Located in the very centre of Florence, B&B In Piazza offers air-conditioned Bed and Breakfast accommodation in a charming and interesting environment, just a few steps from Piazza della Signoria and the Palazzo Vecchio.
A short distance to the north of Lucca, Villa Masaccio is a refurbished country house which looks out over surrounding olive groves and the woods of the Freddana Valley from its secluded hilltop position. Sleeps six.
Villa Leonardo da Vinci is a refurbished country house in the wooded hills of the Serchio Valley between Lucca and the Garfagnana. Comfortable and airy, in a peaceful, secluded setting, it offers vacation accommodation for six.
On the extreme eastern edge of Tuscany, where Arezzo meets Umbria, Mulino delle Capannacce has three vacation apartments for rent in a peaceful country setting. Guests can use the pool and tennis court of nearby Mimmi's Trattoria, which offers traditional cuisine, cooking lessons and bed and breakfast accommodation.
Northeast of La Spezia, nestled between the clear, blue Mediterranean and the craggy Alps, Ara dei Pre offers bed and breakfast in a beautifully tranquil spot. The beaches and resorts of Liguria are close at hand, and Tuscany and the Lunigiana a short hop away.
In eastern Umbria, handy for Gubbio and Assisi and set in scenic green hills, Salmata Farmhouse Holiday Apartments offers holiday accommodation (including Bed & Breakfast), horse riding, sheep shearing and organic produce.
Pratoverde Farmhouse Vacations specialises in holidays for children, with activities including horse riding (you can even bring your own!), swimming, nature walks, yoga and modeling with clay, wood and paper. Set in the beautiful countryside of northern Umbria, it is a handy base from which to explore central Italy.
Just southwest of Lake Trasimeno in Umbria, and close to the border with Tuscany, Palazzo Nuccioni is a country villa which has been restructured into elegant vacation apartments. The location is perfectly peaceful, with marvellous panoramic views.
Lying sixteen kilometres south of Siena, close to Pienza and Montalcino, lies Villa Palazzolo. An Italian country house rental, it sleeps ten people, and has private gardens, a pool, and use of all the services of the vast country estate in which it nestles.
Within walking distance of one of Tuscany's finest beaches, Vacation Apartment Il Delfino offers modern, comfortable accommodation for five to six. Marvellous sea views and outstanding local facilities including golf, tennis, sailing and horse riding.
Podere Casalunga is a farmhouse in the crested hills of the Crete Senese, south of Siena. With several vacation apartments sleeping from 2 to 8, peaceful country surroundings and a swimming pool, it is an ideal spot for a relaxing break in Tuscany.
Relais La Commenda is a bed and breakfast establishment set in an ancient monastery not far from Arezzo. With beautiful surroundings, a large swimming pool and excellent facilities it is a great spot for a short break in Tuscany.
Agriturismo Parco di Viepori lies on the edge of the Appenine Alps in the Province of Pistoia, Tuscany — about halfway between Florence and Lucca. A fully-restored olive store with accommodation for 8, it is surrounded by woodlands and fields of wild flowers, and has marvellous panoramic views.
A holiday apartment for four to six in the picturesque village of Loro Ciuffenna, Palazzo Banfi is a restored, mediæval house with marvelous views and handy facilities. Easy access to Arezzo, Florence and Siena make this an excellent base in Tuscany.
Set in the scenic, wild countryside of southern Livorno, Campo di Carlo has six self-catering bedrooms for rent. With a large swimming pool and excellent facilities for children, it is perfect for a peaceful family holiday in Tuscany.
Deep in the heart of Tuscany's wild Maremma, La Steccaia Alta is a farmhouse with several vacation rental apartments suitable for 2 to 4 guests. Perfectly peaceful, in an area rich in wildlife, it is an excellent spot for a relaxing holiday.
Hotel Villa Le Rondini is nestled in a pretty hillside estate with panoramic views over the rooftops of Florence and the surrounding countryside. Equally suitable for a romantic weekend or a large conference, the four-star facilities include a swimming pool, a tennis court, exhibition halls and even a helipad.
Between Perugia and Lake Trasimeno, Villa Rosa offers two apartments and a small cottage for rent. Marvellous panoramic views and a swimming pool.
Just outside Cortona on the eastern edge of Tuscany, Villa Belvedere offers a holiday villa (sleeps 10) divided into two apartments. Throughout the year there is also bed and breakfast accommodation in two charming, cosy cottages. Splendid panoramic views.
In the Chianti Hills not far from Florence, Le Ginestre is a large olive farm with a variety of apartments and chalets for rent. Large swimming pool, tennis, horseriding and mountain-biking — great for kids and adults alike.
Bed and Breakfast Borgo Ponte dell'Asse is a charming holiday establishment in a well-preserved mediæval village just 2km from Florence. Carefully restored, the accommodation offers a taste of elegant, rural life in Tuscany.
Villa Serra is a delightful holiday house for six in the mountain country of Pistoia, Tuscany. Set in an enclosed garden with nearby woods to explore, it is a tranquil spot for a relaxing country holiday. Guests have free access to a local swimming pool.
Villa I Barronci lies in the hills of Chianti, only 12 kilometres from Florence in a beautiful panoramic spot. Recently renovated, it offers bed and breakfast accommodation.
In the beautiful, green hill country of northern Umbria, Villa Finetti offers holiday accommodation with a large swimming pool in 8 apartments. Excellent facilities and handy for the mediæval town of Gubbio.
Villa Pianali has three vacation apartments for rent in the countryside of the Val di Chiana between Arezzo and Chianti. Ideal for a relaxing, peaceful holiday in eastern Tuscany. Sleeps 2, 3 and 6.
Il Terrazzo is a 900-hundred-year-old palazzo in the hilltop village of Radicondoli, 38 km west of Siena/Sienna. With spacious accommodation for nine and a wonderful, sunny rooftop terrace, it is an excellent holiday base in Tuscany.
Just six kilometres north of Siena/Sienna, Villa Faule is a secluded country house with an apartment and rooms available for holiday rental. Perfectly peaceful, with splendid views, but within easy reach of Tuscany's tourist attractions.
Casa Pluto is a modern, comfortable holiday house for five on the outskirts of Lucca. On a quiet residential street, but handy for the city, this house would make an excellent holiday base for a young family.
Florence Old Bridge offers holiday rooms for rent not far from Florence's famous Pontevecchio and an easy stroll from the city centre. This is a modern, air-conditioned affittacamere — an Italian version of Bed & Breakfast without the Breakfast.
Southeast of Florence, where the Arno Valley passes through the province of Arezzo, Agriturismo Il Bellini offers farmhouse holiday accommodation in two traditionally decorated rental apartments (sleeps 2+2 and 6). Swimming pool and large gardens.
