Monastero Su Ravello

Location and Surrounding Area

Located in the picturesque village of Scala and overlooking the sea, this elegant five-bedroom villa is the perfect place for a relaxing break on one of the most famous stretches of coastline in the Mediterranean. With a spectacular cliff-top setting facing the Tyrrhenian Sea, it is no wonder the Amalfi Coast is a must-visit destination on everyone's bucket list. The villa is just a stone’s throw away from Ravello. Sitting high in the hills above Amalfi, Ravello is famous for its ravishing gardens and stupendous views.

The Ravello Festival is a classical music festival held in the gardens of Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone, and in a fabulous auditorium designed by Oscar Niemeyer. Villa Rufolo, originally built for the Rufolo family, is a mixture of 13th and 14th-century constructions. It was remodeled in the 19th century by a Scottish enthusiast who preserved the Arabic elements. It is famed for its courtyard with double arches and even more for its tropical gardens, which inspired Wagner’s Parsifal.

Tucked in between mountains and sea, Amalfi is a town best explored on foot. While Piazza Duomo and the main street are home to most of the town’s shops and restaurants, do spend some time wandering and exploring the quieter side streets, where you will find arched passageways, hidden gardens and tiny piazzas. The villa is also a few kilometers from Maiori, which is like an amphithetre at the end of Tramonti valley. Founded in the 9th century and rebuilt after a flood in 1954, today Maiori is a modern town.

The villa is just a stone’s throw away from Vietri sul Mare, a seaside resort exceptionally renowned for its ceramics. The majolica-decorated dome and bell tower of San Giovanni Battista have almost come to symbolize this town overlooking the Bay of Salerno. Cooking utensils, plates, vases and tiles have been made here since the 1400s. In the mid-18th century, Vietri sul Mare became known as the majolica-makers’ district, a suburb of Cava de’ Tirreni.

The villa is also a few kilometers from Positano. The town climbs the hills in steps, with the oldest houses in the upper part of Positano, either faded red or pink, decorated with Baroque stuccoes. Via Pasitea, the traffic-free street going down to the sea, penetrates the atmospheric heart of the town with its narrow stepped alleys, houses with vaulted roofs, terraces and tiny gardens that defy the rock. The bright colored articles Positano is famous for, on display outside the shops, blend well with the pastel-colored houses.

Monastero Su Ravello is 60 km from Naples Capodichino International Airport and 288 km from Rome Leonardo da Vinci International Airport. Ravello is just 3 km from the villa, Conca dei Marini is 6 km, Amalfi is 7 km, Maiori is 11 km, Vietri sul Mare is 27 km, Pompeii is 33 km, Nerano is 39 km, Herculaneum is 50 km, Naples is 57 km, Positano is 63 km, Nerano is 67 km, and Praiano is 69 km.

The Property

Located in the picturesque village of Scala, Monastero Su Ravello provides the ultimate retreat in one of the most popular corners on the Amalfi Coast. With a lush Mediterranean garden and an exceptional kidney-shaped pool, this elegant villa offers a calm atmosphere and spectacular views of the sea. Designed for comfort and relaxation, Monastero Su Ravello can accommodate up to ten guests featuring five double bedrooms with en-suite bathroom spread over the main villa and the dépendance.

Offering a calm atmosphere, the villa boasts an exclusive swimming pool and a beautiful sundeck equipped with comfortable sun loungers and umbrellas providing plenty of shade on hot summer days. The sundeck represents an idyllic spot for basking in the sun and enjoying wonderful moments of relaxation. The garden also boasts a generous al fresco lounge and dining area with wood oven and barbecue in the shade of a pergola. This area is the perfect retreat to sunbathe or sip a cocktail while enjoying the sea breeze.

Offering elegance and comfort, the interior living space on the ground floor of the main villa comprises a spacious lounge and dining area with a classic Louis XVI table and comfortable velvet Chesterfield sofas with plenty of seating. As the evening falls, gather around the elegant fireplace and enjoy a glass of local wine with your fellow guests. Flooded with natural light, the ground floor of the villa also boasts a generous fully-equipped kitchen featuring all the amenities you might need during your stay.

Accessed from a majestic staircase, the first floor houses two spacious double bedrooms complete with en-suite bathroom with shower. One of the bedrooms also features an exclusive French balcony overlooking the sea. Offering an impressive sense of comfort and style, the second floor of the main villa boasts two elegant double bedrooms with en-suite bathroom with shower. One of the bedrooms also boasts a lounge corner and an elegant French balcony offering wonderful views of the sea.

The property also features a dépendance with a comfortable double bedroom and en-suite bathroom with shower. Wireless internet access and air conditioning throughout the property makes this villa the perfect choice for even the most demanding guests. Monastero Su Ravello also features hairdryer and flat-screen TV with satellite channels in each room, and a laundry room with washing machine. In four bedrooms, the double beds can be separated into two single beds on request. Kindly note that the villa is accessed from the parking area through a characteristic flight of approximately 100 steps.