Reviews of Villino delle Arance

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August 2015 - Villino delle Arance was an oasis in an extremely busy part of Italy. Situated just off the main road into Sorrento it provided a welcome relief from the hustle and bustle of the fast paced Italian life and traffic consisting of daredevil scooter riders and kamikaze car drivers!

We can honestly say that we have never stayed at a villa that was so spotlessly clean. We had fresh linen and towels every three days and the small pool was cleaned every day and had crystal clear water.

Mrs Serafina [the owner] spoke good English and was completely non-intrusive and let us get on with the holiday but was there if needed.

We would highly recommend this accommodation for anybody wishing to stay in Sorrento but don't even think about using a car. We chose to walk into town each time. It's about a 20 minute walk right into the centre and the old town. You can catch the bus but sometimes the traffic is backed up and it's quicker to walk.

Very good

June 2015 - Very clean, lovely pool and garden. Some noise from local hotels at night. Central location great for easy access to Sorrento.

Excellent service from Summer In Italy!

Excellent

June 2015 - We had a great stay at Villino delle Arance.

The caretaker was great and helped us with taxis to my daughters wedding and also to the airport when we were going home.

I can't thank Summer In Italy enough for all the help they gave me from my initial booking to directions on how to get to the Villino delle Arance. I will use you again when I next come to Italy.

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Very good

May 2015 - We loved staying there but it would be hugely improved by a better kitchen.

Excellent

September 2014 - Villino delle Arance allows you to throw away your worries and enjoy the peace and tranquility of the garden or relaxing beside the pool as well as swimming in it. Whilst the main road is just a short walk from the house (less than 100 meters) you initially notice the noise of traffic however within a couple of hours the noise is there but you just don't hear it.

We will return.

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Very good

September 2014 - Excellent holiday.

Pool excellent and wonderful to relax their after a busy day. Will probably go back.

Owner very pleasant and helpful.

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Very good

September 2014 - An oasis in Sorrento with a fantastic private swimming pool.

Villino delle Arance is lovely and quiet with great air conditioning. The setting is perfect for an active.

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Excellent

August 2014 - Villino delle Arance is like an oasis on the edge of a major tourist town.

This is the first time that we managed to combine peace and tranquility as well as not needing the car as we were so close to shops, restaurants and bars.

The best feature are the garden and private pool. It has safe and secure car parking and the owner/caretaker is very helpful and friendly. We have traveled extensively in France, Italy, Spain and Croatia and this was the first time that we had a mid-week change of linen and towels! Having a safe in the bedroom is a great idea for self catering.

Communication was prompt, payment was easy, would recommend Summer In Italy to friends.

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Very good

September 2013 - A lovely Villa, nice small swimming pool, walk into Sorrento would be difficult for young children. Garden superb, friendly and helpful owner.

Well positioned for all sightseeing. Local transport good. Overall, a fantastic place to make as your base.

Summer In Italy were very helpful. A big thank you to you.

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Fantastic

August 2013 - We had a wonderful week at the Villino delle Arance.

Serafina, the owner, was very helpful and friendly.

The villa itself is well equipped and tastefully decorated. It has been finished to a high standard and everything 'works'. But the villa pales into insignificance in comparison to the gardens. The swimming pool was immaculate, and there were plenty of loungers for all of us. The gardens were beautiful - full of mature fruit trees and beautiful flowers.

The villa is located equidistant from Sorrento and Sant'Agnello, so is well situated.

The only bad day was our last day - because we had to leave!

Very good

August 2013 - Beautiful region, great location. Very helpful people.

Excellent

August 2013 - Villino delle Arance was absolutely a little paradise on the Amalfi coast. The grounds were immaculate, lemon trees, flowers everywhere. The villa was very clean and spacious. There were staples like olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sugar, salt... in the buffet which was very appreciated.

The kitchenette was very functional, lots of quality pots and pans, juicer, blender, utensils even a toaster. We had all our dinners on the terrace because it had a table and chairs complete with tablecloth. We were there during the heat wave, so the pool was our own oasis. The pool was larger than we expected, very clean and we loved the changing colours in the evening. The sundeck around the pool had lounge chairs and a patio table with two chairs and an umbrella.

