Villa Maria is a charming hotel/b and b establishment with a historic and illustrious past. Located in Montecatini Alto, it boasts a fine swimming pool, sauna, large gardens and rooms furnished with antiques and great attention to quality and refinement. Villa Maria Montecatini, Pistoia
Sleeps 1 to 10+
Swimming pool
Situated on the northern coast of Sardinia, Hotel le Dune overlooks the islands of Spargi and Budelli, and the coast of Corsica. It offers both rooms and apartments for rent on a nightly and a weekly basis. Hotel Le Dune, Sassari
Sleeps 1+
An 18th century mansion evoking the splendour of the golden age of the Riviera del Brenta. Elegantly restored, it is a superb choice among Dolo hotels near Venice, Italy. Hotel Villa Gasparini, Venice
Tuscany - A wonderful family atmosphere at this country hotel offering traditional accommodation on a farm outside Florence. Painstakingly restored, with a large swimming pool, it has easy access to Florence, Siena and Chianti. Locanda Casanuova. Locanda Casanuova, Florence
Swimming pool
The Residence Bosco della Spina, run much as a hotel, offers both daily and weekly accommodation in a range of suites within this restored mediaeval farm complex. Restaurant, pool, and splendid hilltop views, located between Siena and Montalcino. Bosco della Spina, Siena
Alla Dolce Vita Guesthouse offers comfortable, spacious rooms for short stay rental in an apartment in central Lucca. Wonderful setting with easy access to all of Lucca's attractions. Alla Dolce Vita Guesthouse, Lucca
Sleeps 1 to 10+
Campania is a beautifully unspoiled region of Italy. And the Mesogheo, an Italian countryside Bed and Breakfast at Benevento, north-east of Naples, provides the opportunity to explore it to the full. Mesogheo Bed & Breakfast Inn, Benevento
Swimming pool
Siena - Hotel Santa Caterina - just outside the mediaeval centre, this is a comfortable, friendly and luxurious holiday hotel - an ideal vacation base for exploring this lovely mediaeval city and the rest of Tuscany. Hotel Santa Caterina, Siena
