Rental accommodation sleeping 4 to 8

This villa in Tuscany lies between Lucca and the seaside, Italy. On a hilltop overlooking the old castle of Nozzano Castello, eight miles away from Lucca, Casa Il Basso offers remarkable views over the plain of Lucca, the hills around and the sea in the distance. Casa il Basso, Lucca

Pugnano Alto Farm Apartments, Umbria - Choose from four holiday apartments in a restored farmhouse with beautiful scenery, a swimming pool, children's play area and easy access to Perugia and Cortona. Pugnano Alto Farm Apartments, Perugia

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

La Mimosa is a large restored barn offering comfortable, stylish accommodation for 4 to 6, and a separate holiday flat for two. A peaceful country setting just a few kilometres from Lucca. La Mimosa, Lucca

Castello della Montecchia is a prestigious wine-making estate not far from Padua (Padova) in the Veneto, northeast Italy. It offers three apartments for four and one apartment for two within a couple of minutes of a golf course and swimming pool. Castello della Montecchia Apartments, Padua

This holiday rental in Sicily is quite lovely villa accommodation near Enna. A terrific country house right in the centre of the island, this villa is not far from Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples – an area rich in mythology. Villa Paci, Enna

Nestling within the chestnut hills just north of Lucca lies the medieval village of Tereglio - a charming Tuscan hideaway with truly breathtaking views, providing a vacation house for rent. Tereglio, Lucca

Named after a Prince of Florence, Lorenzo il Magnifico is a country house providing a luxurious taste of country life on a hilltop not far from Lucca. Wonderful scenery and a large garden with swimming pool. Sleeps 6. Lorenzo il Magnifico, Lucca