With pool, tennis court, open views and easy access to both beaches and splendid art towns, this large villa (sleeping up to 14) is pretty much the perfect vacation base in northern Tuscany. Pisa, Lucca and Florence are all easily reachable, and the beaches of Viareggio and the Verislian Riviera are a short hop away. Villa La Capannuccia, Lucca
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
A marvellous villa rental in the Lucca countryside - Tenuta Villa Baggine is a beautifully realised barn conversion, which comfortably sleeps 6+2 guests. Tenuta Villa Baggine, Lucca
Villa Pantanino is a large villa for rent just 5km from Siena. With large gardens, a private swimming pool and glorious views, it is an ideal holiday spot in central Tuscany. Sleeps 10 or 14. Villa Pantanino, Siena
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
Villa Bobolino is a seventeenth century Italian villa, available for rent and located within walking distance of the centre of the fine hilltop town of Cortona, Tuscany. Large gardens, swimming pool, peaceful location. Villa Bobolino, Arezzo
Sleeps 4 to 8
Swimming pool
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
