Reviews of Villa Azzurra A
Self catering apartment in Sorrento, Italy
Roy B.
St Albans
United Kingdom
VERIFIED
A magical memorable stay!
August 2018 - Enjoyed very much, one of the best places we have ever stayed, fantastic view across the bay to Mount Vesuvius, loads of room and most relaxing. Also close to restaurants and town centre. A magical memorable stay!
It was perfect for us.
Found Summer In Italy to be helpful and very friendly, well done.
Travel tips
- Pompeii and Herculaneum were fantastic but avoid some of the flashy tours, we booked one locally and spent the first hour in a coral factory on the way (?), bad news with an unreconstructed sexist guide who's knowledge of the Romans seemed to have come from an Asterix cartoon. Suspect he was on a commission from the factory... We went again and discovered it is very easy to get to these places using the local train service. When you get there use a qualified archaeologist tour guide within a small group. Costs a little bit more for the guide but you save overall because of the cheapness of the train service, and you learn a lot more.
Laura K.
Sudbury, Massachusetts
United States
VERIFIED
Villa Azzurra is like something out of a movie!
July 2018 - Villa Azzurra is like something out of a movie! We were stunned at the beautiful view as well as at the gorgeous house. Mount Vesuvius is across the water and in direct view from the terrace. The terrace is a place you never want to leave. Nice pool and unbelievable views. We stayed in 3 different accommodations while traveling in Italy and this was by far our favorite.
Summer In Italy made this arrangement very easy. Excellent communication and speedy replies. Very happy we found you on the Internet. Have already recommended your service to several friends.
Travel tips
- There are several good restaurants, shops and cafes right up the street from the house.
- We never took a car to anything as we could walk everywhere.
- Nice grocery store around the corner.
- The manager, Andrea, organized a small group boat trip to Capri which is definitely a must! We stopped on the way at several places for a nice swim.
Lisa B.
Estero, FL
United States
VERIFIED
Excellent
June 2018 - Beautiful villa with gorgeous view!
Great company easy to work with.
Virginia P.
Johnston, Rhode Island
United States
VERIFIED
I love this villa
July 2016 - I love this villa. We stayed there in the past and returned.
Villa Azzurra A was very clean and well maintained and I think it's the best place to stay in Sorrento. It's a beautiful place with a spectacular view and a phenomenal location. It's unique because you have the luxury of staying in a villa but you're still in the center of the town. I can't wait to come back!
I thought your agency was great. I will definitely book with Summer In Italy again.
Travel tips
- The boat trips are great. You can see all the coast and all the islands this way. Also Andrea at the villa has private boat tours you can take.
- Make sure you go to Capri and Anacapri, Positano and Ravello.
- Shopping is great on Corso Italia and the Fauno Bar in Piazza Tasso is great to hang out.
Maren G.
Philadelphia
United States
VERIFIED
Excellent
July 2013 - We had a lovely break in Villa Azzurra A. We utilized the kitchen everyday and it would have been nice to have a few more knives and simple kitchen tools, but we did just fine.
The view was spectacular and the pool was clean and refreshing. We spent the majority of our time on the terrace we found that wonderful as well.
You were very responsive, thank you for making our family trip a memorable one.
Travel tips
- Avoid the beach below. It seems romantic from above, but really the pool and the view is so much nicer than the costly chairs and umbrellas, why bother.
- A boat trip with the owner, Andrea, is something to experience. It is a full day and totally enjoyable.
Catherine E.
Liverpool
United Kingdom
VERIFIED
Excellent
August 2012 - This is a fantastic location in Sorrento and the perfect spot for a family holiday.
The view from the terrace cannot be beaten. The pool is small but fine to cool off in. The terrace is wonderful. The lounge/dining area is very beautiful and well equipped. The kitchen is small but adequate(temperamental hob and no oven but it did for us).
I would very much recommend this as a base in Sorrento.
Travel tips
- Go on a boat rip to/around Capri organised by Andrea [the owner]: well worth it.
Rhian B.
Horsham
United Kingdom
VERIFIED
Excellent
July 2009 - The villa is superb - the best location in Sorrento. Minute walk to nearest restaurant and 2 minutes to the main square of Sorrento.