The washing machine was great, and you can dry your clothes on the terrace on a portable dryer.

The owner, signora Serafina, was very helpful and kind. She possesses enough English to make communication easy.

The beauty of our surroundings and the privacy we had, made our stay exceptional. Grazie Signora Serafina for sharing your home and property.

We found your website when we started looking for properties in the Sorrento area. Once we had decided on the Villino delle Arance, we gave the information to our travel agent. He booked the villa on our behalf. Your description of the villa was excellent and we were impressed with all the information that accompanied the voucher.

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Very good

July 2013 - A wonderful location for the train station access, very helpful owner on site, fabulous garden and pool.

Thank you - we had a wonderful stay.

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Good

July 2013 - Very peaceful with beautiful gardens and a wonderful pool.

The owner was a lovely lady who didn't bother us all week. Clean linen and towels were left halfway through the week, something which you don't usually get in similar properties.

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Excellent

June 2013 - Loved it very much, and we are planning to return in 2014 for a longer stay!

I would recommend and so recommend Summer in Italy frequently! Great staff, great website and so easy to book.

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May 2013 - Absolutely enjoyed Villino delle Arance, very much. Very nice people, very helpful, polite and nice. So helpful also with the car parking or any other wishes we had.

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October 2012 - Loved Villino delle Arance! It's a little quiet corner away from the bustle of Sorrento!

I will be booking with you again next time I come to Italy

Fantastic

October 2012 - This was our second visit in 2 years to Villino delle Arance, we enjoyed the garden and excellent swimming pool. The accommodation is clean and well fitted out, the owners are very helpful and friendly.

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Excellent

October 2012 - We had a great holiday and Villino delle Arance was better than we expected. The pool was lovely and we had complete peace and quiet.

The owner was very friendly and willing to help in any way.

I think everything went really smoothly. It was easy to pay and the notes that you sent me about Italy were very useful.

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Fantastic

August 2012 - We loved Villino delle Arance. We went there after a week touring Italy by train so just wanted to relax there.

It was a very clean apartment and the bathroom was lovely, with an excellent shower.

The swimming pool was bigger that we expected and we spent a lot of time in it.

The garden was very beautiful and well kept, with lovely fruit and flowers.

At the beginning of the week there was no WIFI but the owner let us use the computer in her office. She then arranged for wifi later in the week.

I was a bit concerned when we first arrived, as it is on a busy road, with no pavement. However, when you are inside the villa there is no noise and it is as if we were not in a town.

Very good

July 2012 - We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Villino Delle Arance.

The owner is a lovely lady and made our stay very enjoyable.

The location is a good 15 to 20 min walk from Sorrento on a very busy road, so we didn't find that ideal with our child in pushchair, however the house itself is just lovely and the pool area is gorgeous and private.

Our experience was excellent.

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Excellent

June 2012 - Villino delle Arance is very special, it has everything you could need plus the exceptional benefit of its own private pool.

The owner was very kind and helpful. It made our holiday a total pleasure.

Summer in Italy were excellent and handled my numerous questions promptly and accurately doing everything to put me at ease. I have recommend them to friends.

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Excellent

June 2012 - Villino delle Arance was a great find. My girlfriend and I had an amazing stay. The property is fairly large, private, and quiet with a pool and many lemon and orange trees to enjoy.

The villa is situated just outside Sorrento, but its in walking distance. We would walk into town twice a day.

The landlord was very helpful and accommodating.

All in all we would definitely return and recommend the Villa to our friends and family.

Excellent

November 2011 - Lovely place to stay with fairly spacious rooms, lots of working appliances including heating, a nice area in or outside for dining and a really delightful garden complete with clementines and peppers available for the plucking. Very quiet.

Very gracious and pleasant hostess whose English, despite here protests, was actually quite serviceable. She really treated us much like a visiting friend and here son was also helpful.

