A traditional building with a garden and private parking in the historical spa town of Bagni di Lucca. Il Mandorlo ('the Almond Tree') offers excellent value for families or small groups.
Da Elisa alle Sette Arti offers fine art-deco styled accommodation within the walls of Lucca. Single, double, triple and family rooms available on a traditional affittacamere basis.
Casa Gemma is a recently restored traditional Tuscan house with striking views down over the plain of Lucca.
Villa Gemignana, near Lucca, is an imposing sixteenth century villa with classic Italian garden, frescoes and swimming pool.
Piazza Verzani is a 16th century town house with wonderful views from the delightful hilltop town of Barga. Sleeps two to six people.
Casa Gemma is a traditional local stone and chestnut-timbered dwelling on the green hills looking over Lucca. Euro
Situated in an area of great natural beauty to the north of Arezzo, this converted farmhouse has two furnished apartments, and offers a range of vacation activities including horse riding, kayaking, hiking and mountain biking. Fattoria la Torre di Marena.
On the second floor, this large apartment in the middle of Florence has two double rooms and a triple, a large living room, kitchen and laundry and sleeps seven people. Via Venezia A.
This second floor apartment in the middle of Florence has a single, double and triple bedroom, a large living room, kitchen and laundry and sleeps six people. Via Venezia B.
Formerly a painter's studio (and still decorated with his art), this luxurious flat in the middle of Florence boasts a large living room with a twin and a sofa bed and a bathroom with mosaic floor and jacuzzi. There is also a fully equipped kitchen. Via Venezia Studio.
Fattoria Baciola consists of two apartments, sleeping 4 and 6 guests respectively, in a converted farmhouse north of Arezzo. The farm is in an area noted for its beauty, neighbouring a national nature reserve and with its own lake.
Villa Il Turco (sleeps up to ten people) is an elegant sixteenth-century country estate just 18 kilometres from Florence. Antique furniture, a formal Italian garden, private swimming pool, perfect isolation, the list goes on.
Casa Oleandri vacation rental apartments are situated in a converted farmhouse just outside Lucca - a large swimming pool is one of the attractions.
Hotel Eur lies close to the beach at Lido di Camaiore and has 75 rooms, two swimming pools, a sun terrace, gymnasium and restaurant. Apartments are availble nearby.
40 minutes south of Siena, La Locanda del Loggiato is in the heart of the spa village of Bagno Vignoni, with 8 romantically restored rooms available for bed and breakfast.
South of Florence on the road to Siena, Locanda Il Gallo is a small, traditional hotel in the Chianti hills. Ideally situated for wine lovers who want to explore the area - an extensive wine list and cookery courses are two of the attractions on offer.
In the heart of the Chianti hills, pretty much halfway between Florence and Arezzo lies the splendid property of La Selva, an ancient stone farmhouse, now a lovingly restored villa surrounded by olive groves, meadowland and big old oak trees. The property is always completely private and can host from 4 to 16 persons in rooms with en-suite bathroom.
Nestled in the heart of Florence, these luxury apartments offer immediate access to one of Italy's most beautiful cities. Each fully furnished apartment sleeps 4. Erta Canina Guest House.
Villa Montignoso, together with its residence, offers refined accommodation, spacious grounds and large swimming pool for; combined accommodation for up to twenty people.
The gardens of the great villas of Tuscany hold a special place in the history of garden design, none more so than those of six villas north of Lucca. Mulino Garden Travel.
Piantoneto. Just over the border into Umbria (near Todi), this house has an open plan ground floor, four bedrooms and charming swimming pool and grounds. Asking price is £345,000 Sterling.
Il Castello. Set in the little village of Nozzano Castello and a short distance from the lovely walled city of Lucca, these two apartments are ideally situated for anyone looking for a quiet retreat without being isolated in the country.
Casa Velia is an old stone house located in a typical small mediaeval hill village between Lucca and the Garfagnana.
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.
The Hotel Ilaria is a new four star hotel within the walls of Lucca. "Comfort & style in the heart of Lucca".
Buggiano Castello is a small unspoilt mediaeval village situated about midway between Florence and Lucca on a hilltop surrounded by olive groves. Four beautifully renovated apartments in a 17th century house in the centre of the village offer quiet, comfort and wonderful panoramic views.
Just 10 minutes walk from the Duomo and Santa Croce, a stylish apartment that allows you to fully soak up the art, history and atmosphere of Florence. Via dei Gioberti
Via dell'Orto. A recently renovated, carefully decorated and fully air conditioned apartment in the centre of Florence. Located between Santo Spirito and the Pontevecchio. Sleeps 4.
