Hotel Scapolatiello (Cava de' Tirreni, Italy)

Nestled within a vast green park in a secluded medieval hilltop hamlet, Hotel Scapolatiello provides a tranquil base from which to explore Italy’s glorious Amalfi coast. Most of the rooms overlook either a small square or boast sweeping views of the valley, with some superior rooms boasting a private balcony. All are air-conditioned with safes, free Wi-Fi and TVs. Four self-catering apartments are also available. Hotel Scapolatiello incorporates a wellness centre – Otium – which offers Swedish saunas, Turkish baths and massages. There's also a delightful outdoor pool and deck. Guests can enjoy freshly prepared Mediterranean cuisine from the hotel’s Locanda 18:21 restaurant on the terrace by the pool or enjoy refreshments from the bar. A short four-minute stroll from the hotel leads to a charming Benedictine Abbey, whilst the port of Salermo can be reached in just over 20 minutes by car. The pretty coastal town of Cetara is just 11 kilometres away and Pompeii is just a 30-minute drive away.