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Special Offers from Essential Italy

Below are our current Special Offers in Italy. These offers are updated regularly, so please return to take advantage of our Special Offers in Tuscany, Umbria, Puglia, Sardinia, Amalfi and Sicily.

All our Special Offers are subject to availability.

Special Offers in Tuscany

Casa in Collina

Casa in Collina | Castiglion Fiorentino

10% discount on published rate

for weeks commencing 5 June and 12 June

The location of Casa in Collina is fabulous. Located in the hills above the Val di Chiana and yet close to charming villages and towns. The property offers considerable privacy and the accommodation is of a high standard... Casa in Collina

Villa Cipresseto

Villa Cipresseto | Valiano

10% reduction on following weeks:

any bookings until 28 March, 7 April–1 May and any bookings from 11 September onwards

Villa Cipresseto is located within easy access of many towns and villages; this villa offers comfortable accommodation and a wonderful garden and pool, ideal for families. The garden is surrounded by cypress trees and from the pool there are views over the Val di Chiana towards Montepulciano... Villa Cipresseto

Villa La Senaia

Villa La Senaia | Castiglion Fiorentino

10% discount on published rate

for week commencing 29 May 2010

£300 off published price

for weeks 8–29 May 2010 (reduced to £1600.00 per week!)

Positioned between Arezzo and Cortona this spacious 4 bedroom villa has been superbly renovated and each bedroom has fabulous views. The garden and pool are wonderful and the position of the house is perfect for relaxing and exploring this fascinating part of Tuscany... Villa La Senaia

Special Offers in Umbria

Casa Fontefaggio

Casa Fontefaggio | Fraticiola Selvatica

Early booking offer

15% off bookings confirmed by 31 March 2010

Immersed in the rolling hills of Umbria, Casa Fontefaggio is an ideal holiday villa. Restored to a high standard over the past two years, this stone-built house is located just 1km from the village of Fratticiola Selvatica... Casa Fontefaggio

Special Offers in Puglia

Borgo San Marco

Borgo San Marco | Fasano

Stay 6 nights and pay 5 in May, October and December

Borgo San Marco, originally a majestic farm house, is surrounded by olive groves with views across to the Adriatic sea. The fortified walls were built to prevent the Turks from entering and must have done a pretty good job as they are still in almost perfect condition... Borgo San Marco

Masseria Marzalossa

Masseria Marzalossa | Fasano

Honeymoon/Anniversary Offers

For bookings of seven nights or more a complimentary welcome dinner is offered along with a bottle of Spumante upon arrival.

For bookings of seven nights of more during mid-season a complimentary dinner along with a complimentary cookery lesson for guests is offered.

Book seven nights in low season for the price of six – complimentary welcome dinner.

Book fourteen nights for the price of twelve in low season – this includes two complimentary dinners during your stay.

Masseria Marzalossa has to be one of the finest masseria to have been restored over the last few years. Originally a 17th century farm house, this wonderful building has been lovingly renovated by the family owners – their careful eye for fine detail has paid off as the home has been lavished with antiques... Masseria Marzalossa

Palazzo Mosco Inn

Palazzo Mosco Inn | Gallipoli old town

Offers in Low Season

Family offer: 3rd bed 50%
Week offer: 7 days for price of 6
3 night offer: 4th night 50%

Offers in Mid Season

Family Special: 4th bed free (2 adults 2 children)

Gallipoli sits on the Ionian Sea, on the other side of the Salento peninsula to Bari and Brindisi. Palazzo Mosco Inn is found in the middle of the tiny island that is linked to the new part of town by a bridge... Palazzo Mosco Inn

Relais Valle dell'Idro

Relais Valle dell’Idro| Otranto

Family offers

3rd bed 50%
Mid Season (2 adults & 2 children) – 3 guests pay full rate, 4th bed FREE

Week offer

7 nights for price of 6

3 night stay

50% discount on a 4th night

Otranto sits almost at the bottom of the Italian heel and was once one of the major Roman ports. Now a bustling fishing centre, the pretty seaside town with its impressive castle dating back to the late 1400’s is definitely worth a visit... Relais Valle dell’Idro

Villa Margherita

Villa Margherita | near Ostuni new

£300.00 reduction on published rate

Saturday 26 June to Friday 09 July (13 nights) – £3000.00

Located in a great position between two of the most typical Pugliese towns, Ostuni and Martina Franca, Villa Margherita is a welcome addition to our accommodation in Puglia. Owned by Italians, the villa has a great feel of Mediterranean living... Villa Margherita

Special Offers in Sardinia

Aldiola Country Resort

Aldiola Country Resort | Sant’Antonio

Extra nights for free

7 nights for price of 6
10 nights for price of 8
14 nights for price of 11
(not applicable 1–31 Aug 2009)

Should you be looking for a real Sardinian retreat, then Aldiola will fit the bill perfectly. Positioned above the spectacular lake ‘Liscia’, this little gem of a hotel offers stylish accommodation, local food and beautiful surroundings... Aldiola Country Resort

Cala di Lepre

Cala di Lepre - 4 star | Capo d’Orso

Long stays

5% discount on stays of 14 nights or more

Honeymoon/Anniversary

Min. stay of 1 week – will include daily entrance to Wellbeing Centre for 2 people with free use of Thalassotherapy pools, sauna, turkish bath, gym and relaxation area. Delphina gift, silver wedding ring for the bride and boat trip on Delphina Express

Built on the side of a hill, Cala di Lepre affords superb sea views over the bay of Le Saline and across to Baia Sardinia. The hotel has been designed with plenty of space and apart from a wonderful sandy beach... Hotel Cala di Lepre

Capriccioli

Capriccioli | Capriccioli

10% reduction

10% off all boookings travelling between 14–29 May made before 31 March 2010

Perhaps the biggest advantage at Residence Capriccioli is that you can forget about driving to the beach as the nearest one is just a couple of minutes stroll away through the trees so even if the rest of your party wish to catch up on their sleep you can pop off for an early morning dip... Capriccioli

Casa Qandra

Casa Qandra | San Pantaleo Countryside

20% off all available weeks

for bookings confirmed by the 31 March 2010

This is a fabulous 2 bed cottage with a small pool and just a short drive from the beach.

