Villa Casale

What a gem of a place. For starters it is in Ravello - this is an excellent start - but it really is in a prime Ravello location. A short walk from the bustle of the square and tucked neatly behind the famous Villa Rufolo with all of the views, it really is quite spectacular. There is no disputing this place is all about the views and the scenery. Available from every angle the grounds are beautiful, well looked after, offer an array of wildlife and flowers which set off the vista of the Amalfi coast to perfection. The pool is an absolute delight with ample sun loungers and if you are like me and find it hard to get into a chilly pool, this one offers no such problems. All set against that delightful backdrop is it hard to tear your eyes away. A perfect oasis of calm. Our villa was spacious and well equipped with everything you could need and more. Air conditioning worked a charm and the bathroom was clean and shower was powerful. Had great nights sleep in the bed as well. It has everything you need and is cool and clean. Not luxurious and relatively no frills - but charming and frankly if you want to sit inside you have come to the wrong place. The terrace was incredible with a table, chairs, deck chairs and clothes dryer but mainly - that view! It was just heaven to be able to sit out there and we spent all our time at the villa on the terrace. I adore Ravello and am thrilled to have found this charming spot and when we come back, I will absolutely stay here again. Loved it.

We stayed here for 3 nights as we were in Ravello for a wedding. The view from the pool is just stunning it takes your breath away. The rooms are clean and spacious, exactly what we were expecting. Mara the host will be waiting for you to arrive, she was very helpful and will assist you with anything you need. It’s a great location a 5 minute walk from the main square. A few steps to walk up but not too much. It was so peaceful and relaxing by the pool area. We absolutely loved it here and I would recommend it. Just don’t expect anything too luxury, no air con, the beds, pillows etc aren’t what you would get in a normal hotel. Your towels and bed linen isn’t changed daily. But we didn’t mind as it was exactly what we were looking for, a comfortable stay in beautiful surroundings without the huge price tag you get at some of the other nearby hotels. We would definitely stay again.

We stayed in this gem for a week in May. It was perfect for our watercolor- painting group--places to sit together and paint or sip wine, with a drop-dead gorgeous view! Owner Flavia organized several details for us in advance and even cooked us the best mussels any of us had ever tasted. Mara was kind enough to make us several dinner reservations and arrange for porters (to go back up lots of stairs), as well anything else we asked for. This is not a fancy place, but one where we felt comfortable and at home.