David's apartment is possibly the best place to stay for any trip to Florence. The two of us stayed here for four nights and left wanting to take the flat back with us! There's a long checklist of things that I would dream of in my own home: a lovely kitchen (for when you decide to take a night's break from eating out), spotless bathrooms, a comfy living space, and, importantly for the Italian summer, great air-conditioning.

The flat is in a great location in a quiet alley away from the bustle, right around the corner from landmarks such as the Pitti Palace and fantastic restaurants that David spared no time in telling us about. Our definite favourite meal was the florentine steak at the Trattoria La Casalinga, which David highly recommended with good reason!

All in all, this is the perfect place for any stay in Florence, and I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again on my next trip. David was extremely helpful and imparted a bit of that local knowledge that meant we got the most of our trip.

We went for the culture, the sights, the food and the wine, but didn't want to leave because of this lovely flat (and the wine, and a bit the food too).