Rent Luxury Holiday Cottages in Italy

Top of the Lake

• 4 guests

• 2 bedrooms

Stresa, Verbano-Cusio-Ossola

We were sold on those views of Lake Maggiore alone – and that was before we'd even clapped eyes on the panoramic sunny terrace and newly refurbished interiors of this townhouse. As we're finickity, the downstairs living space feels a little bijou, but with that covered panoramic balcony outside, we don't think you'll mind.

A Rustic Reverie

• 4 guests

• 2 bedrooms

Sovicille, Tuscany

For a taste of authentic Tuscan living, this holiday home is a great choice. This apartment is one of six, renovated from a 15th-century structure by a historically conscious architect.

Pass Me My Paintbrush

• 6 guests

• 3 bedrooms

Cortina d'Ampezzo, Belluno

There are a lot of things we like about this lodge in the Alpine village of Cortina d'Amprezzo, but we'd be lying if we didn't single out the rather lovely view from the balcony as our standout highlight – from this spot, it's possible to gaze out over the locale's rooftops and dramatically beautiful mountains beyond. Back inside, the interior design is as rustic as you might imagine, with an abundance of wood in everything from the walls and floors to the furnishings and finishes.