Umbria - A 15th century farmhouse with a swimming pool (available from June) on a hill just outside Perugia - in open countryside, but a stone's throw from the historic centre of the city. Cooking lessons. Villa Nuba, Perugia
Offering Sicily rental accommodation, in a coastal setting, close to Trapani, this old farm provides a really charming way to enjoy this lovely Mediterranean island. Nearby is a very pretty beach, with lido attached. Agriturismo Baglio Del Marchese, Trapani
Sleeps 2 to 10
Offering Tuscany vacation rentals on a farm estate in the Arezzo-Cortona-Chianti area, this impressive stone manor house is set in beautifully maintained gardens with privacy and tranquillity. Offering five elegant self-catering holiday apartments, accommodation for groups of 2+ to 4+, a large 'ecological' swimming pool, excellent facilities and views. Torre del Guado Holiday Apartments, Arezzo
Sleeps 2 to 10+
Swimming pool
Veneto - Spend your Italian holiday on an Italian organic farm, at this accommodation in the Euganei Hills nature reserve. This farm is 50km from Venice, and offers bed and breakfast and apartment rental accommodation. Terre Bianche Farmhouse Vacations, Padua
Sleeps 2 to 10+
Assisi - Italian vacation apartments located in an historic palazzo set amid extensive gardens with a pool. In the very heart of this town redolent with antique atmosphere and historic interest. Palazzo Minciotti, Perugia
Tuscany — Beautifully created Italian holiday apartments within a 12th century convent near both Florence and Chianti. A friendly welcome and easy access to tourist attractions make this an excellent vacation base in central Italy. Podere Cisterna Apartments, Florence
Sleeps 2 to 10+
Casale San Nicola offers short-stay apartments or rooms near Rome, Italy in an idyllic farmhouse setting with pool, yet just a few kilometres from the heart of the Eternal City. Farmhouse Casale San Nicola, Rome
Fattoria Le Mandrie di Ripalta has 2, 4 or 5 person apartments on a Chianti farm to the south of Florence. These Tuscany vacation rentals provide wimming pool and restaurant for the use of guests. Fattoria le Mandrie di Ripalta, Florence
