VILLA DONNA FERNANDA - ANACAPRI

6 Bedrooms 

Location and Surrounding Area
Located on the most beautiful island in the bay of Naples, this exclusive six-bedroom property is ideally situated to offer complete privacy and tranquillity to its guests, providing a perfect seaside retreat for the sweet idleness the Italians refer to as “dolce far niente”. A popular tourist destination since the 19th century, Capri is extremely notable for its stunning residences, gardens and Roman ruins. With its whitewashed stone buildings and car-free streets, Capri Town exudes a cinematic air. Traditionally Capri Town’s most subdued neighbour, Anacapri is no stranger to tourism. The focus is largely limited to Villa San Michele di Axel Munthe and the souvenir shops on the main streets, but delve further and you will discover that Anacapri is still, at heart, the laid-back rural village that it has always been.

The former home of Swedish doctor, psychiatrist and animal-rights advocate Axel Munthe, San Michele di Axel Munthe should be included on every visitor’s itinerary. Built on the site of the ruins of a Roman villa, the gardens make a beautiful setting for a tranquil stroll, with pathways flanked by immaculate flowerbeds. If you are in Anacapri between June and August, you may be able to catch one of the classical concerts that take place in the gardens. The Chiesa di San Michele, Anacapri’s chief building, is famous for its handsome floor, a veritable work of art depicting the Adam and Eve story in multicolored tiles. For the best vista, head up a coiled spiral staircase to a tiny viewing gallery.

The striking Moroccan-style Casa Rossa was built by American colonel John Clay Mackown in 1876. Constructed around a 16th-century defensive tower, the building houses an eclectic collection of 19th-century paintings, including some evocative scenes of Capri by Gonsalvo Carelli and by French painter Eduard Alexandre Sain, who has captured the island’s spirit in works such as “Wedding in Capri”. Also here is a colossal 1st-century Roman statue discovered during the 19th-century excavations of the Grotta Azzurra. Accessible by boat from Anacapri, Capri’s most famous tourist attraction the Grotta Azzurra is an unusual sea cave illuminated by an incredible blue light.

Villa Donna Fernanda is just five minutes from the Fortini coastal walk, a recently restored foothpath that grants access to some of the most beautiful scenery in Anacapri, and ten minutes from the alluring beach of Punta Carena. The property is also just twenty minutes from the famous piazzetta and its restaurants, bars and shops. Villa Donna Fernanda is 46 km from Naples, 47 km from Napoli Centrale Railway Station, and 54 km from Naples Capodichino International Airport. Villa San Michele di Axel Munthe, Chiesa di San Michele and Casa Rossa are less than 3 km from the property, while the Grotta Azzura and Marina Grande are 6 km.

The Property
Perched high above Anacapri with panoramic views over the crystal-clear waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea, Villa Donna Fernanda is the result of a perfect balance between Italian tradition and contemporary style, providing a unique retreat for those seeking complete privacy and pure relaxation in one of the most appreciated areas in Italy. Nestled in a peaceful Mediterranean garden overlooking the sea, this magnificent villa can accommodate up to ten guests, offering six bedrooms (four double bedrooms and two single rooms) with bathroom. The charming views of the surrounding area instantly give a sense of peace and calm, making Villa Donna Fernanda the ideal place for relaxing under the Italian sun.

Surrounded by impressive terraces and an exquisitely kept garden overlooking the turquoise sea, the property boasts a modern swimming pool and a spacious poolside area equipped with comfortable sun loungers and parasols providing plenty of shade on hot summer days: offering a peaceful atmosphere, the area beside the pool is the ideal place for basking in the sun and enjoying true moments of relaxation in the company of a good book and a glass of prosecco. The garden also offers a number of furnished and peaceful corners where guests can intimately spend time together while enjoying traditional Italian food and the mild Mediterranean climate.

Accessed by the garden, the interior living space is uniquely furnished with comfortable sofas and richly decorated with Murano glass and ceramics, while the large arched windows overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea create a luminous and airy atmosphere dominated by light colours. Flooded with light, the living room also boasts a magnificent white grand piano and direct access to the terrace. The dining room next to the sitting room features a large table where guests can enjoy their breakfast and the morning papers while looking out over the turquoise sea. From the dining room, you can easily pass into one of the two light-filled kitchens of the villa, the main one. The second kitchen can be found on the lower floor.

The upper floor houses: Camera Carmela, Mariateresa and Riccardo. Camera Carmela, the property’s most spacious double bedroom, features an exclusive en-suite bathroom with shower and direct access to the large furnished terrace overlooking the sea. Filled with natural light, the double bedroom Mariateresa features a refined en-suite bathroom with shower and a small private terrace with charming views over the sea. Featuring a small private terrace with charming views over the olive trees, the double bedroom Riccardo boasts plenty of light and a private bathroom with shower.

The lower floor houses: Camera Renato, Cesare, and Giulio. The double bedroom Camera Renato features an en-suite bathroom with shower and has the ability to connect to the single room Cesare, creating an even more spacious layout. The room Cesare has a private, adjacent bathroom with shower, which can be found just outside the room. Filled with light, the double bedroom Giulio features an exceptional en-suite bathroom with shower and private access to a charming small balcony.