This vacation villa in Cortona, Tuscany, Italy provides superb views of the countryside and is handily near the centre of the medieval town. Calcinaio, Arezzo
Ceppatelli is a fine stone country house, recently restored, with a new swimming pool and some splendid views across the valley below. Cepatelli, Lucca
Sleeps 10+
Swimming pool
Tafania is a secluded, recently restored farmhouse, halfway between Florence and Siena. The house sleeps 10 comfortably and has a private pool and stunning views. Tafania, Florence
Villa Eleste is a holiday apartment close to Lucca, Tuscany. This delightful holiday flat is on the ground floor of a 'villa padronale' next to its own private wood. Villa Eleste, Lucca
These holiday rentals in Italy lie in the beautiful Puglia town of Ostuni, the historic ‘white city’ on the heel of Italy. A choice of apartments and villa rental sleeps anything from two up to eight guests. Antico Casale Ostuni, Brindisi
Sleeps 2 to 8
This villa in Tuscany – a vacation rental near Lucca, Italy – lies just eight kilometres from the medieval walls of the lovely city of Lucca itself. Al Casino dei Papi, Lucca
Sleeps 2 to 5
Swimming pool
Agriturismo Sassi Bianchi has three farmhouses for rent near San Gimignano, and handy for Chianti and Siena. Facilities include a swimming pool, tennis court and bowling green. Accommodation for 2 to 15. Agriturismo Sassi Bianchi, Siena
Sleeps 2 to 10+
Swimming pool
In a superb hilltop location, enjoying panoramic views from its own private grounds, sits Paternino, a country house divided into five holiday apartments, and combining Tuscan tradition with every modern comfort. Paternino Farmhouse, Florence
Sleeps 3 to 10+
Swimming pool
