"13.10.16 I experienced a 7 night stay at Villa Pane. Did not know what to expect because of mixed reviews read before starting out but it turned out perfect for me. I chose a smaller B+B accommo. because I was travelling alone and wanted a friendly, helpful and homely atmosphere. Villa Pane lived up to this and more. If you welcome a little bit of walking (organised regular B+B shuttle transport worked well and I combined both), and you want to be a little away from the bustle of Sorrento centre but not too far, enjoy home cooked dinners and appre ciate the warm feeling like being a guest in an Italian family home you get it all at Villa Pane. Anna Maria and G\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'Luigi\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s hospitality had no limit. I cannot complain about anything - loved it and what a lovely group of other holidaymakers too. Did not once feel a \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'lonesome\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\' traveller. Would definitley return."
"We had the best week at Villa Pane last Oct. We booked the cooking class through Edible Destination. Anna Maria, her son Gianluigi and assistant Angela are the best. Our cooking class consisted of 9 and was perfect. Who knew I\'d like zucchini flowers and my husband would be making ravioli and pasta at home. Not to mention he\'s made tiramisu & Limoncello! All the meals we made were fabulous - first we cook, then we all eat - family style. The room was very comfortable and the view absolutely beautiful. Breakfast each morning was perfect - different items each day. The grounds, her gardens, flowers, lemon trees, the chickens, everything was just amazing. Anna Maria makes you feel very comfortable from the time you step in the lobby until you sadly have to say goodbye and go home. As I told Anna Maria, we\'ll be back. Thank you Anna Maria. We miss you!"
"We had a pleasant stay at Villa Pane. We stayed 10 days in the beautiful area of Sorrento. The dinner at night were great. I can recommend the BBQ that was delicious. The whole family and her dog Guido were very nice and friendly. We really liked Villa Pane. Ciao Lara e Thorsten"
"Anna Maria I hope everything is well and wish to thank you, your family and staff for the wonderful time we enjoyed. Getting my "starter" going and looking forward to enjoying my new culinary knowledge. Still in touch. ralphael"
"Dear Anna Maria and Gianluigi, We have had a very good time for 5 days in May 2015 at Villa Pane. Our room and bathroom were large, well equipped and clean. And we had a magnificent view Sorrento and the sea (golfo di Napoli). The breakfast and evening dinner were excellent. The shuttle bus is well organised. We have used it every day. Thanks for 5 very pleasant days. Ciao Rob en Marja"
"Complimentissimi a Villa Pane..è stata un esperienza bellissima,la villa è stupenda.Abbiamo passato 2 giorni in completo relax,lo consiglio a tutti xke la villa è favolosa,le persone ke ci lavorano sono strepitose,gradevoli,e molto simpatici.un complimentone alla cuoca ke oltre a cucinare divinamente fa dei dolci squisiti!!è situata a 2 minuti dal centro e qnd ci si puo andare anke a piedi..un forte bacio a guido(il cane)ke ci ha trattati cn cura e ci ha accompagnato x tutto il percorso senza mai andarsene!io do un 10..a presto e spero d venire qnt prima"
"We were spending couple of days in Sorrento in the end of June with my husbands family (parents, siblings and couple of young children - 8 adults and 2 kids). We really enjoyed our days in Villa Pane, which is in very peaceful and beautiful place and most of all - the host of the small Relais is so helpful and friendly and a masterchef! Anna Marie (host) and her family run the hotel so it feels like you are at home. When we asked her to prepare us some food for dinner, she made us eight-course meal, which was perfect! We ate among other things caprese, mussels, fish with a hint of peperoncino and at the end very delicious lemon cake. She prepared us courses from those ingredients she had bought in the morning from fishers/market sellers... certainly fresh!) Wine was also amazing (Greco di tufo). We asked about the wine and when we were leaving there were one box of this ideal white wine waiting for us to take with us - Anna Maries son San Luigi managed to get it to us from his friend, who produces this wine (you can't buy from shops). We ate there also next evening, cause we realised you can't get any better