Villa de Cillis Carafa

I had high expectations for our stay at Villa Cillis and it exceeded them. I traveled with my mother (82) and brother (49) both of whom shared the family room. The family room consists of two rooms and two baths. I stayed in the lime washed black room with the red Thai bed headboard, which is the room that sold me on the property when selecting where to stay. Villa Cillis is a place for people who appreciate the finer details, historical provenance, interior decor, antiques and fine fabrics but who also understand a work in progress. You will find all of this at Villa Cillis and more. The Villa’s day-to-day operation is run by Antonio, and his brother Michele has an art background and does all the interior design. Their parents live upstairs and their grandfather, who is 93 and a pure delight, lives down the street. This is a labor of love. You will not find perfection in everything here, as the family is still in the process of renovating the property. All the rooms on the bottom floor are absolutely gorgeous. The French doors are high quality and provide great insulation from weather or if there were to be any noise. The black room I stayed in is on the corner of the building so two sets of French doors allow for the perfect cross breeze while napping and a beautiful view of Capri upon awakening. if you prefer mountains to water, one step out the door and a glance to the right reveals Mt. Vesuvius at your fingertips. Yes, there are beautiful designer fabrics used for the upholstery, Frette bed linens to welcome you to sleep, and antiques and curiosities abound. Many of the antiques and antique architectural elements they have collected are stacked in corners waiting to find their perfect place. Every piece has a story and if you have a chance to chat with Michele he can tell you everything you want to know about each piece. Endlessly fascinating to me. Do not be dissuaded if you look at the town of Torre Del Greco before your visit or as you drive to the property. The town, I learned later, was heavily bombed during WWII and I suspect it never fully recovered. The town is perfectly situated, though, between the Amalfi Coast and Naples, both of which you can reach by train from the station a couple of miles from the Villa. Staff will drive you to and from the station at the time you choose. Pompeii is just a few minutes away by car. But what you will find as you pass a tow yard that makes you second guess your decision at first glance, is that Villa Cillis provides peace, beauty and tranquility as soon as you enter the beautiful electric iron gates. A walkway lined with creeping Rosemary invites you to the Villa’s marble steps. A well tended vegetable garden supplies fresh food for the abundant breakfast or special caprese and charcuterie board you can order in the evening. The staff is eager to provide excellent suggestions for how to structure your visit to any of the many nearby cities and places, but also attuned to each guests’ needs —

Wonderful place with wonderful people! An ideal base for people who want to explore the region and relax in a unique place ☺️ the beautiful garden deserves special attention where you can fall in love and relax 🥹🩷 This is a place I will gladly return to!