This charming converted monastery nestles in the hillside hamlet of San Pietro a Marcigliano, not far north of the city of Lucca. The setting is incomparable and the views are wonderful. The Monastery, Lucca
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
Sleeps 2 to 10+
Swimming pool
These 'villetta' cottages in Coda Cavallo, San Teodoro provide Sardinia holiday rentals in one of the most beautiful parts of Italy. Villette Pinuccia e Umberto. Villette Pinuccia e Umberto, Nuoro
Sleeps 2 to 10
A superb holiday home close to Lucca – Casa Arsina is an 18th century shooting lodge. Beautifully refurbished, this luxury property sleeps eight, has a nice little garden and a swimming pool. Casa Arsina, Lucca
Sleeps 2 to 8
Swimming pool
Il Gallinaio — the henhouse — is a cosy, secluded cottage for two in the rich countryside of the Val d'Orcia, southeast of Siena. Gallinaio, Siena
Sleeps 2
This splendid 17th century villa sleeps seven (plus two in the additional apartment) and is reached via a majestic, imposing gate and thence through an alley of cypresses ... a beautiful villa rental in Lucca. Villa Costa. Villa Costa, Lucca
Sleeps 2 to 10
Le Falcette is situated in a rural area amidst orchards, vineyards and woods in the Lucca hills. This Tuscany accommodation – near Lucca, Italy – is located on the wine road and takes its name from the small stream which runs along the border of the property. Le Falcette, Lucca
Sleeps 4 to 10
Swimming pool
Villa La Camelia is a delightful, traditional farmhouse offering holiday accommodation for up to eleven guests. Set in the beautiful countryside of Lucca, Tuscany, the villa has a large two-tier swimming pool. Villa La Camelia, Lucca
Sleeps 10
Swimming pool
