Casina Mazzuoli, historic B&B in Città della Pieve
Casina Mazzuoli is a bed and breakfast in a historic townhouse in the centre of Città della Pieve, in Umbria, on Via Vannucci. Rooms have period furniture and exposed stone, there is a tower with a spiral staircase, and breakfast is homemade. Best for couples and families who don't mind parking.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where Casina Mazzuoli is and how to get there
Casina Mazzuoli is a bed & breakfast in the historic centre of Città della Pieve, in Umbria, at number 35 on Via Pietro Vannucci. Guests describe it as the main street of the town, a few metres from the Duomo. Those arriving by car, however, need to know one thing.
The centre is a limited traffic zone (ZTL), and more than one guest advises leaving the car outside the ZTL and walking for a few minutes. I would factor in this small inconvenience, especially with heavy luggage. In return, once you are inside, everything in Città della Pieve is within walking distance.
The location is also good for exploring the area. The property's old listing puts it about 45 km from the cathedrals of Perugia and Orvieto and 29 km from the thermal baths of Montepulciano, while Perugia airport is around 53 km away. Città della Pieve is close to the Tuscan border, so it works well as a base for mixing the two regions.
What the rooms and the tower suite are like
The rooms at Casina Mazzuoli are in a historic townhouse, and the details confirm it. One guest mentions period furniture and exposed stone walls, another rustic, refined and very well kept furnishings. Nobody describes it as an anonymous B&B.
The Torretta suite is the one most mentioned in the reviews. Two rooms connect through a hatch and a spiral staircase, and in one version the bathroom is on the floor below, reached by that same staircase. It is striking, but if you have difficulty getting around or are travelling with very young children, I would think twice. Another room has more than one sitting area and overlooks Via Vannucci.
As for comforts, the listing mentions a private bathroom with shower, toiletries and hairdryer, a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi. Several guests describe the rooms as large, spacious and clean.
What guests say about Casina Mazzuoli
On Google, Casina Mazzuoli has 4.5 out of 5 from 35 reviews, and in the other reviews the tone is almost always enthusiastic. A few themes keep coming up.
- The welcome. Very many guests mention kindness, attentiveness and helpfulness, with good tips on what to do in town.
- The breakfast. One review calls it homemade and excellent, and it helps you feel at home.
- The atmosphere. An old palace, rustic furnishings finished with care in every detail and, for some, a breathtaking view.
- The cleanliness. Tidy, clean rooms, even after stays of several days.
Several guests recommend it for both a family holiday and a romantic weekend. Bear in mind that many reviews are a few years old, so it is worth reading the more recent ones too.
What to know before booking
The drawbacks are not hard to find, and it is better to say so upfront. There are not many, but two or three matter, depending on how you travel.
| What guests like | What to keep in mind |
|---|---|
| Location a few steps from the Duomo and the centre | Parking is awkward, with the centre a limited traffic zone |
| Historic palace with exposed stone and period furniture | The tower suite has a spiral staircase and the bathroom is downstairs |
| Friendly staff and homemade breakfast | One room was described as an entrance with a sofa bed on the street |
On that last point, one guest wrote that the room allocated was not a proper bedroom but a ground-floor entrance with a sofa bed, where the bedroom door is also the outside door. It is an isolated case and quite an old one. If you book, ask which room you will be given.
Another review, a few years old, describes calls going unanswered when looking for a date at the end of the year. It is best to write in advance and get everything confirmed.
Who Casina Mazzuoli suits
I would choose Casina Mazzuoli in Città della Pieve for a couples' weekend, or for a family who loves old buildings and does not need a car always to hand. Anyone looking for a place with character, rather than a standard hotel, will find it here.
I would not recommend it to someone arriving late with lots of luggage who wants to park at the door, nor to anyone who wants all rooms on one level, without any stairs.
Things to do in Città della Pieve and nearby
The beauty of Casina Mazzuoli is that you are already in the heart of the town. The Duomo and the centre are a few metres away, and the little streets are easy to explore on foot. By car, you can then reach Perugia, Orvieto and Montepulciano in a day.
If the tower suite is not for you, or you want a more rural base, in the same area you could look at Agriturismo La Vite E L'ulivo, in Baschi. For a stop further south, in Tuscany, there is also La Magica Torre, in Pitigliano. I only know the name and town of both, so check their pages before you choose.
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