350sqm private villa with landscaped gardens • 6 bedrooms accommodating up to 14 guests • Small paddling pool • Sweeping views of the Mount Vesuvius, Naples and the Mediterranean • Expansive lemon groves and outdoor space • Outdoor kitchen, woodfire pizza oven and BBQ area The Main Villa (Sleeps 8) The Main Villa boasts four bedrooms plus a fifth bedroom /annex, an impressive sunroom with bright and airy living and dining area, separate dine-in kitchen, formal lounge room and furnished outdoor terrace with spectacular views of the Gulf of Naples and Mount Vesuvius. The ground floor of the two-level Villa hosts a spacious living and dining room complete with floor to ceiling windows, comfortable sofa lounges, an antique wooden dining corner and beautiful homely furnishings and paintings making this space a delightful area for rest and relaxation. The living and dining room opens onto an extensive outdoor terrace with sweeping coastal views and is outfitted with dining table, outdoor sofas and teak and rattan patio furniture. The Villas’ quaint marble-topped kitchen is a room lovingly created to inspire and motivate guests to use their gastronomical creativity for unforgettable Mediterranean holiday feasts. The kitchen boasts all the modern day comforts including: a six hob gas cooktop, oven, dishwasher, double sink, fridge/freezer, kettle and toaster. A washing machine and ironing board is available. From the kitchen and up two stairs you enter the formal lounge room of the Villa endowed with an open fire place and two comfortable three seater sofa lounges offering a warm and welcoming bolthole for the cooler months. The stairway from the formal lounge takes you to the Villa’s main sleeping quarters with master bedroom and two double bedrooms, all with ensuite bathroom. The oversized master bedroom is quaintly furnished with wooden Mediterranean finishes and floral décor. This room boasts a queen-sized double bed, desk and reading corner, walk-in robe and ensuite bathroom with shower over bath, wash basin, bidet and WC. There is a small foyer between the main bedrooms on the upper level which opens onto a panoramic terrace with stunning views of the Sorrento coastline and picturesque Mount Vesuvius as its back drop. One of the bedrooms opens out onto this terrace. The fourth bedroom is located on the ground floor and consists of a double or optional twin bed, flat screen TV, wardrobe and reading chair. The main guest bathroom is located across from this bedroom and is equipped with bath tub, sink, bidet and WC. The property enjoys central heating and WiFi throughout. Lower Level Apartment (Sleeps 6) Perfect for large families and groups of friends, the Antica Limonaia offers a separate living and sleeping quarters on the lower garden level of the villa. Enjoy a spacious 120 sqm three bedroom apartment with queen bedroom, two twin bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchenette and living/dining space. The Gardens/Paddling Pool/ Outdoor Dining and Kitchen The highlight of Antica Limonaia are its expansive gardens resulting from the villa owners’ passion for a balanced rural holiday retreat that combines the best of the local Mediterranean landscape, hillside setting and scenic deep blue waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Upon entry to the property, your sight will be arrested by the picturesque private gardens of the Villa – lemon orchards, Mediterranean vegetation and plants surround the villa in a natural amphitheatre, seducing you with their unique perfume. The Villa offers a professional outdoor kitchen and enclosed dining terrace making it the perfect choice for a special celebration or simple alfresco dining, as it is spectacularly positioned to enjoy the views of Mount Vesuvius and the surrounding villages of Massa Lubrense. The outdoor kitchen is complete with woodfired pizza oven, BBQ area, double sink, professional gas burners and cooling space making it the perfect location to organize a private home chef, pizza party or gourmet Italian cooking class. The area is comfortably furnished with lounge chairs and a superb single piece handmade Mediterranean-tiled table top. There is a small 3m round by 80cm high paddling pool by the lemon groves, making it the perfect setting to relax and cool off in the warmer summer months. Hosting a Wedding / Formal Reception Antica Limonaia makes the perfect location to host an exclusive event such as an Amalfi coast wedding. The two terraces of the Villa set amongst the lemon groves can comfortably seat approx. 250 guests and a complete wedding planner with gourmet catering service can be arranged on request. Guest access Guest Access The Villa boasts parking for up to four medium sized vehicles with adequate room to manoeuvre. There is a steep descent to reach the Villa from the main road, however the large space in the carpark allows for ease of entry and exit. Other things to note Please note: 1) Guests have complimentary access to the pool, cafe/bar and restaurant at Gocce di Capri - Hotel & Serviced Residence located just 500metres from the Villa. 2) From 1 April to 31 October the Municipal Council of Massa Lubrense has instituted a mandatory tourist tax on all temporary residents. A tourist tax of € 2,00 per person per night (for guests 18 years and over) for a maximum stay of 7 nights must be added to the total amount of the stay and must be paid in cash on arrival. Registration Details IT063044B4NWM86E6A