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apartment is on the fourth
floor (with a new elevator) of a 20th-century
building, in the heart of a nice district, near
shops and restaurants. It's right next to Florence's
best preserved green and hilly
areas of Bellosguardo,
with a stunning country landscape, which is enjoyable
from our main bedroom's window.
The spacious double bedroom has a king-size
double bed and plenty of storage
space. The window looks out over
the hills of Florence: you feel like
you were in the great Tuscan countryside, but
you are still in the heart of the city of Florence.
The single bedroom has a large window-door to
the balcony of the apartment, and it is furnished
with great pieces of antique furniture. The bathroom
has a wash-basin, a shower, a toilet, and a bidet.
There is a washing machine for your clothes, and
a line on which you can dry them strung across
the courtyard. The fully-equipped fitted kitchen
has double sink, oven, hob, microwave and refrigerator/freezer.
The breakfast/preparation table seats 4 to 6.
There is a sofa for comfortable casual seating
for 2 to 3 people people.
We have equipped the flat to help visitors enjoy
the dazzling art and architecture and marvelous
fresh food Florence has to offer. After a day
walking around Florence and its hills you can
leaf through our selection of books about the
Italy and the city, including guides, walks, some
hefty art books, and recipe books.
With the well-equipped, fitted
kitchen you can make the most
of the fish and vegetable markets just around
the corner, and the cornucopian markets in the
Soffiano suburb.
There is a folder of tips about shops, restaurants,
and travel in Florence; we shall welcome your
own findings to add to it. There are also some
other little touches to make life comfortable
and easy in Florence: a washing machine, clothes
line, an iron and ironing board, a hair dryer,
a big English/Italian dictionary - and a range
of wellies. The house is gas heated (not much
in demand between April and October); the heater
gives hot water as you need it. All the bedding
and towels you need are provided.
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