Luxury Holiday Villas in Sorrento

How to get around Sorrento during a luxury holiday

Keep driving to a minimum during a stay in one of our luxury holiday villas in Sorrento. Driving along the Amalfi Coast is a challenging experience. Expect heavy traffic, hairpin bends, sheer cliffs, and notoriously narrow, winding roads.

Even if you make it from A to B, you will inevitably find parking a nightmare when you arrive. Instead, use public transport. Only Sorrento, Vietri sul Mare and Salerno have train stations. But all towns are easy to reach using the bus network or by boat.

Best areas to stay in on a luxury holiday in Sorrento

For convenience, opt to stay in a luxury villa rental in the heart of Sorrento such as Villa Sorrento. This way you will be within walking distance of the train station as well as within steps of the Marina Piccola ferry port for day trips to Capri, Positano, Ravello and Amalfi.

If you prefer to be away from the hustle and bustle of Sorrento, then you may prefer one of our luxury holiday villas near Sorrento. You’ll still be close to the town, but you’ll find the pace of life more relaxed. Choose Massa Lubrense if you’re in search of a quieter coastal retreat, or the elevated setting of Capo di Sorrento if you’re after great views. Alternatively, a luxury villa in Sant’ Agnello is ideal if you want town centre access. Here, you’re just one train stop or a 25-minute from central Sorrento.

At Villa Sol, you’re just 6 km from Sorrento, Positano and Sant’Agata but still within walking distance of authentic trattorias for your evening meal.

Amenities for your luxury holiday in Sorrento

Luxury villas within walking distance of restaurants 

With driving and parking a major challenge on the Amalfi Coast, being able to walk to restaurants from your luxury villa rental in Sorrento is a big perk. In the heart of the town, Villa Sorrento allows you to easily bypass the heavy traffic and parking challenges. Alternatively, at Villa Maria, you will find the nearest restaurant just 200 metres away.

Luxury villas with pools

Whilst we love swimming in the sea and discovering the quiet coves of the Amalfi Coast, there are plenty of luxury Sorrento villas with private pools to come back to after a day spent on the water. These include Villa Sol and Villa Maria, whose swimming pools enjoy views stretching over the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Luxury villas with sea views

The Amalfi Coast is made for outdoor living, and there is nothing better than relaxing on your private terrace watching the sun setting over the Bay of Naples. At Villa Massa, you can enjoy 180-degree views that stretch over the island of Capri.

Luxury villas for families

Sorrento holiday villas provide the perfect family getaway, combining relaxed Italian elegance with the best of multi-generational living. Spend days lounging by the pool, reading under olive trees or preparing family meals in the outdoor kitchen. Enjoy multi-generational excursions by boat to Capri or Ischia, or opt for a private boat charter to discover a hidden beach along the shore. Walk in the shade of the lemon trees, or discover the towns and villages that are scattered along this stretch of Italy’s idyllic coastline.

Things to do on a luxury holiday in Sorrento

Sorrento boasts a number of churches and museums containing collections of artworks, ceramics, glassware and more. The town’s history can also be seen at the Vallone dei Mulino, a gorge that is home to flour mills, a sawmill and washhouse, all abandoned in the 1940s when local industry died out.

Sample Sorrento’s most famous tipple – limoncello – produced using the highly fragranced, thick-skinned lemons that grow in the lemon groves that line the cliff-top terraces. Or purchase one of the many other lemon-scented delicacies – Delizia al Limone pasties, lemon candies and soaps.

The main streets in Sorrento – the Piazza Tasso and the Via San Cesareo – are busy and bustling. But, if seeking a quieter pace of life on your luxury holiday in Sorrento, discover the beach club at Marina Piccola or the Marina Grande. Whilst here, enjoy a bite to eat in one of the many fish restaurants that can be found in the pastel coloured buildings that line the shore. Alternatively, take the short bus trip to the beach at Cala di Puolo or to Bagni Regina Giovanna where there is a hidden natural swimming pool and the ruins of a 1st century Roman villa.

Alternatively, escape the crowds at the 7th-century San Francesco cloisters or at the Villa Communale park. The views from here across the Bay of Naples to Mount Vesuvius are spectacular at sunset.

Frequently asked questions about booking a holiday villa in Sorrento

Do I need a rental car when staying in a luxury villa in Sorrento?

As a general rule, no, but it depends on the location of your Sorrento holiday villa. Opt for a luxury villa rental in Sorrento’s city centre, such as Villa Sorrento, and you will find it highly walkable, with good connections to the villages of the Amalfi Coast by both bus and boat. However, if your luxury villa is in the surrounding hills of Massa Lubrense or Sant’ Agata, you may need a car to get you from your villa to the nearest port or bus stop.

What amenities do holiday villas in Sorrento typically include? 

All of our holiday villas in Sorrento are designed for a Mediterranean lifestyle with plenty of space for outdoor living. Expect large sun terraces, often with sea views, along with private solariums, outdoor kitchens and BBQ areas. Many luxury villas in Sorrento will also either have a private pool or be within walking distance of the beach. With average daily high temperatures hitting the mid-thirties in July and August, air conditioning is a must.

What are the best places to eat during a stay in a luxury villa rental in Sorrento?

Avoid restaurants in tourist hot spots along the Corso Italia and Piazza Tasso where you will find waiters touting for business. Instead, join the locals in some of Sorrento’s smaller side streets and the charming fishing quarter of the Marina Grande. Or, head outside the town to find a traditional village trattoria in the hills.

What is the best time of year to find a deal on luxury holiday villas in Sorrento?

Prices are highest in July and August. Demand is also high in June and September. To save money on your luxury villa rental in Sorrento, visit in the shoulder months of April, May and October. You’ll still find plenty of great weather but far fewer holidaymakers and much cheaper rates. For the lowest prices, visit between November and March. Plenty of seasonal events will still be taking place, but expect to find some businesses closed for renovations in the Winter.