Properties to Rent Arranged by Italian Encounters
The Location of Our Properties. Most of our properties are located close to the Upper Tiber Valley near the Tuscany Umbria border, just north of Lago Trasimeno and many of these are in the renowned Niccone valley, the valley of castles, centred on Mercatale di Cortona between Cortona and Umbertide. We also have some stunning properties near to Todi in southern Umbria as well. The towns of Assisi, Perugia, Gubbio, Cortona, Arezzo, Citta di Castello, Orvieto, Pienza, Spello, Spoleto, Todi and Montepulciano, to name just a few of the delightful attractions are all a short drive away. Siena, Firenze and Roma are also both easily accessible as well. To see the general area where all our properties are located within this part of central Italy please click onto the page entitled Map.
Description of Properties. All our properties are located in stunning rural settings. The photos and descriptions which follow on this page give you a brief summary of the properties and the maximum numbers of people which can be accommodated. Full descriptions and extensive photographs of each individual property can be seen if you click onto the appropriate photograph alongside these summaries. The summary at the end of each individual page includes the ‘nitty gritty’ details and provides an extremely useful synopsis of exactly what the property provides.
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Prices. Detailed weekly prices are available on request. We have deliberately kept our pricing system simple and ethical and do not have price peaks for those periods that coincide with school or other festive holidays. In simple terms there are two sets of prices ~ one for the months when the swimming pools are open and one for the rest of the year. The winter prices are generally lower than those in the summer, though the additional cost for using any form of heating in the winter, which can be high, should be noted.
Currencies. The currency for payment of our properties is GBP £ sterling, though on request it may be possible to accept Euros. Exchange rate fluctuations preclude the quotation or payment in any other currency.
Price Grading. For a quick overview, the prices of the properties have been graded as follows to indicate the highest weekly price in the relevant season of the year in which they are available.
Economic ~ Below GBP £995
Medium ~ Between GBP £995 & GBP £1995
Higher ~ Above GBP £1995
Summary of Properties.. There is a consolidated summary of all the properties at the end of this page. If either the numbers of people that the property can accommodate, or their seasonal availability, or the price are the critical factors in deciding your choice of place in which to stay, then this summary will help you quickly select the most suitable property that meets your requirements. Click here to go straight to this summary.
Reservations. Most of our properties are available throughout the year, though some are only available during the summer months. To check on the current availability and to make an initial reservation for any of our properties please contact Italian Encounters by using the proforma at the page entitled Enquiry.In order to confirm and finalise any tentative reservation that you make we will send you our booking conditions and also a booking proforma to complete
Useful Information. Please see the page entitled Information for answers to some of those Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), some relevant matters about self catering holidays in Italy and also our booking procedures.
La Torre della Palazzina
La Torre della
Palazzina. This "Tower in Tuscany" is a beautifully
restored 15th century circular watchtower. Set in the hills of southeastern
Tuscany in its own two acres of land with a stunning swimming pool, it has
really spectacular views over towering majestic cypress trees to the Umbrian
hills on the other side of the Niccone valley. It provides comfortable accommodation
for four people all the year around. This unique property with its
outstanding views is a real gem and a very special place in which to stay.
No
children.
Price Grading: Economic
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Valbona
Valbona is a gorgeous villa with really comfortable accommodation for 10 people with 6 in the main house and 4 in the neighbouring house. It is set in a remarkable location in the Umbrian hills close to Montone and Pietralunga and has dramatic 360 degree panoramic views. In addition to the stunning pool there is a lovely all weather tennis court and also a small golf practice area which makes this property a much sought after gem. There is an option for the main house to be rented just by itself.
Price Grading: Higher
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La Badiole
La Badiole is a meticulously restored villa set amidst farmland and the famous Rufina vineyards of Montepulciano in Tuscany close to Cortona and Lago Trasimeno. This fabulous and stylish property can accommodate a total of twelve people in six double air conditioned bedrooms all with ensuite bathrooms. Sited in a hectare of landscaped gardens with spectacular views across the Val di Chiana to Montepulciano and Monte Amiata it provides the most exceptional Italian property in which to stay.
