Villa rental accommodation with shared swimming pool

This Rome hotel is surrounded by the beautiful Villa Doria Pamphili park, a large and green area near to St Peter's. All of the rooms at the Residence Hotel Dehon, Rome, have a kitchen, garden or balcony, and some have views of the cupola of St Peter's itself. Residence Hotel Dehon, Rome

The Hotel Semifonte is in Barberino Val d'Elsa, in the very heart of Chianti, and on the ancient Via Francigena. This hotel, perfectly placed for exploring Chianti, Siena, Florence, Volterra and San Gimignano, has 41 comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, satellite TV, minibars, phone/modems and every other comfort. Hotel Semifonte, Florence

This hotel in Sorrento is located with a beautiful view of Mount Vesuvius. Famous past visitors included Milton, Shelley and Keats in the days when the Imperial Hotel Tramontano, Sorrento was a private house. Today it is a comfortable four-star hotel promising a luxurious stay. Imperial Hotel Tramontano, Naples

This Sorrento hotel is just 1200 metres from the lively downtown square, the Piazza Tasso, of Sorrento. Overlooking the pretty harbour of Sant'Agnello, the wide open terraces of the Hotel Cristina also afford guests unrivalled views of the Bay of Naples. Hotel Cristina, Naples

Villa Las Tronas is a beautiful historic hotel set on one of Sardinia's most spectacular gulfs; it lies just a short walk from the centre of Alghero on the Italian island. There are 25 delightful rooms, all with views either of the hotel's park or out to sea. Villa Las Tronas Hotel, Sassari

Borgo Il Melone is a charming hotel in Italy. Tucked away in the Tuscan foothills below Cortona, it offers four-star hotel and self-catering accommodation. Borgo Il Melone, Arezzo

A modern four-star hotel in Bologna, the Top Park Hotel is equally suited for vacations or business trips. Rooms boast every modern comfort, the excellent (and very elegant) La Buari restaurants serves Emilia-Romagna cuisine and wine, and there is a large and flexible conference centre. Top Hotel Park, Bologna

The Albergo A' Paziella is a delightful four-star hotel offering an atmosphere of peace and tranquility in a wonderful central setting on Capri. There are 20 beautifully decorated, spacious rooms, all with en-suite facilities, cable/satellite TV, minibar and personal safe. Hotel 'A Paziella, Naples