Country villas and houses

Villa Al Tiglio is a beautifully restored olive mill on the Villa di Ghiaia estate not far from Lucca, Tuscany. Private garden and pool, marvellous scenery and a range of services including excursions, helicopter tours and even weddings in the villa's chapel. Sleeps 8-10. Villa Al Tiglio, Lucca

This twelfth century monastery is a quite unique choice among self catering holidays in Italy Villa Le Preghiere, Perugia

Charmingly restored holiday apartments and a cottage for rent in the countryside of Umbria, not far from Lake Trasimeno and the border with Tuscany. Podere Fontegallo Country House, Perugia

The 350 year old olive mill–il Mulino di Torrigiani sits on its own bridge with a brook running beneath it and features two lovingly restored apartments. Trek to the waterfall in back, and sleep to the sound of the bubbling brook! Located on the 'Strada del Vino', it is surrounded by olive groves and vineyards.   Mulino di Torrigiani, Lucca

Giardino dei Bonsai is a charming, modern house offering spacious holiday accommodation for five. Just outside Cortona, it has marvellous views of the Valdichiana and Lake Trasimeno. Giardino dei Bonsai, Arezzo

Le Coloniche, Tuscany - Beautiful, traditional vacation apartments in the countryside between Pistoia and Montecatini, Tuscany. With extensive grounds, a swimming pool and excellent facilities this is a marvellous base for your Italian holiday. Residence Le Coloniche, Pistoia

Stay in a castle in Tuscany, Italy. Castello del Fiorentino, sleeping 10 guests, with 6 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms, offers sumptuous holiday accommodation between Florence and Siena in the heart of Tuscany. Castello del Fiorentino, Florence

Il Tirasotto - traditionally-decorated, semi-detached country cottage for rent on the Villa di Ghiaia estate between Lucca and the Versilian coast. Panoramic views, a shared swimming pool and excellent services (weddings in the chapel, helicopter trips, excursions, etc.) Sleeps 4-6. Il Tirasotto holiday cottage, Lucca