I think you do a really great job. I booked with you because I wanted the experience of staying in an apartment/guest house and you had a very functional website with lots of information. Keep up the good work!

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October 2011 - We enjoyed Villino delle Arance. The garden was really lovely.

You made a good job caring for us.

Excellent

October 2011 - We had a very nice stay in Villino delle Arance.

The location is so peaceful and the garden so nice. We were able to pick fresh lemons, courgettes and tomatoes. The pool was lovely but the tiles needed cleaning.

The walk into Piazzo Tasso is about 15 minutes, not far and quite easy but this walk is a bit wearing after a while. Never saw the owners all week and we had perfect peace.

Keep up the good work. Pre-holiday information was very useful.

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Excellent

October 2010 - Lovely accommodation. The pool was very welcome. Well equiped and a lovely owner. Thanks.

Excellent

October 2010 - Highly recommended. Owner speaks good English. Located by main road, but peaceful. 20 min leisurely walk from town: the road is fine to walk on with a buggy.

We were a couple with one child (one year) and the child slept in the bedroom (cot provided by owner) and we slept in the main room. This worked out fine as bathroom located in a little corridor between the rooms.

The pool is necessary as the beaches in Sorrento are small and at the bottom of cliffs.

On arrival (which was very late at night) we were met by the elegant and friendly Signora Serafina who had placed some food in the fridge and even a (much needed) bottle of beer.

Summer In Italy run a very professional outfit.

Excellent

September 2010 - I had vacation with my friends at Villino delle Arance in September 2010. We enjoyed it so much.

The villa is very beautiful and comfortable, it has a great lemon garden and nice landscape. Only one thing we didn't like the railway near the villa and some noise because of it at night. But it was a very small problem.

Especially we would like to say a big thank to owner of the villa, signora Serafina and her son. They are very kind and hospitable people.

I have read about Summer in Italy in some response and decided to try their help with planning of our vacation. We would like to say thank you so much for your excellent and spotless job. Thanks everyone in Summer in Italy from Moscow, Russia.

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Excellent

September 2010 - Excellent little property situated about half way between Sorrento and Sant'Agnello, both of which are walking distance.

Although set in the grounds of the owners property, Villino delle Arance is set far enough back from the main road and the main house to ensure that you are not disturbed by the traffic and are nicely secluded by the garden. The owners keep out of the way ensuring complete privacy.

Excellent

August 2010 - It was quite enjoyable at the Villino. The owner was so helpful and kind. The garden in front of the place was beautiful, and lush. The accommodations were clean, and comfortable. The pool, although small, was a welcome respite from hot days of touring.

The location was very good for us, as we did not rent a car, instead we used buses to get around. The bus stop was close to the place. It also was a short walk to the neighboring town, Sant'Agnello.

We were very happy with your service, and efforts to accommodate some of our special requests. When I spoke to anybody at your establishment I felt assured that you would do your best to help. Grazie.

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July 2010 - The gardens and outdoor areas are perfect for a really memorable stay. The owners take great pride in their villa and gardens and they look amazing.

The pool area is an excellent place to relax and enjoy the great summertime weather

Although about 1 mile from the center of Sorrento, the villa is only 3-4 minutes walk from the center of Sant'Agnello.

Buses that serve the main road, Corso Italia, allow frequent trips into the center of Sorrento, and the nearest bus stop is only 50 metres from the gates to the villa.

Thank you for making everything so easy.

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July 2010 - The fragrant flowers and gardens were incredible! We'll remember sitting outside on the patio and watching and hearing yet another lemon or orange drop from the trees.

The pool was so refreshing after a long, hot day of sightseeing in July!

Thank you! We had a great holiday at Villino delle Arance.

Thank you for your great customer service from start to finish! We especially appreciated your help when we arrived in Sorrento and found our cell phone didn't have a signal to allow us to call the owner of our rental. Your help got us connected with the owner and at the property within minutes! Now that's customer service! Grazie mille, and when we return to Italy we won't hesitate to use your services again.

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June 2010 - We loved Villino delle Arance. Total privacy and peace and quiet.

