With the news that travel restrictions to destinations we feature will soon be removed, we are experiencing extremely high call volumes.
Please contact us via email: italy@bridgewater-travel.co.uk
We look forward to assisting you.
Nicola and Lucy Pearson – your Bridgewater Team
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Welcome to Bridgewater’s Idyllic Italy | Luxury Villas in Italy
Discover the very best of this must-visit destination with a stay in one of our luxury villas in Italy – Bridgewater is one of the UK’s longest established Italian villa rental agents. Our story began in 1973 when Barry and Christine Pearson began renting villas in Versilia, on Tuscany’s golden coast. Today, we remain family owned and managed by Nicola and Lucy Pearson. Our expertise has been built over a lifetime of living and working in Italy which means we are lucky enough to know Italy’s culture and customs intimately and even after all this time – this wonderful country never fails to delight us with each new visit. You can learn more about our heritage and story so far here.
Finding the perfect villa rental can be time consuming – we understand that your time is precious and so encourage you to leave the hard work to us. Your Bridgewater team have already handpicked some of the finest villas in Italy which you can view here for inspiration and then contact us with your requirements.
We appreciate how important the human approach can be when organising something as special as a holiday – for this reason we handle each enquiry on an individual basis, listening to what is important to you and then getting in touch within 24 hours with a bespoke selection of properties – chosen especially for you. If you don’t see what you are looking for on our website let us know – as we do have more properties than are shown online.
We look forward to hearing from you and being your hosts in Italy for many years to come.
Nicola and Lucy Pearson Your Bridgewater’s Idyllic Italy team
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Speak to our Italian travel specialists – Let us find your perfect Italian villa
Our friendly team of Italian travel specialists are on hand with advice, inspiration and ideas for your next villa holiday. We use our wealth of experience, knowledge and contacts in Italy to find your Idyllic Italian rental. Over the past 45 years we have curated a portfolio of luxury villas in Italy which we know will provide you with the best experience of this wonderful country
Complete this quick enquiry form or call us on +44 (0) 161 787 8587 and your personal villa specialist will be in touch with a bespoke selection of available properties within 24 hours – chosen especially for you.
Our most sought after villas - book now for 2020
Handpicked by your Bridgewater team: Nicola and Lucy Pearson
The quintessential Tuscan experience in the heart of Chianti classico! A refined country house ideally situated in a sought after and tranquil position only 1 km from the charming village of Radda in Chianti (food shops and restaurants) and 35 Km from Siena. This wonderful stone built property was recently ...
Situated in an enviable position, only 10 minutes from the centre of Lucca! This charming stone built Casale has a MAGNIFICENT pool and garden with idyllic views across to the Lucca hills. Well situated within walking distance of a small village (with excellent family run pizzeria and 4 restaurants). ...
Villa Madonna is situated in one of the premier positions within the Lucchese countryside in an area of outstanding natural beauty yet only 10 Km from the ancient walled city of Lucca and 3 Km from the village of Ponte a Moriano. This wonderful villa is part of a Tuscan country estate which originally ...
A magnificent, Tuscan manor house which originally dates back to the 17th century, Villa Vorno is set in secluded grounds filled with lavender, olive trees, roses and bougainvillea. Ideally situated within walking distance of the ancient parish of Vorno and 5km from the Medieval walled city of Lucca. ...
Exploring Italy’s Regions – Your Italy Villa Holiday
Choosing your corner of Italy is a joyful choice to have. Will you opt for Tuscany’s meandering hills, the glittering blue waters of Amalfi or the allure of the Italian lakes? Whichever region you choose, you can be sure of breathtaking scenery, friendly locals, and cuisine beyond compare.
Italy is said to have more masterpieces per square metre than any other country in the world. Its’ magnificent cities are full of iconic sights.
Whilst our destination guides offer an introduction to each region – the only real way to experience them is first hand for yourself, with a stay in one of our stunning, luxury Italian villas.
