Villa Al Tiglio is a beautifully restored olive mill on the Villa di Ghiaia estate not far from Lucca, Tuscany. Private garden and pool, marvellous scenery and a range of services including excursions, helicopter tours and even weddings in the villa's chapel. Sleeps 8-10. Villa Al Tiglio, Lucca
Vivo d'Orcia is a secluded and elegant farmhouse rental, with shared pool, to the south of Siena in the area of Montalcino and Montepulciano, below an ancient castle. Sleeps 8. Vivo D'Orcia, Siena
These apartments in San Gimignano, Tuscany, offer vacation rentals near Siena, Italy. Set on the side of a hill, directly on the original old dirt road leading to the town, from where you can see the famous towers. Il Borghetto, Siena
These 'villetta' cottages in Coda Cavallo, San Teodoro provide Sardinia holiday rentals in one of the most beautiful parts of Italy. Villette Pinuccia e Umberto. Villette Pinuccia e Umberto, Nuoro
Sleeps 2 to 10
This holiday villa in Tuscany, west of Florence, Italy, sleeps 11, with six bedrooms, five bathrooms and a swimming pool. Villa Le Colline, Florence
Sleeps 2 to 10+
Swimming pool
Cottage Maria is a standalone holiday rental within the grounds of Villa Rosselmini, an old country estate lying at the foot of the hills between Pisa and Lucca. Explore the large grounds, relax in and around the pool, or enjoy the privacy of your own private garden. Sleeps 2 to 6 people. Cottage Maria, Pisa
The 350 year old olive mill–il Mulino di Torrigiani sits on its own bridge with a brook running beneath it and features two lovingly restored apartments. Trek to the waterfall in back, and sleep to the sound of the bubbling brook! Located on the 'Strada del Vino', it is surrounded by olive groves and vineyards. Mulino di Torrigiani, Lucca
Sleeps 2 to 4+
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+
