Villa holidays in Italy have long captured the hearts of British travellers, offering warm weather, spacious living, and a life of simple pleasures. From Tuscany’s rolling hills to the Amalfi Coast’s sparkling shores, Italy is home to some of the world’s most enchanting villas. Whether nestled in the vineyards of Chianti or overlooking the turquoise waters of Puglia, these properties promise sun, sea, and escapism at its finest.

Our handpicked collection spans every corner of Italy, from charming countryside retreats to seaside havens. Each villa has been personally inspected to ensure it lives up to the dream of sipping fine Italian wine on a fragrant terrace bathed in golden evening light. Experience la dolce vita in your very own Italian sanctuary.

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Our most popular villas in Italy

La Caparbia - Gallery

La Caparbia

Maranzana, Asti
La Cuccagna - Gallery

La Cuccagna

Gubbio, Perugia

A few articles to inspire your next villa holiday

Our top European villas for summer

Villas come in all shapes and sizes. There are the classic terracotta bungalows, quaint white-washed trulli, grand farmhouses and modern beach shacks with lots of glass. Whatever they look like, there are two things that give them that villa essence: huge pools and plenty of sun. So if, like us, you’re ready to swap dark winter days for warmer climes and al fresco dinners – you’ll love this selection of five of our most popular European villas.

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Six lesser-known Italian road trips

What instantly comes to mind when planning a classic road trip in Italy is either the iconic Amalfi Coastline or the Tuscan wine roads of Chianti, yet within each of the country’s twenty regions, comparatively spectacular, lesser-known back road scenery abounds. Below, our Italian expert Nicole reveals her favourite lesser-known road trips that are perfect for your big return to Italy.

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Italy by train with Byway

We love the languid romance of rail travel, its gentle rhythms and the sense of true journeying it brings. If there’s one tiny drawback, it’s the occasional stress of organising everything, so imagine how delighted we were to discover Byway, an ethical travel company who build bespoke, sustainable travel itineraries that take you off the tourist trail and deep into the place you visit. They take care of everything and all you have to do, is enjoy the ride.

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