Casa Viaro, Padua - this charming 17th century house offers holiday accommodation for up to 8 guests in the countryside of the Veneto, northern Italy. A peaceful private setting within easy travelling distance of Padua and Venice. Casa Viaro, Padua
Sleeps 4 to 8
Self-catering accommodation in the Lucca countryside, Tuscany – this agriturismo is on green hills surrounded by woods and olive groves. Biodegradable and biological products. Azienda Agricola Biologica Nico, Lucca
Sleeps 2 to 7
Il Girasole is in the north of Lazio, at the border with Umbria and Tuscany, sitting high above sea level, it has a commanding view of the surrounding land. The apartment is fully furnished and is set within a large garden with a swimming pool, and sleeps 4-6 people. Bed & Breakfast Il Girasole, Viterbo
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. Villa Tron, Venice
Sleeps 2 to 5
Holiday-makers looking for Lucca villa rentals should check out this country house to rent, with pool, in Tuscany Pruneta di Sopra, Lucca
Agriturismo La Mora, an organic farm just outside Assisi in Umbria, has five vacation rental apartments offering accommodation for 2+1 to 6+2 guests. Marvellous views, large swimming pool and superb playing/sports facilities including mountain biking and horseriding. Agriturismo La Mora, Perugia
Veneto - Spend your Italian holiday on an Italian organic farm, at this accommodation in the Euganei Hills nature reserve. This farm is 50km from Venice, and offers bed and breakfast and apartment rental accommodation. Terre Bianche Farmhouse Vacations, Padua
Sleeps 2 to 10+
Villa Catureglio, close to Lucca, was originally a 15th century fortified tower and has magnificently proportioned rooms, furnished with a mixture of contemporary and antique Italian furniture. Sleeps up to 16 people. Private pool. Adjacent cottages can sleep a further 20 people. Villa Catureglio, Lucca
