Tucked away on a pretty, little farm on the border between Tuscany and Umbria, Convento di Novole offers accommodation in a 400-year old church and convent. Three holiday flats with beautiful, natural surroundings. Convento di Novole Holiday Flats, Arezzo
Sleeps 2 to 10+
These holiday rentals, Italy are vacation apartments close to Lake Trasimeno, Umbria. Il Palazzo is a tastefully restored eighteenth-century farmhouse, with completely independent panoramic apartments sleeping 2, 4 or 6 guests. The flavour of Umbria is always retained here, with terracotta flagstones underfoot. Special offers starting from euro 350 are available for May. Il Palazzo Agriturismo, Perugia
Sleeps 1 to 10+
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
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
Sleeps 10+
Swimming pool
At Villa Catureglio, close to Lucca, with wonderful grounds and woodland, you'll find three traditional Tuscan stone cottages for rental, sleeping six or seven people, and with swimming in the nearby mill pool. Catureglio apartments, Lucca
Sleeps 4 to 10+
Villa Catureglio, close to Lucca, was originally a 15th century fortified tower and has magnificently proportioned rooms, furnished with a mixture of contemporary and antique Italian furniture. Sleeps up to 16 people. Private pool. Adjacent cottages can sleep a further 20 people. Villa Catureglio, Lucca
A large 17th century villa with pool, located a few short kilometres from Florence yet surrounded by olive trees and a large private garden. Villa L'Acacia, Florence
These apartments lie a full 900 metres above sea level, with magnificent views of the Monte Sibillini National Park and only 20km from Norcia ... Agriturismo Santa Serena is the perfect spot for vacation rentals in Umbria. Agriturismo Santa Serena, Perugia
