The old farm of Pietreto lies on a hilltop, 485 metres above sea level in the heart of Chianti, some 27km from Florence and 30km from Siena. These Chianti holiday rentals, two apartments each sleeping four, lie between the medieval villages of San Donato (3km) and Castellina (6km), in the centre of the Chianti Classico wine-growing area. Pietreto, Siena
Sleeps 2 to 8
Swimming pool
Locanda Barbarossa provides luxurious bed & breakfast accommodation in the heart of the Chianti region. The rooms and suites can sleep between 2 and 5 people. Locanda Barbarossa, Florence
Sleeps 2 to 10+
Swimming pool
Santa Margherita Apartments, Sicily - Near Messina on the northern coast, this vacation farm offers self-catering apartments, bed and breakfast, and a range of activities for a perfect Mediterranean family holiday. Santa Margherita Apartments, Messina
Sleeps 2 to 10+
This vacation villa in Tuscany, Italy sits in a superb landscape surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. This fenced and very private property has its own swimming pool. Holiday House il Gobbo, Lucca
Offering farm holidays in Lombardy, northern Italy, this 'agriturismo' is a terrific blend of traditional wine making, a farm museum, relaxing vacation accommodation and a chance to enjoy the superb countryside. Azienda Agricola Ricci Curbastro, Brescia
Sleeps 2 to 10+
This mansion house three star hotel is to be found in the beautiful hilltop village of Montecatini Alto. Villa Gaia, Pistoia
With a lovely position on the Sicilian coast, this Sicily villa, Italy sleeps 12, with six bedrooms and four bathrooms. Villa Baciasole, Catania
Sleeps 2 to 10+
