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Villa San Giacomo aerial view, cliffside villa with terraced gardens, Positano, Italy
Villa San Giacomo outdoor pool terrace with sea views and sun loungers, Positano, Italy
Villa San Giacomo covered loggia terrace with sea views over Positano, Amalfi Coast, Italy
Villa San Giacomo infinity pool overlooking Positano village, Amalfi Coast, Italy
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Villa San Giacomo

VILLA • POSITANO, AMALFI COAST, ITALY

12 Bedrooms • 12 Bathrooms • Sleeps 24

Private PoolPrivate ChefSea ViewConciergeBeach Nearby

Villa San Giacomo is a 12-bedroom historic villa in Positano, on the Amalfi Coast, sleeping up to 24 guests with a private infinity pool and full staff including a private chef and concierge. The villa traces its origins to the 18th century, and that history is legible throughout: frescoed ceilings, vaulted archways, ornate paintwork and grand chandeliers sit alongside modern comforts without the two worlds feeling at odds. All 12 bedrooms are air-conditioned with en suite bathrooms, and several open directly onto terraces with unobstructed sea views over Positano's famous hillside. The infinity pool measures 8.5m by 4.5m and sits within a prettily planted patio, tiered into the steep coastal slope. Staff prepare and serve a daily continental breakfast and one main meal each day, making the villa suited to groups who want the ease of catered service without the formality of a private-chef-only arrangement. Positano centre is a ten-minute walk, with boat hire, restaurants and the main beach all within that distance. The villa is listed with CV Villas and sits within their ABOVE collection, which implies a dedicated concierge from the point of booking. At this scale, Villa San Giacomo is one of relatively few properties on the Amalfi Coast that can accommodate 24 guests within a single historic building, with full service and a private pool.

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Best time to visit

summer
24-32°Cjun · jul · aug
peak crowdpremium value

Summer delivers the full Amalfi Coast experience at Villa San Giacomo, with the infinity pool at its most inviting, the hydrofoil connections to Capri and Amalfi running at full frequency, and long warm evenings on the terraces that justify the villa's scale and catered service.

May, June and September are the most balanced months: warm enough to swim, the light is at its best, and the crowds are noticeably thinner than July and August. Peak summer brings heat, high footfall and coastal road congestion that can make even short journeys slow. Spring arrivals from late April find the hillside vegetation at its most vivid, with cooler evenings. October remains pleasant and is good value.

winter

dec · jan · feb

Mild by northern European standards but quiet and often overcast, with some rain. Sea temperatures are too cool for swimming and most coastal boat services run on reduced schedules.

8-14°C

low crowdexcellent value

Winter availability is generally strong and rates are at their lowest. Verify that all villa services, including the cook and concierge, are confirmed as operational in the winter months before booking, as some properties on the Amalfi Coast reduce staffing outside high season.

spring

mar · apr · may

Warming steadily through the season, with May consistently warm and sunny. The hillside vegetation is vivid green and the coastal light is exceptional. Sea temperatures become swimmable by late May.

12-22°C

moderate crowdgood value

May is the best spring month and books quickly for large-group villa stays. Easter week sees a notable increase in visitors and higher rates across the coast, so book several months ahead if travelling then.

summer

Recommended

jun · jul · aug

Hot, sunny and very busy. July and August bring sustained heat, with temperatures regularly above 30°C and sea conditions ideal for swimming and boating. The Amalfi Coast road is at its most congested.

24-32°C

peak crowdpremium value

Peak summer at Villa San Giacomo requires booking 6-12 months in advance for July and August. The coastal road can add significant time to any journey by car; arriving by private transfer boat from Naples or Sorrento is strongly recommended. Barbecuing may be restricted during dry periods in high season.

autumn

sep · oct · nov

September remains warm and the sea holds its summer temperature well into the month. October cools gradually, with some rain arriving by November. The coastline is noticeably quieter from mid-September onwards.

14-26°C

moderate crowdgood value

September is an excellent month for Villa San Giacomo: the weather holds, rates ease relative to peak summer and the villa's outdoor spaces remain fully usable. October is pleasant for those who do not require sea swimming. Book September stays at least 4-6 months ahead, as it fills quickly.

Why we chose it

What most guests will not notice immediately is that the villa's tiered construction means every outdoor level captures a different angle of the Positano skyline, so the view genuinely changes depending on where you sit. Unlike most large-group villas on the Amalfi Coast, Villa San Giacomo does not feel like a converted apartment block or a modern villa built to a brief: the frescoed ceilings and 18th-century bones give it a physical weight and character that newer builds at this price point simply cannot replicate. For a group of 24, finding a single historic property with catered service, a private infinity pool and a ten-minute walk to the village centre is genuinely rare on this coastline.

