No matter which region of Italy you are heading to,
there’s no better way to get to know the countryside
than in a stay at a charming villa. And Italian
villas for rent take on many forms, from luxuriant spas
to tiny farmhouses buried deep inside the hills of Tuscany.
While you can find Italian villas for rent all across
the country, the majority of them are based out of the
north. Whether it’s along the Riviera or in
the Lake District, renting Italian villas is no harder
than getting a hotel. If you want seclusion and
luxury, then Lake Como Italian villas are the way to go,
but villa options run the gamut from decadent spa dates
to renovated buildings from centuries past, where you
can forget all about the outside world and live like it
was 1500.
While there are plenty of converted farmhouses, the
most memorable Italian villas for rent are medieval structures,
lovingly preserved and waiting for tourists. Whether
it’s a converted monastery, towering bastions, or
renovated cottages built in the 13th century,
renting Italian villas doesn’t get much better than
these. And you’ll find plenty of these through
the Chianti hills of Tuscany.
Here you’ll find mile after mile of these properties,
tucked quietly just outside of town, or in the middle
of nowhere, overlooking the tranquil farmlands for as
far as you can see. These are especially popular
outside of San Gimignano, a rapidly growing Tuscan town
that still retains its quiet charm on the fringes of the
city, while providing a beautiful glimpse into a thriving
city in the hills.
But renting Italian villas does not necessarily have to be like these – throughout the country you’ll find designer options that are less about quiet charm and more about luxury in the sun-soaked towns of Southern Italy. Along the waters of Sorrento you’ll find renting Italian villas is simple, as long as you book ahead. Few places have as many tourists looking to get away as Sorrento does.
The coastline of Sicily is
where you’ll find another large portion of Italian
villas for rent. Whether you are in Catania, Siracusa
or nearby Palermo, you’ll
find secluded and luxurious villas spread out before you,
especially on the stretch of Sicily known as the “Lemon
Riviera,” which starts at Acrieale and ends at Taormina.
Known for its dry and perpetually sunny weather, Sicilian
villas are every bit the match of those to the north.
Maybe even better.
