Castello apartments

For Rent Apartment in Florence, Toscana (Tuscany), Italy
Swimmingpool

Description

For who loves to relax in the countryside among olive trees and
vineyards, without having to renounce of cultural visits to the city
centre. At “Castello apartment” you can experience the best of both
worlds. Situated only 3 km from the centre of Florence, on the
city-centre’s doorstep, this beautiful 18th Century Villa housing a
charming apartment for 8 people, is set on four acres of olive trees
and has a private swimming pool. The Villa is situated in Castello,
an area of great historical importance, on one of Florence's amazing
hills. From the property you can enjoy an incredible panoramic view
of all of Florence. This newly renovated apartment is a pleasing
blend of traditional Tuscan architecture and modern convenience and
design. Windows with vistas of Florence centre and the Villa Petraia
tower.

Road Description

Directions Castello Apartments

From Amerigo Vespucci Airport:

Complimentary Pick-Up for a low cost. Make arrangements with us one
week prior to your arrival, and we'll meet you at the airport.
Guests will need to provide the flight number and arrival time via
email or phone. Be sure to keep us updated on your flight status
should any changes occur.

Driving. If you rent a car at the airport, the drive to Castello
Apartments takes about 10 minutes. Follow signs to Centro. When the
road splits, keep left and follow signs for Centro - Rifredi. From
there, keep left towards Castello, then go straight, following signs
for Sesto F. and Carabinieri Cinofili. After a curve, take the first
road to the right, still following signs indicating Carabinieri
Cinofili. Continue uphill along the winding road until you curve
around a small church on the right. Follow the road uphill another
200 meters and just as the road curves sharply left, you'll see Via
della Covacchia on the right.

Taxi. The apartments are only 4 km from the airport. A taxi will
charge about 10 euros.

From Santa Maria Novella train station:

Bus. Take bus #28 towards Castello. Get off on Via Sestese at bus
stop 5 (ask the bus driver). From there it is 5 minutes by taxi, or
you can walk. On foot, it should take about 15 minutes as the road
is entirely uphill. Follow signs for Villa Petraia. You'll come to a
small church. From here, continue uphill another 200 meters and just
as the road curves sharply left, you'll see Via della Covacchia on
the right.

Taxi. Castello Apartments is about four km from the central train
station. A taxi will cost about 20 euros. We recommend this option
for guests carrying several pieces of luggage.

From the Autostrada by car:

Take the Firenze Nord (north Florence) exit. When the road splits,
keep left and follow signs for Centro - Rifredi. From there, keep
left towards Castello, then continue on, following signs for Sesto
F. and Carabinieri Cinofili. After a curve, take the first road to
the right, still following signs indicating Carabinieri Cinofili.
Continue uphill along the winding road until you curve around a
small church on the right. Follow the road uphill another 200 meters
and just as the road curves sharply left, you'll see Via della
Covacchia on the right.

GPS coordinates

Latitude: 43.768730
Longitude: 11.256901