Set slightly back from the coast in the country this cottage is a true gem with its cosy and welcoming feel and tasteful interior. The sandy beaches can be reached in an approx.6-8 minute walk. The property has its own enclosed area with small front garden and is surrounded by country fields in the area of Santa Maria di Castellabate known as 'Zona Lago`. Once a barn it is now an attractive cottage tastefully decorated in true 'Cilento style' a traditional country simplicity with terracotta tiling and colourful ceramic inlay. There is a large open fireplace and hand painted touches contribute to the 'warm' feeling of casual elegance. The cottage consists of 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with shower and sleeps 4, a living/dining area with sat. tv , separate kitchen and utilities room with wc and washer sink, outside front covered terrace and side open terrace a small garden area and parking area to side of cottage. Local supply shops can be reached in short walk. Santa Maria di Castellabate is on the cilento coast in the undiscovered Parco Nazionale del Cilento- 50km south of Salerno and the Amalfi coast and was recently awarded the `bandiera blu` for clean seas. It is a combination of sandy bays, rocky coves, hills and inland mountains. Ideal for those wishing to enjoy the sea in a typical Italian coastal environment and yet have access to places of historical and cultural interest in the vicinity The property is ideally situated for enjoying summer activities that go with a lively summer coastal area in high season, a comfortable base for excursions to the well known Amalfi coast and discovering the Cilento region and its many traditional villages or for just relaxing and enjoying peace and quiet out of season partaking of country life when the locals tend their vines, collect their olives or prepare their plots of land with home grown produce. Excursions There are a wide selection of excursions available and within driving distance of the property: the Amalfi coast with its steep dramatic cliffs and stunning views, the villages of Vietri,Amalfi, Ravello, Positano and Sorrento further afield. The island of Capri can be visited as a day excursion and the historic sites of Paestum (20 min by car) Pompeii (1 hr car) and Velia provide a cultural insight into the historic past of the region. There are also a variety of grottoes and caves that provide a fascinating alternative as well as simply enjoying historic villages dotted about rugged hillsides where the tourists are few and far between.
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