Tuscany - This Chianti-producing farm south of Florence provides bed and breakfast apartments and a good base for excursions to Florence, Siena and central Italy. Le Muricce Bed and Breakfast, Florence
Stay in the marvellous Italian resort of Viareggio, with this apartment for rent on the beautiful Tuscan coast. Villino Silvia, Lucca
Sleeps 2 to 8
Bed and Breakfast La Vigna, Italian Lakes - This & holiday apartment for rent lies on the shores of Lake Monate, near Lake Maggiore and just 20km from Milan's Malpensa Airport. Bed and Breakfast La Vigna, Varese
Sleeps 2 to 4+
This bed and breakfast is situated in the historical centre of Venice, Italy. Lying near the railway station and the Piazza Roma, it is in the Dorsoduro Sestiere, one of the most beautiful and exclusive areas of the ancient city. Inspected by the APT (Tourist promotional firm of the Region Veneto). Ca' Arzere, Venice
Sleeps 4 to 6
Casale Valle is one of a pair of old farmhouses (the other being Casale Presciano) offering Italy vacation rentals near the town of Arezzo. Lying on the Pieve estate, both these houses have been charmingly renovated, and now provide a choice of roomy Italian country rental apartments. Casale Valle, Arezzo
Sleeps 2 to 10+
Swimming pool
A superb apartment in the centre of Lucca in Tuscany, within an ancient building, and beautifully renovated Casa Olivieri, Lucca
Sleeps 1 to 5
Deep in the Tuscan countryside, yet just a stone's throw from Florence, Empoli and Prato, Country Hotel Il Borgo provides Tuscany rental properties, with a pool, ideal for relaxing working holidays, or for a family break. Country Hotel Il Borgo, Florence
Sleeps 2 to 10+
Turismo Marchese Mazzarosa offer a selection of restored country apartments centred around the old Villa Rosselmini, located on the hills between Pisa and Lucca. Swimming pool and estate grounds. Villa Rosselmini, Pisa