With the calm and beauty of the Tuscan countryside, Casale Mugnani, surrounded by olive groves, is just 15 minutes from all the charms of medieval Lucca. Lovely vacation apartments, landscaped grounds and a saltwater swimming pool. Antico Casale Mugnani, Lucca
Umbria - A 15th century farmhouse with a swimming pool (available from June) on a hill just outside Perugia - in open countryside, but a stone's throw from the historic centre of the city. Cooking lessons. Villa Nuba, Perugia
Tuscany - On the quiet slopes facing Montepulciano, these two farmhouses provide beautifully furnished, traditional holiday accommodation in central Italy. Le Capanne di Sopra, Siena
Sleeps 6 to 10+
La Favola is an an Italian holiday villa rental on the island of Ischia in the bay of Naples. There are commanding views out to sea, and the property (sleeping 3+2) is close to all the local amenities. Villa La Favola, Naples
Sleeps 3 to 10+
An unusually large (sleeping up to 10 people) villa rental within walking – or cycling – distance of Lucca. Villa Anna lies less than a kilometre from the walls of Lucca and has recently been totally restored and refurbished, maintaining the feel (and the antiques) of a stylish Liberty building. Garden, terrace and air conditioning. Villa Anna, Lucca
Sleeps 2 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. Are also available three apartments. Villa Tron, Venice
Sleeps 2 to 5
This Chianti vacation accommodation comprises apartments and a house to rent, Tuscany, Italy. Casa Rossa, Florence
A newly restored Tuscany villa with swimming pool, the Villa Montaione has been recently and immaculately restored. Lying just 16km from the historic city of San Gimignano, this spacious, stone-built house sleeps 8 with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Villa Montaione, Florence
Sleeps 2 to 8
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