We loved all the lemon and orange trees. We made our own orange juice and lemonade. Also it was so nice to have the pool.

I believe you have some wonderful properties. You provided us with a lot of information before we arrived. That was great. I truly believe there is a lot to choose from for everybody's tastes.

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October 2009 - The house was well appointed and everything we expected, and had everything we needed.

Signora Serafina [the owner] was very helpful, friendly and responsive (even brought us a personal bottle of wine!), as was her son, Francesco. They both had enough English to make up for our minuscule Italian! There were a few food items in place, which helped us get settled.

Unfortunately the weather didn't cooperate for us to enjoy the garden and pool fully, but that is nobody's fault!

Overall I would say plus for quiet, space, flexibility of 'your own place' for minor cooking and eating, secure parking, friendliness, helpfulness. Negative for location compared to hotels in Sorrento (most nice hotels in Sant'Agnello would be close to the sea and a bit of a walk to get to the bus lines).

The help and service Summer In Italy gave us was very responsive, prompt and accommodating. I would have no doubt about using your company again, or recommending it to others. The response, help and obvious attention to detail gave us good confidence that we were stepping into a good situation.

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October 2009 - It was a wonderful stay there. A very nice apartment, a very beautiful garden and pool for our own. The owner is a very friendly, dear and cooperative lady.

Thank you very much for the wonderful time we could spend in Villino delle Arance.

Summer in Italy is the best travel agency I ever got to know! Thank you!

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September 2009 - Great - a charming little island of tranquility in an ocean of pandemonium. The fruit trees and the big garden are a bonus.

Our thanks to Mrs. Serafina [the owner] - without her patient help we might still be lost on the Circumvesuviana.

Excellent

September 2009 - We had an extremely pleasant stay in Sorrento, and Villino delle Arance was really nice and quiet and the owner was sweet and helpful; the only thing we weren't too happy about was the awful walk along the Corso Italia from the centre of Sorrento back to the apartment!

The staff at Summer in Italy have been very helpful when we needed it, and we were overall satisfied with your assistance.

Excellent

September 2009 - Villino delle Arance is a wonderful place to stay.

Mrs Serafina was very helpful and accommodating... especially when we turned up far earlier than we had expected!

The peaceful atmosphere gave us the chance to relax and unwind - exactly what we were looking for. The barbecue outside is really handy, as are the lemons!

It was a great week and a wonderful way to start out honeymoon.

An excellent accommodation to have on your books - a real gem.

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August 2009 - We had a great time at Villino delle Arance. We were surprised by how much space and privacy you have here - your own pool with sun loungers, deck chairs, outdoor dining table etc, set amongst fruit trees and a well-tended lawn with flowers.

It's all air conditioned and there are nice touches like books to read, a stereo and TV, even a barbeque. In addition, the owner was very helpful, polite and friendly.

The entrance is on a main road, but it is set well back from the road and security is tight with electric gates. The road takes you to Sorrento's main square (15 minutes walk) in one direction, or Sant Agnello (10 minutes walk) in the other. It's a bit scary walking alongside the traffic but you get used to it.

We would definitely recommend this place! Nothing comes close in the price range.

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June 2009 - While the location was a little tough to walk into Sorrento, Villino Delle Arance was just a wonderful place to be.

The grounds are beautiful, the villa is great (the bed was a little hard) and the host was absolutely spectacular. My family and I enjoyed the pool and the ability to relax in the courtyard areas. Very very nice!!!

We found Summer in Italy online and your customer service was excellent! Especially the guidance and directions on how to get to the lodging and what to expect. Thank you!

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May 2009 - Everything about our stay at Villino delle Arance was outstanding.

Though near a busy road, we could not hear it from the house. The pool, grounds and location were convenient for all our trips to the various sights within the area.

Sara, the owner, was a lovely lady, who did all she could to help us. She even took us to the station when we went home and stayed up until 12:15 am to welcome us! When we arrived, she had even brought us bread and milk, as well as other items of food such as jam etc.

We did not have a car, though this was not a problem, as the train service is nearby and frequent.

