Sorrento A hidden gem, just a five short minute walk away from Piazza Tasso (a straight, flat walk), Villa Manning Rais - a family-owned B& B - is the place to stay in Sorrento. This B&B offers five guest rooms in a very large structure, with plenty of common spaces including a breakfast room where there is an array of food every morning: deli meats and cheeses, pastries (cornetto, sfogliatelle, homemade cakes), homemade quiche, juice, cereal, fruits (cherries, bananas, apples, pears…) - and all kinds of coffee. There are elevators that connect you to various areas of this beautifully restored property…or you can take the stairs to burn those breakfast calories. We stayed in Room 1 that was extremely large by typical room standards, with a balcony as large as a bedroom with a cushioned swing and outdoor dining table. The air-conditioned room has an approximately 15-foot ceiling, make-up table, TV with Netflix, a very wide four-drawer dresser, and a pullout sofa in addition to the king-size bed. The bathroom, up a short flight of stairs (7 steps) is very large with both a spa tub and a separate shower. The hotel staff (Natalia, Valeria, Angela and Rosa) is extremely professional while also friendly and helpful. Rosa prepares the most delicious morning breakfast; the food on your table looks like it’s from an advertisement, and it’s absolutely delicious. A few mornings for breakfast we sat outside under the gazebo, surrounded by white roses, birds of paradise and other flowers, and lemon trees. One morning, Rosa prepared a bag lunch for our trip to the Amalfi Coast (for an extra fee). Valeria and Natalia answered all our questions and helped with dinner reservations and other suggestions. Angela kept our room immaculately clean on a daily basis. The garden is lush and beautiful, with a swimming lane pool. Lounge chairs dot the pool deck and the grass. Best of all, because Villa Manning Relais is not in the town center (but still very close), you avoid the crowds and their noise. If you are thinking of a trip to Sorrento, this is the place to stay…especially in Room 1. A big “grazie” to the entire staff for a perfect stay! Buona fortuna!!
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