Italy rentals: holiday flats and apartments for 2 to 4

Fattoria S. Stefano consists of a large villa of the 18th century and a hamlet built entirely of stone. The farmhouse, recently reorganized, is divided into 5 apartments and is close to Greve, in the heart of Chianti. Fattoria Santo Stefano, Greve, Florence

A mix of holiday accommodation is offered on this traditional wine-making estate in the gentle, open countryside of Le Marche. Enjoy the beach or enjoy the mountains … a choice made all the easier by being located just 20 minutes from the Adriatic and 35 from the Appenines. Country House Villa Geminiani, Ascoli - Piceno

Podere Torricella has ten superbly restored apartments (and swimming pool) in a wonderful setting less than twenty kilometres from Florence. Podere Torricella, Florence

Colle Moro is an oasis of green in Abruzzo, between the sea and the mountains, offering bed and breakfast, Italy on the slopes of the hills descending from Citta Sant'Angelo to the sea. There are also available two vacation apartments. Colle Moro Bed & Breakfast, Pescara

Pascolo Country House comprises three individual apartments (rented as a whole the house can sleep 11 people) in a standalone house within the grounds of the larger main villa. Between Pisa and Lucca, shared pool. Casa Pascolo, Pisa

Marvellous holiday rental accommodation in Italy, Case d'Elsa has secluded one- and two-bedroom apartments, sleeping two to four guests; there is also a pool. These wonderfully secluded apartments are just 15 minutes drive from the jewel of San Gimignano and its world-famous towers. Case d'Elsa, Florence

A four person rental apartment offering self catering accommodation on a buzzing Lucca street, just a short hop from the famous city walls. A unique feature is the private rooftop terrace. Orione, Lucca

Tuscany - Spacious vacation apartments on an old farm in Loro Ciuffenna. Equally handy for Florence and Arezzo, the holiday flats at Podere Casarotta are ideal for exploring Tuscany. Podere Casarotta, Arezzo