Travelling to Tuscany with both a mix of ages and some who hadn’t visited Italy before, Nicola’s advice was invaluable in finding the right villa and location for us. The villa did not disappoint and Alessandro was a helpful and friendly host. For serious cyclists, some of our party had a great time exploring the area on bikes. We loved the local trattoria recommended by Alessandro and had a wonderful time exploring Lucca. We would all happily stay in Bianca Lucca again
Villa Bianca Lucca, May 2019
Natalie Wallace 2019
Hello Nicola
I just want to let you know we had a wonderful stay at Villa Castelli. Perfect location, not far from airport for the wee baby and toddler, but in the hills with lovely views. Very spacious and comfortable. The huge gym was a great bonus and I found the heated pool warm enough even after one day of copious rain. Thank you for your help with directions. We needed them and with them found it without difficulty. We had a terrific catered meal in their pupose built private estate dining room after a short walk through the vinyard and wine tasting. Babies came too. Truly memorable way to celebrate turning 65/70.
Mrs. Fernie 2018
Your recommendation to stay near Lucca, given the age and experience mix of the party, was spot on. The villa was wonderful and Alessandro welcoming and helpful. We would happily stay there again and would definitely both recommend Bridgewater’s and hope to rent a villa through you again.
We had a wonderful meal in Lucca at Buca Di S. Antonio from your suggestions and also in a local trattoria near the villa suggested by Alessandro. The written directions to find the villa were clear and when one car in our party got separated, it meant that they found the villa without too much hassle.
Best wishes, Natalie
Natalie Wallace 2019
We had a fantastic holiday at La Limonaia. The villa was absolutely beautiful and our group of 16 were well looked after by the staff at Bridgewater’s idyllic Italy. Nicola made various excellent recommendations, one of which was a chef who came to the property and cooked a delicious meal. I would highly recommend this villa and Bridgewater’s idyllic Italy! Thank you for a wonderful holiday!
N. Mountcastle 2018
Dear Nicola
We arrived to a bottle of wine and a note from you - thank you so much for all of your attention to detail, planning and recommendations. I really don’t think that we’d change anything about our trip.
We will of course pass on your details to anyone who asks and recommend you without a second thought.
thanks again.
Mike & Julie
Mike and Julie: July 2019
We had an amazing holiday at Villa Madonna and would highly recommend it. The garden space is fantastic with a gorgeous pool and table tennis table. The barbecue and pizza oven were great fun. The best part was the terrace - a wonderful space for outside eating, drinking coffee, reading etc. Views were excellent. We also enjoyed having a chef, Cinzia, cook for us one night. We also hired a guide, Stefano from Wild Trails and did a wonderful hike to Mount Croce in the Apuan Alps.
Tracy Hill 2019
We have just returned from Rome and although we have visited Italy before and love the county and it's people, this was the first time we have booked with Bridgewater. I would like to thank you for your excellent service. Our apartment was delightful and exceeded our expectations. Thank you for an excellent holiday, now we have discovered you we will most certainly be booking future holidays with Bridgewater.
Marlene, Keith & Matther Powley
Nicola - hello - we are back from an absolutely glorious week at Villa Marzio (le cannicelle in Villammare) - everything was more than we hoped for, Marzio runs an excellent villa, extremely comfortable and great for little kids (though we were on full alert because pool not gated) .... but Marzio was super attentive to all our needs, there is so much to do in the area, hikes, boat trips, pool amazing etc etc etc.
We are super thrilled with how the holiday went.
Many thanks indeed for organising this for us ...
Shelley
Shelley Sawyers 2019
Hi Nicola,
We will not likely be returning next year as there is lots of the world left to see. But we will definitely keep you on our radar for future trips and I have passed on your information to friends who are interested. You and Lucy were wonderful to work with!
Mrs. Hubbard 2018
Villa Eva had everything we needed. Family from 11 to 80. We swam in pool, enjoyed hot tub & sauna and had such wonderful evenings baking our own pizzas in the garden room. Breakfast on terrace every day. This is as well as sightseeing nearby Lucca, tower climb, picnic & bike rides on wall. Train ride to Fl,orence, visit to Vespa museum & lovely drive through Appuanne Hills. Finished with Pisa before flights home.
Mary Hibbert April 2019
I have used many travel agents over the years and Bridgewater Travel ranks amongst one of the best. A total delight and pleasure to deal with, they listened to my needs and we had probably one of the best holidays ever. I would recommend them without any hesitation.
Julie- Anne 2017
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