Historic Estates Villas

Villa Collection Curated by Our Villa Specialist

Edify your mind and expand your cultural horizons by sneaking away to one of Villas of Distinction's historic villas.

You won’t even have to hit the museums, as these properties boast their very own legends. With private estates dating back to the 13th Century, each of these homes is enveloped with personality and charm that will undoubtedly enhance your next vacation. Staying in a suite once enjoyed by an infamous king, renowned president or scandalous celebrity couple is sure to arm you with tales to tell upon your return home.

Featured Villas

Exclusive Offers
Guests 10 Bedrooms 10 Bathrooms

Realgrande

Tuscany, Italy
from  $12,881.00 /night
Exclusive Offers
Guests 4 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms

Scudo

Tuscany, Italy
from  $768.00 /night

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24 Guests 12 Bedrooms 10 Bathrooms

Bastide de St Martin

France / Provence
from $3,658.00 /night
8 Guests 4 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms

Bastide Lorette

France / Provence
from $2,071.00 /night
24 Guests 12 Bedrooms 12 Bathrooms

Borgo Bernardini

Italy / Tuscany
from $3,713.00 /night
8 Guests 4 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms

Capital

Italy / Tuscany
from $1,025.00 /night
27 Guests 13 Bedrooms 12 Bathrooms

Cetinale

Italy / Tuscany
from $5,862.00 /night
22 Guests 11 Bedrooms 11 Bathrooms

Chateau de Candolle

France / Provence
from $25,257.00 /night
34 Guests 17 Bedrooms 15 Bathrooms

Chateau D'Anjou

France / Loire Valley
from $17,601.00 /night
22 Guests 11 Bedrooms 13 Bathrooms

Controni

Italy / Tuscany
from $3,521.00 /night
13 Guests 7 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms

Di Montegemoli

Italy / Tuscany
from $582.00 /night
38 Guests 19 Bedrooms 18 Bathrooms

Feronia

Italy / Tuscany
from $11,201.00 /night
14 Guests 7 Bedrooms 7 Bathrooms

Fustic House Private Estate

Barbados / St. Lucy
from $4,750.00 /night
21 Guests 11 Bedrooms 9 Bathrooms

Gallietta

Italy / The Lakes
from $1,009.00 /night
24 Guests 12 Bedrooms 10 Bathrooms

Bastide de St Martin

France / Provence
from $3,658.00 /night

Bastide St. Martin is an 18th Century Bastide offering 13 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, partial air-conditioning, tennis court, heated swimming pool, full service included with maids and chef at home, and can accommodate up to 29 guests with children included.

8 Guests 4 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms

Bastide Lorette

France / Provence
from $2,071.00 /night

This 18th century property on the outskirts of Bonnieux  is an authentic Bastide (210 square meters) completely restored to a very high standard.

24 Guests 12 Bedrooms 12 Bathrooms

Borgo Bernardini

Italy / Tuscany
from $3,713.00 /night

Borgo Bernardini is an enchanting and beautifully restored historic little hamlet set in an aristocratic estate of cypress, magnolia and weeping willow trees, lilied lakes and fountains.

8 Guests 4 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms

Capital

Italy / Tuscany
from $1,025.00 /night

Florence is more popular than ever, with 16 million visitors pouring in each year attracted by its architectural heritage – one of the richest in the world – and its renowned food culture.

27 Guests 13 Bedrooms 12 Bathrooms

Cetinale

Italy / Tuscany
from $5,862.00 /night

A luxury villa with private pool and tennis court, Villa Cetinale is ideally situated for sightseeing, shopping, eating out or just relaxing in the beautiful Tuscan landscape.

22 Guests 11 Bedrooms 11 Bathrooms

Chateau de Candolle

France / Provence
from $25,257.00 /night

It was the property of the Counts of Provence, created a fiefdom by Henry III in 1576, and the greatest Provençal families owned it in turn.

34 Guests 17 Bedrooms 15 Bathrooms

Chateau D'Anjou

France / Loire Valley
from $17,601.00 /night

Perfectly located at the west end of the Loire valley and the world renowned Castle route, this majestic 18th century Château d'Anjou is a true reflection of La Vie de Château, a privately owned family home that offers 17 bedrooms and 12 en-suite bathrooms, a heated swimming pool and a tennis court.

22 Guests 11 Bedrooms 13 Bathrooms

Controni

Italy / Tuscany
from $3,521.00 /night

Villa Controni is an elegant 19th-century aristocratic villa set in the heart of a vast estate of terraced hills and olive groves.

13 Guests 7 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms

Di Montegemoli

Italy / Tuscany
from $582.00 /night

This large classic villa is located in the Val di Cecina, a wide region which extends from the coast, where the town of Cecina and other tourist resorts are located, to the renowned town of Volterra.

38 Guests 19 Bedrooms 18 Bathrooms

Feronia

Italy / Tuscany
from $11,201.00 /night

In ancient mythology, Feronia is an Italic goddess associated with wildlife, fertility, and abundance.

14 Guests 7 Bedrooms 7 Bathrooms

Fustic House Private Estate

Barbados / St. Lucy
from $4,750.00 /night

Built in the early 18th century, this stately home of coral stone exudes traditional charm.

21 Guests 11 Bedrooms 9 Bathrooms

Gallietta

Italy / The Lakes
from $1,009.00 /night

On the water yet only a 5 minute lakeside stroll from Como's central piazza, Villa Gallietta is one of Lake Como's most unique and historic Luxury Villas.