Archive for 'Tuscany'

Cortona is not quite an unsung hero but it is definitely one of the cities in Tuscany that we hear of less often and what a shame! This beautiful, historic gem is full of charm and a wonderful place to escape to on a Tuscan vacation. Luckily, we also have some exceptionally beautiful holiday rentals in the city so why not browse some of our Cortona gems and get planning a trip today...

1. Casa Zeni-Signorelli (Available from €120 per night)

This stylish two bed and two bath gem is conveniently located in the centre of Cortona, in a beautiful stone building with air conditioning and WiFi internet.

Think of your dream vacation in Italy. Just imagine it. It probably involves a cosy and beautiful rental all to yourself (we've got you covered there), a nice terrace to eat out on with friends or family, and a pool to play around in. Sounds relaxing and idyllic, right? Do you know what could make it even better? A pool with a view.

We have plenty of vacation rentals in Italy but this curation of some of our most extraordinary, all around the country, also boast pools where you can take in the beauty of the Italian landscape, watch the world float by, enjoy your surroundings and truly get away from it all. Immerse yourself in the immense loveliness of Italy with any one of these villas...

1. Varazze (Available from € 350 per night)

While this pastel-coloured three bedroom villa on the Italian Riviera has many charms, its greatest selling point has to be its pool.

If you are planning a trip somewhere, it is always best to get tips and suggestions for your travels from locals, experts or regular visitors, if possible. This is how you find the best restaurants, the coolest shops, the prettiest views, the most interesting attractions, the hidden gems, the cutest villages and the perfect destinations. As our staff here at Easy Reserve (who run the websites Italy Villas, Tuscany Villas, Easy Reserve and more) is composed of Italians from all over the country, Italian travel experts and Italophiles, who better to recommend the must-see spots and lesser-known gems? Here are more of our staff members' picks of their favourite spots in Italy. This time around, it's my turn!

When you are booking a vacation rental and have found a few options that you like the look of, it can be hard to narrow the list down to one but something that can really help are reviews. Hearing what real people have to say about something helps give us peace of mind. As we are lucky enough to have customers who always give us helpful feedback, we thought that it would be a good idea to put together a list of our most-reviewed properties to show some of the excellent villas and experiences you can expect when you book with us! Here are our final two picks among the properties that have been reviewed most frequently.

9. La Regolina

La Regolina is a lovely farmhouse, located in a beautiful position overlooking the beautiful Gulf of Levanto in Liguria, an area that adjoins the famous “Cinque Terre”. Carefully restored and tastefully furnished by the owner, an architect, it boasts modern facilities in an original farmhouse setting and six bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. There is also a very large sunny terrace, leading from the sitting room, furnished for eating outside while enjoying fantastic views over the sea.

Hearing what real people have to say about something helps give us peace of mind and, luckily, here at Italy Villas, we have been blessed with lots of customers who give us great feedback on our properties. Therefore, we thought that it would be a good idea to put together a list of our most-reviewed properties to show some of the excellent villas and experiences you can expect when you book with us. Here are two more!

7. La Cenerara

La Cenerara is a large villa, spread across 2 floors, that is located in the hills of Emilia Romagna, close by both Parma and Piacenza. With a pool, mini football pitch, trampoline, beautiful natural surroundings and a horse-riding facility, it is the perfect place of business retreats, family holidays and getaways with friends alike. Charming and well-maintained, the villa has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms and sleeps up to 13 people.