Villa Maredentro

One of the largest and most striking of all the seafront homes on the Amalfi Coast, the eight-bedroomed Villa Maredentro is a lovingly and immaculately restored nineteenth-century masterpiece. Exquisite design integrate with both the Mediterranean Sea and the spectacular cliff graced by this magnificent five-storey villa, where up to sixteen guests can enjoy a unique experience.

The grand Villa Maredentro is directly accessible from the coastal road, from where you will catch glimpses of the astonishing views that will be yours to enjoy during your stay. On arrival, you will enter through one of two entrance halls to a foyer that leaves you in no doubt about this villa’s immaculate styling. There is no need to worry about carrying luggage to any of your eight beautiful bedrooms, with an elevator serving each of the five floors – your stay here is all about maximising relaxation and enjoying an interior that’s every bit as stunning as its natural surroundings. In fact, the two combine in seamless and quite beautiful ways, both inside and out.

The spacious nature of Villa Maredentro – both inside and out – will comfortably allow the maximum capacity of sixteen guests to each enjoy moments of individual relaxation. And yet, there are many spaces where your entire group will be able to gather, without ever feeling cramped. It is a masterclass in configuration and design, not to mention the facilities throughout offering as many options for relaxation as you would find in most hotels.  

Set in the natural rock of the seafront, this villa is essentially three-sided, and both the original architecture and the 2009 renovation have really made the most of this. Inside, exposed rock makes a gorgeous feature in a sequence of arched alcoves as you make your way out to one of six terraces – it is hard to resist reaching out and touching these whenever you pass them! The natural caves of the exterior are put to imaginative use too, with a sauna, children’s play area and a kitchen to be found in these, on different levels.
The comfortably sized, air-conditioned bedrooms all come equipped with orthopaedic Simmons mattresses and pillows, linens and individually styled, ceramic tiled bathrooms – not to mention a fantastic start to the day once you open your curtains. Every single window offers a slightly different view, none of which would look out of place on a canvas, but it is when you step out on to any of Villa Maredentro’s individually designed terraces that you become fully immersed in its phenomenal natural environment.  

The rooftop terrace is equipped with a kitchen, breakfast bar and a range of seating and loungers, and if not for so many other enticing spots to enjoy around the villa, it would become impossible to bring yourself away! The intoxicating scent of Bougainvillea fills the air on another terrace, which also features a salubrious lounge, alongside a miniature lemon grove. One of many dining options presents itself here, with even more delightful spots available for sun worshippers. A lawned balcony terrace offers sensational views of the sea, as well as the picturesque cliff-side landscape towards Amalfi. These incredible balconies cascade right down to sea level, where you will discover the finest jewels in Villa Maredentro’s crown.
 
It is impossible to overstate the feeling of utter bliss that comes from having a corner of this majestic Mediterranean coastline all to yourself. The Jacuzzi’s effervescent water, along with its inspired positioning, gives a sensation of being elevated above the ocean, while all kinds of vessels, from speedboats to super-yachts, pass in the distance. However, your intimate connection with nature reaches a glorious peak once you make your way down to the lowest of the villa’s six terraces.

The Amalfi Coast is just thirty-four miles long, so you will find plenty of delightful towns and villages within easy reach. Even if you prefer not to drive, the towns between Amalfi and Salerno are easy to reach by ferry or bus, with taxis readily available in the main coastal towns. Your nearest town, just five minutes west along the coastal road, is Amalfi itself, a graceful place that you will find a little easier to walk around than some of its steeper neighbours. You will find all the essentials for your stay at Villa Maredentro and much more besides, with a terrific Thursday morning market at the port and a wealth of superb cafés, restaurants and shops.