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Palazzo Santa Croce

Positano, Amalfi Coast, Italy

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Exotic, sumptuous, and with outstanding views, this house is a perfect choice for a special occasion. A perfect choice for those who wish to enjoy the warmth and charm of this enchanting fishing village and like to holiday in comfort and style.

Why we love it

  • Magnificent sea views
  • Indoor pool and wellness area
  • Walk to boutiques and restaurants

About the villa

Exotic, sumptuous, this house was originally built by prosperous merchants trading with the East and in more recent times has been a retreat for artists and writers such as Picasso and Steinbeck....

Exotic, sumptuous, this house was originally built by prosperous merchants trading with the East and in more recent times has been a retreat for artists and writers such as Picasso and Steinbeck. Built high above Positano, surrounded by hanging gardens, the views from its terraces are quite spectacular and the villa is bathed in sunshine throughout the day.

Spacious and beautifully furnished rooms open out of each other like a series of ornate jewel-boxes, filled with some impressive paintings and with elegant furnishings. Most rooms open on to balconies or terraces, one of which forms the elegant setting for outdoor dining. The  bedroom suites on the first floor are simply magnificent  The Alfonso suite has beautiful frescoed ceilings dating from the eighteenth century, a private bathroom decorated with antique tiles and stone sink, two balconies, and access to a wonderful terrace with a view over Positano’s beach. The Isabella suite is decorated in keeping with the villa’s overall Baroque style, with frescoed ceilings and a private bathroom decorated with antique majolica tiles. The terrace overlooks the sea and the Chiesa Madre.  Frrom these two suites, a staircase leads to the second floor. Just before the second floor level, there is a compact and comfortable single bedroom more suitable for young guests with a private shower room a few steps further up the staircase. A few further steps lead to the second floor with two further suites. From the Praiano Suite,  there are views as far as Praiano and across the Mediterranean horizon.  The Positano suite is a romantic ensuite room tucked under wooden eaves with a large window overlooking Positano and access to the gardens, with orange, lemon trees and flowering bougainvillea.   Other superb facilities include a magnificent full-sized indoor pool with spa area, sauna and steam room.  A chef presides over a superb kitchen with beautiful local tiles, stone arches and a wood oven. 

The chef will demonstrate how to prepare local dishes from the Amalfi Coast. For those who are passionate about cooking, more comprehensive cooking courses are also available, where guests can learn how to prepare a number of local specialties.  

The villa extends over five levels, with the gardens at the highest level. The property is superbly managed by the leading hotel in Positano and the concierge and villa team run the property to the very highest standard to ensure you have the most memorable holiday. A selection of experiences can be arranged including boat trips with stops at the most exclusive beach clubs and waterfront restaurants or, for those keen to sail a little farther afield, the nearby island of Capri.  

 

Service & Staffing


DINING SERVICES

  • A continental breakfast will be served daily
  • One complimentary cooking class

villa staff

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Daily linen change
  • Mid-week towel change
  • Laundry service
  • Concierge

Pre-arrival

  • Porterage included from 16.00 to 18.00 and 8.00 – 10.00 on arrival/departure day for 2 pieces of luggage per person

Additional villa services

  • Baby sitting service
  • Parking
  • Boat trips
  • Wine tastings
  • Further cooking classes
  • Visits to mozzarella producers

Wellness

  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Fitness equipment

Villa details


Accommodation

Main Floor

  • Living and dining room opening onto large terrace with dining area and comfortable seating
  • Kitchen

First floor

  • Two double (super king size) bedroom suites with large sitting area, shower rooms and frescoed ceilings (can be made as twin bedroom)- with access to terrace

Half Landing

  • Compact single bedroom
  • Separate shower room 8 steps further up the staircase

Second Floor

  • Double (super king size) bedroom, opening to terrace each with shower room en suite (can be made as twin room)
  • Access to the garden
  • Double (super king size) bedroom, with shower room en suite (can be made as twin room)

