In the heart of the Emilia-Romagna countryside, these Italy farmhouse rentals (offering bed and breakfast lodging) are within a renovated barn with wood beams, old furniture and every modern comfort. Agriturismo Alla Cedrara, Ferrara
Sleeps 1 to 7
Borgo Grondaie offers both holiday rental apartments and hotel / bed and breakfast accommodation just outside the walls of Siena ... 'an extraordinary holiday experience in one of the most beautiful places in Tuscany'. The town is a short walk away, and there are fine gardens and a fascinating wine bar to discover. Borgo Grondaie, Siena
Sleeps 2 to 4
Lake Garda - the Hotel Touring offers two star short-stay and bed and breakfast vacation accommodation on the shores of Italy's largest lake. Clean water, a host of watersports and beautiful scenery. Hotel Touring, Brescia
Casa Astarita provides Bed and Breakfast accommodation within a converted villa in the heart of Sorrento, on the Bay of Naples. Six beautifully appointed rooms are available to rent. Casa Astarita, Naples
Sleeps 1+
Situated in the heart of romantic Venice, Locanda Gaffaro offers holiday hotel accommodation only a few minutes walk away from the Grand Canal. Locanda Gaffaro, Venice
The Le Cicale tourist farm lies in a valley below the village of Spoltore ... a perfect spot for Abruzzo vacation rentals, with three lovely apartments. Agriturismo Le Cicale, Pescara
Sleeps 2 to 6
Hotel Garden, Liguria - This modern, comfortable hotel lies just minutes from Italy's Mediterranean coast. Just north of the spectacular Cinque Terre, this is ideal for a beach holiday, and handy for excursions to La Spezia, Genoa, Parma and northern Tuscany. Hotel Garden, La Spezia
These self-catering and B & B apartments, within a lovely old farm, offer relaxing and rejuvenating vacations in Italy's lovely region of Umbria. Enjoy the fruits and produce of this working agriturismo. On request full board accommodation can be arranged. Onsite restaurant and well-being center. Agriturismo Il Cantico della Natura, Perugia
