Villa rental accommodation with shared swimming pool

Cagliari's Hotel Regina Margherita is in the centre of the old part of the city. All 100 air-conditioned rooms have en-suite facilities plus cable/satellite TV, direct-dial telephone and minibar. This Italian hotel has an elegant restaurant and lounge/bar plus a large conference and business support centre. Hotel Regina Margherita, Cagliari

This hotel near Sorrento features 80 exquisitely designed bedrooms, with dark Italian wood, tiled floors and fitted wardrobes. There are two swimming pools in addition to a private stretch of beach, and the hotel's main restaurant, the Nettuno, is famed for its selection of local and international cuisine. Grand Hotel Alimuri, Naples

This fine hotel in Salerno province is located in the picturesque coastal resort of Amalfi, overlooking the sea. Hotel Miramalfi is situated on the edge of the town and its privileged position ensures spectacular views. Hotel Miramalfi, Salerno

Hotel Mutacita, Rimini, lies just 250 metres from the beach. There are 33 light, modern rooms, all with private balcony, en-suite bathroom, satellite TV and direct-dial telephone. Hotel Mutacita, Rimini

This comfortable four-star hotel in the south Tyrolean province of Bolzano offers guests a relaxing place to stay in a beautiful setting with a full range of sporting and health-spa facilities on hand. Belvita Hotel Adria, Bolzano

A marvellously romantic location for this Amalfi coast hotel, the four-star Furore Inn Resort Hotel, near Ravello, is wedged into the cliffs between Positano and Amalfi. There are beautiful views down onto the blue waters of the Mediterranean - not least from the three swimming pools. Furore Inn Resort, Salerno

A marvellous choice of hotel in Liguria, The Pollon Inn is a welcoming guesthouse-style hotel right in the centre of San Remo. This Italian hotel is close to the Teatro Ariston, where the world-famous San Remo festival is held. There are just three charming en-suite rooms, all with satellite TV and direct-dial telephone. Pollon Inn, Imperia

Hotel Caesar is a superior four-star hotel in Italy, lying on Tuscany's Versilian Riviera. You'll enjoy a high standard of service and plenty in the way of sporting and outdoor activities in the pleasant seaside resort of Lido di Camaiore. Hotel Caesar, Lucca