The service was excellent, the property was immaculate, high quality and beautifully turned out.
We thoroughly enjoyed our Stay at Casa Aprilla and will recommend to all.
We turned up, dazed and confused at the airport due to the early flight from Stansted to(Lamezia) 4 adults and 4 children (the property can easily cater for 8.
The owner has an excellent arrangement with the property manager who met us en-route with a warm smile and then lead the way to the property.
We were given a basket full of essentials ! water cheese bread tomatoes Mortadella tea, coffee etc Delicious! this saved us from worrying about finding provisions right away! Brilliant! so after a fabulous recouping afternoon we drove to a near by Gelaterria Pizzarria! Bar, a fantastic start.
The Views are Stunning! (no seriously! very difficult to beat anywhere in the world).
The property is very well equipped and was cosy on the very few (pre season) slightly chilly nights. We also had very warm weather. Early April in Calabria is a little like good Summer in England as such we were very much at home take sun screen, a warm jumper and a waterproof jacket if you are there at the beginning of April. However it warms up very quickly after that!
Everything you need is a short drive away, (everything was open) with excellent restaurants and bars in Cetraro. plus grocers (amazing produce!). The Locals are very friendly & helpful (take a phrase book)
Nestled in the hills striding out from this property for a walk is fun and a great adventure, we all loved it, be-friended by a local farmer and his wife and were invited to meet the goats and rabbits.
If you have one, take a decent camera!
Car is vital, driving in Italy is easy enough, you will keep your wits about you but bear in mind, that although some of the drivers are a little nuts, there are plenty of slow vehicles on the road (so we followed their lead and had no problems driving).
The property is very versatile large and airy it was cool when the temperatures rose and very cosy when they dropped, we had some lovely barbq's in the evenings but we also ate out at the nearby restaurants and hotels.
The Property is set up for the hot summer and the sun lover to roast on the terrace sipping a Gin and Tonic or to chill in the shade with a pimms and lemonade.
If you haven't been to Calabria! try it out it is fantastic the food!!! the scenery and the people are all amazing! Thoroughly recommended. we look forward to the return !