Chianti - a collection of charming Italian vacation apartments, set in idyllic Tuscan countryside, this is an excellent base for visits to Siena, Florence and the rest of Tuscany. Castello di Lamole, Florence
Offering farm holidays in Lombardy, northern Italy, this 'agriturismo' is a terrific blend of traditional wine making, a farm museum, relaxing vacation accommodation and a chance to enjoy the superb countryside. Azienda Agricola Ricci Curbastro, Brescia
Sleeps 2 to 10+
Palazzo Roccalvecce offers you the chance to rent your Italian vacation accommodation in a historic 17th century palace in northern Lazio, 100 kilometres north of Rome and close to the border with Umbria. The palazzo dominates an ancient hilltop hamlet, and offers you unique lodging in an important and noted fortress long ago transformed into a castle. Palazzo Rocalvecce, Viterbo
Sleeps 10+
Just a few kilometres from the border with Tuscany, La Casina Bassa is a farmhouse in Umbria dating from 1700 which has several holiday flats for rent. The farmhouse is in a peaceful and scenic setting and is ideally placed for access to the most beautiful cities of central Italy. Boating, fishing and birdwatching at nearby Lake Trasimeno. Casina Bassa, Perugia
This Chianti vacation accommodation comprises apartments and a house to rent, Tuscany, Italy. Casa Rossa, Florence
Holiday apartments and bed and breakfast accommodation in the stupendous setting of Tuscany's San Gimignano hills. On request, weddings, birthday parties, ceremonies and meetings can be held. Villa Il Palagetto, Siena
The Costa Smeralda, on the north-east coast of Sardinia, separated from Corsica by the Straits of Bonifacio, is a part of the island famed throughout the world. Clean sea, unspoiled bays, wonderful climate make this one of the most sought-after corners of the Mediterranean. This Sardinia self-catering rentals put you at the very heart of things. Residenza Capriccioli, Sassari
These Veneto vacation apartments are near Padua and handy for Venice, Italy. Estate Frassanelle Torretta comprises four stylish studio apartments Stay in luxuriously restored houses within an historic estate. Torretta Studio Apartments, Padua
Sleeps 2 to 10+
