Villa rentals in Piedmont, Italy

Piedmont is a newly discovered tourist mecca, long cut off from the rest of Italy by the towering snow-capped Alps and deep vineyard gorges of forest green. Travelers who make the trek through the province to their Piedmont villa rentals, though, will be glad they did. Hidden in Piedmont is a gourmand's dreamscape, with special wines, cheeses, and celebrated truffle mushrooms native to the province. Nature lovers will delight in its many crystalline lakes, like Maggiore, along which most Piedmont villa rentals are located. The cultural heart is found in the capital of Turin, a pretty, hilly, drive from Piedmont villa on the lake. Turin is a relatively modern assemblage, showing few signs of Ancient Rome or the Renaissance in its 18th and 19th century facades. What is does have is lots of flashy cars and the famous shroud that bears its name which, authentic or not, is a fascinating relic to see nonetheless.

Culture buffs staying at villas in Piedmont will also enjoy the province's distinctive attachments to France and Switzerland. The three countries, now connected by tunnels which burrow through the Alps, overlap in Piedmont linguistically and in other delicious ways. don't be surprised to hear more than a sprinkling of francais while savoring a rich cheese fondue at the local eateries near your Piedmont villa.

Staying at Piedmont villas is like having your own Italian country home, with the conveniences of a private residence and the amenities and luxury of a five-star resort. Your villa in Piedmont may include a refreshing pool, private alfresco dining terraces, and acres of Mediterranean gardens for you to explore. Rooms at Piedmont villa rentals are spacious and airy, designed to capture the romance of this bountiful region.

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Featured Villas

• Villa Adriana , Piedmont
• 6 BR villa situated next to Lake Maggiore
  From US$ 994 per night