Villa Astor
Location: Sorrento, Italy
Bedrooms: 6
Guests: 12
Lovers of the breathtakingly picturesque Amalfi Coast will adore staying in this stunning villa, built on top of an ancient imperial villa, perched on the cliffs of Sorrento overlooking the bay of Naples. Villa Astor is a truly extraordinary private residence set in arguably one of the most beautiful gardens in Italy: a botanical garden of some 20,000 square metres designed by Sir William Waldorf Astor in this, his former home. Lovingly renovated by renowned French architect and interior designer Jacques Garcia, surrounded by Greek and Roman statues and other ancient artefacts, the villa and its grounds will give you a real flavour of the lavish opulence of the ancient world.
Enjoy stunning views of Mount Vesuvius and the azure sea from the rooftop terrace, relax in the idyllic gardens and take in the rich history or take a dip in an authentic internal pool dating back to Roman times, set in a natural grotto with direct access to the sea. There’s also a swimming pool located in the fragrant gardens or take a stroll to Sorrento’s lively town centre a mere five minutes or so away on foot.
Inside Villa Astor
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Over 1100m² in size, the villa is spread over three levels with elegant marble floors and columns, and displaying around 150 items of rich archaeological and cultural importance
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Up to twelve guests can be accommodated in six sumptuous bedrooms, decorated in classical style, with en-suite bathrooms covered in the most exquisite marble and granite, and each room with its own private balcony
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Make yourself at home in one of the two ground-floor living rooms or in the well-stocked library
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An additional living room, a spacious kitchen and large dining room can be found on the mezzanine level
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Dine al fresco on the mezzanine terrace
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Tinkle the ivories in the music room
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Enjoy a massage in the fully-equipped massage room
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Work out in the house’s private gym
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Roll your sleeves up and have a cookery lesson to learn about the local gastronomy
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You have a wonderful housekeeper and her team, including a chef and butler, to look after you throughout your stay
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Rooftop terrace offers magnificent uninterrupted views of Sorrento and the Gulf of Naples
Things to do on your doorstep
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Visit the gardens in the company of a botanic specialist
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Dine al fresco and savour the magnificent views over the Bay of Naples to Mount Vesuvius
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Take a dip in the outdoor swimming pool set in the fragrant gardens or in the authentic internal pool dating back to Roman times, set in a natural grotto and with direct access to the sea
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Stroll around the grounds and marvel at the ancient Greek and Roman statues and ruins of the ancient imperial villa
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Relax in the idyllic gardens with a good book
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Enjoy the tranquillity of the villa’s peaceful location and take a siesta in a hammock
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Celebrate a birthday, anniversary or other special occasions with live music, fireworks and much more
A little further afield
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Stroll into Sorrento’s historic centre for some retail therapy on the pedestrianised Corso Italia
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Visit one of Sorrento’s many museums and churches
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Head along the scenic Amalfi Coast to the glamorous resorts of Positano and Amalfi
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Explore beautiful Ravello and discover its grand villas and churches
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Brush up on ancient history in Pompeii, Paestum, Herculanum and Ercolano
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Take a boat trip across the water to the island Capri
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Walk the ancient trails of the Amalfi coastal villages from Minori to Amalfi or along the Path of the Gods from Praiano to Positano
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Visit the former fishing village of Marina Grande and enjoy seafood in a traditional restaurant
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Hike up Mount Vesuvius
Location
Villa Astor is situated on the Gulf of Naples in Sorrento, within walking distance of the Marina Grande and a short taxi ride to Marina Piccola for boat services to Naples, Capri, Ischia, Positano and Amalfi. Villa Astor is a drive of about 60 minutes from Naples and its airport and around three hours by car from Rome Fiumicino Airport.