Thank you for a very good service. We hope to use you again some time!

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May 2009 - My wife, my 2.5 year old son, 4 month old daughter and myself spent a wonderful week in this lovely villa.

Great location if you don't mind the 15 min walk to town (a little tough with a stroller on the narrow sidewalk). Though we did take the bus from time to time - the stop is 2 minutes from the villa.

We all loved the pool and relaxing atmosphere.

Having children, the new washing machine came in handy.

The woman who owns and runs the villa is nice and very helpful.

When we were in the Rome airport on our way home, my wife asked my son if he wanted to go home. His response was "No, go back to the 'nilla" (how he referred to the villa). Which is how we all feel. We'll be going back someday - hopefully soon.

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October 2008 - We did enjoy staying at Villino delle Arance - the apartment is clean and well maintained and the lady running the place was very friendly. It is not a high specification but served our needs well.

The location is on a busy road, but I can understand that it is not easy to find a self catering apartment so close to the city Centre.

Overall, a good apartment and we had a good time. One note, was that we found the bed to be quite hard and a little uncomfortable.

Summer in Italy were very good and we have no complaints.

Excellent

August 2008 - What a beautiful little villa this is! We had a wonderful two weeks here and would thoroughly recommend it to anyone.

The villa itself is modern and well constructed. There was plenty of space for the two of us and it was very well equipped.

Particularly appreciated were the powerful hairdryer in the bathroom, the iron and ironing board and the plentiful supply of English books in the living-room!

The real joy though was the outdoor area. The garden is beautifully set out and was full of flowers when we visited. The pool was great to use during the hot weather and was bigger somehow than we had expected!

There was very little noise from the road and none at all when you were inside. Any lack of panoramic view was made up for by the beautiful garden.

Your website is so much better than most of the others featuring villas in Italy and your prices are very reasonable. Once I booked you were always ready to help out with advice and answer any questions we had. We used the contacts on your website to arrange a taxi transfer from the airport and received excellent service from the polite and helpful Claudio. All in all I would be happy to recommend your company to anyone and hope to use you again in the future.

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July 2008 - We all had a really great time at the villa.

The house itself was wonderful with personal touches that made it feel like a real home. The pool was excellent and everything was well maintained by the friendly but unobtrusive owner and son.

The location was on the edge of Sorrento itself which was fine, however we spent more time in Sant'Agnello, this small town was lovely to shop in for food with many small italian stores and a regular market each week.

Our two weeks were great and we would recommend the villa to anyone who seeks a restful holiday within travel distance of spectacular sights.

Very impressed with the service and we will be using it again.

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May 2008 - We really enjoyed our stay at the Villino delle Arance. It was much as we had expected from the description. We were given a warm welcome in spite of arriving very much later than anticipated.

The property was amazingly quiet because outside the gates there was heavy traffic all day long and the walk along the main road into Sorrento or Sant'Agnello was a bit unpleasant but quicker than the quiet back streets.

Inside the house was tastefully furnished and clean. We had to deal with a problem of small flies on the first evening but no problem after that. I guess we have become used to finding a basic stock of provisions in fridge and cupboards so that was a bit disappointing, more so because we arrived late. Maybe we have just fallen lucky on this in recent self-catering bookings. Made up for by the super hi-tech shower in the bathroom.

Altogether, we found it a lovely situation though recognise that it may not suit everyone.

I used your web-site a lot before booking and going on holiday and found it very useful and helpful. I think we had good accurate advice which is what we want. Good information supplied and reviews - we knew the road outside was going to be busy and that there would be no view so that was not a problem which it could have been had we not known this.

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May 2008 - We enjoyed Villino del Arance very much.

It was clean, well laid out and the owner was very friendly and helpful.

Everything was fine, we had a very pleasant stay.

The advance information was very helpful and appreciated.

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April 2008 - Really recommendable place to stay.

We enjoyed every bit of our stay.

Keep up the good work and thank You very much for the hospitality.

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October 2007 - Villino delle Arance is a very modern little building and the quality of construction and decor are outstanding.

