Italian holiday apartments sleeping 8 or more

In the countryside outside Siena, in Tuscany, Tenuta di Mensanello is a collection of lovely holiday apartments. Situated on an agriturismo, the apartments combine comfort and the chance to sample the estate's own olive oil and Chianti. Tenuta di Mensanello, Siena

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

The property of La Foce lies on the hills overlooking the Val d'Orcia, a beautiful and miraculously intact valley in Southern Tuscany. Several farmhouses have been restored and refurbished to a high degree of comfort, providing both villa and apartment rentals. La Foce, Siena

Within an 18th century palace, these two Rome holiday apartments can be rented together (each sleeps six) or by the room on a bed and breakfast basis. A charming and well-equipped vacation base in central Rome. Domus Julia Rome, Rome

Tuscany - a friendly farm offering family holidays south of Siena, with spacious apartments, courses in Italian cooking and a swimming pool in a scenic hilltop position. La Palazzina Holiday Apartments, Siena

Spend your holiday in Italy in these vacation apartments on the grounds of an Italian villa, near Lucca, Tuscany. Villa Sofia, Lucca

Lake Garda - a collection of holiday apartments with swimming pools, the latest in luxury, and fantastic views of the lake. Watersports, walking, exploring the beautiful countryside, or simply relaxing - whatever you're after, you'll find an Italian vacation apartment to suit your needs. La Villa Fasano, Brescia

This Tuscany self catering accommodation, with swimming pool, comprises 8 apartments and 2 studio flats ... in beautiful hilly countryside, near pristine Tuscan beaches and with a fine golf course nearby. Podere dei Freschi, Grosseto