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Kay Wade27 September 2026We can’t thank ExpertoItaly enough for the wonderful trip to northern Italy organized for us in August. We really appreciated that Antonio took time and effort to get to know the kind of travelers we are so as to create an imaginative, personalized travel plan and detailed guide packed with tips and information about the places we visited. His vast insider knowledge of his country contributed to our smooth and stress-free train journeys and to all that we learned and enjoyed about the cities we visited; about their respective histories, cultures, infrastructures, public spaces, peoples and more. We would recommend ExpertoItaly in a heartbeat!Posted on Google
Catherine Day16 July 2026We’re recently home after a wonderful holiday in Puglia arranged with Antonio. Great pace, a range of always excellent accommodation and an interesting suggested itinerary. We would highly recommend Expert to Italy and look forward to planning our next getaway with Antonio.Posted on Google
Mike Girling (No nickname)16 June 2026Just back from another delightful holiday organised from start to finish by the Italian "Expert" Antonio. After several discussions with him we decided to have an eleven day trip to the Amalfi coast and Ischia and thanks to his intimate knowledge of the area we had a most enjoyable and memorable time. Ischia in particular was absolutely wonderful. Antonios advice on the boutique hotels, guided tours, and places to visit were exemplary as were the drivers he booked to ferry us around. In addition to all the knowledge and advice he provides, this time, we encountered a couple of problems of our own making, but a quick WhatsApp to Antonio and within 24 hours both problems were solved. So if you are looking for an independent holiday in Italy along with great support we have no hesitation in recommending Antonio Mike & DianePosted on Google
Daniel Hockman9 June 2026ExpertoItaly is a brilliant company, and Antonio organised a wonderful holiday for us in Puglia a region we did not know. His suggestions were all fantastic. He listens to what you want to do and works your holiday around that. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone contemplating a holiday in Italy. Thank you so much, Antonio!Posted on Google
Elaine Yeoh6 June 2026We engaged Antonio Cresce to plan and manage our 3 week holiday in Italy - covering towns in the regions of Puglia, Basilicata ,Calabria and Campania. Our holiday was seamless and exceeded all our expectations, and I would highly recommend Antonio / Expert to Italy for all your holiday planning and needs. From the point of choosing destinations, Antonio was collaborative and listened to everything on our wishlist . The towns he chose for us were exactly the places that we loved .. off the beaten track, charming and authentic Italy ! He picked our accomodation and again there was a lot of collaboration over our needs and we loved the choices . The tours he organised were exceptional. I wanted to see wildflowers and orchids and he engaged experts to take me around the national parks . I would never have been able to source the contacts and organise the excursions as perfectly as it was done . Some of the best moments of our travels , ever! Transfers were professional and seamless. Antonio remained fully contactable throughout our trip for questions , help and any details we needed. We felt fully secure and confident that we had an agent travelling along with us at every step! It was a huge benefit as well having him in the rough time zones as Italy where he is based in the UK, so that any questions were promptly answered and sorted . This could have been more problematic if we had engaged someone from home in Australia with the big difference in time zones . We appreciated his travel advice and recommendations, his work ethics , his professionalism and how he went over and beyond to make our holiday truly exceptional!Posted on Google
Judith Warren29 April 2026Antonio is super helpful and efficient and he knows Italy. He arranged our three centre Italian holiday, booked all train tickets, taxis and hotels and suggested places we wouldn't have thought of. You can have an independent holiday without problems, even in a less touristy area, because he's organised everyone for you and he's a back up if anything goes wrong. Thanks Antonio, be in touch next time!Posted on Google
Anne Fenton22 September 2025Antonio was a delight to deal with. He was knowledgable, friendly and very patient when we changed our plans several times! His choices of hotels were exceptionally good and he was very responsive when we had a little hiccup with the car rental. Highly recommend his services.Posted on Google
Teresa Oliveira25 August 2025We used ExpertoItaly to help us with our two-week holiday in Sicily. We had a couple of interactions with Antonio, and were very fast to close on our itinerary and hotels. Everyting was very well organized and suitable to our requirements. Antonio chose very good accommodations: small beautiful, full of character and well located. He also booked our bus trips as we did not want to rent a car. That worked really well. It was a great help and gave us great confidence for our trip. We strongly recommend ExpertoItaly if you want customised holidays in Italy. We will use it again for future traveling in Italy!Posted on Google
IzzieD21 August 2025Antonio is an expert on Italy so if you are planning a trip then you should definitely use ExpertoItaly. He helped us plan the perfect family trip and we cannot fault any of his recommendations. From car hire, to the perfect hotels and apartments, he is highly knowledgeable and it doesn't stop with planning. He was on hand to be available if we needed his help while on the trip. His customer service is first class. Thank you so so much and we look forward to planning our next trip with you.Posted on Google
David Wise12 August 2025Antonio was really helpful in planning our trip to Italy. We wanted to visit 3 locations, he provided recommendations on accomodations which were great - really good locations for each booking. He also coordinated taxis and trains and provided a load of suggestions for each location for places to eat and sites to visit. He was readily available to answer any questions we had by email or WhatsApp. His assistance really helped us in planning this trip and saved us a lot of stress in trying to coordinate this ourselves. All in all we had a great holiday
Private family villa above Nerano
Villa Mira
Share sea-view breakfasts, pool afternoons and a game of tennis above Nerano Bay, with five bedrooms and terraces for a holiday together.
