Choosing accommodation can be a stressful part of holiday planning, especially if you’re looking for the perfect villa in Italy for a family vacation. Finding family-friendly holiday accommodation isn’t always easy; so we’ve picked our top ten favourite properties for family breaks, to give you some inspiration for your next trip away.
Apartment in Stresa
Refurbished and renovated in 2015, this property is a good for families looking for flexibiltiy in their accommodation. The beds in all three bedrooms can be arranged as either twin or doubles, and the open living area is spacious and airy.
The property overlooks Lake Maggiore, providing a stunning backdrop for your time in Italy.
Good to know: Across the road from the apartment is a small private beach area, where guests can sunbathe and swim.
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Villa Ascianello
This 5-bed villa sits near Montepulciano, in Tuscany. Recently restored, it’s a homely yet modern base for larger family groups. Although based in Tuscany, the Umbrian countryside is close enough to also explore. The cities of Siena, Perugia and Arezzo are also perfect for a day trip or two.
The gardens includes a large swimming pool and plenty of space for outdoor games.
Good to know: The property can be split into two apartments; perfect for smaller groups or two families holidaying together.
Villa Buonanotte Barbanera
This luxury villa was part-created from a 14th Century church, and is in a central town location — ideal if you want to be able to walk to restaurants and shops.
The house is beautifully furnished, with collated items from around the world — it might be one to avoid with toddlers and small children — which gives it a real homely feel.
Good to know: This villa is a good base if you’re looking to indulge in some adventure activities; horse riding, hiking, rafting and sailing are all available in the local area.
Villa Colmegna
This Italian Lakes villa rental is the perfect solution for larger families, sleeping up to 10 comfortably across four bedrooms. Children will love the private swimming pool and gardens whilst the grown-ups will love the views and the peaceful neighbourhood setting.
Good to know: It’s about a 20 minute walk from the villa to the lakeside at Colmegna, a pretty little village with a couple of excellent restaurants to choose from.
Villa Maura
A stunning property, this Sicily villa rental works well for multi-generation family stays since the accommodation is split across several buildings. Boasting an enormous private swimming pool as well as your very own gym and rooftop jacuzzi, this is a property that it will be hard to tear yourself away from!
Good to know: Locations don’t get much better than this. The rooftop jacuzzi enjoys views of the picturesque Egadi islands opposite and it’s literally across the road from the beach and just a short walk to the nearest beach bar.
Villa Sereni
A great option for families, this Italian Lakes villa rental is set up with all the equipment families with young children will need – cot, highchair and stroller – and has plenty to keep youngsters of all ages entertained including a selection of toys, games and DVDs as well as an XBOX games console.
Good to know: For larger groups, or for families travelling together, it is possible to also rent the adjacent property – Villa Caruso – which can comfortably sleep up to 6 guests.
Il Torrino
Il Torrino is a charming 4 bedroom villa in Tuscany that can sleep up to 6 guests comfortably. Children will enjoy the communal infinity swimming pool where they’ll have a chance to meet other children and make friends on holiday.
Good to know: Guests can enjoy additional services on request such as a daily breakfast service or a ‘chef a toi’ meal service in the evenings, delivering delicious home-cooked food to the comfort of your holiday rental.
Apartment Gelso
A beautiful 2 bedroom apartment in Puglia that shares a large communal pool and immaculately kept gardens with 5 other smaller apartments, Apartment Gelso comfortably sleeps up to 4.
The emphasis is very much on a return to nature here, with fruit and vegetable gardens on site for guests to enjoy, along with freshly laid eggs courtesy of the resident chickens!
Good to know: Just because it’s a family holiday doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the ultimate in luxury. As well as being able to help yourself to fresh, home-grown produce, adults can also indulge themselves and enjoy spa treatments during their stay.
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Villa Papillon
This 3 bedroom Puglia villa rental is immaculately presented and boasts fantastic sea views from both the pool area and rooftop terrace. Table tennis will keep the kids entertained during the day.
Good to know: Bikes are available for guests to use during their stay.
Monastero di Favori
A stunning Le Marche villa rental, this property is ideal for those families who are looking for an idyllic setting for their stay. Children will love the outdoor games on offer as well as the private pool. But many also revel in the delights of playing in the stream which runs through the bottom of the garden. This is very much a home where children can enjoy the simple (and best) pleasures of life to the full.
Good to know: The property is set in a rural location so this is very much a house for those who want to spend lazy days in the sunshine by the pool rather than being out constantly sight-seeing.
If this still hasn’t inspired you with the perfect accommodation, please feel free to contact us for a personal recommendation and we would be only too happy to help you find your perfect villa in Italy.