Set in a natural amphitheatre of vines in the rolling hills of southern Siena, Il Paradiso di Frassina consists of a vacation farmhouse and rental apartments, as well as short-term and bed and breakfast accommodation. The estate produces excellent wines and offers courses in wine tasting, cookery and photography. Il Paradiso di Frassina, Siena
Sleeps 2 to 10+
Immersed in the typical olive groves and vineyards of the Florentine hills, this farm with swimming pool (10 x 5,5 metres) offers the best in vacation rentals Tuscany. Courses on Tuscan cooking are available. Agriturismo Podere Il Poggiolo, Florence
Casa Mary is a pretty house within walking distance of Lucca's mediaeval walls. It offers accommodation for 2 to 4 in a bright, compact apartment. Italian lessons. Casa Mary, Lucca
Sleeps 4
An idyllic setting, splendid views, a warm welcome and an aura of perfect peace conspire to make Tuscany Rural one of the most lovely rural retreats in Tuscany. Rooms with pool between Siena and Grossetto. Tuscany Rural, Grosseto
40 minutes south of Siena, La Locanda del Loggiato is in the heart of the spa village of Bagno Vignoni, with 8 romantically restored rooms available for bed and breakfast. Locanda del Loggiato, Siena
Sleeps 2 to 10+
Fattoria Le Mandrie di Ripalta has 2, 4 or 5 person apartments on a Chianti farm to the south of Florence. These Tuscany vacation rentals provide wimming pool and restaurant for the use of guests. Fattoria le Mandrie di Ripalta, Florence
Da Elisa alle Sette Arti offers fine art-deco styled accommodation within the walls of Lucca. Single, double and triple rooms available in this 'affitacamere' Da Elisa alle Sette Arti, Lucca
Chianti - a collection of charming Italian vacation apartments, set in idyllic Tuscan countryside, this is an excellent base for visits to Siena, Florence and the rest of Tuscany. Castello di Lamole, Florence
