Il Tirasotto - traditionally-decorated, semi-detached country cottage for rent on the Villa di Ghiaia estate between Lucca and the Versilian coast. Panoramic views, a shared swimming pool and excellent services (weddings in the chapel, helicopter trips, excursions, etc.) Sleeps 4-6. Il Tirasotto holiday cottage, Lucca
Villa Gemignana, near Lucca, is an imposing sixteenth century villa with classic Italian garden, frescoes and swimming pool. Villa La Gemignana, Lucca
Sleeps 2 to 8
Swimming pool
A few miles outside Padua, Villa Mandriola offers villa rentals in Italy with a refined touch, and a considered, personalised service. Villa Mandriola, Padua
Sleeps 2 to 10+
Holiday rooms, apartments and accommodation for rent in the palatial surroundings of a 12th century Venetian castle not far from Padua, Venezia, Italy. Weddings, receptions and conferences catered for. Wine making seminars and courses. Castello di Lispida, Padua
Sleeps 2 to 10+
Situated in on of the most beautiful areas of the Lucca countryside, these two restored holiday cottages sit at 250 metres above sea-level and afford wonderful views over the plains of Pisa and down to the sea at Livorno. Vecoli Holiday Cottages. Vecoli Holiday Cottages, Lucca
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+
Located in a particularly attractive part of the Lucca countryside, La Casupola is a large Tuscan house rental (sleeps 10), surrounded by olive groves, orchards and vineyards. Lucca is ten minutes away, the coast half an hour, and Pisa and Florence are both reachable in under an hour. La Casupola, Lucca
Sleeps 4+ to 10
Swimming pool
Tuscany - This hugely impressive vacation villa for rent outside Cortona sleeps 11 guests. Combining Tuscan tradition, modern comforts and amazing views, and just 1km from the mediaeval town, this could be your perfect holiday in Italy. Villa delle Contesse. Villa delle Contesse, Arezzo
Sleeps 8 to 10+
Swimming pool