High on a hilltop not far from Cortona, on Tuscany's eastern border with Umbria, Villa Cuiano is a large farmhouse that can be rented entire or as one of six apartments. Large swimming pool. Villa Cuiano, Arezzo
Something special among Tuscany vacation villas — the Villa Spada, Lucca, Tuscany, Italy is fabulously restored. With a private pool and set high in the hills 20 minutes north-west of Lucca, the house offers accommodation for 8 to 10 people over 400m². Villa Spada. Villa Spada, Lucca
A few miles outside Padua, Villa Mandriola offers villa rentals in Italy with a refined touch, and a considered, personalised service. Villa Mandriola, Padua
Sleeps 2 to 10+
Artistic Holidays offers intensive courses in sculpture and marble work as well as holiday accommodation in western Tuscany, Italy. Based in the artistic centre of Pietrasanta, you'll be well placed for visits to the beaches of the Versilian Riviera and the cities of Lucca, Pisa and Florence. Artistic Holidays, Lucca
A Tuscan villa for rental at the foot of the beautiful Tuscan Apennines. Villa Wanda, in Gromignana, is close to Lucca and to the beaches of Versilia. Villa Wanda, Lucca
Agriturismo La Mora, an organic farm just outside Assisi in Umbria, has five vacation rental apartments offering accommodation for 2+1 to 6+2 guests. Marvellous views, large swimming pool and superb playing/sports facilities including mountain biking and horseriding. Agriturismo La Mora, Perugia
These Chianti villa rentals, sleeping 10 guests, are based around a beautifully restored 16th century home. Recently refurbished, Le Casette now comprises two lovely stone built houses. Le Casette, Chianti, Siena
Sleeps 2 to 10
Swimming pool
Calabria - Enjoy a romantic holiday or honeymoon in Italy at the 3-star Hotel Village Eden, situated on the coast of Calabria in southern Italy. Hotel Village Eden also offers both villa and apartment rentals. Hotel Village Eden, Vibo Valentia
Sleeps 2 to 10+
