Campania - Theatre Domus is a set of sophisticated holiday apartments and bed and breakfast accommodation in a large villa near Naples. With splendid sea views this is a charming Italian hideaway. Villa 'Theatre Domus', Naples
Agriturismo Sassi Bianchi has three farmhouses for rent near San Gimignano, and handy for Chianti and Siena. Facilities include a swimming pool, tennis court and bowling green. Accommodation for 2 to 15. Agriturismo Sassi Bianchi, Siena
Sleeps 2 to 10+
Swimming pool
Vivo d'Orcia is a secluded and elegant farmhouse rental, with shared pool, to the south of Siena in the area of Montalcino and Montepulciano, below an ancient castle. Sleeps 8. Vivo D'Orcia, Siena
Located 'up' the Serchio valley from Lucca, past Barga and close to Castelnuovo Garfagnana, the agritourism apartments at Osteria del Piano are located on the edge of the wonderful mountains and countryside of the Garfagnana region. Swimming pool. Osteria del Piano, Lucca
Sleeps 4+ to 10+
Swimming pool
These luxury villa rentals in Tuscany, sleeping nine, with 4 bathrooms and a swimming pool, provide a vacation in a classic Tuscan setting. Sitting among vineyards and olive-clad hills 40km west of Florence, this elegant old villa dates from the early 16th century. Villa dei Medici, Florence
Sleeps 2 to 9
Swimming pool
Offering Cortona vacation rentals, Tuscany, Italy, this ancient stone farmhouse has three restored apartments affording wonderful views over the Chiana Valley. Cocciaio, Arezzo
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