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
A delightful vacation villa in Tuscany, Italy, the Palazzo D’Arcato is a beautiful and charming old house situated in a quiet and panoramic location in the hills surrounding Lucca, in the medieval village of Lugliano. Palazzo D'Arcato, Lucca
These apartments on Lake Garda offer accommodation with a swimming pool on the Italian Lakes. This late 19th century farmhouse has been described as "an extraordinary oasis for a relaxing rest and a marvellous starting point for walks or rides on a mountain bike in the nearby natural park La Rocca". La Filanda, Brescia
Torre di Sotto offers two recently restored apartments that are perched in the soft Tuscan hills above Lucca. An ideal holiday spot for exploring Lucca and the cities of art, whilst having the beaches of the Versilian Riviera close at hand. Torre di Sotto, Lucca
Sleeps 2 to 8
Located on a glorious farm estate just 12K from Siena, the authentic farmhouse at San Fabiano sleeps up to twenty people divided across five rental apartments, each with bathroom and kitchen. New swimming pool. San Fabiano, Siena
Giardino dei Bonsai is a charming, modern house offering spacious holiday accommodation for five. Just outside Cortona, it has marvellous views of the Valdichiana and Lake Trasimeno. Giardino dei Bonsai, Arezzo
The old farm of Pietreto lies on a hilltop, 485 metres above sea level in the heart of Chianti, some 27km from Florence and 30km from Siena. These Chianti holiday rentals, two apartments each sleeping four, lie between the medieval villages of San Donato (3km) and Castellina (6km), in the centre of the Chianti Classico wine-growing area. Pietreto, Siena
Sleeps 2 to 8
Swimming pool
Tuscany - This Chianti-producing farm south of Florence provides bed and breakfast apartments and a good base for excursions to Florence, Siena and central Italy. Le Muricce Bed and Breakfast, Florence
