Merville House in Centre Florence with Wifi access

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Condo/Apartment -

1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, Sleeps 4

Florence, Tuscany

The apartment, was awarded by Tripadvisor with the "Certificate of Excellence for 2014", is located in the centre of Florence in the picturesque and characteristic area of San Frediano.It is in Via della Chiesa 111 in an excellent position, which is within few minutes from majors points of interest as Piazza Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Pitti, etc.; is not far from train station of Santa Maria Novella, about 1 Km.The flat is situated within an ancient monastery, and still preserve some of its old features like vaulted ceilings with visible bricks, stone capitals and thick walls which insure a superb insulation from both temperature and noisy sound.

APARTMENT INTERIORS The living room has a beautiful vaulted ceiling with exposed bricks, stone capitals and baseboards. It also has a small balcony equipped with a washing machine.... Read more

The apartment, was awarded by Tripadvisor with the "Certificate of Excellence for 2014", is located in the centre of Florence in the picturesque and characteristic area of San Frediano.It is in Via della Chiesa 111 in an excellent position, which is within few minutes from majors points of interest as Piazza Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Pitti, etc.; is not far from train station of Santa Maria Novella, about 1 Km.The flat is situated within an ancient monastery, and still preserve some of its old features like vaulted ceilings with visible bricks, stone capitals and thick walls which insure a superb insulation from both temperature and noisy sound.

APARTMENT INTERIORS The living room has a beautiful vaulted ceiling with exposed bricks, stone capitals and baseboards. It also has a small balcony equipped with a washing machine. There is a very good heating/conditioning system which is also quiet; split air conditioner is placed in the living room.The master bedroom is furnished with an ample wardrobe and a shoe rack. The living room is fully furnished with a comfortable armchair, a sofa bed, hi-fi system, arcade game console with over 100 games and a caffe table which can be turned into a fully functioning dinner table, able can accommodate up to 8 people. The kitchen area includes an oven, dishwasher, fridge and all the kitchenware needed to cook any kind of meal. The access to the bathroom is through a pleasurable and traditional small stone room, fitted with a hydro-massage jets shower.

LOCATION Out flat is located in the area of "Oltrarno" (one of the sides of the river Arno), which is also know by the local people as the "Diladdarno" area. This part of the city is a completing part of the historic centre of florence and includes the famous districts of Santo Spirito and San Frediano. The list of the attractions in this are includes several monuments, gardens, museums and unique ancient buildings. As an essential part of this picturesque area you will find Palazzo Pitti, the Basilica di Santo Spirito, the Giardino di Boboli. Other attractions include the workshops of artisans, goldsmiths, art restorers and other crafts which are part of our culture. The true spirit of Renaissance can easily be felt just walking around.

SERVICESWithin 100 metres fro the house you will find Piazza Tasso, a famous square which has been turned into a car park for non-residents people (marked by the blue lines)
From there, there is a vast network of buses which will bring you near any attraction you might want to visit.
In piazza Tasso (50 mt frome apt) you'll find a Supermarket open every day opened seven days a week 8-20 (Sunday: 9-20); other Supermarket (Pennymarket), opened seven days a week (8-21, Sunday: 9-13), is available in Via Burchiello, 93/95 500 mt frome apt. There are four traditional restaurants in the square, all famous for their unique specialisation areas:
1) Ristorante "Barbecue", for any grill maniac
2 )Ristorante "Vecchia bettola", specialised in succulent Florentine T-bone steaks
3) Ristorante "Tramvai", focused on Tuscany cuisine
4) Ristorante "Punto macrobiotica", for a delicious vegetarian experience

In Piazza Tasso you can also find:
- Tobacconist who sells bus tickets
- Newspaper stand
- Ice cream shop
- Pub and a bakery
- bus stop to the main places of interest.

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About the Owner, Francesco G

Languages spoken: English, Italian

Response Rate: 100 %

Response Time: Within a few hours

Calendar Updated: 2 days ago

Listed since : Feb 2013

Overall rating: 5.0 / 5.0

Based on 68 reviews and 1 property

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Excellent - based on 68 reviews

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Don and A...

Santa Cruz, California

Level 2 Contributor

7 reviews

4 hotel reviews

2 helpful votes

“Lovely place, great location”

Reviewed 30 April 2017 for a stay in April 2017

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person found this review helpful

Our first visit to Florence and this was a great location to launch from. Loved the neighborhood and proximity to sites. Apartment was a nice respite and was clean and nicely appointed. Francesco was made it easy to get into the apartment and communicated well with us. We hope that we can come again!

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Vica S

Moscow, Russia

Level 1 Contributor

3 reviews

3 hotel reviews

2 helpful votes

“Florence vacation - stay at Merville House”

Reviewed 30 January 2017 for a stay in November 2016

2

people found this review helpful

Merville House is certainly a fine apartment option in Florence (as to the quality and price): in the apartment you have everything you need at hand: all things, equipment, furniture, kitchen apppliances & utencils, instruction booklets are very practical, of good quality, modern and tasteful a very cozy apartment (original ceiling, nice wooden floors, stylish decor) the security in the...

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enjoyslif...

Alexandria, VA

Level 4 Contributor

37 reviews

15 hotel reviews

25 helpful votes

“Great place to stay in Florence!”

