La Donatella - Agritourism Hotel, Marina Di Casalvelino

Only about 3km from the sea, and on the very edge of the Cilento, La Donatella is a small farm, surrounded by young olive trees.

Why We Love It

Taste of rural life
Donatella's cooking
Lovely pool
Near to small resort

Nearest Airports:

Naples 2 hrs
Bari 4 hrs
Lamezia 4 hrs

Booking Enquiry

Taste of rural life - rooms & apartments with great pool, near sea. Laura loves La Donatella's rustic charm & Donatella's cooking - the best tasting sausages EVER!

This 22 hectare farm, surrounded by young olive trees, is Gerardo and Donatella's slice of rural life and they are proud of it. On the edge of the Cilento and about 3km from Marina Di Casalvelino, a charming small resort, there's plenty to do. Usually busy at weekends and in the summer, but sleepier at other times, the long promenade, lined with pink mimosa and pine trees, gives directly onto a golden, sandy beach. There is a delightful marina, full of boats, in the summer, and, from where you can usually take a boat trip to Capri and Amalfi.
 
La Donatella is also close to the ancient Greek settlement of Velia; just 15 minutes from Ernest Hemmingway's beloved Acciaroli, where, it is said, he gained inspiration from one of the fishermen, for his book "The Old Man and the Sea "; and only about half an hour's drive to Palinuro, along a picturesque coast road. It is an ideal base for exploring this little-known corner of Campania.
 
La Donatella's stone farmhouse and characterful "country " house, approx 150m away, show a real appreciation of rustic atmosphere, with natural stone and wood, and tasteful furnishings.
 
Across the courtyard from La Donatella's main house is the breakfast and dining room, and, alongside the courtyard is a lovely pergola, for al fresco meals. Donatella cooks, with an inventive twist, using their own or locally produced ingredients. Food is typical of the region, absolutely delicious, home-cooking at its best.
 
There are a limited number of bikes, for guests to use, free of charge. Cycle to the coast, which is only 3km away, or relax by the lovely swimming pool, which is set in a garden, just beyond the farmhouse.
 
Guests thoroughly enjoy this whole rural experience and they always love Donatella and Gerardo, who are living their dream - "real" people, on a real farm, in a truly rustic environment.
Nearest Town: 
Marina Di Casalvelino
Places of Interest: 

Cilento National Park, Acciaroli

Distance to Coast: 
Approx. 3km
Internet Access: 
Yes
Swimming Pool: 
Yes
Restaurant: 
Yes
Other Features: 
  • In the main farmhouse, 1 double & 1 twin bedroom on first floor, with shared external staircase
  • In the country house, 1 double room
  • 4 self-catering apartments. Country house has air-conditioning in bedrooms & mosquito nets
  • Dinner for B&B guests, can be booked and paid locally
  • Pre-booked half-board includes half a litre of local wine and one litre of water, per couple (except July & Aug)
  • Swimming pool April/ May to October (weather permitting)
  • Restaurant only open to public on August 15th

In the original farmhouse, bedrooms are simply and tastefully furnished, usually with iron beds and lots of exposed stone.

"The food is really something else. We ate the best sausages we've ever had... ever. Donatella serves authetic food with a real delicacy of touch and her flavours are sublime. Everything that came to the table (and there was lots of it!) was organic and all grown or produced on the farm (except the bread)."   Ray & Annie, Shropshire 

"We loved Donatella's cooking. She should get an award, it's so good!"  Gilly & Gordon, Colchester

"Freedom for the kids. Delicious food (& wine!) for the parents. it felt like a secret world. We loved it." Jenny & Family, London

LA DONATELLA CAMPANIA HOTEL
ROOM PRICES IN £'S PER PERSON, PER NIGHT, SHARING A DOUBLE ROOM, UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED
WE ARE CONFIDENT IN OUR PRICES. SHOULD YOU FIND THIS ACCOMMODATION CHEAPER ELSEWHERE, PLEASE COME BACK TO US. WE WILL ALWAYS DO OUR BEST TO BETTER ANY COMPARABLE QUOTE. 
Pricing Information (Footer): 

• *Minimum stay 3 nights, except 13/7-30/8 7 nights •0-2 yrs cot free, food consumed payable locally • Third bed for 3-12 yrs 10% discount, except July and August when no discount applies