Archive for 'Central Italy'

In our final post in this series of our picks of our favourite vacation rentals with incredible views in Italy, here are two of the best of the best; one property with amazing views onto the bustling and historic streets of Rome from the very centre and one with canal views in Veneto that will make you feel as though you have stepped back in time.

9. Roma

This elegant 2nd floor apartment that has been recently renovated, is located right in the old city centre of Rome, near Vatican City. Compact but spacious, it is a comfortable and tastefully decorated apartment, largely executed in neutral tones of cream and white, that makes for a lovely and restful place to come home to at the end of a long day of sight-seeing. Perfectly located, it is just a short distance from the Vatican Museums, Castel San'Angelo and renowned Via Cola di Rienzo (for a spot of shopping).

Continuing on from our previous two posts, here are more of our picks of our favourite vacation rentals in Italy with incredible views.

6. Pia

Pia is a cosy and stylish chalet, built in 2015 across three storeys that is located in the hamlet of Ciampei in the Italian Alps. Situated 6km from St. Martin in Thurn, it is a quiet, sunny place in the countryside with a stunning mountainous backdrop. The interior is beautifully decorated and it perfectly frames the incredible views outside. Sleeping 16, this is a great place for a luxurious ski break as a group, with all the mod-cons (WIFI, large flatscreen television and open-hearth in the living room, fully equipped kitchen, etc) and ski specific facilities such as a ski boot dryer, ski rental and a ski school nearby. Available from €984 per night, this modern ski chalet is a serious gem.

In our last post, we discussed the value of a good view and how it enriches any vacation, as well as showcasing just two of our incredible properties. Both of those properties had sea views and, while a sea view is always a good thing, there are plenty of others that are just as pleasing. Here are some more of our vacation rentals with incredible views in Italy, some with glimpses of the ocean but always with something lovely to behold, be that mountains, plains or lakes.

3. Villa Ponzano

This beautiful and fully renovated villa boasts an extraordinary panoramic view. Located high up on the hills of La Spezia, in a lovely sunny position, it is surrounded by a fully fenced garden, a private pool and large panoramic terrace, all of which overlooks the Gulf of La Spezia. The surrounding mountains, hills, valleys, medieval towns, the forested hillside and a glimpse out to the coast are all visible from the house. In fact, the view is so sweeping and majestic, with so much to take in, that one could spend endless hours on the terrace just breathing in the fresh air and enjoying it all.

St Peter's in Rome is already a must-see. It is an extraordinary, massive building that is steeped in history and incredibly photogenic. However, many visitors skip out on, arguably, the best part of a visit to the building: the view from the top.

Once you have found a vacation rental in Rome, have gone through security, entered the building and wandered around the awe-inspiring interior, be sure to follow the sign that reads “cupola”. This will take you to a ticket office and then a staircase and elevator that lead up to the famous dome of the church.

The dome is one of the greatest architectural feats of the era and one of Michelangelo's great works. Begun in 1546, during the papacy of Paul III, work paused at the height of the work with Michelangelo’s death but was continued 15 years later under Giacomo della Porta and Domenico Fontana.

Some of us are city-dwellers by nature and, even in our downtime, never want to be too far from the action and constant list of things to see and do. Some of us can't or don't drive or want to avoid getting in the car while relaxing on holidays. Some of us need to be able to stroll in any given direction and find a cafe or restaurant or corner shop.

For whatever reason, you might be the kind of person that has no interest in picturesque villas in the countryside or rumbling palaces. You might, instead, be more inclined to look for a nice apartment, in the thick of things, where amenities are never far away and you can easily wander or hop on some form of public transport to explore, relax and enjoy your holidays. If so, this is the article for you as we have rounded up ten of our thousands of incredible apartments in Italy for your viewing pleasure. Whether you're interested in being central, being right on the coast, being in a building full of facilities and extras or being in a modern building with everything you could possibly need catered for, these are the properties for you. And if any of them aren't quite what you're looking for, contact us and our team of experts will help you find a property that perfectly matches what you need from a holiday rental in Italy.