Italy

Italy has been enchanting visitors for centuries, with beautiful landscapes, rolling hills, cypress tree-lined avenues and dramatic coastlines. Mouth-watering cuisine and world-class wine add the final ingredients to a memorable villa vacation, living the Italian dolce vita. Our carefully chosen portfolio includes holiday villas in the much-loved hills of Tuscany, the medieval hill-top villages of Umbria and the stunning coastline of the Amalfi Coast.

South of Florence lies the Chianti region of Tuscany where wine estates such as Brolio, Le Corti and Antinori cultivate some of the most revered names in the Chianti Classico portfolio. Medieval Siena and beautiful San Gimignano delight visitors with their historic charm whilst tiny villages lay hidden, ready to be discovered.

Surrounded by 16th century walls, the city of Lucca sits on an alluvial plateau near the Serchio River. The valleys of the Lucchese, lined with lush woodland and olive groves are where many of Italy's most elegant villas are to be found.

Florence itself was 'discovered' by the 18th century wealthy British and American travellers as part of their Grand Tour of Europe. Since then it has attracted millions of visitors who flock to see the famous monuments and art works such as Michelangelo's David and the Cathedral with Brunelleschi's magnificent dome – a must-visit if staying in one of our Tuscan villas.

Known as the 'Green Heart of Italy', Umbria is famous for its wealth of medieval settlements. Gubbio, Todi and Montefalco ooze medieval charm and history, whilst Spoleto boasts a summer arts festival enjoyed by locals and visitors. Food lovers staying at our Umbrian villas will adore the local trout and truffles, olive oils and cured meats as well as the mountain cheeses.

The Amalfi Coast is a  great options for a coastal villa vacation, offering breathtaking coastlines, an abundance of heritage sites and many cultural events.