Weâve learned a few things over the years about helping people find their dream holiday villa. Whether you want a peaceful retreat hidden away in a remote valley, or a cosy apartment within walking distance to the nearest restaurant, we can help you work out what you want, and â more importantly â help you find it.
Make a list of ânon-negotiableâ requirements
Everyone has something that will make-or-break a holiday. It might be as simple as needing a high chair for your one year old, or a bit more complex â i.e. you simply wonât stay anywhere that doesnât have itâs own built-in wine cellar! Whatever it is, write down your requirements (perhaps split into âessentialâ and âdesirableâ, if you so wish) so that you know exactly what youâre looking for. It might help to envisage your holiday and what it entails â do you see yourself relaxing by a pool, playing tennis, hosting BBQs, or relaxing in the hot tub? Add it to the list.
Think big
If youâre anything like us, youâll be thinking âsleepsâ as the equivalent to a headcount. But it can be really beneficial to think bigger. On paper, a two bedroom apartment might suit a family of four â but a four or five bedroom villa might be a much better fit for their requirements. You donât want to feel claustrophobic when youâre meant to be relaxing.
Location, Location, Location
To quote the TV show⌠it really is about the location. Donât just look between the four walls of your property; look at the surrounding area and beyond as well. Search for amenities such as local shops and restaurants, whatâs in walking distance and any local attractions. Unless, of course, you donât mind hiring a car and exploring much further afield. Itâs worth doing your research via tools such as Google street view as well â youâll get a much better idea of the immediate area around the property youâre considering.
Check out the reviews
On the Bookings For You website, weâve compiled our property reviews onto the same page as our property listings â so theyâre easy to find. These give you a reflection of the properties weâve curated from the guests who have actually spent their holidays in them; theyâre honest accounts of both the villas and their location. Itâs also worth checking out the reviews for the holiday rental company too, and not just the individual properties. You want to make sure youâre hiring from a reputable and helpful company, just in case there are any problems, such as a delayed or missed flight.
Money, money, money
And finally⌠set a budget. If youâve got a total for your whole trip, itâs worth breaking into sections (such as flights, car hire, food) and allocating a set amount per area. If your budget is tight, then evaluate what you really value when youâre on holiday to make sure youâre spending your money in the most effective way. We have a wide range of properties which cater for every budget â including some incredibly luxurious villas too â and you can reorder our properties when searching for availability to list by cost, to help you create a shortlist.
And if youâre still stuck and unable to find your dream holiday rental in Italy, please get in touch with us. We handpick all of our properties and personally visit the vast majority of them; we can help you find exactly what youâre looking for (and provide local suggestions too).