Holiday accommodation and hotels: Cortona, Tuscany, Italy

Residence Il Casale, just outside Cortona, consists of ten apartments in a restored sixteenth century complex. A peaceful spot, where you can relax by the swimming pool or sit in the garden enjoying the city skyline with its mediaeval domes and towers. Il Casale, Arezzo

Tucked away on a pretty, little farm on the border between Tuscany and Umbria, Convento di Novole offers accommodation in a 400-year old church and convent. Three holiday flats with beautiful, natural surroundings. Convento di Novole Holiday Flats, Arezzo

Just above the hill town of Cortona, on the border between Umbria and Tuscany, Parco Fiorito offers Bed and Breakfast and holiday rental apartments on a working, organic farm. Swimming pool and idyllic country setting. Parco Fiorito, Perugia

At Il Cassero you'll be staying in the heart of a 13th century mediaeval village. Six splendid apartments and guest suites for two to four people, both overnight and weekly rentals, in a mediaeval village between Siena and Arezzo. Have morning tea in the garden and enjoy lunch in Rome or Florence! Il Cassero, Arezzo

Offering Cortona vacation rentals, Tuscany, Italy, this ancient stone farmhouse has three restored apartments affording wonderful views over the Chiana Valley. Cocciaio, Arezzo

Pugnano Alto Farm Apartments, Umbria - Choose from four holiday apartments in a restored farmhouse with beautiful scenery, a swimming pool, children's play area and easy access to Perugia and Cortona. Pugnano Alto Farm Apartments, Perugia

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

This villa west of Arezzo, Tuscany provides a quite lovely setting, with holiday home rentals in Italy for 8 guests in an idyllic location. Fienile Il Noce, Arezzo