If you are searching for a unique Italian holiday destination away from the usual tourist trails, why not try the island of Ponza? The beautiful island is the largest in the Pontine Islands archipelago and lies in the dazzling Tyrrhenian Sea. Residents of Rome and Naples love holidaying here as the island is easily reached by train and ferry from the cities. Ponza is an idyllic location where you can tuck into delicious local cuisine and unwind on amazing beaches.
This ancient, classical-style home has been renovated to offer a mix of traditional Italian décor and modern furnishings and amenities. The house is gorgeous, with high-quality furnishings and pops of colour from large rugs and artworks. Blue and white tones, plus plants and wall hangings, create a homely feeling and bring the colours of the sea and the vegetation outside into the home.
Laid over two floors, the accommodation here is plentiful, with six bedrooms and various indoor and outdoor living spaces. On the ground floor, you will enter a living room with sofas, armchairs, a Smart TV and a fireplace. Next door, the well-equipped kitchen, with its open-units and antique floor tiles, has everything you could need for preparing meals and snacks. You could book a private chef and service staff if you only fancy cooking some of the time. Meals can be taken indoors or just outside on the covered terrace.
The six bedrooms are spread over both floors; on the ground floor, there is a double bedroom and a bedroom with twin beds, both with en-suite bathrooms. Upstairs are four more bedrooms, all beautifully appointed and boasting en-suite bathrooms.
Outdoors, the large covered terrace is the perfect place for dining as there is a table seating 14 guests, surrounded by candles and twinkling lights in the evening and looking out over unspoilt sea views. Outside is a lawned space, sun loungers for relaxing, and an expansive sitting area with outdoor sofas.
To access Ponza’s main centre, Ponza town, you can stroll the 500m into the heart of town. You will find colourful buildings looking out towards the sea and restaurants around the bustling marina. There is plenty on your doorstep to keep you busy, including a selection of stunning beaches within walking distance.
Visit some of the neighbouring islands or take a day trip to the island’s largest beach Spiaggia del Frontone. You can even take a scenic boat ride around the island and gaze at Chiaia di Luna beach, which is breathtaking but closed to visitors due to rocks falling from the imposing cliffs, so it is best viewed from a boat!
