The Duomo Apartment is aptly named. With its marvellous location just a few yards from the cathedral (or Duomo), this is a gem among apartments in Florence, Italy. Sleeping 2+1 this air-conditioned flat puts you at the heart of this beautiful Renaissance city. Apartment Duomo, Florence
Sleeps 1 to 2+
Located in a particularly attractive part of the Lucca countryside, La Casupola is a large Tuscan house rental (sleeps 10), surrounded by olive groves, orchards and vineyards. Lucca is ten minutes away, the coast half an hour, and Pisa and Florence are both reachable in under an hour. La Casupola, Lucca
Sleeps 4+ to 10
Swimming pool
This bed and breakfast in Italy offers short stay accommodation in the central Italian region of Emilia-Romagna. This marvellous corner of central Italy is perfectly located, within easy reach of the beach and some of the most fascinating Italian cities of art such as Faenza, Ravenna and Florence. Locanda della Fortuna, Ravenna
An 18th century mansion evoking the splendour of the golden age of the Riviera del Brenta. Elegantly restored, it is a superb choice among Dolo hotels near Venice, Italy. Hotel Villa Gasparini, Venice
The Costa Smeralda, on the north-east coast of Sardinia, separated from Corsica by the Straits of Bonifacio, is a part of the island famed throughout the world. Clean sea, unspoiled bays, wonderful climate make this one of the most sought-after corners of the Mediterranean. This Sardinia self-catering rentals put you at the very heart of things. Residenza Capriccioli, Sassari
In a central location, and sleeping 2+2, this is the perfect pied a terre for your Roman holiday. Apartment Fontana Rome Apartment Fontana Rome, Rome
Sleeps 2 to 4
A perfect choice for holidays in Tuscany, Borgo Le Vigne is a lovely house, recently restructured. It sits in the middle of the countryside, among olives and vineyards, offering spectacular panoramic views over the Apuan Alps. Borgo Le Vigne, Lucca
Sleeps 2 to 10+
This bed and breakfast Sicily, Italy is situated in the historical centre of Noto, a town known as the European capital of Baroque architecture and under the protection of Unesco. B & B Vinci, Syracuse
