Villa Mazza al Vesuvio

Villa Mazza al Vesuvio is a beautiful old large house set on the slopes of Vesuvius. It has lovely rural grounds and amazing views from the balcony. Simona the hostess is very warm and welcoming. She offers to cook an evening meal if you choose during your stay. The food used is grown on the property by Simona herself or from neighbours I understand. Simonas culinary skills are impressive and she makes the most of natural flavours and the delicate balance between them. I would definitely recommend eating here if you get the chance. The wine offered is from a neighbour where they have the Vesuvian grown grapes, the best wine you will taste comes from the slopes of Vesuvius and now I believe food too. Simona featured on BBC Two - Clive Myrie's Italian Road Trip, Series 1, Torre del Greco. My mother and I were unaware of this fact until we started talking about the wonderful meal Simona had prepared for us and discussing food afterwards. The house itself is light and airy with large ceilings. There are quite a few steps to the rooms so be careful if you’re not packing light. The rooms are superb. The beds are incredibly comfortable and large. The sheets are soft and extremely clean. The sheets were also in excellent condition, no fraying or holes in the linen as was noted elsewhere. The towels were like new. I wish I knew how to get my washing as clean and fluffy as Simona! It felt like pure luxury next to your skin. Everywhere was incredibly clean. Simona had thought of everything to include in the rooms such as a plug in mosquito repellent, hairdryers, tissues and all the toiletries needed. The shower was great, excellent pressure and a good constant temperature. The bathrooms like the bedrooms are large and spacious, so no banging your elbows on shower doors. My mother and I sat out on the balcony overlooking Vesuvius enjoying the peace and quiet with a bottle of Vesuvius wine. The property is close to many attractions.

I was a little disappointed with the breakfasts. The first morning was just a croissant, a very nice warm fresh croissant I grant you served with a slice of homemade apricot tart. I am told the best my mother has tasted and the best pastry. I’m not a big fan of sweet breakfasts so I did not eat the tart. I There is no black or English breakfast tea so if like me you need a tea fix in the morning take your own bags. I do usually do this anyway but I forgot to put them in my bag in the morning 🤦🏼‍♀️ did request eggs on the second day, which were cooked perfectly, however I just expected more choice. My mother was also disappointed that she missed out on the tart as I had requested eggs. Again it was served with a croissant, apricot jam and apricot juice. If you are bringing a car the drive entrance is extremely tight. It took some manoeuvring to get into the driveway.

Beautiful stylish villla, quiet location, very nice views. Outside seating for dinner was very nice.

It was not possible to leave the site freely, as the gate was closed. It was ok for security, on the other hand.

If wishing to properly visit the old archaeological sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum without breaking too much of the immersion one cannot choose better. It is a beautiful rustic villa, with a feel probably not much different from those in antiquity, where you’ll start your day with an unhindered view of the volcano and retire in the evening for a glass of wine to enjoy it’s (however temporary) serenity, far away from the loud noises and hectic traffic of the town below. The whole building, as well as the rooms give off a genuine atmosphere due to their layout and special details such as the massive wood furnishing or wrought-iron fittings. Nothing here seems store-brought or ready-made. However it’s best feature is the small bar (with a great selection of local wines) and the outside terrace set up beneath the trees which surround the house and offers a great perspective of it’s grounds and of Vesuvius which seems to “start from the back yard” and was the place we spent a couple of quiet evenings admiring the sunset and discussing the highlights of the day. The host was very welcoming and during our stay we felt not so much as tourists but more as guests visiting a relative, which gave a special feeling to our “Vesuvian” vacation. In closing I would highly recommend staying here to those looking for a quiet and authentic experience of the area.

I have seen that many people dreaded the road leading up to the villa. Truthfully, this acts as a welcome “filter” between the noisy and overcrowded Torre del Greco and the area where the villa is situated. More than that, the rest of the roads in that part of the country are the same if not narrower and I’ve seen a few large (and seemingly intact) SUV’s driving around. Driving it is more a question of habit and we took it as a part of the experience and good training for the Amalfi coast.

Grazie Simona for the great hospitality and lovely dinner. A very charming house with beautiful outdoor teracce & dining area. Comfortable room with direct view on the Vesuv. We would have loved to try also the homemade breakfast on the teracce the next mornings, but unfortunately had to leave unplanned earlier. We loved also the 'experience' driving the small curvy roads up to the venue - possibly this is not an experience for everyone and surely not made for big cars.

The view of Vesuvius is spectacular, as was the dinner prepared fresh by Simona.

Driving there was rough, on narrow streets with lots of turns, lots of traffic and high walls on either side. Not really a place to go on a walk.

The food was excellent and our host was charming and accommodating. The old family home is beautiful, the AC was very effective, and the view of the mountain is amazing. The bedrooms and bathrooms were spacious.

Vesuvius view

It's difficult to arrive.

The surroundings are very peaceful and cosy, and the room - overlooking Vesuvius itself - is very clean and charming. Just the perfect stay for those who want peace and quiet. We were also very pleased with the host's attentiveness. We had both dinner and breakfast here, which exceeded our expectations.

You definitely need a car to stay here, as it takes a long time to reach the town on foot. Nevertheless, there is parking available at the villa.

The whole experience was amazing.!The villa had a wonderful view to the mountain. The rooms were clean and beautifully decorated. The garden had tomatoes and other vegetables. The host brought us homemade jam from apricots from her garden, homemade sweets and juice for breakfast. She also offered to cook for us. The food was amazing cooked with fresh ingredients from her garden. Also, we tasted their own really good red wine. We had the best dinner in Amalfi! You can also buy some products on your way home!

The road to get there was narrow and a bit dangerous, but once you learn the way it gets easier to get there...