Price Grading ~ Higher
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San Nicolo
San Nicolo provides the quintessential Italian property for a family holiday. It sleeps eight people in great comfort, has a lovely pool, is positioned in a stunning spot with fabulous views, has a most enchanting garden with unique viewing spots, has broadband internet connection and above all else is located in the Niccone valley ~ one of Umbria’s loveliest regions. Price Grading ~ Medium
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La Torre di Santa Giuliana
La Torre di Santa Giuliana is an enchanting country home located in a secluded and tranquil setting among the verdant green hills of Umbria. There is a mesmerising medieval history to this lovely property that makes it a truly memorable place for your Italian holiday. The inspired and sympathetic restoration of this listed historical monument has created gracious accommodation for six people in 3 double bedrooms with space for an additional two people. This is a really special place for those seeking comfort and tranquillity and it is ideally placed for discovering the unspoilt beauty and charm of this magical part of Umbria. Price Grading: Medium
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Bastiola
Bastiola is located in the most spectacular setting in the Umbrian hills over looking the celebrated Niccone valley. The house accommodates a total of ten people in five double bedrooms. There is a rental option for the whole property to be hired exclusively for eight people. This is quite the most magical of properties and the perfect place in which to realise your Italian dream holiday.
Price Grading ~ Medium for 8 people. Higher for 10 people.
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La Porta ai Cieli
La Porta ai Cieli accommodates seven people and is one of those classical dream Tuscany villas ~ a traditional stone built house with terracotta tiles and ancient wooden beams, bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, outdoor terraces with fabulous far reaching views, a stunning swimming pool and in a much sought after location with hilltop villages and restaurants close by. Above all else it is immersed in the beautiful Tuscan countryside surrounded by olive and cypress tress and with the additional delights of Umbria on the door step. Overall a typical Italian Encounters property! Price Grading ~ Medium
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La Molinella
La Molinella is a gorgeous little house set in the Umbrian hills that sleeps two people. Originally a working water mill it is now the most perfect hideaway spot that will appeal to all romantic couples seeking somewhere very special indeed. The best thing of all is that it is exclusively yours! A private independent property for just two people with the sole use of a stunning pool at an economic price is a rare and elusive gem ~ this is it! Price Grading ~ Economic
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Speroni
Speroni is a beautifully restored house that sleeps four people in two extremely spacious double bedrooms. It is set in a magnificent position just north of Lago Trasimeno and close to two classic hilltop villages with restaurants and shops. Elegant furnishings, a stunning swimming pool and far reaching views of the surrounding Umbrian hills makes Speroni an outstanding villa in a fabulous location and a very special place in which to stay for an Italian holiday. Price Grading: Medium
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Ginezzo
Ginezzo dates from the 16th century and nestles in the hills of Tuscany with stunning views over the Niccone valley and Pierle Castle. Featuring an old tobacco drying tower the property has been restored to provide really comfortable accommodation for up to 12 people. This is a great place for family groups and with a lovely pool and large mature garden it offers a superb Italian holiday villa in a much sought after location. There are rental options for the whole property to be rented exclusively for different numbers of 8, 10 or 12 people. Price Grading ~ Higher
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Colbiancale
Colbiancale is a lovely secluded property with swimming pool set in a quiet and out-of-the-way Umbrian valley close to the ancient Roman town of Gubbio. Surrounded by a nature reserve, it has magical unspoilt views of green fields and mountains. The property accommodates a total of eight people with six in the main house and two in a small detached cottage alongside which has its own bathroom and kitchen. There is a rental option for the whole property to be hired exclusively for six people. Price Grading: Medium
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Il Piccolo is a delightful cosy little cottage for 2 people. Immersed in the Umbrian countryside, close to an enchanting hill top village and surrounded by an olive grove it provides the perfect place for romantics to escape to for a week of indulgence. There are very few properties for just 2 people with a pool in this fabulous part of Italy at such an affordable price and this is a great opportunity for that spontaneous holiday break. Price Grading. ~ Economic
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Todi Castle Estate
The Todi Castle Estate close to the medieval town of Todi in southern Umbria, has four stunning properties and Italian Encounters is delighted to have been instructed by the owners. The estate provides the perfect place for individual families or large family groups and is also well suited for weddings and business meetings. The owners have created a successful mixture of an established family run business and the Italian tradition of hospitality. They provide an extensive and professional range of services and facilities in luxurious accommodation and the whole atmosphere of the place allows you to enjoy a holiday here in considerable style and comfort. Each of the individual properties on the Todi Castle estate ~ Todi Castle, Pianesante, Villa Cipresso and Campo Rinaldo are summarised below.