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01The Architecture

Villa San Giacomo dates to the 18th century and is built into the steep terraced slopes above Positano in the layered, vertical style typical of Amalfi Coast architecture. The building rises across four floors, from the ground-floor bedrooms up through the entrance level and on to the attic suites, with each level connected by internal stairs and opening onto its…

02The Interior

The interior of Villa San Giacomo is emphatically historic in character, with ornate paintwork, large portraits, elaborate artefacts and grand chandeliers distributed through the main rooms. The open-plan sitting and dining room uses colourfully mismatched furniture and fabrics to soften the formality of the architecture, creating what the listing describes as a feel of arty informality. The kitchen retains an…

03The Outdoor

The outdoor spaces at Villa San Giacomo are tiered across the hillside and all carry sea views over Positano. The largest terrace is elegantly furnished for al fresco dining and relaxing in shade, and a separate breakfast area is styled with bright floor tiles and colourful fabrics for a more informal morning setting. A lawned garden with dappled tree shade…

04The Location

Positano sits on the southern flank of the Amalfi Coast, roughly midway between Naples and Salerno, and is the most photographed and internationally recognised village on this stretch of coastline. Villa San Giacomo is ten minutes on foot from the village centre, where the main beach, restaurants, boat hire and the hydrofoil service to Amalfi, Sorrento and Capri are all…

05Ideal For

Villa San Giacomo is built for large groups, with 12 bedrooms sleeping up to 24 guests across four floors. It suits extended families and multi-generational gatherings where a full catering service removes the burden of cooking at scale. The villa also works for milestone celebrations, corporate groups or two or three families travelling together. The 150-step approach from the road…

Amenities

ElevatorPrivate PoolAir ConditioningHeatingWiFiSea ViewTerraceCribHigh ChairBeach NearbyPrivate ChefConciergeHousekeepingLaundryDishwasherPatio
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TheChosenStay's Guide

dining

La Sponda at Le Sirenuse

La Sponda holds a Michelin star and is one of the most celebrated dining rooms on the Amalfi Coast, set within Positano's most storied hotel. Book well ahead for the terrace tables, which look directly over the village rooftops to the sea.

10 minutes on foot

experience

Private boat day to Capri

Hiring a private gozzo from Positano's main beach for a day trip to Capri is the defining Amalfi Coast experience: the sea crossing takes around 45 minutes and puts you on the island ahead of the hydrofoil crowds. Your concierge can arrange this directly.

dining

Il Ritrovo

Perched above Positano in the village of Montepertuso, Il Ritrovo is known across the Amalfi Coast for its honest mountain cooking and panoramic views back down to the sea. The restaurant will arrange a transfer from Positano and the contrast with coastal dining is worth the short drive.

10 minutes by car

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Frequently Asked

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Villa San Giacomo is in Positano, on the Amalfi Coast in the Campania region of southern Italy. Positano is one of the most recognised villages on this UNESCO-listed coastline, with direct access by boat to Capri, Amalfi and Sorrento.

A cook and assistant are included in the villa rate. They prepare and serve a daily continental breakfast and one main meal per day, either lunch or dinner. A welcome dinner is also included on arrival. An advance of €3,000 for food and beverage expenses is payable in cash on arrival.

The scraped listing does not specify a minimum stay. Please check directly with our booking partner for the current minimum night requirement, as this can vary by season.

Arrival is from 16:00 and departure is by 10:00. Porterage is included between 16:00 and 18:00 on arrival Saturdays and between 08:00 and 10:00 on the day of departure.

The nearest commercial airport is Naples Capodichino (approximately 60km, roughly 90 minutes by road, depending on coastal traffic). Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport is 59km and handles a limited number of routes, primarily in summer. For private aviation, Naples Capodichino also accepts private and charter aircraft and is the most practical option for the Amalfi Coast.

Yes. The villa has a cot and highchair available, and the catered service removes the pressure of cooking for large family groups. Parents should be aware that the villa is tiered into a steep hillside with terraces at multiple levels, and the listing notes low walls in some areas, so children will need supervision outdoors. The lift from road level is a practical asset for families arriving with pushchairs or luggage.

The villa does not have on-site parking. A private car park with valet service is available nearby, costing from €60 per day depending on vehicle size. Many guests travelling to Positano choose to arrive by boat from Naples or Sorrento to avoid the coastal road traffic entirely.

Within a ten-minute walk of the villa: the main beach, boat hire, restaurants and the hydrofoil service connecting Positano to Amalfi, Sorrento and Capri. The wider Amalfi Coast offers hiking on the Sentiero degli Dei (Path of the Gods), coastal kayaking, private boat charters and cultural visits to Pompeii (45km) and Ravello (25km).

May, June and September offer the most favourable balance of warm weather, sea temperatures suitable for swimming and fewer visitors than the peak July-to-August period. The Amalfi Coast road becomes heavily congested in high summer, and many coastal villages are at maximum capacity from late July through August. October remains warm and pleasant, with good availability and lower rates.

The villa is a ten-minute walk from Positano centre, where the main beach, restaurants, shops, boat hire and the hydrofoil terminal are all located. The villa sits 150 steps above the road, though a lift now connects road level directly to the property.

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Villa San Giacomo

£48,790 / week

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