Lower Ground Floor

  • Indoor pool area with four hydromassage areas and counter current
  • Steam room
  • Sauna
  • Sitting area with TV
  • Opens onto furnished terrace with small hydromassage.
  • Showers
  • WC
  • Fitness equipment

Facilities

Children's Facilities

  • Cot and highchair

Entertainment

  • WiFI
  • Smart TV

Keeping Cool

  • Air conditioning

Kitchen Essentials

  • Professional kitchen for use by the staff
  • Fridge/freezers
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Espresso machine
  • Sparkling and still water on tap
  • Ice machine

Private Pool

  • Indoor pool
  • Counter current, areas with hydromassage and waterfall feature
  • 8m x 3.5m
  • 2.10 m deep
  • Built-in steps
  • Pool towels

Something Special

  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Selection of wine for purchase
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Bathroom amenities
  • Beach bag with flip flops

Villa Essentials

  • Washing Machine
  • Hairdryers For All Bedrooms
  • Iron & Ironing Board
  • Safe
  • Mini-bar in each room

Experiences Designed Around You

Once you have booked your villa stay, your dedicated concierge will be in touch to discuss any additional arrangements you may require, to elevate your holiday to the next level.

Important Information


A float of Euro 2,000 for food and beverage expenses is payable on arrival. Please note that Palazzo Santa Croce is 190 steps from the road so is not suitable for those with limited mobility.

Tourist tax of €1.50 per person per day will be collected in cash on arrival

Please note our properties in Positano do not have private parking. If you are renting a car, you will need to use a private car park for approximately €25-€30 per day.

A security deposit of €10000 will be held on a credit card on arrival for the high value of works of art and furnishings in the villa.

TAXI TRANSFER

A private air-conditioned taxi transfer from Naples airport to Positano can be arranged to meet your flights. Please ask your Travel Expert for further details. Please note that it is not possible to drive or to be dropped off adjacent to the apartment, there are steps down to the apartment. Porters are available to assist with luggage (€15 per piece between 0700 - 2200hrs, €20 per piece between 2200 hrs - 0700 hrs, payable locally in cash) if required.

CV Representative

An English speaking CV Representative in Italy will be available by phone during your stay. Contact details will be sent with your travel documents.

TENANCY TIMES

Arrival from 14:00 . Departure by 10:00.

LOW WALLS

Please refer to the Health & Safety pages on this website.

Location


Amenities

  • Mini-market and bus stop 8 minutes walk
  • Further shops, restaurants, chemist, boutiques, beach, bust stop for Amalfi and Sorrento, hydrofoil to Amalfi, Capri, Ischia, Sorrento 10 minutes walk

Places of Interest

  • Amalfi 17km
  • Ravello 25km
  • Pompeii 45km

Beaches

  • Main beach 10 minutes walk

Airport

  • Naples 60km
  • Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport 59km

Train Station

  • Naples 57km
About the area

Positano

Average weather

From dazzling crystalline waters and dramatic rocky cliffs to authentic twisting lanes and spectacular architecture, Positano is a stunning cliffside village on the south coast of Italy. Abounding in unique and timeless charms, this seaside resort boasts pure Italian splendour, whether it be the relaxed atmosphere, quaint cafes, beautiful beaches or deluxe cosmopolitan boutiques. Picturesque scenery and interesting architecture can be found at every turn, with plenty of fine activities to enjoy during your villa holiday, whether you’re spending a day indulging in retail therapy or embarking on a hike with extraordinary sea views. Along the seafront, visitors will find plenty of upmarket and trendy restaurants offering deliciously authentic cuisine.

Find out more about Positano.

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

Please note that there is a European tourist tax payable on arrival. Further details will be advised prior to arrival.

Having a barbecue in Italy is one of the best ways to cook your food but you may find that due to long drought periods in high season barbecuing may be restricted in some areas. You will be informed if this happens by your house staff or local representative.

FLIGHTS

CV Villas is happy to book flights for our customers on scheduled, chartered or low cost airlines from London and regional UK airports. Please ask for details.

CAR HIRE

Car hire can be pre-booked through CV Villas with collection at the airport.