Reviewed 28 October 2016 for a stay in October 2016

6

people found this review helpful

We are in our late 60's and stayed in this apartment for 12 days. It is in a real residential neighborhood, not filled with tourists, giving us more of a feel for being in Firenze. Markets, restaurants, and bus stops, (along with patient locals when I tried to communicate in Italian) were a few steps away, and at night the...

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Amenities

Air Conditioning
Balcony or Terrace
Central Heating
Cooker
Cots:(1)
Dining Seats (4)
Dishwasher
Double Beds:(1)
Dryer

DVD Player
Freezer
Hairdryer
Highchair
Internet Access
Iron
Kettle
Living Room Seats (4)
Local Guides/Maps

Microwave
Refrigerator
Sofa Beds:(1)
Stereo System
Suitable For Children Under 5
TV
VCR
Washer
Wi-Fi

House rules

Kid-friendly

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Smoking not allowed

At the arrival, you will find a manual written in several languages with the instructions needed to operate the all the appliances in the premises including but not limited to...

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Rates

Rates are calculated based on the latest information provided. Please contact the manager/owner to confirm actual rates for your requested dates.

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Dates	Min stay	Weeknight	Weekend night	Per week
Default	2 nights	R1 638 €110	--	R9 679 €650
1 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2017 Summer	2 nights	R1 340 €90	R1 489 €100	R7 445 €500
4 Nov 2017 - 7 Dec 2017 Low Season	2 nights	R1 042 €70	--	R4 467 €300
28 Dec 2017 - 2 Jan 2018 Christmas	2 nights	R1 787 €120	--	--
7 Jan 2018 - 31 Mar 2018 Low Season	2 nights	R1 042 €70	R1 117 €75	--
Default	2 nights	R1 638 €110	--	R9 679 €650
1 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2017 Summer	2 nights	R1 340 €90	R1 489 €100	R7 445 €500
4 Nov 2017 - 7 Dec 2017 Low Season	2 nights	R1 042 €70	--	R4 467 €300
28 Dec 2017 - 2 Jan 2018 Christmas	2 nights	R1 861 €125	--	--
7 Jan 2018 - 31 Mar 2018 Low Season	2 nights	R1 042 €70	R1 117 €75	--
Default	2 nights	R1 638 €110	--	R9 679 €650
1 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2017 Summer	2 nights	R1 340 €90	R1 489 €100	R7 445 €500
4 Nov 2017 - 7 Dec 2017 Low Season	2 nights	R1 042 €70	--	R4 467 €300
28 Dec 2017 - 2 Jan 2018 Christmas	2 nights	R1 936 €130	--	--
7 Jan 2018 - 31 Mar 2018 Low Season	2 nights	R1 042 €70	R1 117 €75	--
Default	2 nights	R1 638 €110	--	R9 679 €650
1 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2017 Summer	2 nights	R1 340 €90	R1 489 €100	R7 445 €500
4 Nov 2017 - 7 Dec 2017 Low Season	2 nights	R1 042 €70	--	R4 467 €300
28 Dec 2017 - 2 Jan 2018 Christmas	2 nights	R2 010 €135	--	--
7 Jan 2018 - 31 Mar 2018 Low Season	2 nights	R1 042 €70	R1 117 €75	--

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Please note: rates may have been converted from the original local currency to South African Rand and are approximate rates that may change due to exchange rate fluctuation. Please contact the manager to confirm actual rates for your requested dates.

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CANCELLATION POLICY: Bookings cancelled by the guest up to 2 months before the start of the stay will receive a 100% refund. Bookings cancelled by the guest up to 1 month before the start of the stay will receive a 50% refund.

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About the neighbourhood

Out flat is located in the area of "Oltrarno" (one of the sides of the river Arno), which is also know by the local people as the "Diladdarno" area. This part of the city is a completing part of the historic centre of florence and includes the famous districts of Santo Spirito and San Frediano. The list of the attractions in this are includes several monuments, gardens, museums and unique ancient buildings. As an essential part of this picturesque area you will find Palazzo Pitti, the Basilica di Santo Spirito, the Giardino di Boboli. Other attractions include the workshops of artisans, goldsmiths, art restorers and other crafts which are part of our culture. The true spirit of Renaissance can easily be felt just walking around. The apartme... more

Getting around

Within 100 metres fro the house you will find Piazza Tasso, a famous square which has been turned into a car park for non-residents people (marked by the blue lines).
From there, there is a vast network of buses which will bring you near any attraction you might want to visit.

Access

Car not needed

How to get there

Airport: Amerigo Vespucci: 10.0 km

Railway: Santa Meria Novella: 2.0 km

Within 100 metres fro the house you will find Piazza Tasso, a famous square which has been turned into a car park for non-residents people. In the square you will find: - Free distributor of water (still and sparkling) - Supermarket open every day until 20 pm - Parking for non-residents marked by the blue lines - Tobacconist who sells bus tickets - 4 different restaurants - Newspaper stand - Ice cream shop - Pub and a bakery. - There is a bus stop to the main places of interest. From there, there is a vast network of buses which will bring you near any attraction you might want to visit.

Activities nearby

There Is A Golf Course Within 30 Mins Drive, Nearest Beach: 80.0 km.

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