The villa is detached and on two levels, with the upper level providing 2 bedrooms, 1 with patio doors to terrace with sea views, 2 bathrooms, kitchen and dining room, with patio doors to a part shaded terrace with sea views.

This well appointed villa sleeps up to 8, is located on a hillside just outside the village of Zambrone in Calabria, only 40 mins away from the airport of Lamezia, with direct flights from the UK.

Air-conditioning, central heating and an open fire are provided to ensure a comfortable stay. The private garden is landscaped and a dedicated BBQ area allows you to take full advantage of the long summer evenings. The area is renowned for its white sandy beaches, hot summers and temperate winters.

Dining room - Meals can be either inside or outside on the terrace as there are two tables, both seating eight, around which you can dine in style and enjoy meals from the kitchen, the barbecue or even meals delivered from the local pizzeria..

Directly outside the villa there are ample seating areas on two large terraces, where you can soak up the sun or take a rest away from the midday sun. The private landscaped gardens are bathed in sunshine all day long and within the gardens there are a variety of Mediterranean trees, shrubs and flowers. A purpose built barbecue area is provided, together with an outdoor shower.

The lower floor has a further bedroom with patio doors to terrace and sea view, and bathroom. Both are off the large comfortable living area, again with access to terrace and sea views. A utility room with washing machine, tumble drier and sink is located on the lower floor of the villa.

Calabria is the southern most region of Italy, the ankle and toe of the Italian "boot" – a rugged peninsula where grapevines, fig and olive trees grow on the mountainsides, and where there are beaches all along the intricate coastline, which faces east, south and west all at once.

When you stay in Calabria, you will be captivated by its scenery - whether you are in the mountains, or travelling along the winding coastal highways, visiting Calabria's towns and beaches. Wherever you go you will have the opportunity to savour the hearty, tasty, Calabrese cuisine, all made from local produce, meats, fish and fruit, together with the wines of the region.

The area is renowned for its white sandy beaches, hot summers and temperate winters. There are two National Parks within reach and the villa is in an ideal location as a base to travel within Calabria, to the Aeolean Islands with Sicily around two hours away.

Should you wish to combine a beach and sailing holiday then Sunsail start their operation in the port of Tropea from summer 2008.

Inland the interior of Calabria is dominated by the Sila and the Aspromonte National Parks. Here you can see lakes and luscious forests in which there are wolves, golden eagles, eagle owls and the rare Bonelli’s eagle. Take a visit and experience small villages with the local women still dressed in their black traditional clothes. Visit the area around San Giovanni in the winter and you could find full skiing facilities.

10 minutes south is Tropea, the main town of the area is built on the top of a cliff and from many of the vantage points you can look out to Stromboli. There are several beaches and a port from where you can take a trip around the Aeolean islands. Take time and study the narrow cobbled lined streets, sit out on the pavement of one of the many bars and watch as the locals take their evening passaggi.

The local area is mainly served by the town of Zambrone, which has a variety of shops where all of your daily requirements can be met, whether it be fresh produce or cash from the ATM. Along the coast there are many towns and villages all with their own range and variety of shops, serving local delicacies such as the spicy salami known as nduja.