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
Rosa Scarlatta apartments, The Italian Marches. Four delightful vacation apartments in a 17th century town house; perfect for a peaceful vacation in the mountains or on the beaches of the Adriatic. La Rosa Scarlatta, Ascoli - Piceno
Sleeps 2 to 10+
Offering bed and breakfast in the Maremma (in the countryside of Lazio, Italy) Podere Giuliano is a recently restored farmhouse surrounded by pasture and cornfields close to Rome. Podere Giuliano, Viterbo
Sleeps 2 to 4+
A holiday rental property near the small country town of Camaiore in northern Tuscany. Perfectly placed for the beaches of Viareggio and the Versilian Riviera, as well as Lucca and the artistic splendours of Tuscany, the villa sleeps up to 8 people and has a private swimming pool in the mediterranean gardens. Villa Laura, Lucca
Swimming pool
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
