Meet the Villa Pia Family: Christian Continuing our popular 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, our readers, enjoy […]
Tag Archives: children
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Jul
Jul
Best Places to Eat Gelato + Ice Cream Maker Giveaway! Gelato. It even sounds delicious. Officially the richest and creamiest ice cream in the world, gelato is one of our top 3 foods you must try when visiting Italy. The Villa Pia family spends a good part of the year in London where the Gelato […]
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Dec
Dec
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 […]
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Jul
Jul
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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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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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
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 […]
Families, Food, New and Offers, Special Offers
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 […]
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Jan
Jan
Reasons why Italy is perfect for family trips Gretta Schifano writes about family travel as a journalist and on her award winning website Mums Do Travel. Gretta’s children are now 16 and 12 years old and here she explains why she’s always loved going to Italy for family trips. “We’re based in the […]
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