Furore & Open Sea

Few villas on the Amalfi Coast offer direct access to the sea, but this one in Furore does – a rare thing on this stretch of coastline. Spend your afternoons slipping into the Mediterranean from the cliffside, then drifting back to the saltwater pool that hangs above the water. Panoramic terraces make alfresco dining feel effortless, with the sea spread out ahead of you. Breakfast is included each morning, so there's no rush to get going. Furore's dramatic fjord is a ten-minute walk, and Amalfi Cathedral is roughly a twenty-six-minute drive along the coast.

Home truths:
* Free parking is available at the villa, which is worth planning for – the Amalfi Coast road can be busy and narrow, and having a base here makes exploring by car much easier.
* Two of the five bedrooms include a double sofa bed alongside the main double bed – useful to know if you're planning who sleeps where. All five bedrooms otherwise have a 160 cm double bed each.
* The villa is spread across three levels, so you'll be moving up and down stairs regularly – whether you're heading to the pool, the sea access point, or the living areas.
* You'll need to contact the host at least two days before arrival to arrange check-in and confirm your flight details, as entry is managed at the villa itself – factor this into your travel planning.