These Chianti rentals, Tuscany, Italy offer a marvellous base for your Italian holiday ... a choice of two very nice apartments with views over the Chianti Classico hills. Pozzo dei Desideri, Florence
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
Lying at the heart of a ‘green’ farm estate, these Tuscan villa rentals are a marvellous way to enjoy the Italian countryside. La Vista is a farmhouse complex sitting on a hilltop some 120m above sea level. Farmhouse La Vista, Florence
Sleeps 2 to 10+
Swimming pool
I Cavallini is a delightful spot for a peaceful country holiday, wrapped in the rolling hills of the Maremma on Tuscany's southern coast. A large country estate, it offers two beautifully refurbished apartments sleeping 4 and 4-5, and a shared swimming pool. I Cavallini, Grosseto
Sleeps 4 to 9
Residenza Strozzi lies on the grounds of a beautiful Italian Renaissance villa, just a short bus ride from Florence' historical centre. The property provides a holiday apartment within a restored chapel and a B and B rooms with ensuite bath. The accommodation can also be rented for longer periods, like 4 or 5 months Residenza Strozzi, Florence
Sleeps 1 to 8
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
Apartment La Grotta, Lucca — This vacation apartment, sleeping four, is set within the walls of the city's 2000-year-old Roman amphitheatre. This is a very special base in this lovely mediaeval Italian city. Apartment La Grotta, Lucca
Sleeps 2 to 4
Villa Penelope is a luxury vacation villa on the outskirts of Camaiore, 5 miles from the beaches of Versilia. Secluded and private, but within easy driving distance of Lucca and Pisa. Sleeps 6. Can be rented in conjunction with Villa Amedeo with combined accommodation for 10+ Villa Penelope, Lucca
Sleeps 6 to 10+