LOCATION

Villa Regina Bianca has undergone important works of renovation over the last 18 months.  The bedrooms have been enlarged and completely renovated. Centrally located in Praiano, a charming former fishing village situated between Amalfi and Positano. Just a flight of steps from the main coastal road and all necessary facilities – butchers, fruit & vegetable shops, grocery store, post office, bank, and the local, coastal bus stop for Positano, Sorrento and Amalfi.  Its secluded position, high above the coastline, surrounded by large terraces planted with palm trees and flowers, makes Villa Regina Bianca an exclusive oasis of privacy and peace, offering fantastic views towards Positano and Capri. The villa is laid out on two floors and the top tower floor. The villa appears in its white splendors, leading your thoughts onto a dream-like place, which at the same time, with its arched-formed windows and garden columns, fall perfectly into the surrounding area.  About 150 meters from the villa, a pathway of steps takes you all the way down to the Praia beach near the Saracen tower of Praiano.

HIGHLIGHTS & VILLA LAYOUT

Main floor

• Entrance
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Living room with TV and stereo.
• Study
• Dining room

Lower Floor

4 queens double rooms, all with en-suite bathroom (all with shower)

A 5th bedroom can accommodate up to 4 people in 2 double bedrooms, which share a bath with shower  

Tower Apartment (Annex)

2 double bedrooms

1 Bathroom with shower

OUTDOOR FEATURES

• Swimming Pool
• Alfresco dining
• Panoramic Terrace
• Garden
• Gated property
• View of the sea
• Alfresco shower
• Furnished poolside area
• Barbecue and the pizza oven

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

First floor

The entrance has an iron door leading onto a paved patio with potted flowers, overlooking the terraces and the pool area. The patio is furnished with a wicker sofa, 4 iron chairs, a small glass topped table, and 2 dining tables with chairs.  The patio has 3 French doors leading into the villa’s living room and dining area. The dining room, adorned with Roman amphora, boasts a large, glass-topped table and fragments of original roman columns and seating for 12.  Access to a large, well-equipped tile kitchen (accessible from also the terrace and the hall) with refrigerator, freezer with icemaker, 5-range stovetop, oven, microwave, and dishwasher.  Dining corner with table and 3 chairs. Laundry room with 2 washing machines and ironing facilities. Entrance foyer with stairs connecting to the upper and lower floors, furnished with antique furniture, a marble table, and grand piano.Living room enjoys 3 sofas, armchairs, a fireplace, a glass topped table, flat screen TV, and charming pieces of antique furniture.  A small, cosy work studio corner views the garden and is furnished with an armchair, small sofa, writing desk, and stereo. 

Ground floor

19 steps lead down to the bedrooms. The furniture and style of the rooms are simple.  All rooms have a dresser and/or wardrobe, TV and DVD, safe box ,  en-suite bathroom’s  beautifully decorated with ceramic tiles, with shower box and French doors leading directly onto the terrace.  The 5th bedroom consist in two double bedrooms, which shares a bath with shower . This room has access onto a  small terrace furnished with garden furniture, chairs, and a small table.

Tower dependence (access from the garden, through a 25 steps staircase)

The villa’s top floor enjoys two double bedrooms, one with a double bed (two mattresses) and French doors leading out onto a small, panoramic balcony, the other with twin beds and a window.  Both bedrooms share a small bathroom with shower. In front of the tower lies an unfurnished roof terrace viewing the bell tower of Praiano. The tower’s bedrooms are reachable up 25 steps along an external staircase or by access through the garden directly from the entrance gate.

Swimming Pool/Terrace/Garden

The terrace of the main level enjoys built-in benches for seating and a pizza oven, barbeque, and ping-pong table. 19 steps leads down to a wonderful pool (18 meters x 5 meters x 2.5 meters) set on a terrace paved with natural stone and lined by white columns following the typical coast style.  Incredible views of the sea, Li Galli islands, and the coast can be enjoyed from the pool deck.  The pool deck is equipped with large umbrellas and sun lounge chairs and a corner of the terrace is shaded by flourishing lemon and orange trees. Outdoor shower. Furnished patio with living area overlooking the pool .  The pool area is also equipped with a changing room with toilet.  The terrace and the pool are up lit up at night.

Access & Parking

67 steps lead from the coastal road down to the gate of the property. 30 steps take you down to the first floor. A beautiful white staircase brings you inside the property. you’ll access to a large terrace with lemon trees and a first impressive panoramic view of the coast.  

The villa has a parking area about 300 mts away from the property with space for two cars.  

FEATURES & AMENITIES

• 8 Bedrooms with 6 baths
• Daily Maid Service
• Pool heating available on request at an extra charge
• Air-conditioning throughout
• Heating
• Laundry service on request
• Large refrigerator with freezer and icemaker
• Oven
• Microwave
• Dishwasher
• Laundry facilities ( Please note, that the washing machine can be used by the staff only )
• Outdoor pizza oven and barbeque
• TV and DVD
• Wi-fi
• Luggage storage space

SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE RENTAL RATE (STAFF SERVICE)

• All utilities, except for heating of the pool
• One set of bed linen per person per week
• 1 sets of bath and pool towels per person ( Midweek change included )
• Heating and air conditioning
• Internet WIFI connection is available
• Daily maid service (4 hours daily maid kitchen, bedrooms and bathrooms only)
• Internet wi-fi

NOT INCLUDED IN THE RENTAL RATE, ANY ADDITIONAL CHARGES (TO BE PAID IN EUROS DIRECT ON THE PREMISES) AND AVAILABLE ON REQUEST, IF DESIRED

• Full package chef service available on request
• Use of barbecue and pizza oven is on request
• City tax to be paid in cash at check-in
• Grocery service/villa pre-stocking: to be paid cash + cost of food
• Personal Chef / Waiter service / Cooking class
• Extra cleaning /Maid/service
• Laundry/ironing service
• Pool heating service
• Breakfast

VILLA POLICIES

• Maximum 16 guests Main villa and Annex
• Check in time: 4pm to 7pm
• Check out time: before 10am
• Non-smoking villa
• Pets are not allowed
• Children welcome
• City tax to be paid cash on site upon arrival
• Security deposit to be paid cash on site
• Guests must provide a Food and Beverage list (incl. wine, etc.) to the cook before their arrival so that the cook can insure the kitchen and bar service as soon as the guests arrive
• The cook will advance the expense for food and beverage purchasing for the arrival day
• Allergies to certain food must be very clearly mentioned well in advance before food purchase
• All detailed accounting of the food and beverage expenses will be given to the guests at their arrival and follow up for these expenses will be done at the end of each week
• Copy of passport and permanent home address of each guests to be provided prior to check in.
• Cellphone signal may be intermittent as the property is located in a remote area
• The pool can be heated, on request,  Specific water temperatures cannot be guaranteed and may vary due to the many environmental variables including wind, humidity, rain, ambient temperature.
• Only authorized staff and personnel are permitted to be onsite. This includes but is not limited to chefs, cooks, housekeepers etc. Talk to you Villa Specialist today for more details.
• Note: washing machine, outdoor barbecue and oven pizza can be used only by the villa staff.

EXTRA SERVICES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST (ADVANCE NOTICE MAY BE REQUIRED)

Note: The following services can also be arranged, on request, if not already included in the cost of the rental. Additional services such as airport transfers, excursions, cooking classes, guided tours, and the like can be arranged. Please enquire about the vast tour options we can suggest for your villa stay. Costs for additional services can be quoted based on the service requested.

• Airport transfer
• Activities and excursions
• Chef / Cooking class
• Boat tour