Todi Castle
Todi Castle is located in a magnificent setting and provides elegant and extremely comfortable accommodation for thirteen people in seven double bedrooms. There is a rental option for the whole property to be hired exclusively for ten people. This is an exceptional property and the whole style of the accommodation in the castle is akin to a first class hotel. The discreet and efficient staff can provide a complete range of services which includes all your catering needs. Price Grading ~ Higher
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Pianesante
Pianesante is a lovely 17th century stone farmhouse on the Todi Castle estate in the heart of the beautiful and unspoilt countryside that surrounds Todi in southern Umbria. The restoration of the property, with old terracotta tiled floors and wooden beamed ceilings, has created really comfortable accommodation for ten people. The unique swimming pool with dramatic loggia makes this a very special place in which to stay at any time of the year. Price Grading ~ Higher
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Villa Cipresso
Villa Cipresso on the Todi Castle estate was originally an olive oil mill and used for centuries by the local community. It has now been fully restored and transformed into a fabulous property with stunning views and provides extremely comfortable accommodation for ten people. Price Grading ~ Higher
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Campo Rinaldo
Campo Rinaldo on the Todi Castle estate sleeps eight people in great style and comfort. It is positioned in a marvellous location with fabulous views and has a stunning swimming pool. Price Grading ~ Higher
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Cuculaia
Cuculaia is a delightful old hunting lodge located in the hills overlooking the historic hilltop Tuscan town of Cortona. Positioned within its own private olive grove this enchanting property can sleep a total of ten people with eight in the main house and two in a small detached cottage close to the pool. There is an option for the main house to be rented just by itself during the summer months. Cuculaia is private, quiet and children friendly and is ideally located for access to the cultural delights of both Tuscany and Umbria. Price Grading ~ Medium
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Col di Marte
Col di Marte is a really charming old Umbrian farmhouse that has been delightfully restored to provide comfortable and cosy accommodation for eight people. It is positioned in a marvellous location in the hills just north of Lago Trasimeno with far reaching views over the surrounding countryside. This is a lovely place for a family holiday in a fabulous part of Italy. Price Grading: Medium
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Casa Cielo
Casa Cielo is sited in the most stunning of locations in the hills of Umbria with unparalleled panoramic views over the Niccone valley and Tuscany. It features a centuries old square tower and can accommodate a total of nine people. There is a rental option for the whole property to be hired exclusively for five people. As the name implies this is a house in the sky!
Price Grading ~ Higher for 9 people. Medium for 5 people.
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Ghironzo
Ghironzo is an exceptional and most unusual property that sleeps six people. It is positioned on a small plateau right on top of a little hill in southern Umbria, which it shares with a 12th century chapel and ancient ruined castle, and has stunning panoramic views over the surrounding countryside. The whole style of Ghironzo with its distinctive layout and dramatically sited swimming pool makes this a unique property and a truly memorable place in which to stay. Price Grading ~ Medium
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La Capanna
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La Cantina
La Cantina, which sleeps four people in two double ensuite bedrooms, consists of the whole of the lower floor of this house. There are stunning views from the covered terrace across the Umbrian hills towards the Tiber valley. Price Grading. ~ Economic
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Olivi
Oliviis a classic ancient Umbrian farmhouse that has been beautifully restored with taste and style. Surrounded by its own extensive olive grove it lies in a lovely position in the renowned Niccone valley and close to the medieval hilltop village of Preggio. This lovely country house has been cleverly designed to provide independent accommodation for three individual families ~ two for four people and one for two people. Alternatively, the whole property is ideal for one large group of ten people. The whole layout allows everybody staying here a great degree of privacy. Price Grading. Independent Apartments ~ Economic
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Casa San Martino
Casa San Martino is a beautifully restored 18th century Umbrian farmhouse with swimming pool that comfortably sleeps eight people. It is located in the much sought after Niccone valley and has stunning views from the terrace and pool over the valley and across to the hills of Tuscany. The house is extremely well furnished with tasteful country antiques and the restoration has retained many of the original terra cotta tiled floors and wooden beamed ceilings. This is a really lovely property for families in a fabulous part of Italy. Price Grading ~ Medium
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Casa Ravano
Casa Ravano is an intriguing property located in the hills close to the city of Perugia. the historic capital of Umbria. It sleeps a total of 8 people, but has been cleverly designed so that it is possible to divide the property and create two identical apartments that each sleep 4 people. Each apartment is available to rent independently. Price Grading: Whole House ~ Medium. Individual Apartments ~ Economic
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Palombaro
Palombaro is a spacious
stone old farmhouse located on the Umbria Tuscany borders in the magical
Niccone valley. The restoration has retained the charm and elegance of this
delightful property and it now accommodates 6 people in
great comfort. The house is situated in a beautiful location on a south
facing hillside with views over vineyards, olive groves and woodlands in
the surrounding countryside. There is a really warm and cosy feeling about Palombaro and it is a perfect retreat at any time of the year.
