A cliff top retreat in the heart of Sorrento, Grand Hotel Cocumella offers guests the most serene setting amongst an oasis of luscious gardens and a backdrop of Mediterranean sea.
Stepping into the Grand Hotel Cocumella was quite simply, breathtaking. Drinking in the twilight sky and rippling sea in the distance, there is no one factor that makes up the splendour of the Grand Hotel Cocumella. And grand it is, built in a 16th century Jesuit Monastery, the hotel is rich in history and traditional Italian charm. Murals adorn the ceilings whilst the perfume of the orange and lemon groves breeze throughout the grounds.
However, what gives the Grand Hotel Cocumella the dusting of magic is the welcoming from all the staff and the family feeling you get from everyone who works there, making your holiday effortless and helping you feel totally chilled out.
Located right on the cliff edge, this quiet spot which overlooks the Bay of Naples is the perfect tranquil escape. However, whilst offering seclusion and relaxation it is only a 10-15 minute walk into town (heel height dependent). There is plenty on offer; lounge by the pool overlooking the manicured gardens or splash by the sea at the beach club via the enchanting cliff stairway or for those who just can’t sit still, the luxury tennis courts offer a great canvas to blow off some of that pre holiday steam.
For the explorers, island hop and visit the neighbouring islands on the hotel’s private tall ship built in 1880 where you can discover the Amalfi coast and pop across to Capri. Talk about doing it in style.
To wet your appetite, Grand Hotel Cocumella know just how to tempt your taste buds with a selection of restaurants to choose from, including Coku, a contemporary dining experience of fusion Japanese and Italian cuisine set on the romantic cliff edge with a soundtrack of perfect holiday beats. The Scintilla restaurant intimately overlooks the park, serving Mediterranean cuisine whilst the informal Agrumeto restaurant offers a relaxed BBQ by the pool in the cool shade of the orange trees.
Part of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Grand Hotel Cocumella offers rooms adorned in frescoed ceilings and antique furnishings complimenting the period as well as contemporary amenities.
A home away from home, the Grand Hotel Cocumella offers the luxury indulgences whilst blending with a relaxed and informal atmosphere, ensuring that you are relaxed from the moment you walk in the door.
Need to Know
Rooms: 30 air-conditioned bedrooms and 20 suites charmingly furnished across 3 floors
Rates: Prices start from €218 per room, per night.
Facilities: Seaside solarium and a private chapel for concerts, Cocumella’s own tall ship ‘Vera’ for day cruises along the Amalfi Coast and to Capri. Outdoor swimming pool, private beach club, tennis courts, fitness facility, spa, business centre, car parking, in-room and public area WI-FI, 24 hour room service, doctor on call.
Restaurants: The Scintilla Restaurant, romantically overlooking the park, serves Mediterranean cuisine, accompanied by fine Italian wines. In summer, the Agrumeto presents a relaxed barbecue lunch under the shade of orange trees by the pool. As Goethe discovered in his time, this peaceful spot is the perfect seaside escape. Coku, an Italian Japanese fusion cuisine.
Things to see: Pompeii, Herculaneum, Capri, Amalfi Coast, Positano.
How to get there: The Grand Hotel Cocumella is located in Sorrento with the city centre being a 2 km walk. Close to the Amalfi Coast and a 75 minute drive from Naples airport with Limo service available for private visits to Pompeii.
For more information visit www.cocumella.com and to book online visit www.slh.com.