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Luxury Villa Rentals in The Marche
Country villas and farmhouses between the Apennines and the Adriatic, from Urbino to Ascoli Piceno and the Conero coast
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Italy's quieter middle, between the mountains and the sea
The Marche runs from the spine of the Apennines down to the Adriatic in a series of parallel valleys. Each has its own hill towns, walled villages and fields of sunflowers and wheat. The region has Renaissance Urbino, an unusual number of old town theatres, a white limestone headland at Monte Conero and a cooking style all its own. Even so, it stays far quieter than Tuscany or Umbria on the other side of the mountains. The Italians who holiday here would rather keep it that way.
Our collection in Le Marche runs to 130+ properties. There are restored stone farmhouses and country villas with pools in the hills around Macerata, Fermo and Urbino, larger houses of up to 16 bedrooms for family gatherings, and apartments with sea views in Sirolo, above the Riviera del Conero.
This guide covers the provinces, the coast and the calendar.
The Marche at a glance
- Villas
- 130+ villas, farmhouses and apartments, with up to 16 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £2,700 to £6,100 a week, from around £1,400
- Best areas
- Urbino and the Montefeltro, the hills of Macerata and Fermo, Ascoli Piceno and the Conero coast
- Best time
- May to October; July and August for the opera festivals and the sea
- Getting there
- Ancona airport, with direct flights from London Stansted; Rimini for the north of the region
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Casa Sibillini Ancona: Luxury 5-Bedroom Apartment with Seaview & Pool – Marche5 bedrooms
Casa Ginestra Marche: Luxury 4-Bedroom Apartment with Seaview & Pool – Marche4 bedrooms
Villa San Bartolo Marche: Luxury 14-Bedroom Villa with Two Pools – Marche14 bedrooms
Villa Conero Marche: Luxury Villa with Infinity Pool & Sea Views – 6 Bedrooms Marche6 bedroomsWhere to stay in the Marche
Urbino and the Montefeltro hills for Renaissance art and empty countryside, Macerata and Fermo for farmhouses in rolling hills, Ascoli Piceno for the south, and Sirolo on the Conero coast for the sea.
Federico's city and the Montefeltro hills
Urbino was the court of Federico da Montefeltro. His Ducal Palace now houses the National Gallery of the Marche and is one of the finest buildings of the Italian Renaissance. Raphael was born a few streets away, and the whole historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The countryside around Urbino, the old Montefeltro, is high, wooded and thinly populated, with villas in the hills towards Apecchio and the Metauro valley. On the coast, Pesaro is Rossini's birthplace and holds the Rossini Opera Festival each summer. In autumn, the white truffle fair at nearby Acqualagna fills the diary.
Browse villas in Pesaro and Urbino
White cliffs and a sea view from the terrace
South of Ancona, Monte Conero rises sharply out of the Adriatic. It is a limestone headland of pine and holm oak, protected as a regional park. Sirolo and Numana sit on its slopes. Sirolo's small piazza looks straight out to sea, and in summer boats run to the Due Sorelle, two white sea stacks above a beach most visitors reach by water.
Inland, Loreto draws pilgrims to the Holy House, and Recanati keeps the family library of the poet Giacomo Leopardi. The Frasassi caves, among the largest in Italy, are around an hour's drive to the west.
Browse villas near Ancona
Opera in an arena and a square of travertine
The south of the region is farmhouse country, with rolling hills between Macerata, Fermo and the Sibillini mountains. Macerata holds its summer opera festival in the Sferisterio, an open-air arena built in the nineteenth century for a ball game. Fermo sits on its hilltop above vast Roman cisterns.
Ascoli Piceno is built almost entirely of travertine, and its Piazza del Popolo is one of the most elegant squares in Italy. Every summer it stages the Quintana, a joust in Renaissance costume. The Monti Sibillini National Park, with serious walking, is within easy reach.
Browse villas around Macerata
Stuffed olives, brodetto and a long, quiet autumn
The Marche eats well and without fuss. Ascoli gave Italy olive all'ascolana, large green olives stuffed with meat, breaded and fried. Macerata has vincisgrassi, a rich baked pasta, and every port on the coast swears its own brodetto, the fish stew, is the right one. To drink, there is Verdicchio from the Castelli di Jesi and red Rosso Conero.
The beach season runs from June to September, and in August Italian families fill the coast. May, June and September are the best months for touring the hill towns. October brings truffles, the grape harvest and empty roads. Our concierge can book opera tickets, boat trips along the Conero, cookery lessons and restaurant tables.
Ask our conciergeFeatured villas in the Marche
Casa Sirocco Aso: Luxury 8-Bedroom Apartment with Swimming Pool – Marche8 bedrooms · sleeps 18From £8,911 a week
Villa Amaranto Belvedere Montecarotto: Luxury 5-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool & Air-Con – Montecarotto Marche5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £8,841 a week
Rent Villa Verde Italy10 bedrooms · sleeps 25From £8,554 a week
Palazzo Montefalco Marche: Elegant 6-Bedroom Apartment with Pool & Tennis Court – Marche6 bedrooms · sleeps 13From £8,456 a week
Villa Ceruleo Poggio Bellante: Luxury 7-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool & Hot Tub – Bellante Abruzzo7 bedrooms · sleeps 13From £8,246 a week
Villa Chiesa Italy8 bedrooms · sleeps 16From £8,189 a week
Villa Castelletto | 6-Bedroom Villa in Civitanova Alta Marche Marche6 bedrooms · sleeps 14From £8,079 a week
Villa Levante Belvedere San Costanzo: Luxury 6-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool & Hot Tub – Marche Italy6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £8,008 a weekWhy book your Marche villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
The Marche's villas are scattered across hills, valleys and coast, and we know which are a short drive from the beaches, which suit a quiet week in the Apennines, and which are within walking distance of a village bar. With 130+ properties in the Marche, 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
Opera tickets for Macerata and Pesaro, boat trips along the Conero, truffle hunts, cookery lessons, a private chef, car hire and transfers from Ancona. 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 the Marche?
For Renaissance art and wooded, empty hills, stay around Urbino. For farmhouses with long views and easy access to both the sea and the mountains, choose the hills between Macerata and Fermo. If you want to walk to the beach and to dinner, Sirolo on the Conero coast is the best base.
When is the best time to visit the Marche?
May to October is the main season. July and August bring the opera festivals at Macerata and Pesaro and the warmest sea, though the coast gets busy in August. Late spring and early autumn are ideal for the hill towns, walking and truffles.
How does the Marche compare with Tuscany?
The landscape is similar, with hill towns, vineyards and farmhouses. The Marche has far fewer visitors, though, and it adds a long Adriatic coastline with sandy beaches. It suits those who want the Italian countryside without the crowds.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in the Marche?
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 the Marche cost?
Across our 130+ villas in the Marche, weekly rates typically range from £2,700 to £6,100, with the most affordable from around £1,400 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.
Which airport is closest to the Marche?
Ancona airport at Falconara is the most central, with direct flights from London Stansted. Rimini is handy for Pesaro and Urbino, and Pescara for the far south around Ascoli Piceno. Our concierge can arrange car hire and transfers.
Are there villas in the Marche for large groups?
Yes. Our Marche collection includes properties with up to 16 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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130+ villas and farmhouses between the Apennines and the Adriatic, with our concierge to help you choose