If you are looking for a country retreat set amongst the natural greenery and the magnificent granite rocks, then look no further. This simple but original country dwelling has an amazing feel to it the moment you arrive and is perfect for a relaxing holiday in beautiful and tranquil surroundings... Casa Qandra

Il Pagliaio

Il Pagliaio | Arzachena

10% discount

on bookings 27 March–30 June & 17 Septemeber–24 October

Il Pagliaio is surrounded by acres of countryside belonging to one of the larger local families of the area whose dream for many years was to convert the grounds into an elegant country residence... Il Pagliaio

Is Morus Relais

Is Morus Relais | near Cagliari

Special weekend break rate

£285 for 2 nights half board in park-facing room 30 April–02 May (2 persons) – limited availability – a saving of £75

With the beach right on its doorstep and surrounded by pine woods, Is Morus Relais really takes some beating. Comfort and elegance go hand-in-hand to give a wonderful feeling of being in a beautiful ‘lived-in’ country house... Is Morus Relais

Le Dune Village

Le Dune Village - 4 star | Badesi Mare

Honeymoon/Anniversary

Delphina gift, silver wedding ring, free entrance to health centre ‘Le Sabine Spa’, dinner at ‘Romantic Restaurant’, sunbeds on beach

Le Dune Village offers, by far, the best value for a great family holiday in the northern part of the island... Le Dune Village

Lo Stazzo

Lo Stazzo | Arzachena

10% discount

on bookings 27 March–30 June & 17 Septemeber–24 October

Lo Stazzo is surrounded by acres of countryside belonging to one of the larger local families of the area whose dream for many years was to convert the grounds into an elegant country residence... Lo Stazzo

Marinedda

Marinedda - 4 star | Isola Rossa

Honeymoon/Anniversary

Minumum stay of 7 nights – free daily entrance to ‘L‘Elicrisio’ Spa Centre with use of thalassotherapy pools, turkish bath, sauna, gym & relaxation area. Gift from Delphina plus Sardinian silver wedding ring

The 4 star (superior) Hotel Marinedda is really a superb destination for couples, singles and families who are looking for a little bit of extra pampering whilst on holiday... Marinedda

Hotel Relax Torreruja

Hotel Relax Torreruja - 4 star

Honeymoon/Anniversary

Free access to Thalasso Spa with use of multifunction pools, turkish bath, sauna & gym. Spumante & sweets in room on arrival

As soon as you arrive at Torreruja, you will realise that you have made the right decision. The enormous swimming pool sits majestically in front of the hotel with clear views straight across the sea... Hotel Relax Torreruja

Villa del Golfo

Relais Villa del Golfo & Spa | Cannigione

Long Stays

14 days = 12 days (complimentary nights taken from lowest rate)

Honeymoon

7 days = 6 days (except peak period)

Single parents

One full rate and one at 50% in all periods (sharing double room)

Beautifully designed with great style and attention to detail, the Villa del Golfo has everything you could desire when looking for a relaxing holiday retreat in the sun. The owner has gone out of his way to ensure that you are more than comfortable and as the hotel is only 150 metres from the sea front... Relais Villa del Golfo

Stazzu Le Saline

Stazzu Le Saline | Near Palau

Early Booking Discount

5% off all bookings confirmed by 31 March 2010

his fantastic private property is surrounded by its own grassy lawns and has super views across the bay of Arzachena out towards Baia Sardinia. The situation is perfect for visiting some of the local beauty spots, trying out some of the near-by sandy beaches and sampling some of the local fare in one of the many local restaurants... Stazzu Le Saline

Valle dell'Erica

Valle dell’Erica - 5 star | Near Teresa

Long stays

5% discount on stays of 14 nights or more

Honeymoon/Anniversary

Minimum stay of 7 nights – free daily entrance to Thalasso Centre with use of thalasso pools, turkish bath, sauna, cardio-fitness and relaxation area. Delphina gift, Sardinian silver wedding ring and 3 golf lessons

Located on the edge of the National Marine Park of La Maddalena, Valle dell’Erica holds a perfect position with superb views in all directions and some of the most spectacular sandy beaches to be found in the area... Valle dell’Erica

Special Offers on the Amalfi Coast

Oasi Olimpia Relais

Hotel Oasi Olimpia Relais - 4 star | Sant’Agata

Pay 2 nights and stay 3 plus complimentary bottle of spumante

Pay 4 nights and stay 5 plus complimentary bottle of spumante and a welcome dinner

Pay 6 nights and stay 7 plus complimentary bottle of spumante, welcome dinner and arrival & departure transfer from Naples airport

Oasi Olimpia offers guests the best of both worlds – it’s just a short trip to the ‘jewels’ of the Neapolitan Riviera (Sorrento, Positano and Amalfi) and yet, located high in the hills, it offers a real retreat from these busy tourist destinations... see Hotel Oasi Olimpia Relais

Special Offers in Sicily

There are currently no Special Offers in Sicily.