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
This old farmhouse with swimming pool is set within vineyards and olive groves. The estate comprises 3 independent apartments, each with private garden. This is a truly peaceful place, although Florence is just 7.5 miles away and Pontassieve is 1.5 miles. Villa Cafaggiolo, Florence
Hotel Villa Roncuzzi - a four star hotel in the Ravenna countryside of Italy. Hotel Villa Roncuzzi, Ravenna
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Holiday accommodation in the grounds of a wine estate, near Montepulciano and not far from the Tuscan-Umbrian border. The estate extends over 100 hectares of which 20 are planted with vines. Casa Maramai, Siena
Italian Marches - These pretty villa with three holiday apartments, inside an organic farm producing fruits, tomatoes, olive oil, and especially quality wine, lie 15 minutes from the Adriatic beach , and from the mountains of the National Park Sibillini, with impressive beauties of nature, archaeology areas, artistic heritage of the many medieval towns and hamlets standing on hills. An pleasant place to discover the charms of Italy and its inhabitants. Apartments Dolci Marche, Ascoli - Piceno
Holiday rental house offering wonderful views from the swimming pool. Close to Lucca, Falampa. Falampa, Lucca
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
Bed & breakfast, apartments, furnished rooms and suites, at the foot of the hills surrounding the medieval village of Montecarlo. Ambassador, Lucca
