These Italian farm holidays are in a hilly area some 600m above sea level. This farmhouse in the Marches offers a superb base in central Italy. Agriturismo L'Olmo di Casigliano, Macerata
Sleeps 2 to 10+
These apartments in Tuscany are within a farmhouse and are available on a short stay basis as well. They lie just 15 minutes from Lucca and 20 minutes from the Versilian Coast, in the heart of the Tuscan countryside, where it is still possible to live in contact with nature immersed in the cultural, social and gastronomic traditions of this land. A Casa del Tosi Agriturismo, Lucca
Tuscany - Stylish holiday apartments on an old estate in Chianti, between Florence and Siena. The flats are in and next to an 18th century villa with a tower dating back to the year 1000. Villa della Torre. Villa della Torre, Florence
With rooms for rent near Orvieto, Umbria, Relais I Ginepri is the perfect spot for a romantic weekend or relaxing vacation, and great for business meetings too. Relais I Ginepri, Terni
Ai Cartari, Sicily - In the historic centre of Palermo, this collection of holiday rooms and apartments for rent lies in an old paper mill. With a beautiful setting and excellent transport links, this bed and breakfast is a great starting point for exploring the island. Ai Cartari, Palermo, Palermo
Sleeps 2 to 10+
Podere Torricella has ten superbly restored apartments (and swimming pool) in a wonderful setting less than twenty kilometres from Florence. Podere Torricella, Florence
Sleeps 2 to 10+
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
