Immerse yourself in fragrant clouds of jasmine and rose in the secret garden of Villa Le Scale, on the island of Capri. Once the Summer residence of an illustrious Italian aristocrat, Villa Le Scale is a whitewashed 17th century house which has been restored with refined elegance and a painterly eye.
Sensory overload is the only way to describe entering through the gates of Villa Le Scale and into the lush paradise of its gardens. Just feast your eyes on the inviting swimming pool with its grotto fountains, shielded by pomegranate and palm trees. And all this is before you’ve even crossed the threshold. Inside, like a character in a Henry James novel, you find yourself drifting through sun-filled rooms, artfully decorated, with the discrete Villa Le Scale staff in attendance.
Each of the seven large and luxurious suites is individually styled. Boiserie wall panels? A Venetian bookcase? Don’t worry if this means nothing to you. All you need to know is that Villa Le Scale is owned by a renowned art and antiques dealer and is a treasure trove of paintings, sculptures and furniture. Behind the scenes, however, it is fully up to date, with high speed wireless internet, flat screen TVs and DVD players in every room. It’s the ideal setting.
No wonder Capri is a favourite retreat of Italy’s rich and famous when such secluded, sun-drenched sanctuaries as this can be found. Sipping your morning coffee and delicious breakfast at a little table in the garden, looking out over the Bay of Naples, is a highlight of the day. With majestic Monte Solaro in the background and the little town of Anacapri a short walk away, the location is ideal for a special event, or a relaxing retreat.
Villa Le Scale | Luxury Retreats
