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Luxury Villa Rentals in Brescia
Villas and palazzo apartments between two lakes, with Roman ruins, Franciacorta vineyards and Lake Garda close by
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A Roman city with a lake on either side
Most British visitors drive straight past Brescia on the way to Lake Garda, and the city has quietly benefited. It has the best-preserved Roman remains in northern Italy, a castle on the Cidneo hill, a round Romanesque cathedral and a Venetian square, yet it still feels like a working Lombard city rather than a stage set. It was Italian Capital of Culture in 2023, together with Bergamo.
Our Brescia collection runs to 60+ properties, from apartments in grand palazzi to country villas with pools and lake views, the largest with 11 bedrooms. Some are in and around the city, others on the hills towards Franciacorta and the lakes.
Here is how to choose your base, and how to spend the days once you are there.
Brescia at a glance
- Properties
- 60+ villas and apartments, with up to 11 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £3,000 to £9,600 a week, from around £2,300
- Best areas
- The city and its hills, Franciacorta, Lake Iseo and the western shore of Lake Garda
- Highlights
- The UNESCO-listed Santa Giulia museum and Roman Capitolium, and the Mille Miglia each June
- Getting there
- Verona and Bergamo airports, each around 45 minutes to an hour by road
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Rent Villa Modern Myth Lake Garda5 bedrooms
Villa Garbino San Zeno Brescia: Luxury 5-Bedroom Villa with Spa & Lake Views – Brescia5 bedrooms
Villa Ceruleo Borgo Milano Verona: Charming 3-Bedroom Villa with Pool in Verona3 bedrooms
Villa San Martino Brescia: Opulent 7-Bedroom Villa with Lake Views & Pool – Verona7 bedroomsWhere to stay in Brescia
Brescia itself for Roman history and city life, Franciacorta for vineyards and sparkling wine, Lake Iseo for a quieter shore, and the Brescian side of Lake Garda for Salò, Gardone and Sirmione.
Temples, a Lombard monastery and a winged Victory
Brescia's Roman forum is still the centre of town. The Capitolium, a temple built under the Emperor Vespasian, stands beside the ruins of a Roman theatre, and together with the monastery of San Salvatore and Santa Giulia it forms part of a UNESCO World Heritage listing for the Longobard sites of Italy.
The Santa Giulia museum is the place to spend a morning, and the bronze Vittoria Alata, the winged Victory, has returned to the Capitolium after a long restoration. Then walk to the Duomo Vecchio, a circular cathedral, and Piazza della Loggia, a reminder of nearly four centuries of Venetian rule. The castle above town makes a good evening stroll.
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Sparkling wine and an island with almost no cars
West of the city, the low hills of Franciacorta produce Italy's most admired sparkling wine, made by the same method as Champagne. The wineries welcome visitors for tastings, and the country lanes between them suit a slow afternoon by bicycle.
Beyond the vineyards lies Lake Iseo, smaller and far less busy than Garda. Ferries cross to Monte Isola, an inhabited island in the middle of the lake where fishing villages are linked by footpaths. At Clusane, on the southern shore, restaurants serve tinca al forno, baked tench with polenta, a dish the village is proud of.
Salò, Gardone and a poet's extravagant house
The western shore of Lake Garda belongs to the province of Brescia, and it is around half an hour from the city by car. Salò has a long lakeside promenade, and at Gardone Riviera the Vittoriale degli Italiani, the house of the poet Gabriele D'Annunzio, is wonderfully eccentric, with a warship set into the hillside of its garden.
Further north, the old lemon houses of Gargnano and Limone recall the time when citrus grew on the lake. To the south, Sirmione sits on a narrow peninsula, with a moated castle and the ruins of a Roman villa at its tip.
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Casoncelli, spiedo and old cars in June
Brescian cooking is hearty. Look for casoncelli, stuffed pasta finished with butter and sage, and spiedo bresciano, meats turned slowly on a spit for hours and served with polenta. Lake Garda olive oil and a glass of Franciacorta take care of the rest.
May, June and September are the best months, warm enough for the pool and the lakes without the August crowds. In June the Mille Miglia, the classic car rally, starts and finishes in the city, so book early if you want to be there. Our concierge can arrange winery visits, boat trips, restaurant tables and transfers.
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Casa Sanmicheli Verona: Spacious 3-Bedroom Apartment with Lake Views – Verona3 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £12,292 a week
Palazzo SanVigilio Verona: Spacious 8-Bedroom Apartment with Pool & Lake Views – Verona8 bedrooms · sleeps 16From £12,075 a week
Palazzo Lemine Brescia: Spacious 4-Bedroom Apartment with Pool Near Lake – Brescia4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £10,591 a week
Palazzo Bornato Brescia: Spacious 11-Bedroom Apartment with Private Pool – Brescia Countryside11 bedrooms · sleeps 26From £10,416 a week
Villa SanGiorgio Brescia: Luxury 6-Bedroom Villa with Pool & Lake Views – Verona6 bedrooms · sleeps 13From £10,101 a week
Villa San Benedetto Brescia: Luxury 5-Bedroom Villa with Tennis Court & Lake Views – Brescia5 bedrooms · sleeps 14From £9,597 a week
Villa Maestrale Valdonega Verona: Luxury Townhouse with Pool & Hot Tub – 5 Bedrooms Brescia5 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £9,548 a week
Villa Imperatore Italy4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £9,406 a weekWhy book your Brescia villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Brescia's properties range from city palazzi to country villas between two lakes, and we know which are closest to the water, the vineyards or the old town. With 60+ properties in Brescia, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Franciacorta winery visits, boat trips on Lake Iseo and Lake Garda, a private guide to Santa Giulia, restaurant reservations, car hire and transfers from Verona, Bergamo and Milan. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I stay near Brescia?
Choose the city or its hills if you want history and restaurants close by, Franciacorta for vineyards and countryside, or a villa towards Lake Iseo or Lake Garda if you want to be near the water. Every one of these areas is within an easy drive of the others.
When is the best time to visit Brescia?
May, June and September bring warm weather without the peak summer crowds on the lakes. The Mille Miglia fills the city each June, and late summer is harvest time in Franciacorta.
What is the Mille Miglia?
The Mille Miglia was a road race run from Brescia to Rome and back between 1927 and 1957. Today it is a classic car rally held each June, starting and finishing in Brescia, and the Museo Mille Miglia in the city tells its story.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in Brescia?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury villa in Brescia cost?
Across our 60+ villas in Brescia, weekly rates typically range from £3,000 to £9,600, with the most affordable from around £2,300 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
How do I get to Brescia?
Verona and Bergamo airports are each around 45 minutes to an hour away by road, and Milan's airports are a little further. Brescia also sits on the high-speed railway, with fast trains to Milan taking around 40 minutes.
Are there villas in Brescia for large groups?
Yes. Our Brescia collection includes properties with up to 11 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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