Villa Rosa
Posted in: Central Italy Events Localities Summer Travel Tips Tuscan Coast Tuscany

Despite our name, the range of sorts of properties on offer across Tuscany Villas is actually very varied and each kind has its own appeals and specific traits. If you are planning a holiday in Tuscany and are unsure about which option might best suit you and your needs, then read on as we introduce each type...

Castello Di Quarate
Posted in: Italian Hotspots Localities Travel Tips Villas and Farmhouses

Italy is, of course, known for a great many extraordinary things: incredible food and wine, world-class art and museums, famous monuments and landmarks, ancient ruins, opera in stunning theatres, cinematic masterpieces, beautiful landscapes, chic locals and beloved fashion brands, pretty historic towns and grand cities, and much more besides. It is a nation of taste-makers and culture creators, of living well and slow, and of the finer things. That it is a major holiday destination on many a traveller’s regular rotation or bucket list is, therefore, no surprise to anyone... particularly us at Italy Villas!

Polignano a Mare
Posted in: Events September Summer Travel Tips Villas and Farmhouses

There’s still time to book a summer 2024 vacation in Italy! With a few weeks still left in the summer, we have a range of incredible holiday rentals in Italy with last-minute availability to choose from. Beat the August heat at one of our villas with pools in Italy for a perfect end to the summer!


With villas in Tuscany, vacation rentals in Apulia, holiday rentals in Umbria, and more to choose from, there is something for everyone among these last-minute villas in Italy but don’t wait around as now is your last chance to book a perfect getaway this summer.

Cinque Terre
Posted in: Food and Wine Top 10 Lists Tourist Attractions Travel Tips

It’s always a good idea to do your research before going on holidays, especially if you have never been to a destination before. Now, while many things are similar almost universally nowadays, every place has its own cultural, structural, and administrative quirks and features. Italy is no different and, although it may be sometimes difficult to get used to it when things are done another way, it is always easier if you know what to expect. If you are booking a villa in Italy and are planning a vacation that you would like to enjoy with minimal issues, if you are looking forward to rest and relaxation, and if you want to avoid unnecessary stress, then here are ten things that we think you should know about a vacation in Italy and life in Italy, in general...

Coffee in Rome
Posted in: Food and Wine Restaurants & Cafés Travel Tips

Many people cannot function until they get their first coffee of the day into them and could not survive without coffee in their life every day. As a result, coffee is a serious business in most parts of the world. Each country also tends to have its own distinct coffee culture and this is very much the case in Italy. Not only is Italy famous for great coffee, it is famous for its unique coffee culture. So, if you are a coffee-lover and you are booking a holiday rental in Italy, here’s what you need to know about the local coffee scene.