About this property
Tucked within the medieval hamlet of Minuta, Villa Donna Maria welcomes you through shaded pathways, where wisteria drapes over arcades and lemon trees scent the air. Step inside to rooms awash with character, from elegant salons framed by arched doorways to light-filled suites with painted furniture, fine fabrics, and views that spill toward the Gulf of Salerno. The kitchen, alive with Mediterranean colour and charm, opens to terraces where every glance finds a new slice of coastline.
Spread over three floors, with secret doors, and an array of enchanting features, there are four separate suites and an additional single bedroom. With their own living spaces, bathrooms and private outdoor areas, you can enjoy time alone, as a couple or a family, soaking in the magic of this villa. The top floor boasts an open space for enjoying hobbies, games, music, and for relaxing, it can be reached from the gardens or via a separate door in one of the suite.
Outside, the villa’s garden is a world of its own. Stone steps wind through olive groves, secluded benches wait in leafy corners, and terraces open to endless sea views. The panoramic swimming pool, with whirlpool, sits in a sun-kissed clearing, while a sports court and vegetable garden add to the sense of homely abundance. Hidden from the outside world yet only minutes from Ravello, Villa Donna Maria feels both timeless and wonderfully alive, with every detail encouraging you to slow your pace and savour the Amalfi Coast in its most romantic light.
Villa Donna Maria is set in Scala, the oldest town on the Amalfi Coast, just 1.5 km from Ravello. Scala’s peaceful streets and panoramic viewpoints offer a gentler pace than its more bustling neighbours, yet still place you within easy reach of coastal life. Local trattorias serve traditional Campanian dishes, while craft shops and historic churches give a glimpse into the area’s past.
From the villa, scenic walking paths lead to Amalfi in around ten minutes, revealing sweeping views at every turn. The surrounding region is famed for its lemon groves, sea-facing terraces, and medieval architecture. Cultural highlights include Ravello’s celebrated music festivals and Amalfi’s historic cathedral, while the coast itself offers boat trips, hidden coves, and beaches lapped by turquoise water.
Accommodation
Villa Interiors
Ground Floor
- Dining room
- Storage room
- Kitchen with dining area, dishwasher, oven, kettle, toaster, blender, coffee maker, fridge, freezer, microwave and entrance to terrace/garden
- Leisure room with home theatre system
- Living room with dining area, library, sofas, fireplace and TV
- Guest WC
First Floor
- Bedroom 1 with double bed, sitting area, desk, TV, fireplace, garden access and ensuite bathroom with Turkish bathtub and shower
- Bedroom 2 with double bed (connects to the attic via 15 steps)
- Bathroom with shower and bath
- Bedroom 3 with double bed and desk
- Bedroom 4 (connected to bedroom 5) with single bed and terrace access
- Bedroom 5 (connected to bedroom 4) with double bed, living area, extra single sofa bed and terrace access
- Ensuite bathroom (shared by bedrooms 4 and 5) with shower
Second Floor
- Attic room with sofa bed, TV, desk, outdoor access and ensuite bathroom with bathtub and handheld shower
Pool house
- Living and dining room
- Kitchenette
- Bathroom with shower
Outside grounds
- Private swimming pool (16m x 6m, depth: 1.2m - 3.5m) with diving board, whirlpool and hydromassage area, open from approximately May to October
- Sun loungers
- Outdoor shower
- Covered patio with dining area
- Lounge area with sunbeds
- Tennis court
- Walking paths to stream
- Gardens
- Small sports field with artificial turf (for basketball, badminton, ping-pong and five-a-side football)
- Vegetable garden
Facilities
- WiFi
- Air conditioning
- TVs
- DVD player
- Washing machine
- Fireplace
- Iron and ironing board
- Safe
- Hairdryer
- Exercise equipment
- Ping pong table
- Pool table
- Children’s books and toys