Tuscany — These holiday apartments on a working olive oil farm in beautiful countryside are excellent for a peaceful family holiday in Italy, and in easy reach of Tuscany's many attractions. Il Civettaio Farm Apartments, Grosseto
Chianti - Among olives trees, vineyards and woods, this holiday farmhouse is ideally located 10km from the historic heart of Florence, and within easy reach of Volterra, Siena and San Gimignano. Cosy, warm and welcoming - La Tinaia. La Tinaia Agriturismo, Florence
Sleeps 2 to 6
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
Il Poggetto offers delightfully restored country apartments close to Montespertoli, Florence - 'City of wine and olive oil'. Pool and wonderful views of the surrounding countryside. Il Poggetto, Florence
Sleeps 2 to 6
Swimming pool
In the far eastern reaches of Tuscany, in the Valdichiana at the foot of Cortona, sits the delightful holiday cottage of Ippocastano. These 9 rental apartments can sleep between 2 and 6 people. Ippocastano, Arezzo
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
Stylish bed and breakfast vacation rooms and apartments. This holiday farm is near Rome and Tivoli and is perfect for families, with a swimming pool, playground and horse riding. Agriturismo La Meridiana, Rome
Offering Tuscany holiday apartments near San Gimignano, Italy, this country house is situated in one of the most beautiful, and undiscovered parts in the heart of the region – between olive grove, vineyard and wood. Country House Nazzano, Florence
Sleeps 2 to 8
