A tiny courtyard fragrant with herbs   Sipping Chianti on a shady terrace   Icy gelati while hiking through the villages of the Cinque Terre   Exploring medieval hilltop villages in the footsteps of St Francis   Cafe latte in the piazza of the Florence Duomo   Joining the families enjoying passeggiata on Sunday evening Search for any region Choose Region(s)       Amalfi & Cilento Coast       Apulia       Argentario & Tuscan Coast       Cinque Terre & Asti       Florence & Environs       Rome & Lazio       Sicily       The Marches       Tuscany       Umbria       Venice & the Lakes Large villa or chateau Romantic retreat Apartment/shared grounds Farmhouse/converted barn Good value for 4 OK without a car Swimming pool In or walking to village Fenced Pool Independent/Stand-alone Country Home/Villa 5km or less to village Sleeps Any Number 2 or more 3 or more 4 or more 5 or more 6 or more 7 or more 8 or more 9 or more 10 or more Rollover the regions below to find out more about each of them.