Villa Brunella Capri 4 stars

Hotel Villa Brunella is an intimate island retreat, nestling in gorgeous flower-filled gardens, just off the pathway leading to Capri's Belvedere Tragara and the legendary Faraglioni Rocks. Despite its vicinity to one of the island's most visited viewpoints, Villa Brunella is a true oasis of tranquillity - exactly what Vincenzo and his wife Brunella set out to provide visitors to the island when they first opened this charming little hotel overlooking the sea and the bay of Marina Piccola.

Accommodation is available in a limited number of romantic bedrooms and suites, all beautifully appointed in traditional island fashion and equipped with every modern comfort. Each of the elegant suites opens out on to a sunny terrace from where to enjoy splendid views of the sea.

The "La Terrazza Brunella" restaurant is a well-established favourite with hotel guests and non-residents alike, an eatery loved for both its fabulous panoramic setting and excellent cuisine and, in particular, its superb seafood and fish specialities.

During the day, guests may easily be found lazing by the pool or soaking up the sunshine on Hotel Villa Brunella's solarium terrace. Refreshments are available at the poolside snack bar.

Guests staying at Villa Brunella are granted free entrance to the Beach Club "Bagni Intenazionali''. Located in the lovely bay of Marina Piccola, the beach can be reached by taxi or bus from the Piazzetta, or by way of a leisurely twenty minute walk along the legendary Via Krupp. To qualify for free entry, reservations for the Beach Club should be made via the hotel.