There’s an air of aristocratic refinement and feeling of timeless elegance at this 12th century villa and former nobleman’s residence. The blush pink palace, within glorious tiered gardens, houses both Baroque-style rooms and suites adorned in hand-made Vietri tiles and antique carpets, to a more contemporary capsule collection designed by Cristina Celestino.

Food is the jewel in the crown. With Michelin-starred Italian cuisine at Rossellini’s and the 65 different martinis made by the in-house mixologist at Lobster & Martini Bar, it’s the kind of place that inspires decadence and hedonism. Not least at its exclusive Clubhouse by the Sea, where you’ll find tiered beach platforms, a pool and laid-back restaurant perched a few steps from the water’s edge. Nobody should really miss trying their own hand in the kitchen – there’s pizza making under lemon groves, mozzarella making with a local fromager, clifftop cooking with Mamma Agata and ice cream masterclasses to choose from. The super-efficient concierge will also arrange everything from trips to Pompeii and Naples to horse riding, hiking and diving. Time a visit with the Ravello Dawn Festival in the summer, and you’re in for a spine-tingling experience watching an orchestra perform during a concert at sunrise.