Villas for families and small groups

Three-bedroom villas sleep around six, which makes them a good fit for families with children, grandparents joining a young family, or two couples travelling with a friend. You will find them across Italy, from countryside farmhouses in Tuscany and Umbria to homes a short walk from the beach in Sardinia and Sicily.

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What to check for a family holiday

Ask how the bedrooms are set up. A three-bedroom villa might have two doubles and a twin, or include a room with bunk beds, and bathrooms vary too, so check whether there is one shared bathroom or more than one.

With young children, ask whether the pool is fenced or gated, as pool fencing is not a given at Italian villas, and whether the pool is private or shared with other guests. Check for open staircases, balconies and terraces with drops, and ask whether cots, high chairs and stair gates can be provided.

In summer, ask which bedrooms have air conditioning, as the hottest weeks of July and August can make for restless nights. Find out how far the villa is from a supermarket and a beach or lake, so you know how much driving to expect. A villa within walking distance of a village can make life simpler with small children.

Where families go

In Tuscany, children can explore the walls of Lucca by bike, see the Leaning Tower of Pisa and swim in the sea on the Maremma coast. Sardinia has shallow, clear water and sandy beaches, which suit young swimmers.

Around Lake Garda, Gardaland near Peschiera is one of Italy's best-known theme parks, Sirmione has a moated castle and a lakeside beach, and the cable car from Malcesine climbs Monte Baldo for views over the whole lake.

Browse the three-bedroom villas listed below to find one that suits your family.