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10Private poolTennis court accessFrom £7,900 per week
The ExpertoItaly view
A place to gather above Nerano Bay
Wake to views across the bay, swim in your private pool and gather for lunch in the shade. Villa Mira has room for ten, with broad terraces, a barbecue and tennis to enjoy between days on the coast.
The separate two-bedroom apartment gives a second household its own living space, while the main dining room and terraces bring everyone together. Add a boat day, a chef-prepared dinner or an outing around the peninsula to your villa week.
Access and safety:The hillside layout has approximately 24 external steps from parking to the lower apartment and about 56 in total to the upper bedrooms. The approach road is narrow, and some elevated pool and terrace edges are unfenced. The villa is not suitable for guests with restricted mobility.
Enjoying the villa
Your stay at Villa Mira
Days outdoors
The sea-view terraces, pool, tennis court, barbecue and shaded dining areas give a group several places to be together or apart.
Space for two households
Two bedrooms, a kitchenette and living space in the independent lower apartment give part of your group a little extra privacy.
Steps and levels
The bedrooms and shared spaces occupy several levels. Children need close supervision around the pool and elevated terraces.
Getting around
Use a car for provisions and exploring, or arrange drivers for outings and evenings out. The approach road is narrow and coast roads are busier in summer.
Bedrooms and layout
Five bedrooms arranged across three levels
Independent apartment
- Private entrance after approximately 24 external steps
- Two double bedrooms opening towards a furnished terrace
- Living and dining room with small kitchen area
- Large bathroom with shower and Jacuzzi bath
- Separate living space for part of your group
Main living floor
- Reached by a further flight of approximately 17 steps
- Large living and dining room for the complete group
- French windows onto the principal panoramic terrace
- Fully equipped kitchen with garden and barbecue access
- Shower room and separate laundry area
Upper sleeping floor
- Three further double bedrooms
- Principal room with en-suite shower and private sea-view terrace
- One garden-facing and one sea-facing double bedroom
- Family shower room from the corridor
- Approximately 56 steps from parking to this level
The villa has five double beds. Tell us about your party and any additional sleeping needs when enquiring.
Inside the villa
Bright rooms and space to share
The interiors are bright and homely, with air conditioning in the bedrooms and living areas and Wi-Fi throughout. The main kitchen and the apartment’s kitchenette make it easy for two households to share the stay.
The main kitchen provides the practical equipment expected for a longer stay, including oven, hob, microwave, refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher and coffee-making facilities. The laundry area has a washing machine and tumble dryer.
Bring everyone together for dinner, then enjoy a quiet evening on one of the terraces with the bay below.
Pool, terraces and villa life
Pool afternoons, tennis and terrace dining
Private pool
Swim in the compact elevated pool, then relax on the panoramic terrace with loungers, umbrellas and an outdoor shower. The pool normally opens from April to October.
Terraces and garden
Move between furnished terraces, a shaded portico and the Mediterranean garden. The barbecue makes a leisurely lunch or evening meal at the villa easy.
Tennis and play
Enjoy tennis at no extra charge, with rackets and balls provided. Table tennis offers another game to share between swims and outings.
Services and practical details
Services for your villa week
Included in your stay
- Air conditioning, heating and Wi-Fi
- Bed linen, bathroom towels and pool towels
- Housekeeping during the stay and final cleaning
- Welcome provisions and basic cooking ingredients
- Private parking for two small cars or one larger vehicle
- Pool, tennis court access, barbecue and Netflix
Your proposal will set out the housekeeping schedule, pool dates and any extra services.
Optional arrangements
- Naples Airport or railway-station transfers
- Private drivers and local car service
- Skippered boat days to Capri or the Amalfi Coast
- Private chef, grocery shopping and fridge stocking
- Restaurant and seasonal beach-club reservations
- Babysitting, extra housekeeping and guided walks
Around the villa
Nerano, local restaurants and the sea
Villa Mira sits above Nerano and Marina del Cantone. Village provisions are roughly an eight-to-twelve-minute walk away, and Quattro Passi restaurant is approximately 500 metres from the villa.
| Place | Getting there |
|---|---|
| Recommone cove | About 10–15 minutes via the local footpath |
| Marina del Cantone | About 15–20 minutes downhill; allow for the uphill return |
| Sant’Agata sui Due Golfi | About 15–20 minutes by road |
| Sorrento | About 30–40 minutes, longer in peak traffic |
| Positano | About 45–60 minutes, with substantial seasonal variation |
Explore the coast by private boat for a different view of its villages and coves. For arrival, allow around 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes from Naples Airport, depending on traffic.
Plan the wider stay
Discover the peninsula
Massa Lubrense & Nerano
Explore the villages, coves and places to stay around Massa Lubrense and Nerano.
Explore the destination →Kayaking near Ieranto
Discover the protected coastline on a guided day by kayak.
Read the guide →A local food experience
Enjoy a farm visit and cooking day as part of your villa holiday.
Read the guide →Start planning
Plan your Villa Mira holiday
Share your dates, party size and ideas for the week, from boat trips to a dinner at the villa. Book early for the widest choice of weeks, and we can arrange the stay and travel around you.
Indicative weekly price guide: from £7,900, depending on the travel dates.
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