Italy

Villa Camelia

Starting at €42,500 per week
9 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms – Sleeps 18

Situated waterfront on the Island of Capri, stands out for its unique history, location, and internal decor. Villa Camelia lays directly seaside, right above the shore line, immersed in a vast area of gardens and terraces. Its private swimming pool and Jacuzzi, private sea access and private boat dock make it one of the most glamorous hideouts in Capri, despite it being only a 5-minute cab ride from the famous Piazzetta and Capri town centre. 

The property is built above the former villa Palatium or The Palace by the Sea, of Roman Emperor Caesar Augusts.  Some of the original villa’s remains can still be seen in parts of the property.

From the terrace of the property, one’s eyes are captured by a superb view out on to the Peninsula of Sorrento, Mount Vesuvius, and the Bay of Naples. The entire plane of Capri, with the port of Marina Grande, Villa Lysis, and the townhouses can be seen from the gardens. 

Rate includes: Cook (one meal per day), Waiters, Maids, Housekeeper, Villa Manager, beach side assistant, Gardener, daily continental breakfast, bed & linen change, consumption of AC/Heating, water, electricity, & gas consumption.

How to get there: Ferry to Capri from Naples (1 hour), from Sorrento (30-minutes), from Positano (40 minutes) or from Amalfi (80 minutes).

Local insight: The best way to discover and enjoy the natural beauty of Capri’s coastline, with its small and spectacular caves, tiny bays, and clear blue waters is naturally, by sea.

Casa Iris

Starting at €4,000 per week
2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms – Sleeps 3

Casa Iris is an absolutely charming and unique little house, ideally located along Via Tragara, just a few minutes’ walk from the center of Capri and its well-known restaurants and glamorous shops.

The spacious living room is equipped with AC, large flat screen TV and a fireplace.  There is also a kitchenette with a dining table, while the panoramic terrace is ideal for dining outside and is furnished with a ceramic top table and a pizza oven.

Twenty steps lead up to the first floor where you can find a spacious double en-suite bedroom with king size bed, wooden wardrobe, AC and flat screen TV. The room has a large panoramic window with sea view facing Marina Piccola and a balcony opens onto a terrace where lounge chairs and a small table allow you to relax and enjoy the stunning views.

The second bedroom instead holds a French bed and a private bath with Jacuzzi shower box. This second bedroom does not have sea view.

Rate includes: Concierge on call, air conditioning and all utilities, daily towel change, bedlinen change every 3 days.

How to get there: Ferry to Capri from Naples (1 hour), from Sorrento (30-minutes), from Positano (40 minutes) or from Amalfi (80 minutes).

Local insight: The great advantage of the property is its vicinity to the famous Piazzetta of Capri, nicknamed ‘the little theater of the world’, which since the Roman times has been considered the center of the town and main meeting point of the island by both residents and travellers.

Villa Aretusa

Starting at €11,900 per week
6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms – Sleeps 12

The villa is beautifully located on the sea side in an area which is part of the naturally protected marina of 'Punta Campanella'. On the farthest edge of the amazing Sorrento Peninsula, the town of Massa Lubrense is situated in a natural landscape of intense beauty. The town is made up of various suburbs, all boasting a lively, local lifestyle, delicious gastronomy, breathtaking views, and plenty of architectural beauty. 

The elegantly furnished property counts 6 double bedrooms and a bedroom with bunk beds (suitable for young children or teens only), 5 bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a dining room and an alfresco dining area, outdoor furniture, a rooftop terrace, a pizza oven and parking area. It also boasts private sea access, a sea water swimming pool and pool house, making it an ideal hideout during the warmest months of the year.

Rate includes: All the utilities, Welcome Buffet Dinner, Daily Continental Breakfast, Maid, Garden/Pool/House maintenance, final cleaning, bed & linen change.

How to get there: Naples Airport at 1.5 hours, Rome FCO Airport at 3.5 hours.