The location is convenient (i.e. within walking distance) of everything we needed, though the immediate surroundings (beyond the garden it stands in) are not very attractive.

The owner, Signora Serafina, was very kind in transporting us to and from the station on our arrival and departure.

We enjoyed our stay there very much and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to others.

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September 2007 - Extremely friendly caretaker and fantastic accommodation.

Facilities first rate and cool pool.

Toddler friendly.

Keep up the good service!

Excellent

September 2007 - We were simply over the moon!

All in all we are SO pleased, and we are just counting the days and checking our diaries for when we will be able to squeeze in another trip to Italy.

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August 2007 - The best recommendation I can give is that we came back after spending a week here last year for a two week holiday this year!

We love the place, it's paradise.

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August 2007 - We thought the villa was beautiful.

The pool and gardens were lovely and it was really quiet and peaceful. You wouldn't have known it was set just off a busy main road.

The owner was really helpful, and gave us a lift to the bus station the day we were leaving.

We really enjoyed our stay.

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July 2007 - We spent a lovely time at Villino delle Arance.

Our two boys liked the swimming pool- we liked the beautiful garden with the lemon trees.

I think, it´s really one of the best places of Sorrento to make holiday and to reach many sights in the whole area.

We went by train to Sorrento and the owner picked us up at the train station.

Serafina and Francesco are the friendliest owners we have ever seen. Thank you!!

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July 2007 - We are a family with two children of the age of 3 and 6 years that spent a marvellous vacation on this spot.

The combination of the pool, the garden, the retreat from the busy street outside and the friendly hosts made this a highly recommendable place to stay.

In addition to all this it was close to all sites of our interest, Pompeii, Capri, The Amalfi cost and the city of Sorrento. If that was not enough the rent is very reasonable - this place give value for money.

In short we would be glad to return someday

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June 2007 - We have just got back from a week staying at Villino delle Arance. We had a lovely time. The Villa was very clean and tidy as well as being very well equipped.

For three adults there was ample storage and hanging space.

The swimming pool was lovely to relax around and in, whilst the lemon trees made the Villa really very pretty.

The owners made us very welcome and could speak excellent English - which we were very grateful for as our Italian is very poor!

People have commented about the road that passes the front of the main house. It is a very busy road but we did not feel it made the Villa less appealing. From inside the Villa you could not really hear the road and even sat next to the pool you would listen to the birds singing more than the cars and mopeds going passed. Our only note of caution would be that walking to and from Sorrento can be a bit hairy – We wouldn't have wanted to walk with young children along this road and pushing a push chair would be a bit of a nightmare!

For adults that want a small self-catered villa a short walk outside the centre of Sorrento we would highly recommend this Villa.

Thank you – You were very quick to answer any questions we had about Sorrento and the Villa. We had a lovely holiday and felt very well looked after by ‘Summer in Italy’.

The description of the Villa was very honest and accurate.

We will be recommending ‘Summer in Italy’ to our friends and family.

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April 2007 - I loved the Villino. I spent a glorious week and half in tranquillity, surrounded by the wondrous perfumes of the various blossoms.

Serafina and Francesco [the owners] could not be more helpful or friendly.

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March 2007 - Villino delle Arance is private, beautifully furnished and an easy walk to Sorrento center, or into the charming side streets of San Agnello.

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November 2006 - Beautiful (private!) garden, close to shops,(food etc) and away from the hustle and bustle of the street.

The apartment works well, and is nicely furnished.

Sarah (the owner) is knowledgeable, very helpful and pleasant, and lives on on the other side of the garden, which is very useful if and when help is needed.

Sorrento is an excellent base for visits in the whole area (Amalfi, Pompei, Naples), we had a wonderful time, and Villino delle Arance was a big reason!

You were excellent! Your descriptions of the properties were very complete, fair, and useful.

What made us decide to book with you, however, was that when I expressed concern by e-mail about the number of steps in the various Amalfi Coast apartments, one of your staff wrote back suggesting the Villino delle Arance AND at a very nice discount: this personal help supporting the internet site was crucial in making a decision. We will definitely use you on our next trip to Italy, and will recommend you to our friends!

