Villa Margherita, A Belmond Hotel, Amalfi Coast

Down an unassuming side street, edged by softly swaying violet flowers, up in a quiet corner of Ravello – Villa Margherita, A Belmond Hotel, Amalfi Coast is an exclusive hideaway home in one of the Amalfi Coast’s most charming villages. It is just moments away from the much-adored sister hotel, Hotel Caruso, but is even more exclusive: there are only two decadent suites making up the residence here.

The villa is comprised of one suite on the lower floor, Miramare, and another on the upper floor, Belvedere. Each sleeps up to four guests comfortably, though the entire villa can be rented for larger groups (or if you simply want even more privacy). What makes these boutique Ravello suites so special is their design, dreamt up by Eric Egan who travelled the world to collect only the very best furnishings and fittings to style this exceptional Amalfi Coast home. Some of the more standout pieces include an 18th-century-style Venetian settee, painted by hand and upholstered in delicate Paolo Moschino fabric, a Hermes blanket placed on top of it. There are also ravishing artworks by Matisse and Jean Debuffet, vintage fabrics and elegant antiques aplenty, as well as trompe-l’oeil ceilings courtesy of L’Artigianato.

This stately design ensures you feel every bit the Italian noble during your sojourn in Ravello. When you’re ready to re-enter the world, you can walk a few steps to Hotel Caruso and relish fine dining at the Belvedere Restaurant, dips in the outdoor pool, restorative spa treatments and a tipple or two at the Arcade Bar, where live music is often played. Of course, there’s then the endless jewels of the Amalfi Coast to discover – boat trips, cultural excursions and culinary experiences, to name a few – all of which can be arranged by your personal butler, who will take care of every last detail throughout.