Palazzo Santa Croce

Dating from the 1700’s, the magnificent Baroque style Palazzo Santa Croce luxury villa to rent in Positano is totally unique and one of the loveliest properties we have seen for rent anywhere! This stunning villa rental is situated high in Positano, about 10 – 15 minutes walk up from the town and beach and has the most wonderful views over the town, the dramatic coastline and the sea. Decorated by the best craftsmen at the time, the property has been wonderfully preserved and still features the original lacquered doors, painted ceilings and stucco works. The current owners have restored the palazzo to all its former glory, with the most incredible eye for detail and exquisite taste. They have created a haven of relaxation, combined with enormous beauty, and a true sense of the property’s history and culture.

This luxury villa rental in Positano is on five levels, with an enchanting garden at the highest level, planted with citrus trees and figs, and with a gazebo for relaxing in the shade. The next level down houses the two guest bedrooms, then down from here are the two exceptional master bedrooms, with panelled, frescoed ceilings, and decorated and furnished in an opulent, Baroque style, with enormous paintings, columns, mirrors and silks. The entrance level features a large terrace, furnished for sitting and dining outdoors, and with a long hydro-massage tub. Also on this level are the large and beautiful kitchen, with stone archways, and tiled with ancient majolica tiles.

A lower level houses an exceptionally luxurious spa, with a heated pool (8 x 3.5m), with fountain, contra flow jet and jets for lumbar and cervical massages. there is also a Turkish bath, sauna, showers and a massage room, and a relaxation lounge with sofas and a large plasma TV. A changing area is supplied with large bath towels, bathrobes and slippers. On the opposite side of the pool lies the villa’s decorative, consecrated Catholic chapel, making it a suitable property for weddings, or other special events. The amenities here are numerous, including top quality embroidered linen and towels (changed daily), silver cutlery, air conditioning throughout, plasma screen TV and indoor and outdoor music in all rooms. ADSL and Wi-Fi internet access are also available at this luxury villa to rent on the Amalfi Coast. Breakfast is served each morning with juice squeezed from the villa rental’s own lemon and orange trees, homemade marmalade and home baked pastries. Other services can be provided on request at extra charge and include professional private chef and butler, babysitting, boat services, guided excursions to Pompei, Amalfi, Ravello, Capri, or small private concerts with typical Neapolitan ‘mandolino’ and songs. We can also arrange airport transfers by limousine or by helicopter to S. Agata (20 kms from Positano).

Basement Level:

Luxurious spa – heated indoor pool, turkish baths, showers and massage rooms.

Entrance Level:

Entrance into internal courtyard, opening to large terrace. Living room and dining room, both opening to terrace. Kitchen with dining area, also opening to terrace. Kitchen equipment includes grill, oven, large fridge, microwave, dishwasher and pizza and bread oven.

Upper Level:

2 master bedroom suites, both with spacious sitting areas, and opening to private balcony. Both have en-suite bathrooms with showers. Both are decorated in an elegant Baroque style, wtih warm colours, antique furniture and rich, quality textiles.

Top Level:

2 double bedroom suites with queen-size beds, sharing a bathroom (shower). Small single bedroom (suitable for a teenager) with its own bathroom.

Roof Level:

Terrace and roof garden.

Cook and waitress 8hrs per day, from 8h30 am to 1h30pm and from 5h pm to 20h pm

Continental breakfast

Daily linen and bath towels change

Pool cleaning

Gardener/ maintenance man 4 hrs per day

Dating from the 1700s, this magnificent Baroque style Palazzo has been renovated throughout, while retaining many original features. The result is the ultimate luxury villa to rent in an absolutely stunning location high in Positano with wonderful sea views. There is a lovely front terrace with dining area and hydromassage tub, and a spa on lowest level with heated swimming pool.

Positano town centre/beach: 10 – 15 minutes walk|Sorrento: 16 kms|Amalfi: 13 kms|Ravello: 20 kms|Naples: 50 kms

€22,000 - €34,000 per week