Excellence Luxury Villas · Emilia-Romagna
Luxury Villa Rentals in Emilia-Romagna
Villas and apartments with pools, from the porticoes of Bologna to the mosaics of Ravenna and the Adriatic at Rimini
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Italy's kitchen, and a good deal more besides
Emilia-Romagna gave the world Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma, balsamic vinegar from Modena and tortellini. People tend to come for the food and then find there is much more to the region. It has Bologna, a red-brick university city with miles of covered porticoes. It has the Byzantine mosaics of Ravenna, a long Adriatic coast and the quiet Apennine hills, where the villages still close for lunch.
Our Emilia-Romagna collection runs to 45 homes. There are elegant apartments and penthouses in Bologna's historic quarters, sea-view apartments with pools above Rimini, country houses in the hills of Forlì-Cesena, and larger villas near Parma and in the Piacenza hills.
Below is a guide to where to stay, what to eat and when to come.
Emilia-Romagna at a glance
- Homes
- 45 villas and apartments, with up to 12 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £4,100 to £7,800 a week, from around £2,900
- Best areas
- Bologna, Rimini and the Romagna coast, Ravenna, and the hills of Forlì-Cesena, Parma and Piacenza
- Highlights
- Bologna's porticoes, Ravenna's mosaics, and the food of Parma, Modena and Bologna
- Getting there
- Bologna airport, with direct flights from the UK; Florence is under 40 minutes away by fast train
Browse all 45 properties in Emilia-Romagnaor see them on the map
Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Palazzo Sanlucar Bologna: Luxury 5-Bedroom Apartment with Private Pool – Bologna5 bedrooms
Villa Maestrale San Michele Bologna: Lavish 5-Bedroom Apartment with Private Pool – Bologna Region5 bedrooms
Villa Santuario Bologna: Luxury 8-Bedroom Villa with Fenced Pool – Bologna Region8 bedrooms
Villa Ambrato Poggio Zattaglia Ravenna: Luxury 6-Bedroom Villa with Infinity Pool & Sauna – Ravenna6 bedroomsWhere to stay in Emilia-Romagna
Bologna for food, architecture and city life, Rimini for the Adriatic, Ravenna for mosaics and Dante, and the Forlì-Cesena hills for quiet country and Sangiovese.
Porticoes, towers and a long lunch
Bologna is called la dotta, la grassa e la rossa: the learned, the fat and the red. The learning comes from its university, founded in 1088 and usually counted as the oldest in the Western world. The fat is the food and the red is the brickwork. Its porticoes, roughly forty kilometres of them within the city, have been on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 2021.
The longest portico climbs to the Sanctuary of San Luca on its hill above the city, and it makes a fine morning walk. After that, the narrow lanes of the Quadrilatero, behind Piazza Maggiore, are where to buy mortadella, cheese and fresh pasta. Apartments in the old centre and on the slopes towards San Luca put you within a short stroll of all of it.
Byzantine gold and the Adriatic
Ravenna was once capital of the Western Roman Empire, and its early Christian monuments are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The mosaics in San Vitale and the small Mausoleum of Galla Placidia are some of the finest anywhere. Dante is buried here too, in a modest tomb near the church of San Francesco.
Rimini, further down the coast, is better known for its long beaches, but its old town is worth an evening. It has the Arch of Augustus, the Roman bridge of Tiberius and a museum given over to Federico Fellini, who was born in the city. San Marino is a short drive inland.
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Apennine villages and medieval towns
Inland, the country rises towards the Apennines. In Forlì-Cesena the villages are small and the roads wind, with Sangiovese vineyards around Bertinoro and walking in the Foreste Casentinesi National Park above Tredozio. Cesena's Malatestiana Library has stood since the fifteenth century and is well worth a visit.
To the west, the hills of Parma and Piacenza make good country for a villa. Castell'Arquato is a medieval village above vineyards, and Verdi's birthplace at Busseto is close by. Parma itself is an elegant small city with a fine opera house and Correggio's painted cathedral dome.
