Ask any holidaymaker about the best way to enjoy a holiday in Italy, and one of the options that is almost certain to come up is renting a villa somewhere in the countryside - Sicily, Tuscany and Puglia usually being the most frequently mentioned regions. It seems most customers, particularly in Britain, have grown to appreciate the charms of a quiet, quaint country holiday - complemented by amazing food, drink and scenery - as opposed to a city break somewhere busier like Rome.
But what, exactly, makes this kind of accommodation so popular in Sicily, Puglia or Tuscany? Villas are far the preferred option over hotels and there are many reasons why. Here are just a few.
Intimacy and Luxury
When it comes to holiday accommodation, it is hard to deny the appeal of Tuscany. Villas here provide the perfect combination of intimacy, luxury and personal space. While hotel rooms are often quite luxurious and equipped with all mod-cons, a countryside residence offers a number of characteristics hotels cannot expect to compete with. Quite apart from beautiful interiors, they also offer enough space for a family to reside, yet are intimate enough to potentiate private moments and an ambience of romance.
Another considerable advantage Tuscany villas possess over hotels in the same region is their often-idyllic locations. A large portion of these types of homes are converted from classic farmhouses or cottages, and even those that are not are often located in a quiet, secluded place, invariably offering stunning views and easy access to towns and amenities nearby. This further helps create the perfect conditions for an intimate break, away from the crowds that can normally be found in hotels during major holiday periods.
Scenic Surroundings
The perks of this type of accommodation are not, however, limited to what is inside them. The surroundings themselves are also likely to sway potential customers to the side of private rentals, rather than a hotel room. Unlike hotels in Tuscany, villas tend to be set in rural areas, away from the hustle and bustle of large urban centres. To the monuments, eateries and party spots offered by the latter, these locations respond with plenty of greenery and small, authentically Italian towns, where tourists will be able to immerse in the culture, history and traditional food and drink of the region. This, again, makes this kind of accommodation perfect for travellers who prefer a quiet, relaxing break over busy, action-packed city adventure. Those taking wine or food tours may also find privately-rented residences much more conducive to the experience.
These are only a few of the reasons that may explain the success of Italian villas as opposed to hotels, and the high demand this type of accommodation commands year in and year out.
But what, exactly, makes this kind of accommodation so popular in Sicily, Puglia or Tuscany? Villas are far the preferred option over hotels and there are many reasons why. Here are just a few.
Intimacy and Luxury
When it comes to holiday accommodation, it is hard to deny the appeal of Tuscany. Villas here provide the perfect combination of intimacy, luxury and personal space. While hotel rooms are often quite luxurious and equipped with all mod-cons, a countryside residence offers a number of characteristics hotels cannot expect to compete with. Quite apart from beautiful interiors, they also offer enough space for a family to reside, yet are intimate enough to potentiate private moments and an ambience of romance.
Another considerable advantage Tuscany villas possess over hotels in the same region is their often-idyllic locations. A large portion of these types of homes are converted from classic farmhouses or cottages, and even those that are not are often located in a quiet, secluded place, invariably offering stunning views and easy access to towns and amenities nearby. This further helps create the perfect conditions for an intimate break, away from the crowds that can normally be found in hotels during major holiday periods.
Scenic Surroundings
The perks of this type of accommodation are not, however, limited to what is inside them. The surroundings themselves are also likely to sway potential customers to the side of private rentals, rather than a hotel room. Unlike hotels in Tuscany, villas tend to be set in rural areas, away from the hustle and bustle of large urban centres. To the monuments, eateries and party spots offered by the latter, these locations respond with plenty of greenery and small, authentically Italian towns, where tourists will be able to immerse in the culture, history and traditional food and drink of the region. This, again, makes this kind of accommodation perfect for travellers who prefer a quiet, relaxing break over busy, action-packed city adventure. Those taking wine or food tours may also find privately-rented residences much more conducive to the experience.
These are only a few of the reasons that may explain the success of Italian villas as opposed to hotels, and the high demand this type of accommodation commands year in and year out.
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