ASTAPIANA VILLA GIUSSO

It is difficult to imagine to be a few km from Sorrento (km 10), Pompei (km 22) and the Amalfi coast (km 20) and at the same time away from crowds and traffic, but all doubts are washed away as you are approaching Astapiana Villa Giusso.
Suspended between sky and sea, this charming and historic dwelling, once a monastery (1600th), so full of past reminders...but present, suggests to return in peace with oneself and others, throughout the contemplation of nature and the discovery of agricultural life.
In 1822, the property was bought by Luigi Giusso, duke of Galdo, the present owner’s ancestor. Now Erminia and Giovanna invite you to experience their hospitality and the beauty and fascination of this historical site. A welcome drink await for you on the stone terrace: from this point the view is absolutely mesmerising: Ischia, The Vesuvius and the bay of Naples, against an amazing sunset. The bedrooms are full of romance with original iron-beds and 18th century furnishings.
You may breakfast on fresh ricotta, fruits and home made cakes in the majestic kitchen with the original ceramic tiles and large fireplace. Dinner is also available on demand.
If you are looking for something different, Villa Giusso is the answer: don’t miss this unique and relaxing opportunity to travel back in time !
Within the monastery you can find some special rooms reserved for who require silence to work and concentrate: the “horses” hall and the reading room are available to host seminars, business meeting, workshops and small conventions of up to 50 people.
Excellently located to visit Sorrento (10 km), Positano (16 km) and Amalfi (40 km), Pompei (22 km) and Herculaneum with the Vesuvius (40 km), Naples (50 km), Paestum (80 km).

Accomodation
Villa Giusso offers a retreat of relaxation and simplicity unlike any other. If you are looking for a peaceful and enthralling getaway, Villa Giusso is the answer.
There are six bedrooms and a nice self-catering dependance.
The bedrooms are or in the main foresteria or in the monks’ abodes.
In the main foresteria, the bigger building, where in the past monks gived hospitality to travellers, the bedrooms are fascinating with original iron-beds and 18th century furnishings.
The monks’ abodes are the ancient cell, newly restored: the cell is like a cottage or little dependance and is composed by two double bedrooms each with bathroom. The bedrooms are charming and have a valuable modern advantage “the heating”. Here the guests have also a private garden at their disposal.
At your disposal, for one week self-catering accommodation, the all monks’cell “Annunciata”. Ideal solution for four people, with two bedrooms, one double and one twins, each with bathroom en suite, with a useful kitchenette.

Activities for our guests
For dolce far niente lovers, you could stop on the park, on the shadows of centennial oak trees or simply take a look around at the many wonderful amenities of the monastery... and relax on the incredible stone terrace overlooking the Bay of Naples, have a guided tour through the Monastery and at the Villa Giusso’s farm or walk in the countryside along the ring-walls, the “well-being pathway”, the naturalistic pathway.
At disposal of guests:
The first day after arrival: 5.00 p.m. guided tour through the Monastery and at the Villa Giusso’s farm;
On Tuesday and Thursday (or others days on demand): 10.30 a.m. guided tour to Villa Giusso’s farm and to the” spontaneous wild herbs” and the “little forgotten fruits” gardens
On Saturday evening: pizza preparation!
Walking in Astapiana: the well-being pathway, the naturalistic pathway, walking in the countryside along the ring-walls.

The farm
Today the farm, at 400 m. upon the sea, in a fascinating natural position overlooking the Sorrento peninsula and Bay of Naples, is composed by different historical buildings and it is surrounded by 15 hectars of lands, partly cultivated (orchards, vineyards, olive grows) and partly spontaneous (wood of chestnut trees).
Several activities: olive groves occupy a very big area, while you can find vineyards where soil is more dry. Then there is the area for farmyard animals (as chicken, gooses and ducks) and from three years we have also our cows, Carolina and Margherita. In the wood we can walk and have naturalistic observations. In a area closer to cisterns you‘ll find the orchards, the herbal plants and the trees of the “old fruit” (jujube tree, arbutus ect…)

Where we are
On a hilltop between Pompei, Sorrento and Amalfi coast.
How to get to Villa Giusso
Directions
1-Take motorway N.A3 NAPOLI-SALERNO. Be carefull!!! From Rome, there are two motorways going to Salerno : the first one N.A30 goes directly to Salerno and it isn’t good and the second one N.A3 goes to Sorrento and Salerno and it’s the good one. From the airport of Naples, instead you have to follow the indications for A3 motorway (to Castellammare -Salerno)
2-Exit at CASTELLAMARE DI STABIA
3-Follow the sign for SORRENTO
4-At SEIANO, immediately after the Moon Valley Hotel, turn left towards MONTE FAITO
5-Put to zero the speedometer. ATTENTION: don’t follow the GPS.
6-Continue towards AROLA; at 4,6 km (from the crossroad of Seiano), turn right towards PASSEGGIATE VICANE.
7-Follow the small road: you‘ll see the monastery wall, pass under a first stone archway, then turn left, pass a second stone archway and you’ll get in the park. The house is on the left.

Prices
The cost for a double bedded room with bathroom, including breakfast is:
per night 100 euro, HB (Half-board) 154 euro per night;
for a week  (special reduction of 10%) 630 euro.
Reduction:
Children under two years old are free of charge
The cost of the third bed in the room is 30 euro, B&B accommodation.

Surrounding areas
Perfect location to visit the magnificent sites of the area: Pompei 22 km, Herculaneum and Vesuvius 32 km, Naples 45 km, Sorrento 12 km, Positano 18 km, Paestum, 80 km, Royal palace of Caserta. From Sorrento there are frequent hydrofoils and ferry boats leaving for the island of Capri, and from June to September, for Positano and the Amalfi coast and for the island of Ischia.
nearest beaches at 7-8 km (30-40 mn drive)
Spa Lo Scrajo at 30 mn and Terme Stabiane (40 mn), the last ones known from Roman times…
Parco Marino di Punta Campanella (10 km)
For ramblers, Villa Giusso is very well situated to explore the hidden treasures of the Amalfi and Sorrento coasts along beautiful walks such as il Sentiero degli dei e l’Alta via dei Monti Lattari. For passionate hikers, journey to Positano with seabath and return…

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