Rental accommodation sleeping 4 to 8

Via di Mammoli is a comfortable holiday home with accommodation for 4 to 8+ in the countryside of northern Tuscany. Wonderfully peaceful and secluded, but only 8km from Lucca. Via di Mammoli, Lucca

Choose from this selection of Florence vacation rental apartments, just five minutes’ drive from the historic centre of the city. Villa Le Piazzole, Florence

Villa Il Turco (sleeps up to ten people) is an elegant sixteenth-century country estate just 18 kilometres from Florence. Antique furniture, a formal Italian garden, private swimming pool, perfect isolation, the list goes on. Villa Il Turco, Florence

This villa for rent in Tuscany lies 50 miles south of Siena, close to the Umbrian border. Sleeping 11, it’s an ancient and beautiful stone farmhouse from the 15th century. Villa Le Terme, Siena

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

Agriturismo Sassi Bianchi has three farmhouses for rent near San Gimignano, and handy for Chianti and Siena. Facilities include a swimming pool, tennis court and bowling green. Accommodation for 2 to 15. Agriturismo Sassi Bianchi, Siena

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

A few miles outside Padua, Villa Mandriola offers villa rentals in Italy with a refined touch, and a considered, personalised service. Villa Mandriola, Padua