Peaceful with fantastic, enviable setting. Would highly recommend a stay there to anyone.
Service was very good - would book through you again.
Travel tips
- Book it - you will love it.
- You don't need transport to see the sites along the coast.
- Make sure you take a boat trip with Andrea, the owner.
Edwin S.
Delafield, WI
United States
VERIFIED
Excellent
June 2008 - We would highly recommend it!! We loved it. Our only complaint is the master bath was very small with no counter space and bedroom was not light well.
We were a family of 5. There are two bedrooms, the 5th person has to sleep on a hide a bed couch in the main living area.
Andrea [the owner] was wonderful... on site often, went out of his way for us.
We will definitely return.
Colin H.
Crowthorne
United Kingdom
VERIFIED
Excellent
September 2006 - We enjoyed our stay in Azzurra A very much. The villa owner, Andrea, was most attentive and the pizzas he cooked one night were memorable - he even stayed on because our other relations were late arriving from the airport.
He was most co-operative and relaxed about our having guests round for social gatherings - we were made to feel welcome and encouraged to make the villa our home for the week.
The location was exactly what it was cracked up to be: stunning views and easy walking access to the venues for our son's wedding.
Gundars B.
Riga
Latvia
VERIFIED
Excellent
August 2005 - It was an excellent vacation at Villa Azzurra.
The view from the beautiful terrace is gorgeous. We enjoyed it very much staying there.
Andrea is a terrific host. The boat ride with him was pure pleasure.
Erin H.
Speicher, NA
United States
VERIFIED
Excellent
August 2005 - It was fabulous! We did not want to leave!
The view and the location are probably the best to be had in Sorrento!!
Shirley R.
Sacramento, CA
United States
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Excellent
March 2005 - We loved the villa!!
The location and view are spectacular. The bedrooms and bathrooms are good size. The living room and patio are spacious.
We truly felt at home whenever we returned to the villa after a day exploring the area.
You guys were wonderful. Always helpful and professional. I will pass your name along to our friends, and will contact you again for ourselves.
Lachlan T.
Lund
Sweden
VERIFIED
Excellent
October 2004 - Superb. This is truly a unique property. Perhaps the best view in all of Sorrento I would guess, and surely one of the best properties in the area.
I would have no hesitation in reccomending Villa Azzurra A.We have had a number of experiences booking accomodation over the internet and I can honestly say our experience with SummerinItaly has been the most positive. We had an initial misunderstanding with regard to the booking (due to the owner) and Summer In Italy acted promptly and professionaly in sorting this out. We felt Summer In Italy were genuinely interested in ensuring we had a good holiday experience and it was particularly comforting that the staff were contactable throughout our stay in Italy to help with pretty much anything relating to the villa or otherwise.
Dave S.
Godalming
United Kingdom
VERIFIED
Excellent
July 2004 - Villa Azzurra A is a stunning villa in the best location in Sorrento. What is lacks in quiet (it is next to a lively bar with music going on in to the night) it makes up for in stunning views and ease of visiting the city.
We hired a car, and made use of the villa parking which is very difficult to find in Sorrento, but did not need it as we could walk anywhere we wanted to within 10 minutes.
Absolutely fabulous and even better if you can use all 3 villas (A,B and C) at once then you dont need to share with anyone.
The owner greeted us on arrival and we were made to feel extremly welcome throughout our visit.
Ginny P.
Johnston, RI
United States
VERIFIED
Excellent
October 2003 - Villa Azzurra A was absolutely magnificent. We have not stopped talking about it since we returned home.
I saw this place three years ago when I stayed in Sorrento, but only from the outside. I recognized the pictures on your web site. However the pictures and the outside do not do it justice, because you need to stay there in order to appreciate it fully.
I know I will be returning very soon. Thank you again!
Max K.
London
United Kingdom
VERIFIED
Excellent
August 2003 - The trip was amazing. Villa Azzurra A was perfect, made even better by Andrea our gracious host.
Sorrento was a wonderful town and we look forward to our return.
Thank you again for all of your help on this trip.
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