Honeymoon collection

A romantic villa in Italy

Italy is a natural choice for a honeymoon because it combines so much in one trip: beautiful scenery, fine food and wine, art and history, and coastline as good as anywhere in Europe. Many couples tell us they want more than two weeks on a sunbed, and Italy gives you culture and things to do alongside time to relax.

A villa or apartment adds privacy, space and the freedom to set your own pace. This collection suits honeymooners, couples celebrating an anniversary, and anyone planning a romantic break, whether you picture a rustic hideaway or somewhere grand.

What to look for

Privacy is usually the priority, so ask whether the pool is private or shared, whether the owner lives on site and how close the neighbours are. A smaller villa or apartment designed for two often feels more special than a large house with empty bedrooms.

Decide whether you would rather walk to dinner from a village or stay somewhere secluded and drive. In summer, check that the bedroom has air conditioning, and ask about the terrace or garden where you will spend most evenings.

Many couples split the trip, with a few nights in Rome, Florence or Venice before a week at a villa. May, June and September are warm and quieter than August, which is the hottest and busiest month.

Regions for honeymooners

On the Amalfi Coast, Ravello's clifftop gardens at Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone look over the sea, Positano tumbles down to its beach, and boats run across to Capri. Lake Como offers elegant towns such as Bellagio and Varenna, historic villa gardens and ferry rides between lakeside villages.

In Tuscany, the Val d'Orcia and Chianti combine rolling countryside with wine tasting in Montalcino and Montepulciano and easy days out to Siena and Florence. Long summer evenings there are made for dinner on a terrace overlooking the hills.

Browse the villas listed below to find a romantic base for your honeymoon in Italy.