What can I say about Rita and her lovely villa?! They are both amazing! We were greeted by Rita and her family (only her daughter spoke any English and we didn't speak Italian). Nevertheless we managed to communicate well and make a connection very quickly. The villa was stunning and our hosts very welcoming and gracious. We arrived to find a cornucopia of fruit, bread and biscuits to welcome us along with a fridge full of chilled water and juice. We didn't have a car drove so Rita's husband drove us around the local area and to get some goods we needed from a nearby shop and to orient ourselves. The next day they also dropped in to present us with a mountain of home-grown figs and some local traditional pastries both of which were sweet and delicious! Rita also contacted us a few days in to the holiday to check if we needed anything and ask if we would like a ride to the supermarket or if she could pick us anything up. How sweet is that? This part of our Italian trip was always going to be a beach holiday for us and we managed on foot (the beach was less than 10 minutes walk) and with the beach bars/restaurants and mini-marts. However, I admit that if we were to return I would probably hire a car to access nearby towns and explore the area more. The villa itself is exceptional. Everything has been thought about and attended to in detail and with loving care. From the lovely bed linen to the range of towels, books, magazines and games. The inside space is matched by the garden which is large and full of interesting nooks and crannies with two tables and two hammocks front and back. There was a barbeque although we didn't get round to using that. There is an outdoor shower which is handy to use after the beach and an ample indoor shower in one of the two bathrooms. The location for the beach was perfect being just a few streets away from the front so the road itself was quite quiet. We managed with food using the two nearest beach mini-marts/bars (who do sit down food and sell bits and pieces to take away). There is also a bar which transforms into a very good restaurant at 8pm where we enjoyed a quality seafood dinner one evening. I can't say more about the surrounding area from this trip as we were more or less beach bums for a week! The beach itself was stunning - a long sandy cove; the sea so clear and gently sloping. You could see your feet and any passing fish at any depth. It was bliss. I specially enjoyed it early in the morning when it was quieter - we were there in the height of summer. What a`memorable stay we have had in this exquisite yet homely home. We would love to return if possible another time to...