Praiano riconoscimento per Casa Angelina dal Daily Telegraph 21

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Praiano riconoscimento per Casa Angelina dal Daily Telegraph
Fra i migliori alberghi d' Italia l'hotel Casa Angelina di Praiano una classifica che vede diverse strutture della Costiera
amalfitana, prima il Santa Rosa di Conca dei Marini seguito dal Casa Angelina sul mare della costa d' Amalfi, ma
anche il Tre Ville di Positano Ecco l'articolo del Daily Telegraph The fabulous coastline between Sorrento and Ravello,
with its switchback road that hugs the cliff and curls around the deep bays that protect the towns and villages along the
way remains as glamourous, compelling and historic as any summertime destination in Europe, with breathtaking
views, jewel-like colours and hillsides spilling with citrus groves, olives and vines. Happily, the hotels along the way live
up to their surroundings with ease. Many of them are family-run, sometimes for generations, and display an integrity
and depth of service - family values and warmth mixed with professionalism - rarely seen in the United Kingdom. Begin
with a night or two in Sorrento, move along the coast between Positano and Amalfi, then finish in Ravello and you will
have an exceptional holiday or honeymoon experiencing the whole glorious stretch. These hotels have a short season,
from Easter to October, and the earlier or later in the season you can visit, the better, as July and August become very
busy and the road prone to hold-ups.
Monastero Santa Rosa, Conca dei Marini
A renovated 17th-century monastery lavished with top-quality furnishings and set in gloriously scented tiered gardens.
Perched dramatically on the edge of a sheer cliff above the blue Bay of Salerno and the fishing village of Conca dei
Marini, both the 20 ocean-view rooms and the Santa Maria Novella-stocked spa are remarkably spacious and
romantic. The best feature is the heated infinity pool, more like its own shoreline melting into the azure Amalfi skymeets-sea horizon, with unfettered panorama from Ravello to Positano. The restaurant serves the flavours of
Campania simply but perfectly, with many ingredients from the hotel’s gardens.
For more information, see: monasterosantarosa.com
Casa Angelina, Priano
If you are old, you’ll say it’s style over substance (and comment on the ‘bubble effect’, hemmed in as it is by ordinary
houses). If you are young and modish, you’ll say it’s the coolest hotel in Campania, a breath of fresh air compared to
the traditional alternatives. Whichever, it works, mainly because the incredible all-white interiors, including bedrooms,
are both stunning and superbly kept, as fresh as the day they were finished, and the artworks, particularly the Cuban
Murano glass sculptures, are perfect adornments. Add to that an excellent rooftop restaurant, breathtaking views that
take in Positano, the private Li Galli islands and Capri, and relaxed yet superb service and you have a rare
contemporary hot spot on the Amalfi coast.
For more information, see: casangelina.com
La Conca del Sogno, Nerano
In its own hidden cove, this is an in-the-know gem. Primarily a restaurant serving the catch of the day, the local
speciality of pasta with zucchini, pitchers of white wine flavoured with peaches and other delicacies, this family-run
institution also offers simple, fresh and pretty bedrooms. With free Wi-Fi, TVs and air-conditioning as well as private
terraces, they make a refreshingly inexpensive and charming base, with a solarium and a private beach, plus the
distinct possibility of a celebrity or two arriving for lunch.
For more information, see: concadelsogno.it
Villa Treville, Positano
You are unlikely to have heard of this exceptional small hotel, a five-minute boat-ride from Positano (also reached from
the road) as its American owners prefer to keep it ‘under’ the radar. Until five years ago, it was the home of Franco
Zeffirelli till the steep stairways became too much. Exquisitely decorated and full of beautiful things, including the
director’s collection of 18th century Caltagirone pottery, it retains the feeling of a luxurious home rather than hotel, with
the kindest of staff. There’s no pool to speak of but deckchairs on the flat rocks, wonderful herb and vegetables
gardens, romantic terraces and a ‘family’ kitchen where you can ask for anything, anytime.
For more information, see: villatreville.it
Bellevue Syrene, Sorrento
Built as a Count’s summer retreat in 1750 on the foundations of a Roman villa, this "Grande Dame" hotel opened in
1820 and stands in a magnificent clifftop position. Inside, it has never looked more
stunning, its flamboyant interiors making the most of Sorrento’s dazzling palette of colours, with bedrooms that drip
with Italian elegance. There’s a spa with hammam, superb restaurant and terrace, quick dip pool and private deck by
the sea. The hotel is now owned by renowned local hotelier, Giovanni Russo, and has been run for many years by the
dedicated Nello Pane and his team.
For more information, see: bellevue.it
Le Sirenuse, Positano
Of all Positano’s lovely hotels (and there are, for one small town clinging to the hillside, many), Le Sirenuse is the most
compelling. Filled with many lovely things, it feels like a mix of living museum of decorative arts and private home of an
aristocratic family – which is exactly what it is. The summer home of the Neapolitan Sersale family, it became a hotel
after the Second World War and is run today by Antonio Sersale. Over the years it has expanded to include a web of
public and private terraces, a lovely pool and top-flight restaurant, as well as cool, heavenly bedrooms.
For more information, see: sirenuse.it
Casa Buonocore, Positano
For something with the feel of an old-fashioned pensione, look no further than this charming, family-run, orange
blossom scented old 17th century house tucked into the hillside amongst Positano’s steep streets and alley ways.
Bedrooms are very pretty, homely and comfortable, with lace curtains, cushions, antiques and old tiled floors. One has
a huge terrace with views of sea and mountains; another overlooks the orange and lemon trees. A delicious breakfast
is taken on the terrace and staff could not be kinder.
For more information, see: casabuonocore.com
Hotel Santa Caterina, Amalfi
A superlative example of the best hotels, not just on this coast but in Italy, run since 1904 by a family who mix warmth
and devotion with professionalism and the highest of standards. Add to that a handsome, intriguingly laid out 19th
century building; standalone folly-suites tucked amongst the gardens, citrus groves, pergolas and arbours that tumble
down the hillside to the sea; a glass lift that whooshes guests down to the pool and beach club (the best seaside setup of any Amalfi Coast hotel), balconies that jut over the water and classic white Amalfitana interiors splashed with
Mediterranean colour on tiles and fabrics and furnished with family heirlooms and you have an address that joyfully
combines personality with glamour and integrity with charm.
For more information, see: hotelsantacaterina.it
Villa La Tartana, Positano
I discovered La Tartana when it first opened in 2000 and it remains as fresh, clean, welcoming and affordable as it did
then, run by Beniamino Caldiero and his family. Its good vibrations emanate from the fact that all the decorative
features have been chosen with an attention to detail, an eye for quality and are locally made. Gaily tiled floors, white
walls, floaty curtains, a vase of flowers, a sherbet lemon tiled reception lobby and little terrace overlooking the sea
where breakfast is served…delightful.
For more information, see: villalatartana.it
Villa Cimbrone, Ravello
It’s hard to imagine a more romantic setting, in the fabulous gardens laid out by English aristocratic Lord Grimthorpe in
the late 19th century, culminating in the unforgettable view from the Terrace of Infinity. A 12th century building, the villa
is equally atmospheric, if sober, with abundant period features such as tiled floors and stone fireplaces and 19
comfortable, individually decorated bedrooms. Crammed with antiques and knick knacks, it feels like an unchanged
private house, but one with a Michelin-starred restaurant and a lovely swimming pool set in a jewel-like lawn.
For more information, see: villacimbrone.com