Villa Brunella Capri 4 stars

Situated just off the pathway which leads from the center of Capri to Punta Tragara and the Faraglioni, Hotel Villa Brunella occupies one of the most enviable locations on the whole of the island. Resting on a series of sunny terraces overlooking the bay of Marina Piccola and immersed in gardens brimming with flowers, this little corner of paradise is the much-cherished labour of love of Vincenzo and his wife, Brunella.

Villa Brunella provides guest accommodation in elegantly furnished bedrooms, all of which afford stunning views over the sea and Marina Piccola. The hotel's luxurious Suites open out on to spacious terraces where to enjoy the Mediterranean sunshine in total privacy. During the day, refreshments are served at the snack bar located in the vicinity of the hotel's swimming pool and solarium.

One of the reasons Villa Brunella has become such a favorite island retreat has to be its superb restaurant. The "Terrazza Brunella", as its name suggests, is a wonderfully panoramic eatery situated on a terrace overlooking the bay of Marina Piccola. Here guests are treated to excellent Mediterranean cuisine, including a selection of fabulous local fish and seafood dishes. In the gardens of the hotel, shaded by a pergola of bamboo, guests find a gym corner, complete with treadmill, exercise bike and weights.

Capri's famous Beach Club Bagni Internazionali grants free entry to guests staying at Villa Brunella - who reserve places via the hotel. The Beach Club is reached by way of a twenty minute walk along Via Krupp, the spectacular pathway carved in to the rock, which links the center of Capri with the Bay of Marina Piccola.