Valpolicella - a holiday Bed and Breakfast in the Italian countryside between Verona and Lake Garda, La Caminella offers a range of courses including cooking, wine-tasting and pottery. La Caminella, Verona
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
Podere Crespine, between Florence and Siena, is a fully restored luxurious farmhouse rental, with pool, that easily accommodates 12 people. Podere Crespine, Florence
Sleeps 10+
Swimming pool
Villa Al Tiglio is a beautifully restored olive mill on the Villa di Ghiaia estate not far from Lucca, Tuscany. Private garden and pool, marvellous scenery and a range of services including excursions, helicopter tours and even weddings in the villa's chapel. Sleeps 8-10. Villa Al Tiglio, Lucca
Offering Tuscan villa rentals - with villa accommodation close to Lucca, Italy - this elegant accommodation sleeps fourteen. Villa Maresol. Villa Maresol, Lucca
Sleeps 8 to 10+
La Capannina is a charming, traditionally decorated holiday cottage on the Villa di Ghiaia estate not far from Lucca. Shared swimming pool and outstanding services including weddings, helicopter trips and excursions. La Capannina holiday cottage, Lucca
This Tuscany villa with pool lies 35km south-west of Florence, and sleeps 8. Positioned beautifully for touring and exploring Tuscany, the villa is in a lovely garden, with terrific views from its hilltop position above the town of Quarrata. Villa Barbarella, Florence
Sleeps 2 to 8
Swimming pool
Il Fienilino, just 13 kilometres from Florence, is a holiday home that has shared use of a pool, an enormous garden and a cypress and olive-lined approach avenue. Sleeps 4-6. Il Fienilino, Florence
Sleeps 4 to 6
Swimming pool