Bed & breakfast, apartments, furnished rooms and suites, at the foot of the hills surrounding the medieval village of Montecarlo. Ambassador, Lucca
Villa Catureglio, close to Lucca, was originally a 15th century fortified tower and has magnificently proportioned rooms, furnished with a mixture of contemporary and antique Italian furniture. Sleeps up to 16 people. Private pool. Adjacent cottages can sleep a further 20 people. Villa Catureglio, Lucca
A large 17th century villa with pool, located a few short kilometres from Florence yet surrounded by olive trees and a large private garden. Villa L'Acacia, Florence
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
Two large Tuscan rental properties, capable of sleeping up to 20 people, in a splendid countryside setting - welcome to the Podernovo di Monticiano estate in the heart of Tuscany, Italy. Perfect for events, weddings, retreats, seminars and photo workshops. Podernovo Di Monticiano, Siena
Holiday-makers looking for Lucca villa rentals should check out this country house to rent, with pool, in Tuscany Pruneta di Sopra, Lucca
Hotel Villa Roncuzzi - a four star hotel in the Ravenna countryside of Italy. Hotel Villa Roncuzzi, Ravenna
Swimming pool
Il Girasole is in the north of Lazio, at the border with Umbria and Tuscany, sitting high above sea level, it has a commanding view of the surrounding land. The apartment is fully furnished and is set within a large garden with a swimming pool, and sleeps 4-6 people. Bed & Breakfast Il Girasole, Viterbo
