Botticellian Beams
5 guests
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2 bedrooms, 4 beds
1 bathroom
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Located in Florence’s historic San Frediano district, this comfortable apartment puts you in an ideal spot from which to explore the city’s historic and cultural must-sees. As you step into the open-plan living area, you’ll immediately notice its tall beamed ceilings that feel charmingly rustic and wonderfully Florentine. Wood floors and pared-back contemporary furnishings complete the scene, with a beautifully tiled kitchen here too. Prepare a celebratory Italian meal when you’re not out sampling the local trattorias, before sitting down at the dining table to feast over a bottle of locally bought wine. The two bedrooms are inviting spaces in which you’ll have no trouble finding a good night’s rest, and each has a desk space too should you need to mix business with pleasure. Factor in the tiled bathroom’s relaxing rainfall shower – sure to get any day off on the right foot – and you have everything you need for a carefree stay. When it comes to sightseeing nearby, you've got plenty from which to choose with the Pitti Palace and Ponte Vecchio both a ten-minute walk away, Piazza Santo Spirito an eight-minute stroll and Giardino Torrigiani seven minutes away on foot. You’re also a... fourteen-minute walk from the Uffizi Gallery – across the River Arno – while the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore is sixteen minutes on foot from your door.
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What to expect
Highlights
Visit the Pitti Palace, a ten-minute walk away
Stroll across Ponte Vecchio, also ten minutes away on foot
Kick back on the sofa with a glass of Italian wine before gathering around the table for a meal beneath the beams
Wake up in the comfortable bedrooms feeling rested and ready for another day of Florence sighseeing
Start mornings with a relaxing soak under the tiled bathroom's rainfall shower
Catch up on work at the bedrooms' desk spaces
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Home truths
This home is on the first floor of a building with no lift, so it may not be suitable for those with limited mobility
At capacity, one guest will be sleeping on the sofa bed in the living room – while the home can sleep up to six people, the maximum occupancy is five guests
The home has a self-controlled heating and cooling system
Both bedrooms have desks for at-home working
The building's entrance is shared with the other residents
There's no parking here, but we recommend skipping the car and exploring Florence on foot, by taxi or by public transport – the San Frediano Cestello bus stop is a one-minute walk away
There is a supermarket 300 metres from the apartment
Florence Airport is a twenty-minute drive away
About this stay
Amenities
Desk / workplace
Wi-fi
Air conditioning
Washing machine
TV
Dishwasher
Hair dryer
Freezer
Bedrooms & bathrooms
2 bedrooms, 4 beds
1 bathroom
Extras
VIP services
Daily cleaning
Additional fees
There may be some extra fees to pay here, such as charges for utilities, final cleaning fees, city tax and security deposits – all of which you may need to pay in cash to the homeowner. Please reach out during the booking process to confirm.
Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
About Pitti
Unsurprisingly, Pitti stretches from the Palazzo Pitti – a Renaissance palace housing a vast European art collection – up to the river. Historically a working-class neighbourhood, today it’s full of boutique and artisan shops, leftovers from the tradesmen who used to inhabit the streets. This area is less busy and touristy than the northern districts, but those in the know still come to the Boboli Garden and Belvedere Fort for...
Explore the area
Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts
Admire the Renaissance frescoes at Cappella Brancacci
Step inside this beautiful small chapel to admire the amazing frescoes depicting Bible scenes and the life of St Peter. Currently under restoration, you can climb the scaffolding for an up-close view of the paintings.
Tuck in at Trattoria La Casalinga
Enjoy hearty, flavourful traditional Tuscan dishes & wines in this popular family-run restaurant. Try the pasta with meat ragu or mushroom, and don't miss the authentic Ribollita stew.
Enjoy artisanal coffee at Ditta Artigianale Sprone
A casual space with high ceilings & booth seating, serving artisanal coffee, pastries and cakes. Friendly staff, delicious food, and a cosy atmosphere make it a must-visit spot for coffee lovers in Florence.
Explore Basilica di Santo Spirito
Brunelleschi's Renaissance church with a minimal exterior and a lavish, art-filled interior. Don't miss Michelangelo's Crucifix and the beautiful Baroque altar.
Indulge in Florence's Food Delights
Embark on a terrific walking food tour with your Super Tuscan guide. Explore cheese and wine shops, wine windows, restaurants, and gelato shops. Highly recommended for a delicious and fun experience.
Dine at The Antico Ristoro di Cambi
A beautiful and warm Tuscan restaurant, serving delicious Florentine steaks and homestyle local dishes.
Explore Chiesa di Santa Maria del Carmine
Restored baroque church with stunning architecture and impressive works of art, including the famous Brancacci chapel's Renaissance frescoes.
Get around
Airport
Amerigo Vespucci
23 min
Pisa International
1 hr 3 min
Train station
Firenze Santa Maria Novella
15 min
Bus stop
Della Robbia La Farina
15 min
Local shops & services
Supermarket
18 min
Cafe
19 min
Pharmacy
20 min
Points of interest
Beach
Bilancino Beach
48 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
No pets
No parties or events
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 14:00
Departure before 10:00
On floor 1, steps only
Air con
Wifi
Cancellation policy
Up until
30
days
Cancel at least 30 days before your check-in date for a full refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 30 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Edoardo
This home is managed directly by a business. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Edoardo looks after a huge number of remarkable homes in the Florence region and he wants guests to become as infatuated with the local area as he is.
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