Chianti, Tuscany - holiday accommodation in Italy

Residenza Strozzi lies on the grounds of a beautiful Italian Renaissance villa, just a short bus ride from Florence' historical centre. The property provides a holiday apartment within a restored chapel and a B and B rooms with ensuite bath. The accommodation can also be rented for longer periods, like 4 or 5 months Residenza Strozzi, Florence

This Tuscany accommodation in Chianti (close to Florence, Italy) is the ideal place for those who wish to experience the wonders of the Tuscan countryside without sacrificing the pleasures of the city. Le Civette Country Resort Le Civette Country Resort, Florence

The apartment (4-6 people) at Villa Altoviti is very well finished and furnished and has a wonderful sun terrace with fine views of the Florentine hills. The villa has a large garden and is reachable via a classic cypress-lined avenue, and is just a short drive from downtown Florence. Villa Altoviti, Florence

Fine self-catering Tuscan holiday apartments in a farmhouse in the beautiful countryside near Arezzo. With a shared pool and excellent facilities among the vineyards of Chianti. Borgo Iesolana, Arezzo

Hotel Villa Rioddi is located near Volterra, to the west of San Gimignano and well-placed for Tuscany's main cities. This exquisitely restored 15th century villa has 13 rooms for stylish stay, and an apartment for longer rentals. Three stars, pool. Villa Rioddi, Pisa

Il Gallinaio — the henhouse — is a cosy, secluded cottage for two in the rich countryside of the Val d'Orcia, southeast of Siena. Gallinaio, Siena

Villa Il Prato offers a charming four-person apartment in a wing of a villa deep in the country, yet just 25 kilometres from Florence. Villa Il Prato, Florence

Enjoy a Tuscany self catering vacation in this fine classical Italian villa 20 minutes from Florence. Once the country residence of the Grand Duke of Tuscany, this is a Renaissance villa dating to the 16th century. Villa La Tartaruga. Villa La Tartaruga, Florence