Villa De Cillis Carafa

The property had so much character, it kinda took me back in time. The room was nicely decorated, clean big doors and high ceiling :) The gardens were beautiful. Breakfast could be a bit more varied but good overall. Staff were amazing, could not do more for you. I even left a jacket in the room by accident and they posted it to me. Too class. Thank you.

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Great setting, very comfortable

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The Villa is beautiful, with a lovely garden where you can walk around, sit and read a book (or lie in the hammock), or use the jacuzzi. There are many zones, with lemon trees, flowers etc, and it’s the perfect place to be if you want some peace of mind and inspiration. It felt like a Agatha Christy novel (but without the murder). The room was also very beautiful and inspiring, respectful of its history and surroundings. And of course, the hot tub was a big hit for our children, of 11 months and 6 years old (it also has a light bulb so you can change the colour of the water - parents will understand). And so was the jacuzzi, set in a private corner of the garden. Having enough space for all four of us in one room is also a big plus. The service at Villa de Cillis Caraffa was exceptional and I have never experienced anything like it. They helped us with everything, from booking rides, giving advice on places to eat or go and see. Communication was easy, on WhatsApp and they were also always present and easy to reach. They picked us up at the train station and gave us a ride back after check out (not sure if this is part the normal service or just something they did for us because of our lack of planning ahead). The proximity to Pompei and Vesuv/Vesuvius is obviously also a major bonus - and the reason we booked (and found) this place in the first place. I hope to go back at a later time!

There was absolutely nothing wrong with the property, but for a longer stay I would have missed being able to get around without a car. I do think many people who go there rent a car though, so for them it won’t be an issue. Also we prefer softer mattresses, but that is always the case when travelling, so that might just be us (this was the case with all the places we stayed at in Italy on this trip).

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