Once home to the King of Naples! This is one of the most prestigious addresses to stay at on the island of Capri. Ideal for a luxury holiday, wedding / event or corporate hire. This exclusive and elegant 17th century villa benefits from panoramic sea views and a beautiful swimming pool. There is a caretaker and housekeeper on hand to ensure your stay is as comfortable as possible. This property is not suitable for children under 6 years of age.
The property boasts 5 beautiful bedrooms with splendid antique furniture, bright and spacious accommodation is a highly sought after location. All rooms have large windows or balconies with sea views
It was in here, that in 1808, Gioacchino Murat, King of Naples, planned the siege against the English in the fight to recapture Capri. Signs of this regal presence are evident in the villas decor with it's frescoed ceilings and spacious, elegant furnishings. Outside, guests can wander amongst centuries-old olive tree’s and enjoy views of the island of Ischia. A charming base from where you can immerse yourself in luxury, tranquility and explore the best that Capri has to offer.
ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:
Ground floor:
From the limestone entrance, one enters through the simple and sobre 16th century doorway into a paved stone hall, the room enriched with vases, objets d’arts and antique moulds tastefully chosen to maintain the living memory of this place.
To the left one reaches the first hall, adapted for small receptions, for reunions or elegant events; it can aso be used as an area to sit back and enjoy some peace and quiet.
On entering, one’s glance is immediately captured by Capri, which through the window seems to be a something of a living painting, with its resplendant sea a-sparkle around it.
On the ground floor there is the triple room with bathroom en-suite (shower) and another bathroom near the living room (bath)
First floor:
The first floor of Villa Capri - The abode overlooking Capri, is the heart of this historical building in Massa Lubrense. On this floor one finds the most glorious and spacious terraces of the villa, with a breath-taking view over the entire Gulf of Naples and the Island of Capri.
Each room is steeped in history: the three bedrooms, the two comfortable bathrooms, one can alternate between the two very intimate and cosy rooms and three living area’s with period furnishings. All the area’s have windows or balconies which give a sense of being suspended above the sea.
The ‘suite’ has been conserved intact and is where Gioacchino Murat slept in 1808. Between these frescoed walls, English Commander Hudson Lowe agreed to surrender the Island of Capri to Murat.
One will find the most beautiful and spacious villa terrace on this floor
The solarium is on the second floor, so from the ground fllor to the first (24 steps), from the first to the solarium (21 steps)
Sleeps:10
Rooms: 1 triple on the ground floor (32sq.m) which could also sleep four ; while on the first floor: 1 single(12sq.m) , 2 twins and 1 double (of 17.60sq. m;18sq.m; and the enchanting Murat Room of 26.35sq.m). Sleeps 10. All with sea view, frescoed ceilings and antique furniture.
No. bathrooms: 2 on the ground floor - 2 on the first floor
Bedrooms with ensuite bathroom: -the triple room (on the ground floor) has an ensuite bathroom.
-The Murat Room (on the first floor ) by closing the connecting door becomes a mini-apartment with bathroom (bathroom near kitchen – see plan)
-The other three bedrooms share the same bathroom.
General dimensions of the Villa:
Ground floor 110 sq.m
Housekeeper's area 70 sq.m
Loggia 15.30 sq.m
First floor 170 sq.m
Terrace + loggia 61.70sq.m
Solarium 120 sq.m
Dimensions of garden1,550 sq.m (excluding entrance area)
205sq.m entrance area.
Swimming pool 3mx9m. (Open end of April/Easter until beginning October)
Please note that internet is only available on the ground floor.
