Casale Giancesare Villa Agricola

Stayed at several B&Bs during our trip. This one we would not return to. AC wouldn't go below 28c/82f. The beds were really hard, so between the heat and bed it was very hard to sleep. Be prepared to carry your bags up spiral staircase 3 floors without help. Bring a towel for pool, they do not provide. Not thrilled to see house cat walking on kitchen countertops and workspaces in the evening. Although they do not serve dinner, you can not bring a pizza there to eat at dinner time. 'The other guests will get upset if I allow you to bring outside food here.' We had no problem with this at other B&Bs.

A beautiful property and family who have converted their home into a really comfortable experience. The views from the back porch and pool are spectacular. We ate dinner there and highly recommend you do as well. It was deliciously authentic Italian fare. You'll need a car to get there, but Paestum is well worth a stop if you are driving through South Italy. We stayed in one of the room behind the main building, so the Wifi was not the best. I'm sure it is better in one of the rooms in the main house.

Overall: This was the best accommodation in our entire two-week honeymoon to southern Italy. We couldn't have enjoyed it more. Family members Enzo, Anna, Federica, Luca and the rest of the staff were so kind and friendly. They did their best in English and were really helpful with our growing Italian skills. I was honoured to be introduced to 95-year-old grandfather Antonio when the family was having lunch. My wife and I want to learn more Italian and go back as soon as we can! If you are in the area, you should definitely stay there! If you aren't in the area, get there! I feel I am leaving out so much in this review but it is already so long. Can't say enough positive things about it. Room: Simple and cosy. It was perfectly spacious for the two of us and the shower had a regular nozzle, a rain shower and a third spout for variety. Food: They laid on an amazing spread for Easter with different cheeses (including mozzarella from their own herd of buffala), wine, vegetables, goat meat and more. Their kitchen wasn't open the second night we were there but they very kindly cooked us up some pasta and artichokes. Breakfast was fantastic with breads, cheeses, yogurt, fruit, coffee and homemade jam and pastries. Drink: Their wine and limoncello were both delicious and we actually bought a bottle of limoncello to take home. We are torn between drinking it right away and leaving it for the most special occasions so it lasts longer. Location: The tiniest bit inconvenient to get to without your own car (which we didn't have) but taxis and being young and fit enough to walk to the ruins of Paestum made it okay. The views over their olive grove and vineyards of the sun setting into the Gulf of Naples was better than anything we could have asked for. The pool was closed when we were there but it would be fantastic to have on a hot summer's day.

family owned and just lovely