Set in the Cilento Natural Park, Difesa del Principe offers country-style rooms with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Guests can sample homemade pasta and salamis at the restaurant, and relax in the shared hot tub. Rustic rooms at the Principe feature exposed wooden beams, a wrought iron bed and mountain views. They include a flat-screen TV and private bathroom equipped with hairdryer. Homemade jams, cakes and breads are available at breakfast, and savory items are available on request. Guests have the opportunity to help prepare homemade pasta and jams. The property is well placed for trekking and horse riding activities along the Calore River. The archaeological site of Paestum is a 30-minute drive away, and the owners can help arrange tours.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Breakfast Info

Italian, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.5
Location
8.4
High score for Felitto
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Daniel
    United States of America United States of America
    The best part of this location is the owners hospitality, Anna Maria is a fabulous cook and her husband is a very kind gentleman and will take you if you ask and show you some beautiful locations in the area
  • Rosemary
    Italy Italy
    Good location, charming and friendly host, good food, quiet location and friendly dogs!
  • Peter
    Germany Germany
    Very kind owner. We had dinner there and enjoyed it with a lot of home made ingrediences. Nearly all was hand made, olive oil, noodles, sausages... Silent in the night, parking no problem. A bit outside, you need a car. Communication easy by...

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Ristorante #1
    • Cuisine
      Italian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Amenities of Difesa del Principe
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    • Baggage storage
    • 24-hour front desk
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Outdoor play equipment for kids
    • Board games/Puzzles
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    Business Facilities
    • Fax/Photocopying
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Mosquito net
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Heating
    • Packed lunches
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • Italian

    House rules

    Difesa del Principe takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 12:30 PM to 10:30 PM

    Check-out

    From 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 4 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Crib upon request
    Free

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Payments by Booking.com

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    Pets

    Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please let the property know your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking or contact the property.

    Please note that the restaurant is open daily on request.

    Please inform Difesa del Principe of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.