Claudio's apartment is in the cool San Frediano district of Florence - out of the tourist scrum over the river in the Oltrano, but buzzing with life. Every amenity is on the doorstep, quite literally - restaurants, supermarket, fabulous bakery, cafes etc. Also very close by is the Brancacci chapel, and a little further the Pitti Palace, for those coming to Florence for the art. I came to do a painting course and stayed in the apartment for 3 weeks. It was very hot weather and the course was demanding so Claudio's apartment was a very welcome refuge, perfectly quiet in the inner courtyard of a building, naturally cool but also air conditioned. It is impeccably clean, and maintained to a rigorous standard - Claudio's warm and generous mum playing a big part in this. I had a comfortable and peaceful stay and would not hesitate to recommend this immaculate apartment.