Vineyard Dépendance With Shared Pool, Casal Velino, Italy

Set in unspoiled countryside, in the Cilento National Park, this cosy cottage makes the perfect holiday retreat. The cottage is part of Agriturismo San Giorgio, on a former farm where they made olive oil. One of 3 carefully restored cottages, with a shared pool, it sleeps 5 people in comfort. It allows guests to discover the joys of this little-known part of Italy.

Thanks to the region’s climate guests can enjoy indoor/outdoor living for most of the year. The shaded terrace is well furnished with a sofa and armchairs. There is an outdoor dining area with a table and chairs and a BBQ. Indoors, the kitchen/dining room is equipped with a cooker hob, oven, fridge, freezer and a Nespresso coffee machine as well as a table and chairs for indoor meals.

The communal areas have been carefully considered and guests can enjoy many attractive outdoor seating areas. There is also a shaded games area with table tennis and table football. The fenced-off, outdoor swimming pool is surrounded by a terrace with sun loungers and an outdoor seating area. There is a separate garden with a children’s play area.

Sleeping
Bedroom 1: The stylish master bedroom has a double bed, flat-screen TV, antique wardrobe and an en suite bathroom.
Bedroom 2: The second bedroom has a double bed, a single bed, a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe and an en suite bathroom

Bathrooms
Both of the beautifully tiled bathrooms have a shower, bidet, basin and WC.

Additional
• Free wifi • Shared outdoor swimming pool • BBQ • Outside dining • Outside activities • Washing machine • Air conditioning • Hair dryer • Extra child-friendly • Suitable for elderly • Pets allowed (additional charge) • Outdoor children’s play area • Private parking - car essential • Breakfast available on request @ €5/per person

Location
Although the cottage is surrounded by untouched countryside and hills it is only a 10-minute drive to the coast. The resort town of Marina di Casalvelino offers wide sandy beaches, many restaurants and cafés to suit all budgets and most of the amenities guests will need for their stay.

The region has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and San Giorgio is just 30 minutes from the ancient fishing village of Agropoli, famous for its stunning, pristine beaches. Agropoli is surrounded by impressive city walls and its medieval streets, with pretty squares and excellent restaurants make an ideal day out. Whilst the ancient Roman ruins of Paestum, are only 40 minutes away.

For self-catering, visitors should go to the weekly (Thursday morning) market in southern Agropoli, where they will find a wide range of local produce, fresh fish and other delicacies as well as clothes and homewares. There are also supermarkets and other shops nearby.

Naples airport is a 1 hour, 55-minute drive from the apartment.