Il Talamo

When you are trying to plan the perfect vacation in Italy and you are browsing through the amazing and endless array of remarkable villas across our website, it can be hard to narrow it down and to decide upon exactly the right vacation rental for you and your travel companions! We sometimes spotlight particular favourites over on our blog or put together curated lists of properties according to location or a feature (being close to the sea, being romantic, being perfect for larger groups/weddings, etc). Some villas will be displayed on our homepage due to availability for certain periods or being part of a special offer. However, if you want the opinion of a previous renter and a customer rather than our choices – if you want to find out about the experience of actually staying in a property, what that feels like and which villas boast particularly charming features – then the best thing that you can do is go to our customer reviews page.

Here, you can read all about the experiences of previous guests; what they noted as special, if they would return again, what kind of holiday they had, nearby attractions to make note of, if a property is suitable for small kids, etc. Some of these reviews are lengthy and will touch on all sorts of information but some will only give a little glimpse of what you can expect – whatever detail lingers most in their mind – and this can be a key insight that only a previous guest could have about booking a particular villa. Both kinds of reviews are helpful in different ways but we’ll let you decide which ones to pay heed to or see which reviews catch your attention and imagination by letting you click through to check them out for yourself.

In the meantime, here is a curation of some recent reviews and what you can expect as well as what our customers are saying about the experience of booking a dream villa in Italy with us...

Have you ever wanted to stay in a castle? Have you dreamed of living in an incredible historic building for a while – sinking your feet into rich old carpets, being surrounded by tapestries and works of art, admiring richly carved furnishings, gazing up at ceilings high over head, descending sweeping stairs in the morning, lounging on chaises with a great books, sleeping in four-poster beds, peeping out over the parapet at the nearby lake, chatting by a massive fire? Well, make all of these fantasies and more happen by booking a stay in the incredible Castello Borgia in Umbria!

Dreamier surroundings than those on offer at Villa Collinette would be difficult to find. Nestled into the lush greenery of a hillside on the Antognolla Golf Course near Perugia in Umbria, this luxury villa with a pool in Italy has stunning grounds, elegant and welcoming interiors, and sweeping views over the rolling green hills of this magical part of the world. Antognolla itself is one of the most spectacular and challenging eighteen-hole golf courses in all of Italy, making the villa a perfect setting for those who love to golf, in particular. However, anyone looking to simply enjoy a dream escape in Italy will find that this gem of a location and property delivers on every possible level and provides the basis for a perfect vacation in Italy. Sleeping up to ten guests in five bedrooms, with six bathrooms, this luxury property is designed with comfort and relaxation in mind. 

Borgo Al Castello is a gorgeous old stone farmhouse in the Umbrian countryside, 2km (1 mile) from the town of Montecastelli in the province of Perugia. Divided into six different units, the property boasts lush green surroundings and plentiful trees hugging the buildings; incredible views over the lovely landscape; a perfectly kitted out pool area with loungers, parasols, and dining areas framing it; a private gym; and additional services like private chef services, personalised tours of the area, a maid service, pre-stocked fridges, and a baby sitting service, that can be offered at an extra cost. Luxurious, historic, full of character and original details, this is a gem of a property and a proper little escape for those who wish to holiday in Italy or enjoy a villa in Umbria. Among the six units that can be found at Borgo Al Castello, however, Casa Tettoia has to be one of the most plush and desirable.