Price Grading. ~ Medium
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Casa Carina
Casa Carina is a perfect romantic
hideaway for two people. It was originally a stone barn but has
recently been beautifully restored using chestnut beams and terracotta
bricks and provides really comfortable accommodation in a delightful location.
Price Grading ~ Medium
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La Quercia
La Quercia is a remarkable property situated high in the Umbrian hills with panoramic views over the Niccone valley and the border with Tuscany. It can sleep a total of eight people. It is equipped with modern appliances, central heating, internet access and gourmet style kitchens and provides a very special standard of comfort and intimacy. La Quercia has been cleverly divided into two so that each floor of the house has it own separate entrance with two double bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, kitchens and living rooms on each floor. This makes it particularly suitable for four couples or groups of friends who may want to keep different hours. There are options in the low season to rent just one floor of this lovely property for four people. Price Grading. ~ Higher
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La Pietra
La Pietra is a classically restored stone farmhouse situated high in the Umbrian hills with panoramic views over the Niccone valley and the border with Tuscany. It can sleep a total of thirteen people with rental options for the whole villa to be hired exclusively for smaller groups at various times of the year.
Price Grading ~ Higher
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The following table, which summarises all our properties, provides you with an alternative means of quickly choosing the property that best suits your requirements. It details each of the properties by:
As described above the price grading shows the highest weekly price in the relevant season of the year in which they are available and is categorised as follows:
Extensive details, descriptions and photographs of each individual property can be seen by clicking onto the name of the property in the table below. We know from personal experience that the selection of a holiday property from the mass of places on offer can often be a nightmare, so we really hope that this summary will make your selection of one of our properties that much an easier and a less stressful experience! We have always found that un bicchiere di vino rosso makes the selection process just that much easier. Saluti!
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All year |
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Yes |
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July to August |
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Yes |
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Summer only |
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4 |
Yes |
E |
All year |
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4 |
Yes |
E |
All year |
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4 |
Yes |
E |
All year |
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4 |
Yes |
E |
All year |
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4 |
Yes |
E |
All year. No children |
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4 |
Yes |
E |
Summer only. |
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4 |
Yes |
E |
Summer only. |
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4 |
Yes |
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April to October |
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5 |
Yes |
M |
All year |
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6 |
Yes |
M |
Summer only |
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6 |
Yes |
M |
Summer only |
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6 |
Yes |
M |
Summer only |
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6 |
Yes |
M |
Summer only. |
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6 |
No |
M |
All year |
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6 |
Yes |
H |
Summer only Tennis, Golf |
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7 |
Yes |
M |
Summer only |
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8 |
Yes |
H |
All year |
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8 |
Yes |
M |
Summer only |
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8 |
Yes |
M |
All year |
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8 |
Yes |
M |
All year |
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8 |
Yes |
M |
Summer only |
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8 |
Yes |
M |
All year |
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8 |
Yes |
H |
Summer only |
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8 |
Yes |
M |
All year |
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8 |
Yes |
H |
All year |
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8 |
Yes |
M |
Summer only |
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8 |
Yes |
M |
All year |
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8 |
Yes |
M |
All year |
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8 |
Yes |
M |
All year |
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9 |
Yes |
H |
All year |
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10 |
Yes |
H |
Summer only |
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10 |
Yes |
H |
Summer only |
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10 |
Yes |
H |
Summer only |
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10 |
Yes |
H |
All year |
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10 |
Yes |
H |
All year |
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10 |
Yes |
H |
All year |
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10 |
Yes |
H |
All year |
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10 |
Yes |
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Summer only Tennis, Golf |
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11 |
Yes |
H |
All year |
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12 |
Yes |
H |
Summer only |
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12 |
Yes |
H |
Summer only |
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13 |
Yes |
H |
All year |
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13 |
Yes |
H |
All year |
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Some Comments From Previous Guests of Italian Encounters
" ….. La Palazzina is surely the most sublime Italian holiday location of all time." PD ~ Gloucestershire
" ….. the courteous and efficient standard of service which we received from Italian Encounters made all the preparations for our Italian holiday a delight." BC ~ San Francisco
" ….. the selection of lovely properties which Italian Encounters offer makes the choice very difficult". AJ ~ Yorkshire
" ….. thank goodness there are still some websites that are easy and simple to use." KL ~ Chicago
" ….. thank you Italian Encounters, for everything …. your website is fantastic." LM ~ Melbourne
" …. our first evening meal at La Palazzina was the perfect introduction to Italy." TW ~ Dorset
“ ……... I could not fault the standard of administration from Italian Encounters or the quality and service of the accommodation.” D I
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