Located on a glorious farm estate just 12K from Siena, the authentic farmhouse at San Fabiano sleeps up to twenty people divided across five rental apartments, each with bathroom and kitchen. New swimming pool. San Fabiano, 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
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
La Favola is an an Italian holiday villa rental on the island of Ischia in the bay of Naples. There are commanding views out to sea, and the property (sleeping 3+2) is close to all the local amenities. Villa La Favola, Naples
Sleeps 3 to 10+
Holiday-makers looking for Lucca villa rentals should check out this country house to rent, with pool, in Tuscany Pruneta di Sopra, Lucca
Holiday accommodation in the grounds of a wine estate, near Montepulciano and not far from the Tuscan-Umbrian border. The estate extends over 100 hectares of which 20 are planted with vines. Casa Maramai, Siena
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
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
