Top Italian Locations to Holiday

by Laura Cummins | 22 September 2014

As rumours around George Clooney’s hotly anticipated Italian wedding continue to build- and singletons around the world mourn one of the hottest bachelors being taken off the market- HouseTrip, the leading holiday home rental site, have rounded up their favourite Italian locations - so even though you’re not marrying George, you can still holiday Clooney style.

From the picturesque views of Tuscany, where George is currently holidaying with his soon to be wife, to the romantic streets of Venice where they are rumoured to be saying ‘I do’, HouseTrip has over 3,486 properties around Italy for you to choose from. So take a look, you never know what may happen - we hear Bradley Cooper loves Italy…

Room with an A-list view.

Casa Alessandra - Lake Como- From £88 per night (sleeps 4)

The beautiful village of Careno offers breath-taking views of Lake Como, home to many celebrities, including Villa Oleandra, the residence of George Clooney. Casa Alessandra is situated just across the lake from this famous abode, so if they're lucky visitors may find a whole new meaning to the term sightseeing from the outside terrace overlooking the lake. From this picturesque village the city of Como is located just 15 km to the south.

A Taste of Luxury:

Masseria Santo Blasio- Apulia- From £662 per night (sleeps 14)

Even if you don't bump in to George, there's no reason not to enjoy a touch of glamour yourself. Nestled in the grove of Salento’s magnificent countryside and just a few kilometers from the sea and from the city, stands the Holy Blasio Masseria in Salento. This luxury villa boasts can sleep 14 people, comes with its own private swimming pool and Jacuzzi.

The Announcement:

Siv Ai Greci – Veneto, Venice- From £220 per night (sleeps 6)

Since getting engaged in April, the nuptials of Clooney, 53, and Alamuddin, 36, are among the most anticipated weddings of the summer. While recently accepting an award, the actor said, "I met my lovely bride to be in Italy, whom I will be marrying, in a couple of weeks, in Venice, of all places". You too can sample the wonders of Venice through HouseTrip, staying in the heart of the city in one of these modern apartments.

Santa Maria Formosa- From £161 per night (sleeps 4)

Pre-wedding Tuscan Trip:

Monticchiello, Siena Province, Tuscany- From £75 per night (sleeps 5)

What better way to sample the delights of Italy, than to travel through the beautiful region of Tuscany, where George is currently holidaying pre-wedding! From the leaning tower of Pisa to the Arezzo & the Piero della Francesca trail, in the main eastern town of Tuscany, there are hundreds of beautiful sites to behold. Visit HouseTrip to live like a local and get a truly authentic taste of Tuscany.

Oltrarno Dream, Florence City Centre, Florence Province, Tuscany- From £107 per night (sleeps 5)