Spend a few nights staying in a splendid historical Italian house, located midway between Padua and Venice. Surrounded by fine gardens and parkland, this is the text-book definition of 'getting away from it all'. Rooms available for a minimum two-night stay, all year round. Villa Tron, Venice
Sleeps 2 to 5
Bed & breakfast, apartments, furnished rooms and suites, at the foot of the hills surrounding the medieval village of Montecarlo. Ambassador, Lucca
Make the most of your vacation in Italy’s most historically and culturally exciting city … this Florence apartment lies at Number 7 Piazza della Signoria, in the very heart of the Renaissance town. Apartment Signoria, Florence
Sleeps 4 to 5
Located just outside the famous walls of Lucca, this carefully renovated apartment is on one of Lucca's best known streets and, availability permitting, may be rented on either a weekly or nightly basis. Sleeps 2 to 4. La Casina Dei Piccioni, Lucca
Sleeps 2 to 4
Il Girasole is in the north of Lazio, at the border with Umbria and Tuscany, sitting high above sea level, it has a commanding view of the surrounding land. The apartment is fully furnished and is set within a large garden with a swimming pool, and sleeps 4-6 people. Bed & Breakfast Il Girasole, Viterbo
A Casa Zorzi - in a short distance from Venice and Padua, four charming apartments in the enchanting medieval village of Arquà Petrarca, member of "The Most Beautiful Villages in Italy". This property is "baby friendly", offering essential baby equipment. A Casa Zorzi, Padua
Sleeps 2 to 10+
Veneto - Spend your Italian holiday on an Italian organic farm, at this accommodation in the Euganei Hills nature reserve. This farm is 50km from Venice, and offers bed and breakfast and apartment rental accommodation. Terre Bianche Farmhouse Vacations, Padua
Sleeps 2 to 10+
This old farmhouse with swimming pool is set within vineyards and olive groves. The estate comprises 3 independent apartments, each with private garden. This is a truly peaceful place, although Florence is just 7.5 miles away and Pontassieve is 1.5 miles. Villa Cafaggiolo, Florence
