Villa rental accommodation with shared swimming pool

Set in Nuoro province, on the beguiling Mediterranean island of Sardinia, the Hotel Su Lithu offers four-star accommodation in a superbly green and relaxed environment near the town of Bitti. Surrounded by trees, set in its own grounds in this lightly populated part of the island, the hotel offers modern comforts and a flavour of the real Sardinia (Sardegna). Hotel Su Lithu, Nuoro

Set in its own parkland between the towns of Como and Cernobbio, and on the western shores of Lake Como, this four-star hotel in Italy offers superb comfort in a modern and delightfully functional setting. Grand Hotel di Como, Como

The Mythos Hotel, Milan is a superior, modern four-star hotel opened in 2000 and situated close to Milan's central railway station and the business district. Convenient for all major transport links the hotel offers luxurious accommodation with 52 elegantly appointed en-suite rooms. Mythos Hotel, Milan

This hotel in Anacapri overlooks the coast of Naples and Mount Vesuvius. It is close to the centre of Capri and to other attractions, such as the Blue Grotto and Marina Piccola beach. Capri is easily reached from the city of Naples or town of Sorrento. Hotel Bellavista, Naples

Villaggio Albergo Casa Mancia is a pleasant three-star hotel housed within a historic building close to the Umbrian town of Foligno which lies between Assisi and Trevi. There are 16 comforable rooms, all with en-suite bathroom, cable/satellite TV, direct-dial phone and minibar. Villaggio Albergo Casa Mancia, Perugia

The Hotel San Marco is a medium-sized modern hotel close to Lucca's attractive San Marco district. There are 42, bright, stylish rooms, all with en-suite facilities, satellite/cable TV, direct-dial phone line, internet modem link and minibar. Hotel San Marco, Lucca

This holiday village lies on the Italian Mediterranean coast. With a superb setting in Vibo Valentia, on Italy's Calabrian coast, the four-star Hotel Cala di Volpe has a uniquely relaxing and peaceful atmosphere, and is the perfect base for your family vacation in Italy. Hotel Cala di Volpe, Vibo Valentia

Grand Hotel Trieste and Victoria is a splendid five-star spa hotel in Italy, with four magnificent spa pools and a vast range of therapies and treatments on offer. The hotel has 198 luxurious en-suite rooms, all with satellite television and direct-dial telephone, some with integral cabins for treatments. Grand Hotel Trieste and Victoria, Padua