Archive for 'Tuscany'

Customer reviews are really helpful in planning a holiday and, luckily, we have plenty of them for you to peruse. As such, we thought it a good idea to compile a list of our most reviewed properties in Italy to give you an idea of some of the excellent villas and experiences you can expect when you book with us! Here are two more examples.

5. Villa Carolina

Villa Carolina is a wonderful 3 bedroom villa located in the centre of Tuscany in the beautiful wine region between Florence and Siena, just 1 km from the tiny historic hamlet of Linari. Charmingly decorated with excellent views over the surrounding landscape, Judy K from Gualala in the United States had this to say of the property: “We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Tuscany -- the location was perfect, and the views were gorgeous. We were only able to enjoy the pristine pool once due to the cooler weather, but we still enjoyed relaxing on the huge deck.

Continuing on from our last post, we have been discussing some of our most-reviewed properties in Italy to help you find the right holiday destination with your peace of mind assured. Luckily, here at Italy Villas, we have been blessed with lots of customers who give us great feedback so it was easy to compile a list of some of the excellent villas and experiences you can expect when you book with us! Here are two more examples.

3. Podere Il Doccio

Podere Il Doccio is a beautiful property that is comprised of four private units. Located in the Arno Valley, 9 km from Terranuova Bracciolini, it is a lovely and peaceful place. Arezzo, Greve In Chianti, Florence, Siena and Montepulciano are all close enough for day trips but the property itself is so quiet and pleasant that you might never want to leave.

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.

Acquacotta is a traditional dish originating in the coastal region of Tuscany known as Maremma. Literally translated the name means “cooked water” and accurately represents its origins as a peasant dish. It is an old and historic dish that comes from the colliers, or charcoal burners, farmers and shepherds of the area, who were the poorest of people. Despite such humble origins, like many other dishes that were once peasant foods, it remains enduringly popular to this day.