Il Castello is a collection of lovely farmhouse apartments on an agriturismo estate in the heart of Chianti, set between the ancient towns of San Gimignano and San Miniato.
An elegant studio apartment for three in the heart of Rome, Via Scalia offers peace and quiet just ten minutes walk from the Vatican.
Stay a day, a week, or longer in stylish holiday apartments within a converted farmhouse on the western coast of Sicily. Set just outside the ancient spa town of Sciacca Terme, Verdetecnica is tranquil, luxurious and relaxed, and is ideally placed for beach, restaurants, shops and cultural centres.
In Sicily's Marsala wine-making region sits Tenute Montalto. These restored 19th century country homes offer immaculate bed-and-breakfast accommodation and apartments, among century-old palms and vineyards, yet with the beach and Egadi Islands right next door.
Villa Terra di Aci offers bed and breakfast accommodation in a villa in eastern Sicily. With stunning views of Taormina, the Calabrian coastline and Mount Etna, this is a superb base for your Sicilian holiday.
Eight luxurious holiday suites for 2 to 5 in the beautiful coastal countryside of eastern Sicily. Based in a 19th century farmhouse nestled in a nature reserve, this is the perfect spot for a peaceful, stress-free holiday. Villa dei Papiri
Set in the hills of the Maremma in southern Tuscany, but only 45 minutes from the sea, Dimora del Baccinello is a restored farmhouse which offers stylish hotel rooms and comfortable self-catering apartments. Lovely views, a large swimming pool and excellent Tuscan cuisine combine to make this a dream holiday destination.
Locanda Linando II offers stylish, comfortable bed and breakfast/short stay accommodation in a hilltop village in Chianti, Tuscany. Ideally placed for trips to Florence and Tuscany.
Alla Dolce Vita Guesthouse offers comfortable, spacious rooms for short stay rental in an apartment in central Lucca. Wonderful setting with easy access to all of Lucca's attractions.
Situated not far from the walled city of Lucca, Tuscany, Casa di Grazia is a simple, comfortable holiday home with accommodation for four. Excellent transport links make this a great base from which to explore Tuscany and central Italy.
Make the most of your holiday at Villa Piccola Siena or Il Poggiarello apartments by taking advantage of their marvellous holiday services. From car and bike hire to hot air ballooning, pampered spa holidays to Siena's famous Palio, or wedding banquets, golf trips and wine tastings, there is something here for everyone.
Casa dell'Angelo is a comfortable guesthouse offering short stay accommodation in the heart of Lucca's historical centre. An excellent base for daytrips to Pisa, Florence, the alps and the beaches of the Versilian Riviera.
Villa La Chiusa offers two spacious vacation apartments set in a large wooded garden with a swimming pool. Marvellous scenery and handy for Lucca and the rest of Tuscany. Sleeps 4+2 and 4.
Set in the gentle, wooded hills of western Tuscany, Fattoria di Libbiano is a scenic hill farm which offers rental apartments and Bed and Breakfast accommodation. An excellent holiday base, it is within an hour of Siena, Florence and Pisa and only 40 minutes from the coast. Six apartments sleeping 2+1 or 4+1, swimming pool.
Villa Patrizia is located in southern Tuscany, close to the border with Umbria. It is just a few kilometres south of the lovely hilltop town of Cortona, and just north of Lake Trasimeno. Two country apartments, swimming pool.
Situated on the border of Tuscany and Umbria (Citta della Pieve) - Park Hotel Logge Del Perugino is a luxurious four star hotel created within a stunning noble villa. The hotel is surrounded by the lush green Italian countryside, and is only a short drive from the historic city of Perugia.
The apartment Villasimius is a holiday rental property on Sardinia. Surrounded by a lush garden, well equipped for outdoor dining and relaxing, the apartment is located in a peaceful position on the most enchanting of islands. Sleeps up to six people.
Villa Bobolino is a seventeenth century Italian villa, available for rent and located within walking distance of the centre of the fine hilltop town of Cortona, Tuscany. Large gardens, swimming pool, peaceful location.
For more than 10 years, the PLP Guest house has been offering reasonably priced room accommodation in Florence. The lodging (short stay, not true b and b) is in a quiet residential area, a ten minute bus ride from the centre of the city. Nightly, weekly or monthly prices.
Residence San Sivino offers holiday apartments in a hotel/residence on the shores of fabulous Lake Garda. Extensive gardens slope down to the sandy beaches, and there are extensive facilities and activies, for adults and children both.
Villa Maria is a charming hotel/b and b establishment with a historic and illustrious past. Located in Montecatini Alto, it boasts a fine swimming pool, sauna, large gardens and rooms furnished with antiques and great attention to quality and refinement.
Villa Luisa offers Bed and Breakfast accommodation as well as lodging in two independent self-catering apartments in an adjacent barn (also on a short-term basis). The property, surrounded by a large garden with an area given over to olive trees next to a shady pergola, is situated 10 kilometres south of Siena.
Torre di Sotto offers two recently restored apartments that are perched in the soft Tuscan hills above Lucca. An ideal holiday spot for exploring Lucca and the cities of art, whilst having the beaches of the Versilian Riviera close at hand.
Holiday home La Loggia lies on a scenic hillside not far from Lucca, northern Tuscany. It offers warm, welcoming rental accommodation for four guests and shares a furnished garden and swimming pool with a neighbouring property.
Casa Fienile provides holiday rental accommodation for 6-8 in a scenic hillside setting not far from Lucca, Tuscany. The spacious holiday house shares a garden and swimming pool with a neighbouring property.
Apartment La Casa Del Borgo is a bright, spacious holiday flat for 2 to 6 in Lucca, Tuscany. Central heating and air conditioning ensure a comfortable stay throughout the year.
Apartment Firenze is a spacious, stylish holiday flat in the centre of Florence. Top class self-catering accommodation for four to six guests.
Apartment Raffaello offers spacious holiday accommodation for two in the historical centre of Lucca. The climb to the 4th floor is more than repaid by the splendid views of the city's towers and rooftops.
B&B A Bologna is a friendly, comfortable bed and breakfast in the centre of Bologna, Emilia Romagna. Within strolling distance of the city's historical attractions, it makes an excellent holiday base in northern Italy. Recommended in Alistair Sawday's Special Places to Stay.
Hotel Restaurant il Salotto di Gea is a charming 8-bedroomed establishment offering hotel and B&B accommodation in the hill town of Montecatini Alto, Pistoia, Tuscany. The restaurant offers an imaginative menu of traditional fare and a carefully selected wine list.
