Rental Villas with private swimming pools

This vacation villa in Cortona, Tuscany, Italy provides superb views of the countryside and is handily near the centre of the medieval town. Calcinaio, Arezzo

This villa in Tuscany – a vacation rental near Lucca, Italy – lies just eight kilometres from the medieval walls of the lovely city of Lucca itself. Al Casino dei Papi, Lucca

Sleeping 9, with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, this large villa lies in quite beautiful countryside ... the ideal choice for Umbria vacation rentals. Villa l'Airone, Perugia

Situated in on of the most beautiful areas of the Lucca countryside, these two restored holiday cottages sit at 250 metres above sea-level and afford wonderful views over the plains of Pisa and down to the sea at Livorno. Vecoli Holiday Cottages. Vecoli Holiday Cottages, Lucca

High on a hilltop not far from Cortona, on Tuscany's eastern border with Umbria, Villa Cuiano is a large farmhouse that can be rented entire or as one of six apartments. Large swimming pool. Villa Cuiano, Arezzo

Casale Valle is one of a pair of old farmhouses (the other being Casale Presciano) offering Italy vacation rentals near the town of Arezzo. Lying on the Pieve estate, both these houses have been charmingly renovated, and now provide a choice of roomy Italian country rental apartments. Casale Valle, Arezzo

In the famous Chianti area, only half an hour from Florence and Siena, you will find Il Palazzetto. The villa houses up to 16 people with large garden, private pool and breathtaking views. Villa Il Palazzetto, Florence

Chiantigiano Castle is deep in the heart of Classic Chianti country, amidst rows of vines and evergreen woods. Restored barns and farmhouses make up this Tuscan vacation accommodation. The castle, with swimming pool, puts you at the heart of centuries of wine-making tradition. Chiantigiano Castle, Siena