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
Assisi - Italian vacation apartments located in an historic palazzo set amid extensive gardens with a pool. In the very heart of this town redolent with antique atmosphere and historic interest. Palazzo Minciotti, Perugia
La Vecchia Sassa Apartments, Tuscany - Sitting amidst the triangle formed by Florence, Siena and Pisa, these vacation apartments have a central swimming pool (14x7) and splendid views in the hills of Chianti. La Vecchia Sassa, Florence
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
Agriturismo La Mora, an organic farm just outside Assisi in Umbria, has five vacation rental apartments offering accommodation for 2+1 to 6+2 guests. Marvellous views, large swimming pool and superb playing/sports facilities including mountain biking and horseriding. Agriturismo La Mora, Perugia
Fattoria Le Mandrie di Ripalta has 2, 4 or 5 person apartments on a Chianti farm to the south of Florence. These Tuscany vacation rentals provide wimming pool and restaurant for the use of guests. Fattoria le Mandrie di Ripalta, Florence
Between Umbria and Tuscany - This typical, family-owned farm nestles amidst olive trees and vineyards. it has five vacation apartments, a magnificent garden and a beautiful swimming pool. Marilena la Casella Apartments, Perugia
Tuscany holiday rental apartments, Podere Incrociati; two large apartments (combined sleeping capacity of 17) located deep in the Italian countryside, just 15 minutes from Siena. A perfect holiday getaway spot. Podere Incrociati, Siena