Villa Ghiaia offers a selection of apartments, cottages and farmhouses for rent on a beautiful country estate not far from Lucca. Splendid scenery, swimming pools and a range of services that include weddings, guided tours and helicopter trips. Villa Ghiaia holidays, weddings and services, Lucca
Surrounded by centuries-old olive trees, cultivated fields and rural villages, these Umbria vacation rentals lie on the borders with Tuscany, and sleep from two to nine guests. Poggio del Sole, Perugia
Just 20 kilometres from Florence, Villa Eleanora, with plenty of space to run around, and private access through the garden to a large (shared) swimming pool, is perfect for families with children or teenagers, and the interiors too offer more than ample space for family entertaining. Villa Eleanora, Florence
Sleeps 4 to 7
Swimming pool
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
This exclusive lodging was once the property of the church then the wine estate, summer lodge and hunting reserve of the Marchese Spanò. It is now a luxury agritourism offering every comfort with air-conditioned rooms furnished with antiques, and beautifully situated among the vines on the mediterranean coast. Agriturismo Baglio Del Marchese, Trapani
Sleeps 2 to 10
Villa Bruschetti - an ancient noble estate to the west of Florence. A classical garden, part formal (Italian garden), part natural, complete with towering cypress trees, creates an elegant backdrop from which to admire the lush Florentine hills that surround Villa Bruschetti. Sleeps up to 15 people. Villa Bruschetti, Florence
Sleeps 10+
Swimming pool
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
Sleeps 2 to 8