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These apartments lie a full 900 metres above sea level, with magnificent views of the Monte Sibillini National Park and only 20km from Norcia ... Agriturismo Santa Serena is the perfect spot for vacation rentals in Umbria. Agriturismo Santa Serena, Perugia

Offering Sicily rental accommodation, in a coastal setting, close to Trapani, this old farm provides a really charming way to enjoy this lovely Mediterranean island. Nearby is a very pretty beach, with lido attached. Agriturismo Baglio Del Marchese, Trapani

Casale San Nicola offers short-stay apartments or rooms near Rome, Italy in an idyllic farmhouse setting with pool, yet just a few kilometres from the heart of the Eternal City. Farmhouse Casale San Nicola, Rome

Self-catering accommodation in the Lucca countryside, Tuscany – this agriturismo is on green hills surrounded by woods and olive groves. Biodegradable and biological products. Azienda Agricola Biologica Nico, Lucca

Agriturismo La Mora, an organic farm just outside Assisi in Umbria, has five vacation rental apartments offering accommodation for 2+1 to 6+2 guests. Marvellous views, large swimming pool and superb playing/sports facilities including mountain biking and horseriding. Agriturismo La Mora, Perugia

Immersed in the typical olive groves and vineyards of the Florentine hills, this farm with swimming pool (10 x 5,5 metres) offers the best in vacation rentals Tuscany. Courses on Tuscan cooking are available. Agriturismo Podere Il Poggiolo, Florence

Umbria - This country house offers self-catering holiday apartments in a tiny 13th century hamlet - comfortable holiday accommodation with excellent sports facilities, a pool and cookery and painting courses. Palazzi Rufini, Perugia

Quercia al Poggio is located in Monsanto in the heart of the Chianti area and has many hectares of forest, vineyards and olive groves. There are several apartments, a tennis court, two swimming pools and wine and oil tastings are available. Quercia al Poggio, Florence