With rooms for rent near Orvieto, Umbria, Relais I Ginepri is the perfect spot for a romantic weekend or relaxing vacation, and great for business meetings too. Relais I Ginepri, Terni
Chianti - A country villa with swimming pool in Tuscany between the towns of Radda and Gaiole, offering a superb base for vacations in Chianti. Either rent the whole villa or individual apartments. Villa Vistarenni. Villa Vistarenni, Siena
On the ridge of the hills between Lake Maggiore and Lake Orta, in an 18th century park, the Sartori family built a modern, prestigious country house for their family vacations. Now available to families and groups seeking a Lake Maggiore holiday home rentals, these three houses can sleep up to 20. Villa Sartori. Villa Sartori, Novara
In the former mediaeval fortress of Chiarentana (on the La Foce estate), looking out over the spectacular Orcia valley, south-east of Siena and close to Pienza and Montepulciano, 5 charming and carefully decorated vacation apartments sleeping 2-6 can be rented by the week. Chiarentana, Siena
The Costa Smeralda, on the north-east coast of Sardinia, separated from Corsica by the Straits of Bonifacio, is a part of the island famed throughout the world. Clean sea, unspoiled bays, wonderful climate make this one of the most sought-after corners of the Mediterranean. This Sardinia self-catering rentals put you at the very heart of things. Residenza Capriccioli, Sassari
If you’re looking for villas for rental, Tuscany, check out Villa Gasparri ... a pretty little villa sleeping 4 and ideal for exploring Chianti and Florence. Villa Gasparri, Florence
Sleeps 2 to 4
Swimming pool
These apartments in Tuscany are within a farmhouse and are available on a short stay basis as well. They lie just 15 minutes from Lucca and 20 minutes from the Versilian Coast, in the heart of the Tuscan countryside, where it is still possible to live in contact with nature immersed in the cultural, social and gastronomic traditions of this land. A Casa del Tosi Agriturismo, Lucca
Tuscany holiday apartments at Villa La Loggia, close to San Gimignano, and less than an hour from Florence, Siena and Pisa. Rent a four or six person apartment, or the entire property for a larger group. Swimming pool. Villa La Loggia, Florence
Sleeps 4 to 10
Swimming pool