Category Archives: Families

Meet the Villa Pia Family: Patrizia and Marinella

Villa Pia family Marinella and Patrizia

Meet the Villa Pia Family: Patrizia and Marinella In a delightful new series on the blog, we introduce you to the ‘Villa Pia family’ — the amazing team that helps make your holiday in Italy so special. We asked the staff questions about work and what they do in their spare time. We hope you, […]

Villa Pia Memories: Connie of Widowed and Young (WAY)

Widowed and Young retreat at Villa Pia

Villa Pia Memories: Connie of Widowed and Young (WAY) Here at Villa Pia, it’s our pleasure to welcome groups as well as families; and we are delighted that members of the UK charity Widowed and Young (WAY), recently enjoyed a retreat at our villa. We caught up with WAY member Connie, and asked her a […]

Happy Mother’s Day: Win a Mamma Mia Italian Hamper!

Mamma Mia Italian supper hamper

Happy Mother’s Day: Win a Mamma Mia Italian Hamper!     Italians and their mammas. It’s an unbreakable bond. There are few figures more influential on society than an Italian mother — especially when it comes to her relationship with her son!     In Italy we celebrate Mother’s Day on the second Sunday in […]

A Merry Christmas Giveaway from Villa Pia!

Melissa and Doug Pizza Cutter

A Merry Christmas Giveaway from Villa Pia! Is it that time of year already? We hope you’re all looking forward to an enchanting Christmas this year. But with only two weeks until Christmas Eve, we know that many of you are feeling the pressure of last minute preparations… and presents! It’s been an absolutely delightful […]

Villa Pia Baby Chillout and Win Tickets to Big Fish Little Fish!

Villa Pia Baby Chillout Collage

Villa Pia Baby Chillout and Win Tickets to Big Fish Little Fish!     Ciao a tutti! We’ve had a glorious summer at the villa and all the team are looking forward to the autumn months, such a picturesque time of year here in Lippiano. This September, we hosted a gorgeous wedding at Villa Pia […]

Villa Pia Memories: Our First Holiday Since Baby!

Villa Pia Barbara Munro Q&A

Villa Pia: Our First Holiday Since Baby! We were absolutely delighted by this wonderful review of our holiday at Villa Pia, that was first featured on the London Baby and Kids web site, and now shared here with kind permission from our recent guest. Read Barbara Munro’s personal account of her first holiday since baby […]

Travelling to Italy with Baby

Villa Pia dad throwing baby LeviLily Photography

Travelling to Italy with Baby   Now that you’ve stumbled upon the lovely, child friendly Villa Pia, you’re likely wondering how on earth you will get here in one piece! Having travelled countless times with my two children (now 7 and 8), I know all too well that travelling with a baby can feel like […]

Raising Adventurous Kids + a Muddy Puddles Giveaway!

Raising Adventurous Kids + a Muddy Puddles Giveaway!   One of the many pleasures of a holiday at Villa Pia is knowing that your children are happy and safe to roam outdoors, without your constant supervision.         You can relax on the patio with a glass, or in a hammock with a […]