Villa San Michele - Ravello 3 stars

Welcoming, charming, panoramic, peaceful: words which perfectly describe Villa San Michele, an attractive little maison de charme in Castiglione di Ravello, in the heart of Italy's much-loved Amalfi Coast.

The hotel's pretty, light-filled bedrooms, almost all of which have their own sea view balcony, are decorated in classic Mediterranean style and equipped with every modern convenience, from air conditioning to satellite television.

Guests dining in Villa San Michele's highly acclaimed, sea view restaurant enjoy traditional regional cuisine, prepared according to age-old family recipes and using only the finest of locally sourced ingredients. The wine list contains an excellent selection of the wines and liquors made by the Amalfi Coast's small independent wineries.

From the villa's fragrant gardens, a pathway leads down to the sea and the hotel's private sun deck, furnished with sun loungers and beach umbrellas. A favorite amongst those wishing to simply relax, surrounded by the beautiful land and seascapes of the Amalfi Coast, Villa San Michele also provides the perfect base for those eager to explore Ravello and the nearby towns of Amalfi, Atrani, Minori and Maiori.