Hotel Poggio Del Sole, Forio, Island of Ischia

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Family hospitality is the essence of Hotel Poggio del Sole owned by the Colella Family: Papa Salvatore, Mama Tina and their three sons Giuseppe, Amerigo and Lorenzo.
Ischia is in the heart and soul of this family who have lived on the island for generations. In fact the Hotel property was originally owned by Salvatores and Tinas families long before they married. His family owned the land on the hill where the hotel is now situated, while her family owned the land below where their family restuarant is now located. The section in the middle, they purchased together after they married, uniting both families land and creating the hotels property as it is today.
Each family member contributes in an unique way to the running of the hotel. Papa Salvatore makes liqueuers, wine, olive oil and preserves; Mama Tinas delicious home cooked meals; Lorenzos famous woodfired pizza; Amerigos skillful maintenance and Giuseppe who assists with your every requirement while staying with the family. Nonna Assunta (Papas mother) can also be found in the restaurant overseeing the making of the pesto or helping Salvatore with his preserves. Ringo and Lucky, the families pet dogs will also greet you with a welcome bark and wag of the tail.
Hotel Poggio del Sole provides everything you might need to make your vacation perfect.All rooms feature a private bathroom with hairdryer, satellite TV, personal safe, mini-refrigerator, air conditioning/heating. Also available are fully serviced two bedroom apartments with small kitchenettes for 4-6 people. Each room boasts either a balcony or terrace with unobstructed views of the Mediterranean sea. The hotel also features a sundeck and pool, showers, unbrellas, sun chairs and magnificent sea views. You may spend your time sipping homemade limoncello among the olive and fruit trees in the quiet garden or in the familys private vineyard. A full bar is always available, as is a widescreen TV and lounge, perfect for those cant be missed football matches. Private parking is available for those with cars, otherwise rides in the hotels minibus may be arranged. We can also organise boat, bike, car or moped rentals for you at reduced rates. Free transportation to and from Negombo Spas & Thermal Baths, private babysitting can be arranged.
La Casereccia (Home Cooked), is the on-site restaurant, where the tradition of Italian cooking grows not only from the earth but also from the passion of the Colella family who have lived on the Island of Ischia for over 200 years. It is this heartfelt passion born out of family tradition combined with the freshest family grown produce that makes every meal a memorable one. The expolsion of flavour when tasting Mama Tinas cooking is more than a taste sensation, in each mouthful, you taste the warmth of hand tended produce grown in the soil of tradition. The Colella family welcome you to La Casereccia where delicious home cooked food is always available and their friendly family hospitality will make your dining experience unforgettable.