Local insight: Learn how easy it is to create an unforgettable Italian meal, while enjoying the Dolce Vita, by taking part in a hands-on cooking class directly at your villa. Join your chef as he takes you on a genuine, Italian experience, learning how to prepare a typical 3-course menu: antipasto, fresh pasta with the perfect pairing sauce, and a dessert. For pizza lovers instead, why not make good use of the pizza oven and learn how to create the true Neapolitan pizza?

Villa Front Lake

Starting at €20,000 per week
7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms – Sleeps 14

A fantastic property situated right on the magnificent waterfront of Lake Como, approximately 5 km from the town of Como. Villa Front Lake and its neighboring Villa Batell sit in the restricted access of a private park totaling 7 acres, filled with trees, plants, and views out over the Lake. The two independent historical houses can be rented separately or together for large groups, events, or maximum privacy.

Villa Front Lake can be accessed either by helicopter, seaplane, boat, or car.  The internals are full of light, color, and the most modern amenities and the property boasts an enormous amount of outdoor space and terraces, capped off by the large and spectacular lake side pool deck, all of which allow guests to enjoy a truly memorable stay.

All bedrooms enjoy en-suite facilities, with king size beds on the lake ground floor and twin beds on the upper floors. The twin beds can also be joined together to compose one, large double bed.  On the top floor is an extra bedroom with a French bed.

Rate includes: ADSL Internet, Sky Satellite TV, AC in all rooms, Underground parking with direct access to the Villa’s elevator, swimming pool with lake panoramic view with 0.3-acre surface area, independent private embankment dock, Butler, Cook, Maid service & linen change.

How to get there: Milan Malpensa Airport at 1 hour, Milan Linate Airport at 75 minutes, Turin Airport at 2 hours, Lugano Airport at 1 hour.

Local insight: Make sure to make the most out of your stay on Lake Como, one of Italy’s most sought-after destinations and an ideal alpine haven to escape from big city life.  Visit the enchanting towns of Varenna and Bellagio, the beautiful gardens of Villa Melzi and Villa Balbianello and embark on a boat cruise stopping for lunch at a hidden beauty!

Villa Ranuncolo

Starting at €10,000 per week
9 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms – Sleeps 18

Villa Ranuncolo is a magnificent Tuscan country house, located in arguably the most picturesque setting of Italy – the Val d’Orcia area of Tuscany - with its astonishing rolling hills and the wine country that Tuscany is so well known for.

This property was purchased in the last decade of the 20^th Century and underwent a total renovation.  Owned by a renowned interior designer, the villa is a beautiful stone-brick building and the vast majority of the furniture and amenities are conceptualized, designed, and manufactured by the owners themselves. 

The property hosts up to 18 guests between the main villa and the charming annex, an ancient barn, fully renovated and splendidly furnished and decorated. Surrounded by the typical Val D’Orcia clay hillocks, you can enjoy stunning 360° views over the valley and its hill towns.

Rate includes: Maid service, Electricity, Firewood supply for fireplaces & barbecue, Garden and pool maintenance, final cleaning, house heating and air conditioning, gas consumption, wi-fi, Sat-tv, parking facilities.

How to get there: Florence Airport at 2 hours, Pisa Airport at 2.5 hours, Rome FCO Airport at 3 hours.

Local insight: Set on a private piece of land, this area was the exact setting for the Oscar winning movie The English Patient and the breathtaking panoramic countryside scenes from The Gladiator. The Val d’Orcia is also famous for hosting a great number of elegant and exclusive thermal SPA resorts due to the presence of natural thermal springs in the area.

Villa Sophia

Starting at €8,500 per week
6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms – Sleeps 12 

Driving the coastal road from Sorrento to the point of the peninsula, Punta Campanella, brings one through a succession of spectacular scenery of cultivated lands with citrus and olive trees, in an oasis away from the tourists of Sorrento, where you can immerse and live like a local. The property is a beautifully restored ex-monastery with spectacular views overlooking the Islands of Capri and Ischia and with a private panoramic swimming pool. Villa Sophia can be rented out as a 4-bedroom or 6-bedroom property.

