Villa rental accommodation with shared swimming pool

The Park Hotel Suisse, Santa Margherita Ligure, is a delightful spot to holiday on the Italian Riviera. This hotel near Portofino has 80 luxurious rooms, all with a balcony either overlooking the lush hotel gardens or a wonderful sea view. Park Hotel Suisse, Genoa

Hotel Mion is a luxurious four-star hotel in the pretty resort of Silvi Marina close to Pescara. The hotel has 64 spacious rooms, including five suites, all with air-conditioning, en-suite bathroom, satellite/cable television and a well-stocked minibar. Hotel Mion, Teramo

Hotel La Gravenna is located in the pretty town of Subbiano, a little way north of Arezzo and in an area with plenty of history and natural beauty. There are 37 en-suite rooms here, all with direct-dial phone and colour TV and children are welcome with under-fives staying free. Hotel La Gravenna, Arezzo

A modern hotel on a hillside in Torri del Benaco, the Hotel Torri del Garda has stunning views over Lake Garda. It has 85 comfortable rooms, a swimming pool, sauna, solarium and gym, a children's play area and four meeting rooms that can accommodate as many as 140 people. There is also a restaurant and bar. Hotel Le Torri del Garda, Verona

Hotel Fortunella is a welcoming family-run hotel in Italy. Lying in the pretty beach resort of Lido di Camaiore, on Tuscany's Versilian Riviera, it has 25 bright, spacious rooms. Hotel Fortunella, Lucca

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

The modern Grand Hotel Flora, Sorrento is in the centre of town, convenient for the port and all major transport links. There are 130 bright and spacious en-suite rooms, each equipped with satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, internet link and minibar. Grand Hotel Flora, Naples

The Best Western Hotel Residence Italia is a modern hotel in the quiet town of Quartu S Elena, 8km from Cagliari. There are 83 rooms and apartments, all with en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, TV, direct-dial phone, internet connection and safety deposit box. Hotel Residence Italia, Cagliari