Located along the majestic Amalfi Coast in the South of Italy, in the charming village of Vettica Maggiore is the recently restored historic Il Frantoio. The villa was once a working olive press for the local villagers and has been carefully restored to bring back the essence of a period long gone. The villa feature six rooms each with a special and unique character with private terraces overlooking the shimmering Mediterranean, picturesque Positano and legendary Capri. The villa’s private and common-space terraces are characterized by dramatic high arches and the sleeping chambers have domed roofs in the authentic style of this region. The original stone wheel and press have been kept fully intact in our grand suite as a tasteful centrepiece. Although every effort to restore it original charm and elegance have been employed, there are all the modern conveniences one would expect in a world class B&B establishment. High-speed Internet and wireless access are juxtaposed with hand-cut stone floors—modern bathrooms look though ancient portals out to sea and Capri . Flat screen TV’s are mounted on hand coloured plastered walls and air-conditioning is cleverly hidden from view but available for your comfort. Our three suites have kitchens. for those guests that choose to choose to delve into the culinary treats of the region or to simply make a cup of tea in the afternoon. The villa is best reached either by taxi or by private car. The walk from the parking area to the villa consists of approximately 40 steps. This leads to a communal path of about 200 meters The intrepid travellers can instead access Il Frantoio the old fashioned way of the Amalfi coast; by stairs—220 to be precise—from the heart of the village below. Porter services are available. It is advisable to request the extra porter service prior to your arrival. (This service is extra).This property has provided all content and is solely responsible for its accuracy.