Hand-picked luxury villas on Lake Como, in Tuscany, on the Amalfi Coast and Capri
Our love affair with Italy now extends beyond the finest 5 star hotels in this romantic, culturally fascinating, aesthetically delightful and genuinely open-hearted country. With an unrivalled reputation for welcoming families, Italy is the perfect place to holiday 'en-famille'; and with friends too. We know that for these occasions a fully serviced private villa is often the ideal way to relax and unwind, so, with some help from our friends at Homebase Abroad, we have hand-picked an exclusive collection of truly outstanding luxury villas, palazzos and, yes, even a castle that all meet Luxury Explorer's exacting requirements of: perfect position, stylish design, cosseting luxury and first class service. Enjoy exploring our LE Villa Collection, Italy and if you need to know more just contact our concierge team at: reservations@luxuryexplorer.com
Luxury Villas on Lake Como
Villa Cima, Lake Como: 8 guests, 4 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms
Commissioned by royalty in 1814, Villa Cima provides a spectacular private escape in the breathtaking grounds of one of the finest luxury hotels in Italy, Villa d'Este. With its perfect location on the banks of Lake Como and regal demeanour, this beautiful villa will frame family memories that will last a lifetime.
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Villa della Tremezzina, Lake Como: 12 guests, 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms
Villa della Tremezzina is an historic Italian Villa recently restored and offering an exceptional vacation on Lake Como. Formal and elegant interiors include six double bedroom suites with bathrooms ensuite, all with Lake views. Exceptional staff graciously attends to your needs. Lovely stone-lined pool with dramatic mountain views. Central location for touring Bellagio, Menaggio, Como and Cernobbio. This is truly a holiday rental without peer.
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2010: 7th Aug - 30th Sept
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Villa La Cassinella, Lake Como: 14 guests, 7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms
Lake Como is for many discerning luxe-trotters the ultimate holiday destination. It is where privacy is paramount and pleasures exquisite amidst Italy's most picturesque topography. It is only fitting, therefore, that the finest villa of all, Villa La Cassinella, has opened its stately studded doors revealing a grandeur and resplendence that magnificently complements its scenic host, setting a new standard in the genre of villa-glorioso.
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Villa Malakoff, Lake Como: 8 guests, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
Villa Malakoff stands proudly overlooking Lake Como and offers breathtaking views of these spectacular surroundings. With the premier facilities of Villa d'Este a stone's throw away this residence offers the ultimate in luxury and privacy.
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Villa Maria Taglioni, Lake Como: 14 guests, 7 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms
Villa Maria Taglioni was restored by the celebrated ballet dancer Maria Taglioni and has welcomed such esteemed guests as Bellini, Rossini, Franz Lizst and Riccordi. This grand-luxe villa offers a truly refined residence on the secluded western shore of Lake Como.
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2010: 7th - 14th Aug, 28th Aug - 2nd Oct, 18th Dec onwards
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Luxury Villas in Tuscany
Al Borgo, Val d'Orcia: 30 guests, 15 bedrooms, 15 bathrooms
Al Borgo is a superb restoration of an 11th Century borgo which retains the best architectural features while adding 21st century luxury appointments. The property offers flexible accommodation for small families or large groups as each villa can be rented separately or as a whole.
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2010: 7th Aug onwards
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Casale d'Arbia, near Siena: 10 guests, 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
Set within the grounds of a private farm estate, this delightful farmhouse nestles into the Tuscan landscape of rolling hills, vineyards, cypresses and umbrella pines. Incredibly, it's only a few miles from the beautiful medieval city of Siena.
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2010: 28th Aug - 1st Oct, 1st Nov onwards
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Casale di Larniano, near Siena: 14 guests, 7 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms
This luxurious Tuscan farmhouse oozes light and style. Casale di Larniano sits among the pristine rolling hills of the Crete Senesi on the edge of Chianti. It's a tranquil holiday refuge within easy driving distance of Siena and Florence.
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2010: 4th Sept onwards
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Le Pratola, near Siena: 14 guests, 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms
On the top of a Tuscan hill in two hectares of completely private and enchanting gardens, with an endless panorama of undulating hills, woods, vines and olive trees sits Le Pratola, a 400 year old farmhouse restored to the highest standards of design and ecological principles.
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2010: 28th Aug - 18th Sept, 25th Sept onwards
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Oliveto, Val d'Orcia: 10 guests, 7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms
Oliveto is the perfect retreat for those wishing to enjoy a luxurious home in the peaceful Italian countryside. This refined country villa will allow its guests to relax entirely in the unrivalled surroundings of a beautiful home and a perfectly landscaped garden. The villa is a spacious property with several outdoor seating areas offering breathtaking views of the Tuscan countryside.
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2010: 3rd Oct onwards
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Podere I Troscioni, Val d'Orcia: 13 guests, 7 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms
Podere I Troscioni exudes character. Fabrics from India and objects from Tunisia are offset by antique furniture and locally quarried cotta. A lane of sculptural cypress trees and young oaks leads up to the honey-coloured stone facade.
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2010: 31st July onwards
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Podere Lucia, Val d'Orcia: 10 guests, 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms
Podere Lucia lies across a hill with a breathtaking view of the Val d'Orcia, a land of gently undulating hills, ancient towns and villages and an endless patchwork of crop fields. The gentle breezes carry the garden's scents of rosemary, lavender and thyme.
