The Joy of Italian Cooking + Win Bocca di Lupo’s Cookbook The weather’s brightening up, the new season awaits us and we’re excited about the possibilities of international travel opening up soon. It’s been such a tough year across the travel industry. Here at Villa Pia we are looking forward to welcoming more guests…
Looking Back, Looking Ahead + a Christmas Giveaway What a year it has been at Villa Pia. Indeed, what an exciting few years. As we approach a brand new decade, we’ve taken time to reflect on some highlights. We are proud to have welcomed hundreds of lovely families, new and returning, to our…
Family Food at Villa Pia + Chiappa Sisters Cookbooks Giveaway At Villa Pia, we take family food very seriously. We cater to the very youngest diners, with everything from baby food on offer, to simple meals for fussy eaters. Our chefs are happy to create dishes for all tastes and specifications, including free-from…
Easter at Villa Pia + Carluccio’s Gift Offer Easter greetings from Villa Pia! We are recovering from surprise snowstorms in March (!) and things are warming up for the new season. We’re especially looking forward to the Wildflowers and Garden Design retreat in May, hosted by gardening expert Rosie Yeomans (BBC Radio 4) and crafting…
Italian Holiday Greetings + Carluccio’s Gift Voucher Tanti auguri di Buone Feste! Season’s greetings from Villa Pia. It’s been a busy year at the villa, as we welcomed families new and familiar to our baby-friendly Italian holiday escape. We have shared some wonderful moments in the Umbrian sunshine, including one of the hottest Italian summers…
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! 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…
Eurochocolate Comes to Umbria + Win a Chocolate Gift Box! While men around the world grow out their facial hair for the Movember charity campaign, here in Umbria this October they will be twirling (and swirling) moustaches of a different kind. ‘Eat Your Mustache’ aka #MustaChoc is the 2015 slogan for the…
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…
Kids Cookery in Tuscany + Win a Melissa & Doug Kitchen Play Set! Cooking with kids is one of our favourite activities at Villa Pia. We’re very proud of our children’s cookery classes where the little ones get stuck in making popular dishes like pizza, fresh pasta and chocolate cake. In Italy, the…