Villa Treville Positano

Villa Treville is a unique, boutique hideaway set within a spectacular, cliffside estate overlooking the clear blue waters of Positano, one of the jewels of Italy’s fabled Amalfi Coast.

The property is the first 5 star luxury hotel villa complex on the Amalfi Coast where emphasis is created with the same meticulous attention to every detail ensuring well-deserved time out to relax and recharge.

We offer a private guest experience that is intimate and discreet with the highest level of service and exclusive access to premium facilities.

Villa Treville was originally purchased in the 1920s by Mikhail Semenov, the Russian writer, who was the first to gather around him the cultural ferment that has always characterised Positano.

With Franco Zeffirelli, the property was often visited by dancers, singers, writers, musicians, painters, actors and intellectuals from all over the globe.

The estate was lovingly refurbished and further developed under the artistic direction of Zeffirelli during his 35 years in residence with the inclusion of new gardens, terraces and hidden pools.

He hired his friend Renzo Mongiardino, who collaborated on many of his theatre and opera projects, to design the exquisitely crafted interiors.

The work was subsequently continued with meticulous attention to detail as Villa Treville was converted into a boutique hotel under new ownership advised by architect Fausta Gaetani, a friend and frequent guest of Mr Zeffirelli.

From the time of Semenov, through the residence of Maestro Zeffirelli, Villa Treville has welcomed an amazing coterie of literari and stars of the stage and screen. As invitations were usually on condition of no photography, their presence has passed into local legend but their influence remains.

That so many came, so often, and stayed for so long is testament to not only the graciousness of their hosts, but also to the delightful ingredients that make our small part of the Amalfi coast so special.

The color is not simply a reflection of the flamboyant taste of previous owners, it is also a celebration of local design and craftsmanship. This is particularly the case in the individually designed rooms with their Neapolitan furniture, Vietri tiles, Murano glass and many works of art from local artists.

The whole of Villa Treville is immersed in a natural wealth of colours, scents, watercourses and fountains.

Strolling along the many scenic paths that meander through the property is a discovery of jasmine, cascading bougainvillea, citrus fruit trees, wisteria laden pergolas and secluded spots in which to pause and take in the view.

The wind-swept Roman pines pointing down to sea, the linden trees, capers and oleanders along with a myriad of ancient tropical plants and trees make Villa Treville a captivating and extraordinary botanical garden of rare beauty.

The vegetable gardens dotted between the various suites offer their produce directly to each guest, who can taste the local flavours on the terrace in the shade of the large linden: tomatoes, courgettes, sweet corn, green beans and aubergines, together with plenty of basil and other aromatic herbs.

THE SUITES
The suites are named after previous owners, special guests or operatic works of Maestro Zeffirelli.

Uniquely decorated, each reflect the respective achievements and themes partly through the furnishings and objects d’art and further enhanced by the infusion of light and colour defining the particular space.

Booking can be made for the whole villa as a buy out or exclusive use basis or booking each suite independently.

THE RESTAURANT
The cuisine of Villa Treville serves the flavours and scents of the land on which it stands, and of the sea it overlooks.

From our all day breakfast through midday snacks at the Club Lounge and main meals at Maestro’s restaurant, the emphasis is on simple healthy foods using only locally grown fresh produce and seasonal ingredients skilfully prepared and presented by our Chef and his team.

On offer from our Molteni kitchen are a changing daily selection of vegetarian, seafood, meat and pasta dishes reflecting the available seasonal specialties, accompanied by fresh fruit juices, cocktails, local and fine wines.

Our main restaurant is situated on the large terracotta tiled and vine covered open terrace of Villa Azzurra with panoramic views of Positano and the deep blue sea.

As the weather requires dining moves beside the open fireplace in the drawing room in which Franco Zeffirelli often used to work or entertain his friends. On offer are a selection of daily specials from our kitchen cooked to order.

We always use the freshest ingredients, locally sourced. The various kitchen gardens that can be seen amidst the property’s terraces generously offer fresh fruits, vegetables and aromatic herbs of the season throughout the year.

The fish is caught daily in the nearby waters, the eggs from our own chickens and the wines from the best local vineyards.

WEDDINGS ON THE AMALFI COAST
Celebrate the most treasured moment in your life-time at Villa Treville, Amalfi Coast, in an ambience of total serenity and tranquility.

Villa Treville offers you a very intimate and private wedding within an elegantly designed setting. As careful attention is paid to your needs and requirements, only one tailor-made wedding is arranged at a time.

Rooms: 15

Price: from 775 EUR per night

Source: www.villatreville.com