CITY-CENTRE APARTMENTS
Siena, Florence, Rome and smaller towns
These are all properties which you can easily go to without having to hire a car, ideal for a short break taking advantage of cheap flights now available off-peak. Train travel is cheap and efficient in Italy. Local bus services are available from the main centres out to smaller towns such as San Gimignano or Montalcino for those who wish to explore further afield.
SIENA
We can thoroughly recommend Siena as the ideal city for a short break - traffic-free, lots to see and easy to walk around.
Casa Guglielmi - Siena centre- Ref. S_Gug - Sleeps 2
Casa Guglielmi is located in the heart of Siena, a short walk from the famous Piazza del Campo and the Duomo.
Tastefully furnished, the apartment is ideal for those who want to enjoy the town on foot, and its beautiful surroundings by bus.
A gorgeous panoramic views over Siena can be admired from the windows of the apartment.
There are many shops and restaurants within easy walking distance of the apartment.
Casa Ilaria - Siena centre-
Ref: S_ILA - Sleeps 3
Magically situated in the heart of Siena, this lovely top floor apartment overlooking the cathedral Baptistery front. On the fourth floor of a fine old building Casa Ilaria is a bright newly restored apartment. A double and a single bedroom. There are many shops and restaurants in the vicinity and the famous Piazza del Campo is just few metres away. The picturesque Wednesdays’ market is walking distance - it’s a must for all visitors to Siena.
Santa Caterina - Siena centre-Ref: S_Cat - Sleeps 5 (90 sqm.)
Perfectly located in the very heart of Siena, this 3rd floor apartment offers comfortable accommodation for 5 people, furnished in stylish and contemporary style.
The attractive apartment consists of a living dining room with kitchen corner, two double bedrooms, one ensuite, single bedroom, bathroom. mezzanine sitting area. Air conditioned and fast internet. Parking for one car.
Taking a train or a bus from Siena it’s possible to visit many delights of Tuscany, including Florence, San Gimignano, Pisa etc.
Casa Benito - Siena centre- Ref. S_Ben - Sleeps 2 (55 sqm.)
This apartment is located in the very heart of Siena, in the oldest part of the town, only 150 mts from Piazza del Campo. The entrance is in a old lane on the first floor, and the apartment has a spacious living room with a kitchen corner, a double bedroom and a bathroom.
Just 12 steps lead to the roof panoramic terrace (10 sqm) with table, chairs and barbecue for al fresco dinners.
Le Logge - Siena centre- Ref. S_Log - Sleeps 4 (90 sqm.)
In the heart of the medieval town of Siena, situated on the first floor of a historical building
Beautifully restored and elegantly furnished with antiques, it consists of a kitchen, two double bedrooms (one ensuite), two bathrooms and a small living room with sofa and satellite tv.
As the apartment is the pedestrian area of the town, nearly everything you may want to see is within walking distance.
The shell-shaped 12th-century Piazza del Campo is only 200 metres away from the apartment, and in the local street there are shops, a internet bars, restaurants etc.
Casa Chiara - Siena centre- Ref. S_Chi - Sleeps 5
Right in the heart of Siena, in the Contrada del Nicchio, we can offer this beautiful apartment located on the second floor of an historical building. The apartment is a perfect base to explore the splendours of Siena - it is all within walking distance and the centre of the city is a pedestrian zone.
The central feature of the old town is the Piazza del Campo, a spacious scallop-shaped piazza, scene of the enthralling Palio horse race twice a year, which is about 300 mts away from the apartment.
Casa Dina - Siena centre-
Ref: S_DIN
- Sleeps 2+1
A fantastic opportunity to get your own private house in Siena, in a newly restored barn, with a private garden, located in a beautiful residential area of Siena. All the main sights of Siena are within walking distance, and the Piazza del Campo is just a short stroll away. And the the bus stop for Florence is not far from the house.
This is an excellent choice for those who want to explore this historic city and retreat to little oasis of calm after each jaunt.
SAN GIMIGNANO
Casale Guicciardini -
Ref. ABGUI - apts sleep 2 or 4 San
Gimignano
Traditional apartments situated in the town of San Gimignano, in one of
the oldest wine producing establishments of the area.