The first floor holds a spectacular 170 sq.m. terrace, a double en-suite bedroom with French sofa-bed, another double bedroom with private bath and large shower box, a dining room and living room. The second floor hosts the main apartment of the villa consisting of three double bedrooms, a dining room, a living room, two bathrooms, a kitchen and a smaller terrace.

Then there is a small apartment which lies on the ground floor, with its own, separate entrance. Here is located a double bedroom, a bathroom with shower and a living room.

Rate includes: Bed and bath linen change, Maid service, Maintenance and daily cleaning of outdoor areas, pool and garden, final cleaning, continental breakfast (self-service), all utilities.

How to get there: Naples Airport at 1.5 hours, Rome FCO Airport at 3.5 hours.

Local insight: Enjoy a romantic dinner on the panoramic terrace overlooking the island of Capri or head down the coast to discover the charming little fishing village of Nerano, famous for its ‘Spaghetti alla Nerano’, the legendary pasta made of spaghetti and fried zucchini invented by a local restaurant owner back in 1952.

La Ninfa del Lago

Starting at €9,000 per week
4+1 bedrooms, 4+1 bathrooms – Sleeps 8+2

This charming, single level waterfront villa is located in a small village on Lake Maggiore, the western most of the three great Italian lakes. The villa is situated inside one of the lake’s largest private estates, offering maximum privacy, accessible only down a private driveway.

Villa Ninfa del Lago is the perfect property if your goal is to spend time in a lap of luxury in one of the most beautiful places in Italy. A descent to the lake boasts a small beach, private pool, golf course, and tennis court that complete the picture of this unique estate.

The villa consists of a ground floor, decorated beautifully and fitting in its detail, like its geothermal floor heating system. With its 4-king-size air-conditioned en-suite bedrooms, it is perfectly suited to welcome any type of guest: honeymooners, families with children, or a group of friends looking to be spoiled in an idyllic lake front paradise.

An extra bedroom with twin beds can be found in an independent country style cottage, which boasts a small kitchen and a bathroom with a shower box. It is also air conditioned.

Rate includes: Maid service, Bed and bath linen change, Welcome Dinner, utilities, final cleaning.

How to get there: Milan Malpensa Airport at 1 hour, Milan Linate Airport at 80 minutes, Turin Airport at 90 minutes, Lugano Airport at 90 minutes.

Local insight: Make sure to include a day trip to the charming town of Stresa, known as the pearl of Lake Maggiore, and discover the beauties of the three Borromean Islands: Isola Bella, Isola Madre and Isola dei Pescatori, the ideal setting to enjoy a traditional Italian meal at a lakefront restaurant.

Villa Buonconvento

Starting €27,000 per week
6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms – Sleeps 12+2

Sitting proudly on a hilltop overlooking the typical Tuscan countryside, Villa Buonconvento underwent a complete renovation in 2010 to create a contemporary country estate with all modern comforts, whilst remaining faithful to its original design and history. 

The kitchen, dining room, small lounge, office, wine cellar and a double bedroom convertible into a living room, as well as five double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms are all located in the first building.

The second building boasts a large lounge encompassing the entire ground level with huge windows and patio doors, a wet bar, snooker table and a large Smart TV with Sky Satellite channels. All finely furnished with precious furniture in a modern style and with great attention to detail.

Stepping outside, 15 steps take you up to a well-equipped gym, completely conceived with mirrored walls, and panoramic views. Outside you also find a Petanque field and table tennis, before reaching the travertino lined swimming pool with an infinity edge overlooking the private lake below with views across to the Crete Senesi and Val D’Orcia.

Rate includes: Daily maid service, Bed and bath linen change, garden and pool maintenance, air conditioning and heating consumption, all utilities.

How to get there: Florence Airport at 90 minutes, Pisa Airport at 2.5 hours, Rome FCO Airport at 3 hours. 

Local insight: The characteristic walled Medieval town of Buonconvento lies just 10 minutes away, the towns of Siena and Pienza can be reached in under 30-minutes, while the town of Montalcino – famous worldwide for its Brunello wine producers – is within a 15 minute drive from the villa… Wine enthusiasts, you are in for a treat!