Local Stone Cottage With Shared Pool, Casal Velino, Italy

The region of Cilento has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with good reason. This stone cottage is in the heart of the Cilento National Park. The cottage is part of Agriturismo San Giorgio, a former farm. One of 3 sensitively restored cottages, with a shared pool, it sleeps 5 people in comfort. The property offers total peace for the ultimate escape.

The mild climate means that guests can enjoy indoor/outdoor living for most of the year. The cottage has a semi-shaded terrace, which is furnished with a sofa and armchairs. There is an outdoor dining area with a table and chairs and a shared BBQ. Indoors, the kitchen is just off the airy dining room and 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 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 master bedroom has a double and a single bed, a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe and an en suite bathroom. A door opens up directly onto a shaded loggia.
Bedroom 2: The second bedroom has a double 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 swimming pool • Shared 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

For larger groups, there is a second cottage on the property, which sleeps 4 people; see ID7235

Location

San Giorgio is ideally situated in the heart of the countryside but just 10 minutes from the coast. The resort town of Marina di Casalvelino is known for its wide sandy beaches. It has many restaurants and cafés to suit all budgets, and most of the amenities guests will need for their stay.

The ancient fishing village of Agropoli (30 minutes) is 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. 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.