Emma Villas’ villas for large groups host extended families and groups of friends under one roof, with bedrooms, bathrooms and shared spaces designed for staying together without giving up privacy. Guests who book a 2027 stay by 30 November 2026 in a villa of the Large Family Villas collection get the chef and waiter service included in the price, along with a selection of wines.
What really matters when choosing
- Beds, bedrooms and bathrooms: in villas for large groups, what counts is how close the number of bathrooms is to the number of bedrooms, because each couple or family stays more independent and mornings run without queues.
- Shared spaces: a living room, a kitchen and a table that can seat everyone together make a house livable as a group, not just spacious.
- Privacy and grounds: garden, pool and play areas let the different households come together or take their own time.
- Logistics: the distance from airports, stations and villages determines how easy it is to organise arrivals, dinners out and visits.
- Services: a chef in the villa and a waiter take cooking and tidying off the group’s hands on festive evenings, and this is the service at the centre of the Large Family Villas promotion.
Four villas for your group
The four villas belong to the Large Family Villas collection, dedicated to large groups, and are located in Tuscany, Umbria and Emilia-Romagna. Capacity, bedrooms and bathrooms come from the official listings: availability and conditions should be checked on each villa’s page, because villas for large groups change availability constantly.
VALLEVERDE 28+2 – Sleeps 28+2 (14 bedrooms, 14 bathrooms)
A main building and five annexes, some with a kitchenette and a separate entrance, set in a fenced garden of about one hectare within a 36-hectare estate of woods, olive groves and vineyards. The pool measures 14 x 10 m with a shallow section for children; there is a professional kitchen, a living room with a fireplace and an outdoor dining area with a double barbecue.
ANTICA VILLA MERELLI 24 – Sleeps 24 (12 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms)
A manor villa of about 800 sq m on three floors, built in the late 16th century, with an annex of two independent apartments about 20 m away. The living room has frescoed ceilings and a fireplace, and the dining table extends to seat 14. The 25 x 5 m pool is open all year; the fenced garden of about 7,000 sq m has a tennis court and children’s play equipment. Arezzo is about 16 km away.
PODERE LE CORONE 20 – Sleeps 20 (10 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms)
A farmhouse with two annexes around a courtyard, in a 22-hectare estate with about 6,600 olive trees, on a hill facing Todi. The 12 x 6 m pool looks out over the countryside; on the first floor there is a hall for events, and the covered portico hosts long outdoor tables. Todi is about 15 km away.
TENUTA BAGNI DE’ CONSOLI 18 – Sleeps 18 (9 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms)
A fenced park of 15,000 sq m in the Italian-garden style, with views over fields, vineyards and hills as far as the Adriatic coast. There is an outdoor pool of 130 sq m and an indoor pool of 12 x 5 m, plus a wellness area with a gym, sauna and Turkish bath (sauna and Turkish bath on request). Cervia is 24 km away.
Advice by type of group
- Multi-generational families: choose a villa with separate spaces and play equipment for children. Among villas for large groups, Antica Villa Merelli has an annex with two independent apartments and play equipment in the fenced garden; Valleverde has separate buildings, some with their own entrance.
- Groups of friends: Antica Villa Merelli offers a tennis court and a games room with foosball; Tenuta Bagni de’ Consoli has a gym, sauna and Turkish bath. For a team weekend, it pays to aim for villas for large groups with space to move and play together.
- Celebrations and parties: Podere Le Corone has a hall for events on the first floor; at Valleverde, use of the gazebo for events requires the owner’s written approval. In both cases, ask about the conditions before booking.
What to check before booking
Before confirming one of the villas for large groups, check these four points:
- Promotion: the promotion applies to 2027 stays booked by 30 November 2026; check what the chef and waiter service covers (in the listings, ingredients and drinks are extra) and the conditions of the wine selection.
- Capacity: tell base beds from extra beds (28+2) and check bedrooms and bathrooms.
- Season: the outdoor pools at Valleverde, Podere Le Corone and Tenuta Bagni de’ Consoli are open from the last Saturday of April to the first Saturday of October, while the pool at Antica Villa Merelli is open all year; heating is included from November to April at Podere Le Corone and Antica Villa Merelli, and not included at Valleverde and Tenuta Bagni de’ Consoli.
- Accessibility: the four listings state the properties are not certified for reduced mobility.
Experiences and practical notes
The four villas open onto different destinations: from Valleverde, Arezzo is 40 km away and Siena 47 km; from Podere Le Corone, Todi is about 15 km away and Perugia airport 34 km; from Tenuta Bagni de’ Consoli, Cervia is 24 km. For large groups, a chef in the villa is the simplest way to organise a dinner for everyone. At Valleverde, cooking classes, yoga and babysitting can also be requested.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many guests do the villas for large groups in this guide sleep?
From 18 to 28 guests: Valleverde sleeps 28 plus 2 extra beds, Antica Villa Merelli 24, Podere Le Corone 20 and Tenuta Bagni de’ Consoli 18.
What does the Large Family Villas promotion include?
For 2027 stays booked by 30 November 2026, the chef and waiter service is included in the price, along with a selection of wines. Conditions and details of the service should be checked on the villa page or with customer service.
Are the pools of the four villas open all year?
Only at Antica Villa Merelli is the pool open all year. At Valleverde, Podere Le Corone and Tenuta Bagni de’ Consoli the outdoor pools are open from the last Saturday of April to the first Saturday of October; Tenuta Bagni de’ Consoli also has an indoor pool.
Is the chef service available only with the promotion?
No. Outside the promotion, the listings show it as a service on request at a daily rate, with ingredients and drinks extra.
