Civita di Bagnoregio, Italy
100 km from Rome, located on the border between Lazio and Umbria, lies the wonderful Civita di Bagnoregio – a true Italian hidden holiday gem. Founded 2,500 years ago by the Etruscans, it offers truly amazing views of the Tiber river valley. It also sits atop a fragile volcanic plateau, which is why its population […]
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Cottage of the Week – Cielo, Castellina-Marittima, Tuscany
With Italy 2015 on sale you can now book an array of lovely holiday homes overseas next year! This beautiful holiday property (one of four detached stone houses on a complex owned by the Prince Rocco of Torrepadula) is no exception. Dating back to the 18th century, and located on the green hills overlooking the […]
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Viva Italia! Sample the seductive charms of Italy in 2015
Our featured properties in Italy have just gone on sale for 2015, so we thought we’d try and inspire you by picking a few of our favourite regions…and don’t forget you can currently reserve your 2015 property for £25! More info on our Italy page. Italy is one of Europe’s top holiday destinations, and […]
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Views of Italy…
With such beautiful weather at home you may be forgiven for turning your attentions away from the Continent this summer. But to do so would be to miss out on a host of wonderful locations – including these, some of our favourite holiday locations in Italy. Enjoy the sparkling blue waters of the Med, fresh […]
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Something to brighten your day…
The village of Castelluccio sits in Italy’s Apennine Mountains and is surrounded by lush valleys where beautiful poppies and wild flowers bloom in the springtime. Bliss!
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France and Italy's Hidden Holiday Gems
We’re recommending a few lovely locations to see in France and Italy this year. Have you visited any of them? Share your experiences in the comments section below!
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Views of Italy
We’re seeing a lot of interest in our featured holiday properties in Italy for 2014. So, for a little holiday inspiration, we thought we’d highlight a few of our holiday hotspots… If you’re feeling suitably inspired, you can take a look at our featured holiday properties in Italy on cottages4you.
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5 of the finest Italian wines
Italy is one of the foremost wine producing countries in the world. Long warm summers and mild winters produce grapes that in turn create some classic wines that are established favourites in Britain. The vibrancy and colour of the wines seem to reflect the character of a nation whose very essence is reflected in the […]
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101 places to go – Verona
Few would argue with the fair city of Verona’s status as a ‘must see’ destination for lovers. After all, it was within the city’s beautiful Roman edifices and medieval facades that William’s Shakespeare’s story of star-crossed romance came to life. Although advances have obviously modernised Verona, it still possesses a uniquely romantic, historic ambience and […]
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