Casa Mary is a pretty house within walking distance of Lucca's mediaeval walls. It offers accommodation for 2 to 4 in a bright, compact apartment. Italian lessons. Casa Mary, Lucca
Sleeps 4
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
La Torriola – vacation rentals in the hill country of Umbria, close to Todi. Five individual apartments (sleeping either 2 or 4 people), with a shared guest lounge, Jacuzzi, solarium, swimming pool and children's area, as well as a chance to enjoy the fine farm produce. La Torriola, Perugia
Immersed in the typical olive groves and vineyards of the Florentine hills, this farm with swimming pool (10 x 5,5 metres) offers the best in vacation rentals Tuscany. Courses on Tuscan cooking are available. Agriturismo Podere Il Poggiolo, Florence
A superb farm holiday resort in the heart of Umbria … these are luxurious double rooms, junior suites in a beautiful 11th century abbey relais de charme and exclusive holiday apartments in an elegant 12th century stone tower, with typical restaurant and panoramic sea salt water pool. Cooking lessons are available. Le Torri di Bagnara, Perugia
Sleeps 1 to 10+
Swimming pool
Umbria - A 15th century farmhouse with a swimming pool (available from June) on a hill just outside Perugia - in open countryside, but a stone's throw from the historic centre of the city. Cooking lessons. Villa Nuba, Perugia
Holiday rental house offering wonderful views from the swimming pool. Close to Lucca, Falampa. Falampa, Lucca
Umbria - This country house offers self-catering holiday apartments in a tiny 13th century hamlet - comfortable holiday accommodation with excellent sports facilities, a pool and cookery and painting courses. Palazzi Rufini, Perugia
