Palazzo Santa Croce, standing on a rock directly above Positano's bay was built as a small monastery. During the baroque period (1700) it became enriched with elegant antique furniture and sought after objects from painted ceilings to lacquered doors giving it a museum feel like atmosphere. The villa is set amongst a series of terraces offering stunning views of the whole city of Positano and a fragrance garden (lemon trees and bougainvilleas).
From the main entrance you will access the main terrace with stunning views of Positano. The terrace is linked to three other entrances: the kitchen, the dining room and a waiting room and the staircase.
The kitchen is a mixture of old and new styles with a big baroque pantry and modern technology facilities such as microwave, fridge/freezer, and gas hob. There is also a bread and pizza oven.
The dining room is composed of two rooms one room with dining table and chairs seating (8-10 people) and the second room with sofas and a library with a good selection of antique books and paintings.
On the lower floor there are spa facilities with its own separate entrance where you will find an inside heated pool (3 m x 8 m depth from 1.20m to 1.94m) and a jacuzzi. The Calidarium and Frigidarium rooms have been replaced by a sauna and steam room (hammam) with space for two showers and a massage table. There is access to a terrace with a solarium and outside Jacuzzi.
On the first floor there are two main suites with decorated ceilings. The first suite has a balcony with terrace with view on Positano's beach and is equipped with modern amenities such as air conditioning, hair dryer, a safe, a minibar, heating, TV/plasma/LCD and Wi-fi. The second suite is characterised by a sloped ceiling with typical wooden beams and also has same amenities as the first suite. Both suites have en-suite bathroom (shower unit, WC)
On the second floor there are two double rooms with wooden beams with en suite bathrooms (shower). There is also a single room on this level. There is a bathroom near this room on the same floor (shower). All rooms have TV and air conditioning/heating.
Facilities: kitchen with Pizza oven, gas hob, fridge, Jacuzzi (4.25 m x 1.10m), washing machine, hair dryers, sauna, indoor heated pool. Pets allowed on request. Mini bars and safety box in all bedrooms, air conditioning in all bedrooms. Dishwasher, grill, deep fryer, ice machine, microwave, coffee machine (Illy Francis), blender.
Included in the price:
• Welcome dinner included in the price (can be enjoyed at the Palazzo or at the Carlino del San Pietro restaurant; drinks not included; max 9 people, additional guests require a supplement).
• Chef and manager / butler (8 hours a day).
• Housekeeper (8 hours a day, from 8:30 to 16:30).
• Cooking Class: A 2-hour cooking class with the Chef, a special occasion to learn techniques and secrets of the local cuisine
• Continental breakfast
• Daily change of sheets and bath towels)
Sleeps: 9 - Code NR426
CHECK IN: 16:00-20:00
CHECK OUT: 10:00
PAYABLE LOCALLY: REFUNDABLE SECURITY DEPOSIT €10,000, PAYABLE USE OF TELEPHONE/ FAX , LAUNDRY SERVICE €25 PER MACHINE, PARKING WITH VALET SERVICE FEE APPLICABLE, DEPOSIT FOR FOOD and BEVERAGE €2000 CASH.
For properties that have pools: Pools are open between June and September unless specified otherwise in our description. For dates outside this period, please enquire.