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October 2006 - We have just spent a marvellous 2 weeks from 7 - 21 October 2006 in Villino delle Arance, Sorrento. The accommodation was delightful, even better than the photographs on the webpage.

The garden was very restful & relaxing and looked lovely lined with orange & lemon trees which were just ripening this time of year. We were very lucky with the weather, not one rainy day and temperatures low to mid twenties. The swimming pool was much used by us, it was very pleasant to dive in after a hot day sightseeing!

Even though the villino is off a busy street, and I had some concerns about traffic & noise before going, it was not a problem for us. We walked to the centre of Sorrento every day (about 15 minutes walk); the footpath isn't great for some of it - it is a matter of being careful. There is a quieter route to the centre, by turning first right after Hotel Girasole.

We were a few minutes walk from the train station in Sant'Agnello which was great for travel to Pompei, Herculaneum and Naples.

The villa owners were very helpful and not a bit intrusive. They kindly collected and dropped us to the bus for Naples airport.

We found Summer In Italy a pleasure to deal with and very assiduous in dealing with our queries etc. I would certainly use them again.

We would love to go back to Sorrento and without hesitation would stay in Villino delle Arance again!

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September 2006 - A wonderful place to stay! Totally enjoyed our stay there.

An excellent little apartment, perfect for 2 adults and a 2 yr old, although we did have to watch him around the pool area.

Great location, about 15 mins walk from main square. Though situated on a very busy main road, once in the apt you could never hear the traffic (the odd Metro though, but never a problem).

The apartment was beautifully decorated, obviously new, and despite a small kitchen area was very well stocked with utensils, and also some food, so we didn't have to buy all the basics!

Signora Serafina [the owner] was a great help to us, from meeting us at the harbour on our arrival, and driving us to the apartment, to offering us a lift to the bus stop on our departure. We knew we could rely on her if we had any problems.

Excellent service, can't think of any problems. Pictures and description of property totally accurate.

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August 2006 - We had a fabulous week at Villino delle Arance and wanted to stay for a second week.

The villa facilities felt homely and were very comfortable. The pool was great and my young son couldn't be kept out of it!

It was also a perfect base for exploring Sorrento and the surrounding area.

Thoroughly recommended. We are seriously thinking of booking for next year.

Excellent service all round. We stumbled over your website and are glad we found it, thanks.

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July 2006 - Villino delle Arance was excellent, very peaceful and relaxing.

Perhaps holidaymakers need to be made aware that there is a busy road outside the villino. The pool was a godsend as it was so hot. The accommodation was excellent.

Summer in Italy were brilliant and very helpful. We booked with them on the internet.

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June 2006 - This was a lovely rental and I highly recommend it.

Although there was no view of the sea which I had wished for the peaceful garden made up for it.

The house was quiet, well furnished and very clean.

We did not see much of the owner but she was very kind and helpful getting us from the train station and showing us around. We also felt very safe in this location.

We would gladly rent this place again if circumstances permitted.

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May 2006 - We had a truly lovely stay at the villa.

The villa was very well equipped and the owners had thought to provide everything you might need. It compared very favourably to other villas we have stayed at.

The owners were very friendly and helpful without invading our privacy.

It was easy to walk into Sorrento and there were plenty of good restaurants and shopping facilities within a short distance of the villa.

We had wonderful weather during our stay and often sat quietly in the garden which was a beautiful oasis of calm and quiet.

We would certainly recommend the villa for an enjoyable stay and we hope to return there on our next visit to Sorrento.

I found your website well presented and it was easy to book our holiday. The information and photos of the villa gave a true representation. The information regarding travel and arrival procedures were very helpful.

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May 2006 - The house was almost exactly what we needed for a 2 week holiday with a 2 year old kid.

The simple but stylish indoor facilities and the beautiful garden full of oranges and lemons suited us well.

The pool was prepared for summer while we were there. It's good for cooling down, not too deep (approx 140 cm), but, like any pool, a potential danger to little toddlers. No problem though if you keep an eye on the small one when (s)he is in the pool area.

