Villas and apartments for rent in Italy

Villa Casanuova is a luxurious, old-fashioned country house in the beautiful, rolling hills of southern Siena. All mod cons including central heating, a sauna, en-suite bathrooms with hydro-massage tubs, satellite TV and internet access. A large professional kitchen is used for occasional cooking courses. Swimming pool and extensive grounds. Sleeps 14. Villa Casanuova, Siena

La Favola is an an Italian holiday villa rental on the island of Ischia in the bay of Naples. There are commanding views out to sea, and the property (sleeping 3+2) is close to all the local amenities. Villa La Favola, Naples

Residence Il Casale, just outside Cortona, consists of ten apartments in a restored sixteenth century complex. A peaceful spot, where you can relax by the swimming pool or sit in the garden enjoying the city skyline with its mediaeval domes and towers. Il Casale, Arezzo

Casa Pisani is a 17th century restored farmhouse providing 2 holiday apartments within easy reach of Venice and Padua in the Veneto region of Northern Italy. Casa Pisani, Padua

Palazzo Bernardo is a rooftop apartment in the heart of Venice. Palazzo Bernardo, Venice

Podere Pietreta is a 300-year-old country villa which has been split into three charming vacation apartments. Set on a hilltop surrounded by olive groves, gardens and ancient trees, the property boasts marvellous views of the Siena countryside from its large swimming pool. Podere Pietreta Apartments, Siena

Tenuta Tornia is the textbook example of 'getting away from it all' … three independent Tuscany vacation rental properties set on a countryside estate between Florence, Siena and Arezzo. Lovingly restored, with luxury and tradition perfectly blended. Tenuta Tornia, Florence

These Italy holiday rentals are within a lovely farmhouse in Umbria, central Italy. The Dove ti porta il cuore ( Follow the heart) farmhouse is located a few kilometres from both Orvieto and Lake Bolsena. Dove ti porta il cuore, Terni