Luxury Family Holidays in Italy

Borgo Egnazia has been designed based on a traditional Apulian village and is set within 20 hectares along the Puglian coast of southern Italy. The biggest draw for families at the hotel is the fantastic custom-designed space for children. The Trullalleri club for kids from eight months to eight years is bright and airy and has been cleverly divided and designed for each age group. Every day there's a varied and interesting activity programme that makes the most of the facilities and activities available. The resort also features one of the largest and best play areas in Italy. The impressive adventure playground includes wobbly walkways, a spring bridge, slides, nets to climb and a fireman's pole. While your children are being thoroughly entertained, you can golf, visit the local fishing village of Savelletri, take a cooking class or relax in the spa.

The elegant, family-friendly Hotel Savoy is stylishly designed and provides the highest standards in cuisine and service. Your family’s every whim will be catered for here. The Savoy’s philosophy is that some of their most important guests are also the smallest. For the youngest members of the family, the ‘Families R Forte’ programme aims to pamper kids as much as their parents. From the Pinocchio-themed items presented to them upon arrival to dedicated kid-friendly guided tours and an arts and crafts workshop, children will never have a dull moment. The hotel also offers 24-hour babysitting, extra beds, interconnecting rooms, and all the bathrooms are set up with rubber ducks and kids’ bathroom products.

Ideally situated between the Piazza del Popolo and the Spanish Steps, families will be charmed by Hotel de Russie’s location, pretty gardens and inimitable style. Your family will quickly learn why French poet Jean Cocteau described the hotel as “paradise on earth.” The Vatican City, with St Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel, is just a 10-minute walk away, while the Piazza Navona and Trevi Fountain are also within easy access. This is an excellent base for safely and easily experiencing Rome’s attractions. The hotel also has an extensive health club and spa with a hydropool, jacuzzi, sauna, Turkish steam bath, and beauty treatments, making it perfect for unwinding after a day spent on your feet exploring the city.

Situated within lush private gardens, the Belmond Hotel Cipriani provides a welcome retreat from the hustle and bustle of Venice. The city is just a few minutes away by complimentary shuttle, giving your family the best of both worlds and offering easy access to iconic sights such as Piazza San Marco, the Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Sure to delight any teen is Cip’s Club, an Italian pizzeria that serves pizza from a wood-burning oven. After experiencing the sights of the city, spend some bonding time with your teens at the Olympic-sized swimming pool, the spa with incredible massages and manicures, or take a private cruise around the lagoon in the hotel’s boat: “Shirley”.

Staying at Castiglion del Bosco is a rare opportunity to enjoy Tuscany the way it's meant to be experienced: on a magnificent country estate nestled among rolling hills, sweeping vineyards and centuries-old farmhouses. You can relax outdoors by the heated stone infinity pool or enjoy one of the treatments offered at the beautiful CdB Spa. For those wishing to be more active, there's a state-of-the-art fitness centre, tennis courts, and the Tom Weiskopf-designed 18-hole private golf course. The estate features miles of picturesque hiking and biking trails (bikes are complimentary) that hug spectacular ridges and meander past streams, waterfalls and hidden historic sites. Handsome Maremma horses lead guests through a network of riding trails extending to the far-reaching corners of the property.

The Verdura Resort has a wonderful sense of space nestled within 230 hectares of gentle rolling Sicilian countryside with nearly 2km of private coastline. The facilities are exceptional and every family member will be well catered for. There are two 18-hole championship golf courses, six floodlit clay tennis courts, a full-size football pitch, an infinity pool and a fully equipped gym. Bicycles for adults (some have baby seats) and child bikes are available for guests to use all over the resort on a complimentary basis. The Water Sports Club offers everything from kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and snorkelling to the more adrenaline-fuelled activities of waterskiing and wakeboarding. Children of all ages are looked after and entertained in Verdura's dedicated children and teens club. Verdù the hedgehog host will look after them in a specialised space with a heated pool, TV room and activity zones designed to keep even the most active child busy.

Nestled in the hills of Tuscany, as you drive up the cypress-lined lanes towards Castello di Casole looking out over vineyards, orchards of olive trees and rolling countryside dotted with stone farmhouses, you’ll truly feel in a world of your own. The hotel offers a combination of luxury and yet charmingly rustic comfort within the restored Castello and original buildings of the hamlet. Most suites have stunning views of the Tuscan countryside, and all have complete access to the estate’s services and amenities, including the Essere luxury spa, pools, fitness centre, and casual and fine dining options. Head out to the terrace at Ristorante Tosca for an al fresco meal overlooking dramatic vineyards and valleys. The estate’s expert sommelier advises on every course, making for memorable food and wine pairings. The dishes feature endless fresh bread, local produce from the hotel’s gardens, seasonal fresh game and seafood, and estate-grown extra virgin olive oil.

Lefay Resort is a beautiful and tranquil hideaway overlooking Lake Garda. With a strong commitment to environmental sustainability, this family-run resort offers spacious accommodation set in beautiful woods and olive groves. Wide spaces, natural fabrics, precious local materials including Italian marbles, and olive tree and Italian walnut woods are all combined with attention to detail and advanced technologies. This provides your family with the ultimate comfortable, rejuvenating and luxurious experience during your stay. As well as a comprehensive assortment of treatments to choose from, there are indoor and outdoor swimming pools, including an infinity pool overlooking the lake, five kinds of saunas, a large gym and fitness studio, and a range of classes including Pilates, yoga and tai chi.