B&B in a Botanical Garden Ischia Island

Description from the owner

Ravino Property is winners of the prize awarded by the Touristic commission

"the European Parliament and Council of Europe obesrvatory" as the most sensible and innovative Ecolodge of 2010.

In South Italy on Ischia island by the Amalfi coast.

The VILLA RAVINO lodge is a family establishment with self catering apartments set in a Botanical Garden offering you a relaxing holiday on the charming island of Ischia. An enchanting place lying in the heart of the Mediterranean, an hour's sea journey from the city of Naples. Renowned for its volcanic origins and rich soil, Ischia offers a wonderful climate all year round with unf...orgettable landscapes immersed in blooming flora of vivacious colours, lemon, orange, olive trees and grape vines. Your days can be taken leisurely on one of ourbeaches or small romantic bays looking out at the deep blue Mediterranean sea. Alternatively you can explore Ischia's historic villages and museums or take in the beautiful scenery on a walk or via horseback trekking. An unforgettable visit is to the beautiful garden "La Mortella" created by Lady Susana, the widow of Sir William Walton. With our Mediterranean time-clock, you would have enjoyed an afternoon's siesta and can now shop late into the evening. Otherwise evenings can be passed peacefully watching the sun setting over the sea whilst sampling fresh local dishes and wines in one of Ischia's rest.nts. Ischia has many religious festivals often resulting in evening fireworks and street entertainment. A cradle of art, Ischia has hosted personalities of great humanity and culture such as Bargheer, Auden, Stendhal, Ibsen, Bursche, Neil Little, Kallman, E.d'Assia, Luchino Visconti. There are many local painters and sculptors with various galleries on the island. In this stunning scenario, you will find an idyllic setting for cures and well-being. The thermal parks -with alternative and avant-garde therapies - are unique in the world and include the POSEIDON, NEGOMBO, and many more. Here you can bathe in mineral rich spa water refreshed daily from the hot volcanic springs, or sit in steam rooms cut into the rock - an experience dating back to the Roman times. From Ischia there are daily excursions visiting the cultural and archaeological sites of Pompeii, Herculaneum, Vesuvius, the beautiful Amalfi coast (Sorrento) and the island of Capri .

An "extravagant" Garden, the result of 45 years of great passion and loving work of Signor Peppino, the owner of the Villa.

This is an individual holidays offers on Ischia island, fusing a lodge house with an extravagant garden. This garden, along with the mature areas around Villa Ravino, is the result of 45 years of great passion and loving work of Signor Peppino, the owner of the Villa. The exotic trees include palms, olive, lemon and orange. Cascading over the walls, pergolas and terraces are grape vines as well as numerous flowering climbers - providing a multitude of rich colours. A speciality of Signor Peppino are succulent plants and cacti. These are abundant throughout the garden and obviously thrive in the Ischia climate. Throughout scent and colour filled garden are paths and steps to let you wander through and take in the serenity.

Bright and airy one and two-room apartments able to accommodate up to 5 people all individually furnished in typical Mediterranean style in the relaxing pastel colours which are so characteristic of this part of the world. Each apartment has a kitchen area, toilet and shower and a small garden or balcony where meals can be taken. Service includes heating water, gas, electricity, use of the swimming pools, deck-chairs, loungers and umbrellas, weekly change of towels and bed linen. Optional extras, for an additional fee, are a daily maid service, breakfast and satellite T.V. Groceries can be delivered and for example a welcome pack can be provided on your arrival. We are happy to welcome groups with special requirements, upon arrangement.

Residence Villa Ravino is situated in a quiet and panoramic site within the area known as Forio, on the south-west side of this charming island. You can enjoy stunning views over the bay and our gardens from the roof terraces. Forio's charming historical town centre, with harbour, shops and restaurants is a 10-15 minute walk. The same distance in the opposite direction is the Citara beach ending with the famous Poseidon Spa Gardens. There is a well serviced bus stop within 150 m of Villa Ravino with connections to the whole island. Shops and mini-markets are easy to reach, just 10 minutes walk (home delivery is offered). Villa Ravino offers private off-street parking.

Transport to Villa Ravino

We can arrange taxi and sea transfers between Naples Aiport (Capodichino) and Villa Ravino. For those who wish to make their own arrangements, there are public buses and taxi's to take you from the airport to Naples harbour and then regular Ferryboats and Hydrofoil leaving from the harbour of Naples to Ischia Forio.Read more

Additional Location Information

Island of Ischia, an enchanting place lying in the heart of the Mediterranean, an hour's sea journey from the city of Naples. Renowned for its volcanic origins and rich soil, Ischia offers a wonderful climate all year round with unforgettable landscapes immersed in blooming flora of vivacious colours, lemon, orange, olive trees and grape vines. Your days can be taken leisurely on one of ourbeaches or small romantic bays looking out at the deep blue Mediterranean sea. Alternatively you can explore Ischia's historic villages and museums or take in the beautiful scenery on a walk or via horseback trekking. An unforgettable visit is to the beautiful garden "La Mortella" created by Lady Susana, the widow of Sir William Walton. Here you can listen to classical concerts.With our Mediterranean time-clock, you would have enjoyed an afternoon's siesta and can now shop late into the evening. Otherwise evenings can be passed peacefully watching the sun setting over the sea whilst sampling fresh local dishes and wines in one of Ischia's rest.nts. Ischia has many religious festivals often resulting in evening fireworks and street entertainment.A cradle of art, Ischia has hosted personalities of great humanity and culture such as Bargheer, Auden, Stendhal, Ibsen, Bursche, Neil Little, Kallman, E.d'Assia, Luchino Visconti. There are many local painters and sculptors with various galleries on the island. In this stunning scenario, you will find an idyllic setting for cures and well-being. The thermal parks -with alternative and avant-garde therapies - are unique in the world and include the POSEIDON, NEGOMBO, and many more. Here you can bathe in mineral rich spa water refreshed daily from the hot volcanic springs, or sit in steam rooms cut into the rock - an experience dating back to the Roman times. From Ischia there are daily excursions visiting the cultural and archaeological sites of Pompeii, Herculaneum, Vesuvius, the beautiful Amalfi coast (Sorrento) and the island of Capri .

