The property dates from the 18th century during the "Kingdom of the Two Sicilies" is owned by the same family since 1830, the new country home which originally had only one storey, has undergone many changes it has been carefully restored throughout in the last decade. AL VIVAIO is conveniently located 1 Km. out of town on the top of a small hight with a splendid view over the countryside. The site is in fact a panoramic terrace overlooking a wide range of mountains on one side and the sea coast on the other side. It is the perfect way to have total access to the city whilst still being able to escape in an oasis of green tranquillity.The accommodation have easy access by car and urban bus service. AlVivaio offers 6 totally furnished apartments with well equipped kitchen and private bathroom, ranging in size from one to three bedrooms. The apartments are of the highest standards with all conveniences, furnished with many authentic and original pieces, fully heated, air conditioning, Hi-Fi with Cd player, DVD & sat. TV. They all have separate entrances and private outdoor eating areas. Each apartment is fully equipped for comfortable self catering, an excellent calibre of housekeeping (including linen, towels and blankets) is provided. Complimentary "Welcome hamper" on arrival (Basket with olive oil, tea, coffee, jam, honey, sugar, salt, fruit juice, butter, cheese and bread). At no extra cost are free parking, mountain bikes, iron and board and washing machine. Internet access, children playground, board games, books & toys. The common garden is made out of our green house, palms, cacti, olive and citrus trees and many Mediterranean flowering shrubs. We are landscape gardeners and we are resident in the premises (my husband, Italian, myself French and our two sons). A relaxing shady area is equipped with barbecue and a dining corner (chairs, tables, hammocks and fountain ). The property is gate-accessed, so privacy is assured. Rates listed are the Entire accommodation price, not per person and always include taxes. Apartment "Alice" is set on two floors Suitable for 3 pax. 55 sq. mts. Recently renovated with exposed beams. This unit offers all modern conveniences and it's comfortably furnished with original fittings and furnishings. Ground floor: The entrance is through the terrace into the lounge with a well-equipped kitchen corner and a lobby to the bathroom with tub. 1 floor: consist in a large mezzanine/living complete with traditional "alcove" for the bed and a large double bedroom. Hi.fi, Cd player & sat. TV. Fresh towels and linen provided. Central heating. "Welcome Pack" on arriva, basket with (olive oil, wine,fruits, tea,coffee, jam, honey, sugar,vinegar,salt,mineral water, orange juce, butter, cheese, brioches and bread). The enclosed terrace 20 sq. Mt ca is for exclusive use of guests and comes with patio furniture. Rate: low season 65 Euro; High s. 80 Euro /day for the apartment, no other charges. Monika" sleeps 2+2 is a 50 sq. mt. Multilevel apartment. Renovation with exposed beams and floor board upstairs, furnished with original wooden furniture. Ground floor: A large original open kitchen finished in Sicilian ceramics and terracotta leads into the garden . A splendid room, traditionally the heart of the Italian home, it contains not just a dining table but also a magnificent wood burning stovestone fireplace. On the side, a small living with a sofa bed, a few steps to the bathroom with shower. Under the roof, a flight of steps leads to an open mezzanine complete with traditional "alcove" for the bed, opening to a cosy master bedroom. Central heating and air conditioning. The 100 sq. mt. garden is for exclusive use of guests and comes with patio furniture. Rates: L.s. 75; H s. 90 euro/day for the apartment, no other charges. "Praga". sleeps 2+2. ( 45 sq.mt.) It has now been refurbished to make it a comfortable multilevel apartment. Ground floor: A Kitchen/lounge opens on to the living room. The living area can also be configured as double bedroom or twin bedroom (there is ample alternative living space) and does not need to be dismantled during the day. This level, leads straight out to the terrace. Few steps up lead to a bathroom with shower or else to the main entrance. From here, up another flight of stairs is a mezzanine with a double bed. This unit is ideal for a couple, a family or a group of close friends. The terrace for exclusive use of the guests comes with patio furniture . Fully heated and air conditioning. L.s. 65; ; H s. 80 Euro / day for the apartment, no other charges & no hidden fees These two units ("Monika" and "Praga") are next door, with the same main entrance (opening to the doors of each apartment). "Arianna" sleeps 2+2 (45 sq. mt) 1st floor, the entrance is from our private gravel drive via a stone staircase, on the other side of the road, a small garden with sheltered barbeque and deck chairs for exclusive use of guests. The layout of the apartment is simple: The entrance of the flat takes you directly into the open-plan living/dining area with a fully fitted kitchen corner, a few steps into the sleeping area which consists in one master bedroom and a small bedroom with bunk beds. The flat is comfortably furnished with antique and rustic furniture. A small terrace (10 sq. mt.) comes with patio furniture. Central heating and air conditioning. L.s. 70; H s. 90 Euro/day for the apartment, no other charges & no hidden fees. "Angelika"sleeps 4+2 , garden style apartment roughly 75 sq.mts with two double bedrooms, one of which opening on a side room with 2 single beds; Furnishings are stylish and tasteful, with a soothing combination of terracotta floors, white walls, wooden fittings, Sicilian ceramics, to make a comfortable flat with original pieces. Bathroom (shower). The large enclosed terrace (35 sq. m) has a barbeque and a large shaded area for dining and relaxing. Central heating, air conditioner, L.s. 90; H s. 100 ; "Pauline" sleeps 6+2. Detached country house 120 sq. mt.(1300 sq.ft). The house is arranged on two floors with the living quarters downstairs and the bedrooms upstairs. Renovation with exposed beams and floor board upstairs. Ground floor: Consists in a large living area in open plan with an ample supply of sofas and armchairs and a fireplace. The dining area is large, bright and airy with direct access onto the terrace through a full length glazed door. Fully heated. Piano (in tune). The homely kitchen is well equipped. Wooden table that comfortably seats eight. Bathroom (shower). Upstairs: 2 master bedrooms + 1 bedroom with 2 single beds (3rd bed possible) + 1 bathroom (with tub). Independent Central heating. Ari conditioning. The garden(160 sq.mt) is for exclusive use of guests and comes with patio furniture. Sheltered barbecue, perfect for eating out in the shade. L.s. 120; H s. 150 euro / day for the house, no other charges. Favorable rates for long term rentals during winter time.