Tuscany - Two holiday houses for rent (one separating into two apartments) in the hills overlooking Florence. Sleeping from 2 to 12 people, this is peaceful, private holiday accommodation with a pool. Girasole, Bagno a Ripoli, Florence
A selection of apartments in villas, amid lawns, woodland and olive groves, on a huge farm estate in Tuscany. Azienda Agricola Piano Di Casciana, 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
Something special among Tuscany vacation villas — the Villa Spada, Lucca, Tuscany, Italy is fabulously restored. With a private pool and set high in the hills 20 minutes north-west of Lucca, the house offers accommodation for 8 to 10 people over 400m˛. Villa Spada. Villa Spada, Lucca
If you’re looking for Tuscany apartment rentals, check out these marvellous 2 & 3 bedroom apartments with swimming pool, in the heart of the beautiful Tuscan countryside, and sleeping up to 9. The Observatory, Siena
Sleeps 2 to 9
Swimming pool
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
These Chianti villa rentals, sleeping 10 guests, are based around a beautifully restored 16th century home. Recently refurbished, Le Casette now comprises two lovely stone built houses. Le Casette, Chianti, Siena
Sleeps 2 to 10
Swimming pool
Villa Maria is a charming hotel/b and b establishment with a historic and illustrious past. Located in Montecatini Alto, it boasts a fine swimming pool, sauna, large gardens and rooms furnished with antiques and great attention to quality and refinement. Villa Maria Montecatini, Pistoia
Sleeps 1 to 10+
Swimming pool