A wonderful holiday to remember just outside Florence. The house is a 15th centure villa with a shared living room, a very comfortable space to read, write postcards and chat in the evening surrounded by beautiful art and funiture. Really friendly welcome hosts who will make you feel at home while also making sure your needs are provided for.
The breakfast was such an enjoyable experience and a huge thanks to Carla, Brenda, Nico for arranging it so beautifully. It was very memorable to be able to sit in the garden with fresh food and talk to guests from around the world. The location is very beautiful and we enjoyed the walk in the countryside. The walk to the bus stop is about 15-20 minutes, partly on a country road, but Carla took the time to drive us to the bus stop on a few mornings, and this made our stay very comfortable. In the evenings we sometimes got a taxi back from the city which was not too expensive, and safest in the dark.
I really appreciated getting personal insight into Florence and tips on what to see and where to eat from our hosts. We *loved* Il Santino, Il Santo Bevitore, and S. Forno. (As an aside, the neighbourhood closest to the house, Santo Spirito or Oltrarno, is a great place to explore when you want a break from the busier parts of Florence, with lively places to eat and drink).
The bedroom was very comfortable and the en-suite bathroom very clean with a great shower. Just to be aware, especially in the summer, that there are mosquitos in the area, so to be sure to use the plug-in repellant and come prepared if you get a reaction to the bites. Other than that this was a truly lovely holiday, which made a week in Florence very special. I highly recommend staying here, especially for more discerning visitors who want to make the most of their time in Italy. The best kind of "Slow Tourism". We hope to make a return visit to Casa di Piero!