This well appointed villa totals over 180 square metres of floor space, sleeps up to 8 and is located on an exclusive hillside development of four properties, accessed via a private road, on the outskirts of the village of Zambrone in Calabria, only 40 minutes away from the airport of Lamezia, with direct flights from the UK.
40 square metres of elevated terrace make outside dining an absolute must, whilst enjoying uninterrupted views of the Mediterranean and it's spectacular sunsets over the island of Stromboli. With air conditioning throughout, central heating and an open fire all facilities are in place to ensure your stay will be comfortable, whichever season you choose. The walled private garden is landscaped and a dedicated BBQ area allows you to take full advantage of the long summer evenings.
The bedrooms are tastefully furnished with Italian furniture, comprising of dark mahogany wardrobes and decorative wrought iron bed frames. Both rooms are en-suite with w/c, shower and sink unit. This villa offers spacious rooms for a comfortable stay.
Every effort has been made to ensure that your stay at the villa will be as comfortable and trouble free as possible, with the provison of quality furniture, beds, bed linen and air conditioning throughout, together with a back up water supply in case of a temporary restriction, which is not unusual in the area.
The villa is detached and on two levels, with the upper level providing a large kitchen with dining for up to 8, with wide patio doors leading on to a large balcony overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea where further dining facilites for 8 are provided. Also on this floor are 2 bedrooms, one of which has its own patio door directly on to the large balcony through dedicated patio doors. 2 bathrooms complete the room complement on this floor.
The lower floor has a further bedroom with large patio doors to terrace and sea view, and bathroom. Both are off the large comfortable living area, again with access to terrace and sea views. A utility room with washing machine and sink is located on the lower floor of the villa. A tumble drier can be made available for an extra cost.
Bathrooms have either full showers or bath/shower, vanity units, wc heated towel rails and bidet. To ensure continuity of the water supply, which canh be erratic in high summer, a 2,000 litre reserve tank was added in 2010.
Bedrooms have full size wardrobes, large 5 drawer dresser units, each with a hairdryer and bedside units.
Both air conditioning and gas central heating are throughout, in addition there is an open log fire. However it is likely that any form of heating may only be necessary from December to March.
The villa is equipped with smoke alarms, fire extinguisher and fire blanket for your safety.
Internet access is currently avilable via a laptop computer fitted with cellular dongle and this will be extended to a fixed connection together with Wi-fi once the local telecom company installs the line.
Directly outside the villa there is ample seating areas on two large terraces, where you can either soak up the sun or take a rest away from the midday sun.
The private landscaped gardens are bathed in sunshine all day long and within the gardens there are a variety of Mediterranean trees, shrubs and flowers. A purpose built barbecue area is provided, together with an outdoor shower.
Two sets of golf clubs are on site for the use of guests at the golf course, which is some 35 minutes away.
The local area is mainly served by the town of Zambrone, which has a variety of shops where all of your daily requirements can be met, whether it be fresh produce or cash from the ATM. Along the coast there are many towns and villages all with their own range and variety of shops, serving local delicacies such as the spicy salami known as nduja.
As you would expect there are many, bars, restaurants and gelaterias all offering tremendous value as your euro goes a lot further here than the rest of Italy.
10 minutes south is Tropea, the main town of the area is built on the top of a cliff and from many of the vantage points you can look out to Stromboli. There are several beaches and a port from where you can take a trip around the Aeolean islands. Take time and study the narrow cobbled lined streets, sit out on the pavement of one of the many bars and watch as the locals take their traditional evening walk through the town. You may be able to listen to one of the many outside concerts held in the squares.
Should you wish to combine a beach and sailing holiday then Sunsail start their operation in the port of Tropea from summer 2008.
Sunday Times put Tropea at number one spot in its ‘Top 20 Beaches’ report in January 2007. Tropea is only a short drive along the scenic coastline from Pizzo.
Zambrone 3 Bed / 3 Bath Villa REF Villa-Jenny
