For us boutique hotels, fine dining, beautiful beaches and wandering through small villages is the ideal holiday in Italy. This works well as a couple, however when travelling with family and  little ones a villa is ideal. Last summer we decided to opt for our first family villa holiday. I say first family villa holiday, by this I mean since I was a child going on a summer holiday. As an extended family we are now after a holiday with a different set of criteria to meet – it was time to try a different type of holiday.

We found the beautiful Villa Tufo in Sicily. Always a fan of Italian cuisine and countryside, Italy is a place that ticks all the boxes as I have always been a fan of the Italian cuisine and countryside. It was a short flight to Sicily from London, perfect for travelling with a small child. We hired two cars and off we went to our home for the week. 

The Villa Tufo is a beautiful eight bed property built with traditional Sicilian stone. Beautifully cool in the summer heat we were close to the coast and close to the local town. A spacious villa for eight people with air conditioning, it is a simple villa with nice kitchen and living area, outside dining area, private swimming pool and parking.

Ideally located and convenient to get to the shops and a local restaurant we went with grandparents, siblings and one little one, a villa is a relaxed way to spend a week. With enough space to have time together and apart, breaks for siestas and also those looking to do a little work, it is exceptionally easy to have lazy mornings but also to venture out. 

The Villa Tufo is located near Marsala, a picturesque coastal town on the west coast of Sicily, which offers a picturesque port and lovely beach. With a historic centre and archeological museum, there is plenty to do and many sites to see if you wanted more than a seaside lunch and a day trip when exploring this beautiful island. 

One of the best things about a villa is that you have a home away from home, whether you are looking to relax in the evenings on the terrace with a bottle of local wine, watch films or dine out, you can choose. It works perfectly with families who want more space and the privacy of a villa with peace and quiet. For those not wanting to stay in a hotel it can be the ideal solution. 

If you are searching for an Italian holiday with a difference get in touch with one of our specialists who will be able to send over a selection of villas to suit your needs.