Umbria - A 15th century farmhouse with a swimming pool (available from June) on a hill just outside Perugia - in open countryside, but a stone's throw from the historic centre of the city. Cooking lessons. Villa Nuba, Perugia
Villa L'Arco is a recently renovated typical Umbrian villa on the Hills of Todi in Umbria. It lies at the centre of one of Italy's areas of greatest historical, artistic and cultural interest. The house sleeps nine, has its own private pool, air conditioning throughout the whole house, DSL/Wi-Fi and offers comfort, luxury and spectacular views to the valley below. Villa l'Arco, Perugia
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+
Tuscany holiday rental apartments, Podere Incrociati; two large apartments (combined sleeping capacity of 17) located deep in the Italian countryside, just 15 minutes from Siena. A perfect holiday getaway spot. Podere Incrociati, Siena
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
A large 17th century villa with pool, located a few short kilometres from Florence yet surrounded by olive trees and a large private garden. Villa L'Acacia, Florence
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
Villa Il Casolare is a recently restored farmhouse not far from Lucca offering holiday accommodation for 8-10 guests. Part of the scenic Villa di Ghiaia estate with superb holiday services including transport, guided tours, helicopter trips and weddings. Large private swimming pool. Villa Il Casolare, Lucca
