Looking for a villa in Italy with a pool this summer? Look no further...

More and more people are discovering the benefits of renting a private villa for their holidays. Not only do you have plenty more space in the villa than taking hotel bedrooms but this type of self-catering holiday offers you privacy and freedom....

There are no schedules or timetables for meals and you can come and go as you please. And, not forgetting, there is no morning urgency to secure a lounger or your place by the pool as the pool is all yours and private; perfect for relaxing or keeping your children safely entertained.

Here are just a few of our villas to suit all budgets, which will make your holiday spectacular in 2013:

Amalfi Coast

Villa Montano lies just 4 km from Sorrento with miniature gardens leading down towards the sea and with the island of Capri providing a spectacular backdrop. The villa sleeps up to 12 guests and prices start from £2,900 per week.

Lake Como

Villa Como Vista is located in the heart of Civenna, a small typical Italian just 6 kms from Bellagio. The location of the Villa is perfect and it offers picture postcard views of the Lecco Branch of Lake Como and the Grigna Mountain Range from the elegant veranda. The villa sleeps 6 and prices start from £3,600 per week.

Liguria

Villa Rapallo is surrounded by its garden of typical mediterranean plants and a 6x13m swimming-pool. The villa is modern and sleeps up to 10 guests. It is conveniently located a mere 6km from the beautiful town of Portofino. Prices start from £1,600 per week.

Puglia

Villa Aria lies in a tranquil position in the Apulian countryside about 2 kms from the town of Oria. It sleeps 6 and benefits from a completely enclosed garden with a private 15x6m swimming-pool. Prices start from £1,000 per week.

Sicily

Villa Taormina Vista lies in the town of Taormina, five minutes on foot from the old town centre and is completely surrounded by a large garden and a swimming-pool, where you can enjoy a lovely view of the sea. The villa sleeps up to 9 and prices start from £2,700 per week.

Tuscany

Villa Bettini - A Lovely Stone-built farmhouse sleeping 11 and located in a peaceful and panoramic position amidst the vineyards and gently rolling hills of Chianti Classico near Castellina in Chianti. Prices start from £1,100 per week.

Umbria

Villa Bella Olivi is a lovely villa in a fantastic position on the hilltop surrounding Lake Trasimeno with beautiful views over the Lake. The villa sleeps up to 8 and prices start from as little as £775 per week.