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 […]
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Jun
Jun
Villa Pia’s Blood Orange Polenta Cake Recipe There are few joys as elegant as entertaining guests with a lovingly prepared meal followed by a thoughtful desert. At Villa Pia, we strive to create meals that will not only nourish our guests, but also inspire them to recreate our recipes when they entertain in their own […]
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May
May
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 […]
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May
May
House of Peroni on Brick Lane Guest author Uju Asika blogs at Babes about Town where she shares the coolest activities for families in London and beyond. Here she shares a hot tip for having an Italian experience in the Big Smoke. If you’re a Londoner dreaming of an escape to Italy this summer, […]
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May
May
Stay at Villa Pia, and enjoy some of Italy’s most stunning landscapes
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Mar
Mar
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 […]
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Mar
Mar
5 Italian Food Bloggers to Follow Do you read food blogs? There is some wonderful content out there, and some of the best Italian food blogs are crammed with gorgeous recipes and photos to inspire anyone to cook like a real Italian. Here are our favourite 5 Italian Food Bloggers to follow: 1. […]
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Mar
Mar
Villa Pia’s Day Trip to Siena Should you come to visit us at Villa Pia, consider taking the family on a day trip to Siena. While we appreciate that it might be difficult to pull yourself away from the grounds, the chef, the pool, and the wine… taking the kids to this picturesque medieval hill […]
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Kids Cookery in Tuscany + Win a Melissa & Doug Kitchen Play Set!
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Feb
Feb
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 […]
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Feb
Feb
Pesto alla Genovese: Easy Family Recipe Pesto alla Genovese is one of the simplest accompaniments to pasta and it’s rare to find a child who doesn’t love it. A jar of store-bought pesto can be a lifesaver when you’ve run out of supper ideas; but it’s just as easy, more affordable and infinitely more delicious […]