This old farmhouse with swimming pool is set within vineyards and olive groves. The estate comprises 3 independent apartments, each with private garden. This is a truly peaceful place, although Florence is just 7.5 miles away and Pontassieve is 1.5 miles. Villa Cafaggiolo, Florence
Tenuta Tornia is the textbook example of 'getting away from it all' … three independent Tuscany vacation rental properties set on a countryside estate between Florence, Siena and Arezzo. Lovingly restored, with luxury and tradition perfectly blended. Tenuta Tornia, Florence
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
Holiday rental house offering wonderful views from the swimming pool. Close to Lucca, Falampa. Falampa, Lucca
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+
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
Villa Casanuova is a luxurious, old-fashioned country house in the beautiful, rolling hills of southern Siena. All mod cons including central heating, a sauna, en-suite bathrooms with hydro-massage tubs, satellite TV and internet access. A large professional kitchen is used for occasional cooking courses. Swimming pool and extensive grounds. Sleeps 14. Villa Casanuova, Siena
Sleeps 10+
Swimming pool
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