food from the town. And it was easy to put to sleep the kids and eat there in a lovely terrace were you can smell the lemons and basil they grow by themselves (you could hear to the terrace if children cry - balkony of that room was straight above terrace). And food was delicious again..... And breakfast was also good enough with croissants, bread, cheese, ham, jam, fruits, juice, coffee, cerials,..... Rooms were very cosy and clean. There were even an refrigerator. Bathrooms were very well equipped and clean (almost brand news). Some of the rooms have a great view to the sea. You can even shower and see the sea same time :-) There are about 10 rooms. Size of balconies vary - some rooms have only a french balcony and couple of rooms have so big balconies that there were one or two sunbeds! Upstair-rooms seemed to be little better than those which were in the lover level. But overall nice rooms. Hotel is surrounded by a lovely garden with lemon trees and herbs and flowers. There is also a small pool-area (it is a huge tub) with couple of sunbeds and tables and chairs. From Sorrento city there is about 2 to 3 km to the relais. Cause the end of the road is so steep and narrow, they have a parking space where you can leave your car and they come and pick you up and the other way round (you just call them). Or if you have a small car and you are a brave driver (as my husband with our Fiat500), you can drive straight there (as all the locals do) - there is also a parking space in a garden. They have also a parking space near the center of Sorrento, where you can leave your car while shopping/sightseeing/dining. We even left our car there when we were staying in Capri for couple of days after Sorrento. So I really can say we liked Villa Pane! I don't like hustle and bustle places with too many tourists - like Sorrento-city for me - so the situation of Villa Pane was ideal: near center but at the same time far away from it. But the best things were friendliness and food...and cleanless and peace......all- :-) Thanks Anna Marie and San Luigi (hope I remember your names correctly)!!!! ps. Guido was also lovely. Guido is their very humane and nice dog, who wanted us to play with him :-)"
"Hello’ dearests, !! Greetings for Christmas to our new friends in Sorrento! We still talk about our wonderful time and are looking forward to the next time we can come back to see you again."
"...appena tornate da una vacanza brevissima a Sorrento! Che dire...un posto meraviglioso e soprattutto la vista dalla terrazza del monolocale ci ha lasciate senza fiato! Anche se non siamo state nella struttura di Villa Pane abbiamo potuto godere della ospitalità, cordialità e discrezione di Annamaria e del suo staff! Sono persone molto disponibili che riescono a creare un\'atmosfera estremamente rilassata tra gli ospiti come durante la cena di ferragosto...era come stare tra amici!"
"We had a wonderful and memorable experience with Anna Maria in her kitchen! She showed us how to make bread, the first time in my life, and it was delicious. She is very personable as well as talented. It was one of our best tours in Italy! I would highly recommend it!"
"Anna Maria, GianLuigi and family: What a wonderful experience to stay in your lovely and well appointed home. Every detail was beyond expectation. Most especially I valued the feeling of connection with you and the warmth you extended to all your guests. Cooking school was incredible. I DO hope to return some day."
"We had a wonderfull stay at Villa Pane. Both Anna Maria and Gian Luigi did all to make our stay a god experience. Anna Maria made us walk to hideaway beaches, serving good dinners as premiums when we returned. Gian Luigi helped booking sight seeings and bringing us to and picking us up from Sorrento at all times. They really took good care of us at all times."
"Anna Maria I hope everything is well and wish to thank you, your family and staff for the wonderful time we enjoyed. Getting my "starter" going and looking forward to enjoying my new culinary knowledge. Still in touch. ralphael"
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Grazie per averci accolti con fmiliarità e semplicità, il modo migliore per sentirsi a casa propria. Ieri notte non ci aspettavamo una serata in compagnia, è stata proprio una gradevole sorpresa. E poi, come non ricordare i ravioli alle melanzane di Annamaria?!! Un delizioso posticino dove rifugiarsi per godersi la natura e la bella gente, a presto!
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