Location Type Beach, Resort, Other

Additional notes from owner

Extra: Endcleaning 60.-- Euro

ON REQUEST,
Extra bed € 40 / week
Daily cleaning€ 40-60/week
Bathrobe € 8 / week
Breakfast from. € 30 / week
Small pets € 15 / week

Renting conditions
Minimum stay is one week,rather from saturday to saturday. Other stay time can be negotiated by reservation.
50% Payment by reservations, balance by arrival.

What Past Guests Are Saying

• nhpendall
  London, United Kingdom

  we will be back

  Left on 09/29/2012 for a stay in September 2012
  
  

  A real gem. Occasionally you are lucky enough to stumble upon a place which stands out from the rest. Villa Ravino is one of those places in so many ways.
  
  From the point where Luca kindly picked us up at the dockside in Forio , to the where he dropped us off to catch the ferry at the end of our stay we had a wonderful time. Almost everyone staying at the Villa had been there before which is always a good recommendation.
  
  Our room was light, cool, and comfortable. No aircon but instead almost silent punkha fans provided a light waft of air. Much better than listening to noisy aircon units all night. Shutters kept out the hot sun while we were out but easily opened when we were in.
  
  our room (12) had a balcony with table and chairs and a view of both Sea and the Garden as well a comfortable indoor seating area.
  
  The small kitchen contained all that we needed (ample for drinks and snacks). full scale catering would be a bit more challenging but possible. A good sized refrigerator kept the drinks nice and cold.
  
  The bathroom had everything required and the shower worked well. At some point in the future a few new fittings will be needed but everything was very clean.
  
  on the rest of the property there is a spa area with steam room and gym, a thermal pool and a good sized outside pool deep enough to have a proper swim in. There are several separate sunbathing areas with sun loungers and umberellas supplied. The roof terrace in particular had an extensive view of Forio, the Sea and the Sunsets as well as views of the volcanic mountain inland.
  
  The Garden is a real labour of love, very well maintained, and contains some huge Cacti. Guests have unlimited access even when it is closed to the public and it has intimate seating areas where you can just sit and take in the view. There is also a snack bar that would put some restaurants to shame serving reasonably priced drinks and snacks at pretty tables in the garden.
  
  Things not to miss near Forio. Take a trip to the Walton Mortadella Garden. Ravino cannot be beaten for Cacti but Mortadella has the rest, including amazon water lilies and classical music concerts, in a garden that has inspired garden designers worldwide.
  
  Overall Ravino is very good value, amazing value when all the included extras like the Spa and Garden are taken into account.

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• psibot
  Vienna

  Had a realy great time here

  Left on 03/28/2012 for a stay in September 2011
  
  

  Although thoroughly reaching and reading many a great review before going to villa Ravino wasn't prepared for what we actually got. There where so many little and big great things that impressed us that I lack the time to write them all down. So I'll concentrate the Highlights.
  
  • The main attraction is of course the botanical garden not only is it beautiful is itself, but also it has a café where you can start of the day in a very atmospheric way. Some time there is live music in the evenings which makes the already enchanting garden a magical way.
  • The setting of the villa Ravino could not come better of a romantic writer. It is placed on a steep slope the a Mountain lingering over it to the east the botanical garden in front of it followed by a bay with a light tower high up on a cliff. We sat every day outside enjoying the sun sets.
  
  The hospitably of the family Dambra and the guest which are mostly regulars was very hearty and we felt like part of a big family.
  A thing that is not mentioned but is definitely a highlight both the cool and warm pool are filled with hot spring water and also there is a hot steam bath powered by these.
  
  I am normally a matter of fact person and not get easily carried way.
  
  The only thing one could really criticize is that the rooms a fitted a bit old fashioned and could use some renovating, but I am sure if this happens prices really shoot up and one is getting more than equal the value for the price at it is already.
  
  I highly recommend to visit the Restaurant Trattoria da Peppina it very romantic place and I never have seen something similar. I visit here early in the holiday because I am sure you would like to go more than once ;)
  
  We also very enjoyed our trip to Sant'Angelo very nice fisherman village.
  
  We stayed in Neapels a few days prior going to Ischia and toured the pizzerias.
  
  We liked the Pizzeria Starita the best. It seemed to be frequented only by local was by far the best experience and taste for us.
  
  Brandi (romatik) the pizzeria was invented here.
  L'antica Pizzeria Da Michele is said to have the best pizza in town.

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  Response from Edith & Peppino, a dream comes true - 03/29/2012

  

  Edith & Peppino, a dream comes true

  Owner

  Hi justin
  Thank you for the nice and truly world you spend for us.
  That give us the power to go forward.
  Also the annotations are very important and helpfull.
  You are right we need to renew the room and we know this since long, but we invest all the money in the realisation of the Garden in the last 10 Year, the next money that comes in will be spend for the renew of the rooms.
  
  Have a good time
  Dambras and the whole Ravino staff.