In the former mediaeval fortress of Chiarentana (on the La Foce estate), looking out over the spectacular Orcia valley, south-east of Siena and close to Pienza and Montepulciano, 5 charming and carefully decorated vacation apartments sleeping 2-6 can be rented by the week. Chiarentana, Siena
Just outside Montecarlo, between Lucca and Florence, Podere Lenci offers accommodation in 8 farmhouse apartments. Scenic and peaceful country setting, yet handy for the cities and the coast. Swimming pool. Podere Lenci, Lucca
Tuscany - This farming estate has holiday houses ancient and modern, with swimming pools, tennis courts, bar and restaurant. On a working farm within the beautiful countryside of Chianti, it offers unrivalled access to towns such as San Gimignano, Volterra and Certaldo. Castellare di Tonda. Castellare di Tonda, Florence
Il Castello is a collection of lovely farmhouse apartments on an agriturismo estate in the heart of Chianti, set between the ancient towns of San Gimignano and San Miniato. Farmhouse il Castello Holiday Apartments, Florence
Sleeps 4 to 8+
Swimming pool
Make this your home from home in Lucca - a vacation attic apartment in the historical centre of this lovely old town in Tuscany, Italy. MariaLuisa, Lucca
Sleeps 2 to 7
Agriturismo Arlena is a collection of self-catering holiday apartments on the shores of Lazio's Lake Bolsena. Deep in orchards of kiwi, plum and olives, it offers luxurious relaxation - the perfect family holiday. Arlena's Farm Holiday Apartments, Viterbo
Sleeps 2 to 10+
Charmingly restored holiday apartments and a cottage for rent in the countryside of Umbria, not far from Lake Trasimeno and the border with Tuscany. Podere Fontegallo Country House, Perugia
Villa Cefala is a splendid converted 18th century villa which provides Sicily holiday rental accommodation on the coast, outside Palermo, in Sicily, Italy. Apartments and short stay/bed and breakfast are catered for. Villa Cefala, Palermo
Sleeps 1+ to 10+
