ABOUT IDYLLIC ITALY
Tuscany since 1973
Our story began with Barry and Christine Pearson, helping families discover beautiful villas along Tuscany’s golden coast. Now in our second generation, we draw on a lifetime of living, working and holidaying in Italy, combining first-hand knowledge with a genuinely personal approach to finding your perfect Italian villa. While our villa collection has grown to include some of Italy's most beautiful destinations, Lucca and Tuscany remain at the heart of our villa rental portfolio and expertise. We have visited many of the villas in our portfolio – If we haven’t visited your luxury villa of choice, we will find out the necessary information from a trusted contact on your behalf, saving you precious time.
Our Italian story through the years
Our love affair with Italy began when Christine moved to Fiesole, in the hills above Florence, at just seventeen to work as an au pair. There, she discovered Italian life, learnt to cook and became fluent in Italian.
A few years later, while working a summer season in Rimini, Christine met Barry. Back in the UK, they spotted an advertisement for a villa holiday company seeking someone who spoke English and Italian and held a driving licence to work in Forte dei Marmi. Christine spoke Italian. Barry had the driving licence. So they applied together. That summer, they looked after British guests staying in villas along Tuscany's beautiful Versilia coast. What began as a summer job soon became a lifelong passion.
In 1973, they established their own villa rental company, introducing British travellers to Pietrasanta, Forte dei Marmi and the Tuscan coast. Today, their love of Tuscany lives on through the next generation. Founded on the knowledge & memories passed down by Christine and Barry, Idyllic Italy is a new chapter in our family's Italian story, bringing together decades of experience with a fresh approach to luxury villas and authentic Tuscan experiences.
YOUR TUSCANY VILLA RENTAL SPECIALIST
Why choose Idyllic Italy
We’re a family-run Italian villa specialist with decades of destination expertise and a passion for helping you find the perfect place to stay. We take the time to understand what matters most to you, making finding your ideal villa effortless. Our collection of luxury villa rentals in Italy has been carefully handpicked, but if you don’t see exactly what you’re looking for, simply get in touch. We believe in the personal touch and are always happy to help you find something special.
Hand picked villa rentals
Our portfolio is thoughtfully curated. From historic Tuscan estates to elegant lakeside homes and chic coastal hideaways - every property in our portfolio is hand-selected for its style, setting, and authenticity.
Tuscany expertise
With decades of experience and a lifelong connection to Tuscany, we offer insider knowledge, trusted advice and a genuine passion for sharing this remarkable region of Italy
Time saving - personal service
We believe in the human touch - every enquiry is handled on a 1:1 basis. We take the time to understand what truly matters to you, matching you with the your perfect villa rental and removing the stress of endless searching.
Trusted local partners
Over decades, we've built trusted relationships with carefully selected villa owners, local agencies and hospitality professionals throughout Tuscany, giving you access to reliable support both before and during your stay.
Let us find your perfect villa rental
Our website showcases a handpicked collection of luxury Italian villas, but we have access to many more. We believe in the personal touch, taking the time to understand what matters most to you and helping you find your perfect villa.
Having personally visited many of the properties we represent, we offer first-hand knowledge and honest advice. And if we haven't visited a particular villa, we'll do the research for you, saving you time and giving you peace of mind.