Style – ‘Quirky Nautical’
Setting – ‘Neapolitan Cliffhanger
So says the luxury boutique hotel bible ‘Mr & Mrs Smith’. We are talking about Maison la Minervetta, a little haven requiring the sacrifice of one’s first born to afford but luxury well deserved, after all, how often do we just ‘pop over’ to Sorrento, Italy for the weekend huh?
Continuing on my ‘fabulous finds’ accommodation from our recent travels theme…la Minervetta deserves it’s ranking in the luxury bible…and in my blog!
Clinging precariously to the side of a cliff overlooking a shimmering infinity Bay of Naples dotted with boats ferrying people to the Isle of Capri and Naples, the quaint narrow streets of Sorrento village below, Mt Vesuvius in the distance, and quite simply the most breathtaking view we’ve ever encountered…if we could just tear our eyes away from la Minervetta’s vibrant interiors…Quirky Nautical? Yes indeed! Eclectic, intriguing, groovy, classy, stylish? Absolutely!
Go on! Treat yourselves, starting with a taster below, a peek at their website, then a flight booking ok?
Maison la Minervetta…Sorrento…Amalfi Coast…Italy http://www.laminervetta.com
Quirky situations – a shower recess so small that dropping soap meant poking ones butt out the door to retrieve, another resembling a space capsule that washed places you hadn’t thought shower nozzles were designed for, a loo in a cupboard, another under the sink, opera singing dogs, steps so steep ascent demanding all fours, a wonderful host waving an enormous British flag to herald the entrance, a delicate lace doily serving as a curtain.
Touching memories such as the dear little French man who happily assisted with automatic petrol pumps and an unexpected health emergency, private tour guides who went way beyond expectation, wait staff with wry senses of humour, Dicky stepping up with the most beautiful gestures…just when he was due a fork stab in the eye.
