Lazio-Tuscany-Umbria border:

Not in Tuscany but similarly beautiful surroundings Between Naples and Rome.

• Fiuggi, near Montecassino: Large holiday rental apartment in Fiuggi a spa town Just South of Rome. Ideal holiday accommodation to rent for exploring the cultural and heritage of the area including the famous Abbey of Montecassino. Easy bus and rail access to Rome. Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms. 2012: Good availability.
  
  

  Tuscany, Umbria and the Marches:

• Villa rentals in Lucca Tuscany World-class, estate and secluded villas for rentals, including one that is appropriate for summits and world leaders.
  
  
• Cortona: 13th century cottage to rent in hill-top overlooking Cortona set in 1,000 acres, this wonderful rental property occupies a unique rural setting, with wooded trails from the front door. Near to the arts town of Cortona, this cottage is the perfect holiday retreat for walkers, artists and writers. 2 bedrooms sleeps 5-6. 2012: Good availability.
  
  
• Villa hide-away to rent in the rural Lucca hills 16th Century former water mill sleeps 6. A sanctuary with beautiful gardens, Cook and terrace overlooking mill brook. 2012: Good availability.
  
  
• Renovated cottage in old mill house with beautiful terrace views in a rural setting in the Lunigiana region of Tuscany, Italy. Sleeps 2-3. 2012: Good availability.
  
  
• Rural holiday rental apartment with panoramic views of the Lunigiana hills near Aulla and Pisa. Glorious wrap-around balcony for lapping up the sun or shade in the heart of this gastronomic region favoured by a certain British Prime Minister. 2 bedrooms, sleeps 6. 2012: Good availability.
  
  
• Cortona: Renovated stone cottage overlooking Lake Trasimeno in the grounds of an ancient Roman fortress. Set on a hillside with olives and fruit trees, this holiday cottage to rent has a master bedroom and third bed in an adjoining alcove. Just a few minutes drive from the arts town of Cortona. Sleeps 2-3. 2012: Good availability.
  
  
• Comano, Lunigiana: Two rental villas in a restored old mill One villa sleeps 2 and the other sleeps 4-6. Exposed stone walls, heavy beams, terracotta floors and al fresco dining overlooking a mountain stream. All the ingredents for a perfect holiday in the Tuscany countryside, yet within easy reach of the coast. 2012: Good availability.
  
  
• Villa in Lucca to rent with pool Large luxury villa rental with 6 bedrooms for up to 12 people, staffed with Cook. Very beautiful with four poster and half tester beds and the Drawing Room has a piano. 2012: Good availability.
  
  
• Lucca Murabilia garden show guide and accommodation information The villas that surround historical Lucca, a jewel town that to many people surpasses better know Florence and Siena, are renowned for their gardens. The Murabilia 'Wall of Flowers' is a delight as are the Botanical Gardens. For Sale:
  
  
• Hotel for sale Italy at Montottone in Ascoli Piseno for sale as whole or as tourist rental apartments on two floors For Sale:
  
  
• Comano, Lunigiana: Converted stables holiday property with old stone walls, heavy beams, terracotta floors and al fresco dining on a private terrace. All the ingredents for a perfect holiday in the Tuscany countryside, yet within easy reach of the coast. This wonderful Tuscan property in a village setting has two bedrooms and sleeps 6.
  
  
• Arezzo: 6 apartments to rent in Il FORTE farmhouse. This Medieval farmhouse is located at the foot of an ancient military barracks between Casentino and Valtiberina in the middle of a vast rural landscape in a sunny, panoramic and relaxing spot. The apartments are Piero della Francesca sleeps 6, Luca Signorelli sleeps 3+1, Vasari sleeps 4, Paolo Uccello, sleeps 2 Masaccio sleeps 2 + 2, Casina Michelangelo sleeps 2+1. 2012: Good availability.
  
  
• Elegant Villa to rent in Lucca sleeps 13 in antique splendour and surrounded by art, yet with all home comforts. Magnificent walled Italian gardens, pool, Cook and banquet 'tavern' in grounds. Fit for a King! 2012: Good availability.
  
  
• Agriturismo farmhouse villa rentals on the Fattoria Spinola estate, just South of Perugia. Swimming pool, and beautiful rural setting. 2012: Good availability.
  
  
• Apartments and villas to rent in Tuscany - Apartments and villas for sale in Tuscany - Lunigiana For Sale:
  
  
• 3 apartments to rent in farmhouse near Lucca Sleeping from 2, 4, 7 or 14 in total, these apartments are set in a restored farmhouse with terracotta tiled floors and beamed ceilings. The terraced garden has a shared pool, furniture for dining and relaxing and views over the rural countryside. 2012: Good availability.
  
  
• Lucca B&B: Bed & Breakfast at Villa La Chiusa near Lucca There are 5 bedrooms and your breakfast will be served in an elegant dining room or a beautiful walled Italian garden, which has a pool. With several sitting rooms and a grand salon, this is an ideal base for exploring Tuscany and historic Lucca. 2012: Good availability.
  
  
• Lucca area: Ruota's Farmhouse and 3 apartments to rent with pool. Ruota is a very small village on the hills between Lucca and Pisa. The property is within walking distance of the village grocery and Post office. The hilly landscape of Tuscany is the ideal place to spend a holiday in the midst of rural uncontaminated nature and arts. Nearby towns: Pisa, Lucca and Florence. The apartments are Casetta Dei Mei sleeps 2+2, Don Aldo Mei sleeps 4+2, Assunta sleeps 4+2. 2012: Good availability.
  
  
• Urbino :Large villa rental in Duke's Valley lies in the higher part of the Metauro Valley, one of the most picturesque sites in Montefeltro, 1 mile from Urbania. 6 double bedrooms, sleeps 12 + 3, Suite sleeps 2+1 2012: Good availability.
  
  
• Florence 2 bedroom apartment near Giardino di Boboli2012: Good availability.