Luna D'Agerola

Staying here was wonderful - peaceful time to relax, and a perfect base for our walks each day with the Explore tour group. The family made us feel so welcome, we did mozzarella and pasta making, and enjoyed the cooking of Valentino and Ferdinando. A delicious offering at breakfast with bread, meats and cheese, fruit salad and yoghurt and a pastry. Their lunch rolls perfect mid hike, and dinner two courses with fresh produce that was prepared perfectly. The room I had was very spacious, a terrace looking out to the sea and plenty of hot water to wash off the dust from walking at the end of the day. The evening breeze cooled the room and I slept very well. The town of San Lazzaro is a five minute walk down the hill, and has small bars and all the gelato you could eat. Staying here felt like being in their home. Wake with thy rooster crow, and fall asleep to the sound of the peacocks and donkey.

We stayed as part of an Explore 7 day walking tour. The tour was amazing, so well organized and an excellent way to see the Amalfi coast. For our group of four and quite a few of our tour group the accommodation selection was disappointing. The rooms and beds were fine, what we expected although our friend’s room was rather dank. There are two different buildings for the accommodation and one is more modern and spacious. We found the attitude of the hosts quite negative and unhelpful. We love a cup of tea and are more than happy to make it and clean up after but that was a problem for them. Some of the rooms had fresh towels over the week, some sheets, some neither. The food was ok, occasionally very nice but slightly hit and miss. Alternatives were supposed to be offered at lunch and dinner but rarely were. One of our group didn’t eat fish but tuna rolls were the only lunch option which was disappointing after hiking for four hours. There was only ever one option for lunch. There was a vegetarian meal available at dinner for those that didn’t eat fish. The WiFi was a problem, unusual in this day and age. Really the main thing for us (and I’m confused that previous reviewers didn’t experience this, possibly because we were there for seven nights) was the negative, unpleasant attitude of the hosts. We 100 percent wished we’d chosen the motel option which was the same price.

I stayed for a week as part of an EXPLORE hiking trip along the Amalfi Coast. The owners were so helpful (Valentino & Giovanna - grazie) and I loved my quiet (which I had requested), immaculate and comfortable top-floor room in the 2nd building. The location is up the mountain from the coast so cooler in the evenings - great for sleeping. Bed and pillows were great, and an extra blanket was there if needed. Dinners we ate there were yummy with many local products including those from their farm. Breakfasts were fine - coffee & tea, cereals, yoghurt, fresh fruit, bread, pastry and a boiled egg. Valentino even bought me some oat milk. I didn't pay for my room individually, but I can see from their website that it is well worth the money. The only thing missing for me was that wifi was only accessible in the main dining room area, which was often busy and a bit noisy with cooking classes, etc.