06Nov 0 Lodgings near Florence Posted By: Anna Maria Baldini Chianti, Italy, Tuscany travel guide, Vacation accommodations in Tuscany Lodgings near FlorenceSelf-catering country vacation accommodations near Florence, TuscanyAccommodation near Florence, Italy Auf Deutsch – Unterkünfte in der Umgebung von Florenz Since Renaissance times, the inhabitants of Florence have sought tranquility and cool breezes during summer by staying in Tuscan villas and on farms in the surrounding Tuscan hills. This is still an excellent strategy, not just for Florentines but also for summer visitors to this beautiful city. You can find a fully-equipped self-catering vacation apartment within 20 minutes drive of Florence for less money than a modest hotel within Florence would cost. In addition, a swimming pool is often included. Enjoy country life while still being able to make daily excursions to visit the art treasures of Florence. If you prefer not to take a car into Florence, there are numerous bus routes that transport you to the city centre. Cars usually cannot enter the inner city without a permit. All bookings and enquiries go directly to the property owners. There are no price markups on this web site. IMPORTANT :: TOURISM TAX Click here for details of the overnight or tourist tax in Tuscany for details of the overnight or tourist tax in Tuscany.This tax is usually NOT included in the room rates of accommodation in Tuscany. Country Apartments - pool (near Impruneta and Florence) Podere Capiteto is located just 3 km from Impruneta, Tuscany’s terracotta capital and increasingly a centre for hand-painted ceramics, and within easy reach of central Florence (20 minutes) by bus and less by car. We offer three vacation apartments for 2 (+1) persons, forming part of our recently restored Tuscan farm house. Horses may be hired from the neighbouring property for horseback excursions in Chianti wine country around us. Our olive orchard is an ideal area for children to run free in safety. More about Podere Capiteto. Here are some similar topics: Florence Florence, the art and architecture capital of Tuscany and one of the most important art cities in the world. Probably the best months to visit Florence are May, June, September and October. July is very pleasant in terms of weather… Read More » Chianti Agriturismi The vacation rentals listed here are all genuine agriturismi, meaning that you will be staying on an authentic Tuscan farm, usually but not always a winery. Almost all are producers of Tuscan olive oil. One or two agriturismi produce only… Read More » Bed and Breakfast in Chianti One of the most convenient forms of accommodation in Chianti and Tuscany is a Bed and Breakfast (B&B) in Chianti. These can be located in both the countryside and the small towns and villages of the Chianti Classico wine territory… Read More » Luxury Hotels in Tuscany Italy is famous for its magnificent Tuscan villas, some of them dating back to the Renaissance. Many remain in private hands, others are now museums and institutes, and a few have been converted into hotels that preserve not only the… Read More » Urbino Urbino boasted one of the most luminous courts in Europe during the 15 C.Duke Federico da Montefeltro gathered around him the greatest painters, poets and scholars of his day. The Ducal Palace of Urbino still houses many of the splendid… Read More »
