Villa Catureglio, close to Lucca, was originally a 15th century fortified tower and has magnificently proportioned rooms, furnished with a mixture of contemporary and antique Italian furniture. Sleeps up to 16 people. Private pool. Adjacent cottages can sleep a further 20 people. Villa Catureglio, Lucca
This old farmhouse with swimming pool is set within vineyards and olive groves. The estate comprises 3 independent apartments, each with private garden. This is a truly peaceful place, although Florence is just 7.5 miles away and Pontassieve is 1.5 miles. Villa Cafaggiolo, Florence
Casa Viaro, Padua - this charming 17th century house offers holiday accommodation for up to 8 guests in the countryside of the Veneto, northern Italy. A peaceful private setting within easy travelling distance of Padua and Venice. Casa Viaro, Padua
Sleeps 4 to 8
Veneto - Spend your Italian holiday on an Italian organic farm, at this accommodation in the Euganei Hills nature reserve. This farm is 50km from Venice, and offers bed and breakfast and apartment rental accommodation. Terre Bianche Farmhouse Vacations, Padua
Sleeps 2 to 10+
This large country villa to rent sits in the hills outside the medieval city of Lucca, Tuscany. In a superb position, the villa, with its own gardens and swimming pool, gazes down upon the valley below. On the wall of the house is engraved Segalato, Lucca
Spend a few nights staying in a splendid historical Italian house, located midway between Padua and Venice. Surrounded by fine gardens and parkland, this is the text-book definition of 'getting away from it all'. Rooms available for a minimum two-night stay, all year round. Villa Tron, Venice
Sleeps 2 to 5
Tuscany holiday rental apartments, Podere Incrociati; two large apartments (combined sleeping capacity of 17) located deep in the Italian countryside, just 15 minutes from Siena. A perfect holiday getaway spot. Podere Incrociati, Siena
Tuscany - On the quiet slopes facing Montepulciano, these two farmhouses provide beautifully furnished, traditional holiday accommodation in central Italy. Le Capanne di Sopra, Siena
Sleeps 6 to 10+
