Situated on the northern coast of Sardinia, Hotel le Dune overlooks the islands of Spargi and Budelli, and the coast of Corsica. It offers both rooms and apartments for rent on a nightly and a weekly basis. Hotel Le Dune, Sassari
Sleeps 1+ to 10+
La Torriola – vacation rentals in the hill country of Umbria, close to Todi. Five individual apartments (sleeping either 2 or 4 people), with a shared guest lounge, Jacuzzi, solarium, swimming pool and children's area, as well as a chance to enjoy the fine farm produce. La Torriola, Perugia
Baglio Spano is a centuries old Sicilian farmhouse lovingly converted into holiday apartments. This stylish art nouveau house sits among acres of vineyards, running down to the warm waters of the Mediterranean. Baglio Spano', Trapani
Sleeps 1 to 10
Holiday accommodation in the grounds of a wine estate, near Montepulciano and not far from the Tuscan-Umbrian border. The estate extends over 100 hectares of which 20 are planted with vines. Casa Maramai, Siena
This large country villa to rent sits in the hills outside the medieval city of Lucca, Tuscany. In a superb position, the villa, with its own gardens and swimming pool, gazes down upon the valley below. On the wall of the house is engraved Segalato, Lucca
A superb farm holiday resort in the heart of Umbria … these are luxurious double rooms, junior suites in a beautiful 11th century abbey relais de charme and exclusive holiday apartments in an elegant 12th century stone tower, with typical restaurant and panoramic sea salt water pool. Cooking lessons are available. Le Torri di Bagnara, Perugia
Sleeps 1 to 10+
Swimming pool
Tenuta Castel Venezze provides lovely holiday rental apartments on an ancient estate in the Veneto countryside, less than an hour's drive from Venice. There are several bed and breakfast rooms and three apartments available for rent. Tenuta Castel Venezze, Rovigo
Agriturismo Arlena , self catering apartments with private beach and restaurant service on request. Luxurious relaxation on the shore of Bolsena lake, conveniently located at the crossroads of Latium, Tuscany and Umbria. Watersports, fishing and a lot of cultural, gastronomic and wine-tasting excursions. Arlena's Farm Holiday Apartments, Viterbo
Sleeps 2 to 10+