Its position is unique in that it is inside the old town walls that were
moved in the 15th century. Access to the winery is through one of the
town's walls. Simply and fully furnished in rustic style in tune with
its environment.
Torre di San Gimignano -
Ref. HT_NV - sleeps 4 San
Gimignano
Splendid tower situated on the main square of San Gimignano. This 3th century tower, which is the only one habitable of the 14 in the town, is the highest private tower in San Gimignano (48 m) .
Recently restored, it has been turned into a luxury rental where you can experience a unique stay. The interior decoration is a tasteful blend of ancient charm and contemporary furnishing.
The tower has 10 floors and a panoramic terrace on the top, with160 steps.
FLORENCE
Palazzo de' Ciompi - Florence centre - Apartments sleeping 2 to 8 - Ref: F45
A 19th Century building composed of 21 completely renovated apartments.
In the square, where the Ghiberti family lived, and situated opposite Palazzo Ciompi there is “Loggia del Pesce”, designed by Vasari simple and straight in design.
In front of the building there is car parking for about 12 cars.Inside there is a reception area to receive and assist guests. Every apartment has central heating, air conditioning telephone and separate connections for internet and satellite TV.
Palazzo Bombicci - Florence centre - Apartments sleeping 2 +2 - Ref: AV_BOM
Three apartments in Palazzo Bombici Portelli, an old palazzo dating back to 1500, owned by the noble Florentine bombicci family and situated on Lungarno delle Grazie close to Piazza di Santa Croce and the Biblioteca Nazionale. A unique position and ideal for those who want to discover and stay in Florence. Comfortably furnished.
ROME
This has to be one of the best places in the world for a trip - but definitely without a car! The bus service is wonderful, and amazingly cheap.
Apartments in the Heart of Rome         Central locations         sleeping 2 - 6
We have several apartments located right in the heart of Rome. Most are walking distance from Piazza Navona, the Vatican, the Pantheon, Piazza di Spagna and the Forum - just wander down the street to Campo dei Fiori, the atmospheric market of central Rome from some of them. The buses are good and very cheap. An all day ticket costs just a few Euros.
SMALLER TUSCAN TOWNS
Casa Bruna - Ref. S109 - Sleeps 2
This delightful studio has recently been converted from an old barn and has large arched glass doors opening to the patio and pretty ‘English’ style garden which has views to the hills. There are lovely walks into the countryside directly from the house which is conveniently situated within walking distance of the small town of Asciano which has bars, bank, restaurants, and shops.
Casa La Pollicina
- Ref. L_POL - Sleeps 2
La Pollicina is a charming old stone barn situated in a its own garden. It has typical Tuscan style furnishings, a spacious private garden with olive and chestnut trees, a table and chairs for dining out and a barbecue. In the entrance there is a little porch with table and chairs for dining out.
In the village there is a little shop and a typical tuscan restaurant. A perfect hideaway for 2.
Poggetto di Mauro
- Ref. L_MAU - Sleeps 4
On a verdant hilltop just off of a short country road, this cottage offers remarkable views over the wooded hills covered in old chestnut-trees. Completely surrounded by a garden the cottage a double bedroom; two single bedrooms and a two bathrooms. Outdoor, where you can enjoy the silence, there is a gazebo for dining al fresco.
Monticiano is 15 minutes' walk, with restaurants and shops.
Casina delle Rose
- Ref. L_Ros - Sleeps 5 Vagliagi
A country house in the centre of the quaint little village of Vagliagli. It has a lovely garden and a large terrace with gorgeous views over the Chianti Classico countryside. This is where most guests spend their time savouring the changing colours. The house is comfortably furnished in country cottage style.
The bedrooms on the first floor each have a balcony overlooking the wonderful view.
There is a shop and bar in the village and also a wonderful restaurant , all within a minute's walk.
La Camollia - near Siena - Sleeps 2 or 4
La Camollia is in a wonderful position, just six kilometres from Siena; a lovely old stone house, recently restored and divided into apartments. On the ground floor, there are two garden apartments with modern kitchens and bathrooms, terracotta floors and vaulted ceilings.
The house is located in an excellent position to visit Siena and its environs. It’s the ideal choice for all those people who like to be out in the countryside and still reach the town in few minutes.