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2010: 31st Aug onwards
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Rancioli, Val d'Orcia: 10 to 21 guests, 12 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms
Rancioli is a beautifully restored Tuscan farmhouse, surrounded by the unspoiled Val d'Orcia countryside. The villa's design-savvy owner, who runs an art gallery in Rome, has combined traditional Tuscan materials with contemporary flair. It's the perfect base to explore the Tuscan countryside.
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2010: 7th Aug onwards
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Torre d'Olivo, near Siena: 16 guests, 8 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms
Torre d'Olivo is the perfect retreat for large groups or families looking for a luxurious property offering modern amenities in a fantastic location. Less than an hour from Florence this unique retreat is accessible by car or train from various key Italian locations such as Rome and Siena. Guests will relax in the tranquil surroundings of this private property where the discreet staff members are on hand to make sure your days spent in this fabulous villa are utterly blissful.
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2010: 28th Aug onwards
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Villa di Renai, near Florence: 12 guests, 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms
Villa di Renai is the ultimate luxury holiday retreat with modern amenities in a luxurious setting. Only forty minutes away from Florence this villa is perfectly located to enjoy the beauty of the Chianti region. With 6 bedrooms this is an ideal rental for large groups or families who will enjoy the hospitality of our welcoming and friendly on-site staff.
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2010: 16th Oct onwards
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Villa Fiorentina, near Florence: 12 guests, 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms
Villa Fiorentina is a stunning eighteenth century villa in a sylvan setting just outside Florence. The beautifully proportioned classical facade and the immaculate landscaped gardens exude sophistication. The bustling village of Impruneta is only a short walk away.
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2010: 7th Aug onwards
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Villa Isabella, near Siena: 25 to 35 guests, 16 bedrooms, 18 bathrooms
Villa Isabella is the epitome of an authentic and luxurious Italian villa. This truly magnificent property can accommodate up to 31 people in its 16 en-suite bedrooms. The interior of the villa is delightful and each of the rooms has been beautifully designed. The rooms are further complemented by a range of modern amenities including air-conditioning, pool, tennis-court and sauna. This desirable property is located just 40 minutes from Florence in the breathtaking Chianti region.
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2010: 21st Aug - 4th Sept, 11th - 22nd Sept, 29th Sept onwards
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Villa la Rocca, Val d'Orcia: 14 guests, 7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms
Villa la Rocca offers inhabitants the best of both worlds with its breathtaking views and the tranquility of the country while simultaneously being located within walking distance of a charming village. This elegant villa is also perfectly situated for exploration of the Tuscan region or Italy's larger cities, with Rome and Florence both accessible by train and car.
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2010: 21st Aug - 11th Sept, 18th Sept - 2nd Oct, 9th Oct onwards
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Villa Travertino, Forte dei Marmi: 10 guests, 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms
Villa Travertino is ideally located just 900 meters from the beach club. This private home has a gated garden with pool and alfresco living and dining rooms. In addition there are two covered furnished outdoor rooms for dining and lounging. This is a light-filled, all-new home, decorated in chic, seaside style with central air conditioning, WiFi and all ensuite accommodation with marble finished bathrooms.
Luxury Villas in Maremma, South West Tuscany
Casa Vittoria, near Ansedonia, Maremma: 8 guests, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
Casa Vittoria is a private jewel, hidden in the Maremma, where Tuscany meets the azure Mediterranean sea. This is an exceptional hideaway retreat, perfect for relaxing by the pool or on the beach and yet within easy reach of the buzz of Porto Ercole or the charming medieval hilltop villages of Capalbio and Manciano.
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2010: 1st Sept onwards
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Villa Campocane, near Ansedonia, Maremma: 13 guests, 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms
Villa Campocane offers spectacular open views of the countryside and sea and is within walking distance to a charming Medieval village with shops and restaurants and just 20 minutes to a choice of three lovely beaches. The vila offers fabulous outdoor spaces comprised of lawns, gardens and a large pool open to the view.
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2010: 28th Aug onwards
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Luxury Villas on the Amalfi Coast and Capri
Palazzo Santa Croce, Positano: 8 guests, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
Perched in Positano on the mesmerising Amalfi Coast, the Palazzo Santa Croce defines palazzo-luxe living. A painstaking seven year restoration has transformed this 17th century baroque masterpiece into a lavish private home offering outstanding vistas from its terraces.
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2010: 18th Sept - 4th Oct, 11th Oct onwards
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Torre di Clavel, Positano: 11 guests, 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms
Torre di Clavel is a Positano icon. It is a 13th century fortress perched on a cliff that plunges into the crystal waters of the Amalfi Coast. This unique residence spreads over multiple levels and is connected by open-air paths and hallways hewn from stone.
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2010: 1st - 16th Sept
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Villa di Anacapri, Capri: 14 guests, 7 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms
Villa di Anacapri is a historic property on the stunning island of Capri, with a convenient in-town location. Recently and completely refurbished with every detail attended to. There is a heated pool which forms the centerpiece of a gorgeous multi-level garden while the villa, with air conditioning throughout, offers eight bedroom suites, each with private entertainment systems and stunning bathrooms.
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2010: 7th Aug onwards
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Villa Il Campo, Sorrento: 9 guests, 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms
Villa Il Campo is in a stunning setting on the top of a hill between Positano and Sorrento with south-facing views of the Tyrrhenian Sea and the famed Isole dei Galli. This is a large family home, very well-appointed with all ensuite rooms. There are two vine-covered pergolas for living and dining al fresco with views of the sea and three of the bedrooms are air conditioned.
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2010: 31st Aug onwards
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