The owners were really nice. Always ready when we had something to ask for. They also offered to pick us up when we arrived in Sorrento.

The only drawback was the traffic on the main road and the narrow pavements. This made the walk to the center of Sorrento a trial with a baby carriage. Actually we found it more convenient to walk to the nearby center of Sant'Agnello in the opposite direction. There also were more shops to buy different kinds of food, and it was a shorter walk to the train station there than to the one in Sorrento. A couple of hundred meters away, on the Sant'Agnello square, there was a bus stop for the SITA buses to the Amalfi coast. Tickets to be bought in the shop across the road. This bus stop is not the stop for the airport bus, even though the ticket seller told us so. (The real stop for the airport shuttle is at the square in front of St Agnello train station, or Piazza Tasso in Sorrento).

We also found a nice beach in Sant'Agnello (even though we thought 6 euro for a sun bed was a bit expensive), turning left at the first major crossroad when walking into Sant'Agnello and just walk straight on towards the sea.

Excellent

October 2005 - Villino delle Arance was perfect and the owners were incredibly helpful. They collected us from the bus stop and dropped us off again. When we left our passports behind, they collected them and brought them to us. I was sick and they were very helpful, and brought me to the hospital and waited for me and brought me home again. We were more than impressed.

Villino delle Arance itself is a lovely house with everything that you may need.

Excellent

September 2005 - Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this beautiful villa. Decor, pool and garden were excellent and beautifully kept.

We liked being a little bit out from the town centre but near enough to walk in (15 minutes)or take a bus. And it was easy to take a slightly longer walk along quieter side roads. The accomodation was far enough away from the road that it did not disturb us at all.

Public transport was excellent and we found it easy to visit all the tourist stuff - Pompeii, Vesuvius, Capri, Herculaneum etc and great to come back and relax by the pool.

Thank you to the owners and to Summer in Italy!

Excellent

August 2005 - Fantastic!

Beautiful and private.

Excellent

May 2005 - Our Holiday at Villino delle Arance, Sorrento

Even though the ten hour journey had been more or less uneventful, Margaret and I were still thankful when the train eventually arrived at Sorrento. The information given to us by ‘Summer in Italy’ suggested we should take a taxi from there to the villa and we were really happy to see a number of cabs waiting outside the station. The short journey through the busy streets of Sorrento lasted but a few minutes and gave us little opportunity to speak our driver. However, as the taxi entered the property through automatic gates, I remember the driver tapped the top of the steering-wheel and exclaimed “Wow!”

We had arrived at the beautiful Villino delle Arance.

For the duration of our short vacation we found the house and gardens to be perfect in all respects. The charming owners live at the property and although they were not in the least intrusive, they were always on hand to answer our queries. These factors combined with the glorious May weather and together they made our stay in Sorrento a truly memorable occasion.

We would highly recommend both the ‘Villino de Arance’ and ‘Summer in Italy’ to any future travellers.

Excellent

April 2005 - This is a fabulous choice in Sorrento - a peaceful place to retreat to, but still near to the centre, to the station and buses (and there's a route which avoids the main road for walking into the centre!).

Francesco [the owner] is really really friendly and helpful, and the apartment is comfortable, well equipped and a lovely place to be. And when they finish the pool it will be even more fabulous!

I think you guys at Summer In Italy have been fabulous - I really appreciated your prompt and helpful replies to all my emails, and had a feeling that you are really prepared to help with anything. I also felt that you offered plenty of choice, and really good value, compared to some of the other sites I looked at.

Overall, it's been a great experience from beginning to end, and I'm already recommending you to my friends. I look forward to travelling to Italy with you again in the future!

Excellent

October 2004 - We enjoyed it very much...the owner, Francesco, couldn't have been nicer and more attentive.

The only complaint we had was the walk into town along the Corso Italia was a bit harrowing due to narrow walkway, traffic and fumes.

You guys are the greatest. We will definitely use you again and have already recommended you to others. Thanks.