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Ragù, piadina and a golden autumn
Every province here feeds you differently. Bologna has tagliatelle al ragù and tortellini in brodo, Parma has its ham and culatello, and Modena has its aged balsamic. On the Romagna side, the staple is piadina, a flatbread folded around cheese and greens, eaten with a glass of Sangiovese.
Spring and autumn are the best seasons. Bologna can be very hot in midsummer, while July and August belong to the coast. Autumn brings the white truffle fair at Sant'Agata Feltria in October and the Verdi Festival in Parma. Our concierge can arrange cheese and ham producer visits, cookery classes and restaurant tables.
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Palazzo Marecchia Rimini: Spacious 4-Bedroom Apartment with Pool & Seaview – Rimini4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £7,707 a week
Palazzo Garbino Rimini: Spacious 6-Bedroom Apartment with Pool & Sea Views – Rimini6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £7,490 a week
Villa Valmare Rimini: Luxury 5-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool & Hot Tub – Rimini5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £7,399 a week
Palazzo Sanluca Bologna: Spacious 4-Bedroom Luxury Apartment with Pool – Bologna4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £7,007 a week
Palazzo Monteleone Forli: 9-Bedroom Luxury Apartment with Swimming Pool – Forli-Cesena9 bedrooms · sleeps 20From £6,930 a week
Villa Marecchia Rimini: Luxury 8-Bedroom Villa with Pool & Hot Tub – Rimini8 bedrooms · sleeps 17From £6,482 a week
Villa Levante Grotta Miramare Rimini: Luxury 4-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool & Sea Views – Rimini4 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £6,307 a week
Palazzo Nebbia Ravenna: Luxury 4-Bedroom Apartment with Pool & Hot Tub – Ravenna4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £5,978 a weekSearch all 45 properties in Emilia-Romagnaor see them on the map
Why book your home in Emilia-Romagna with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Emilia-Romagna's homes range from apartments in Bologna's porticoed streets to sea-view apartments above Rimini and villas deep in the Apennine hills, and we know which suit a food lover, a family on the beach or a party who want to be left in peace. With 45 properties in Emilia-Romagna, 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
Visits to Parmigiano Reggiano dairies and balsamic acetaie, cookery classes in Bologna, guided tours of Ravenna's mosaics, wine tastings in the Romagna hills, restaurant reservations and transfers from Bologna. 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 is the best place to stay in Emilia-Romagna?
Bologna is the best base for food, culture and day trips by train. Rimini suits a beach holiday, Ravenna suits those who come for art, and the hills of Forlì-Cesena, Parma and Piacenza suit a quiet villa stay in the country.
When is the best time to visit Emilia-Romagna?
April to June and September to October are the best months for cities, food and walking. July and August are the season on the Adriatic coast, and autumn is the time for truffles, mushrooms and the grape harvest.
What is the difference between Emilia and Romagna?
They were historically separate. Emilia, to the west, takes in Piacenza, Parma, Reggio Emilia, Modena and Ferrara, and is known for egg pasta, cured hams and Parmigiano. Romagna, to the east, takes in Ravenna, Forlì-Cesena and Rimini, with the coast, piadina and Sangiovese, and a slightly different dialect and temperament.
Can you arrange a private chef at a home in Emilia-Romagna?
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 propertie in Emilia-Romagna cost?
Across our 45 properties in Emilia-Romagna, weekly rates typically range from £4,100 to £7,800, with the most affordable from around £2,900 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 Emilia-Romagna from the UK?
Bologna's Guglielmo Marconi airport has direct flights from the UK and is a short ride from the city centre. From Bologna, fast trains reach Florence in under 40 minutes and Rimini in around an hour. Our concierge can arrange transfers and car hire.
Are there homes in Emilia-Romagna for large groups?
Yes. Our Emilia-Romagna collection includes properties with up to 12 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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