Palazzo Bernardo is a rooftop apartment in the heart of Venice. Palazzo Bernardo, Venice
Sleeps 1 to 4+
Podere Pietreta is a 300-year-old country villa which has been split into three charming vacation apartments. Set on a hilltop surrounded by olive groves, gardens and ancient trees, the property boasts marvellous views of the Siena countryside from its large swimming pool. Podere Pietreta Apartments, Siena
These Italy holiday rentals are within a lovely farmhouse in Umbria, central Italy. The Dove ti porta il cuore ( Follow the heart) farmhouse is located a few kilometres from both Orvieto and Lake Bolsena. Dove ti porta il cuore, Terni
Sleeps 2 to 10+
Situated on the northern coast of Sardinia, Hotel le Dune overlooks the islands of Spargi and Budelli, and the coast of Corsica. It offers both rooms and apartments for rent on a nightly and a weekly basis. Hotel Le Dune, Sassari
Sleeps 1+ to 10+
La Torriola – vacation rentals in the hill country of Umbria, close to Todi. Five individual apartments (sleeping either 2 or 4 people), with a shared guest lounge, Jacuzzi, solarium, swimming pool and children's area, as well as a chance to enjoy the fine farm produce. La Torriola, Perugia
Baglio Spano is a centuries old Sicilian farmhouse lovingly converted into holiday apartments. This stylish art nouveau house sits among acres of vineyards, running down to the warm waters of the Mediterranean. Baglio Spano', Trapani
Sleeps 1 to 10
A superb farm holiday resort in the heart of Umbria … these are luxurious double rooms, junior suites in a beautiful 11th century abbey relais de charme and exclusive holiday apartments in an elegant 12th century stone tower, with typical restaurant and panoramic sea salt water pool. Cooking lessons are available. Le Torri di Bagnara, Perugia
Sleeps 1 to 10+
Swimming pool
Tenuta Castel Venezze provides lovely holiday rental apartments on an ancient estate in the Veneto countryside, less than an hour's drive from Venice. There are several bed and breakfast rooms and three apartments available for rent. Tenuta Castel Venezze, Rovigo
