CASA LA TORRE UN CASTELLO ALLE PORTE DI FIRENZE, Florence

The castle sits in the quiet hills of Galluzzo, 7 km from Piazzale Michelangelo and major landmarks like the Pitti and Strozzi Palaces. A 500-metre walk brings you to the village centre for a bus stop serving routes 11 and others to Florence's historic core (about 15-30 minutes ride). Buses accept contactless payment. Florence Airport is 13 km away. The property is fully fenced, excellent for dog owners, and the parking is directly beside the building, making car travel effortless.

Choose between a one-bedroom apartment and a spacious double room. The apartment includes a kitchen with stovetop, oven, refrigerator, and barbecue, plus a private entrance, tea and coffee maker, and an inner courtyard view. When booking the double room with private bathroom, a second adjacent room with a double bed is included, comfortably sleeping four. Each unit features air conditioning, heating, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, ironing facilities, and free toiletries. Rooms are decorated with historic curios and offer a quiet, countryside silence that supports deep sleep.

The apartments come with a stove, oven, refrigerator, kettle, cookware, and even a barbecue, making meal preparation simple. A welcome selection of tea, coffee pods, olive oil, and sometimes fresh eggs from the property's chickens is often provided. The village of Galluzzo, a 10-minute walk away, offers a pizzeria, bakery, and a pastry shop. The terrace and garden provide a scenic setting for meals.

The castle grounds include a large garden with a sun terrace, picnic area, outdoor fireplace, and a children's trampoline and swings. The fenced garden also has free-roaming cats and chickens, adding to the pastoral charm. The peaceful setting is ideal for evening walks, stargazing, or relaxing with a glass of wine in the candlelit garden. Board games are available for indoor entertainment.

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. Parking is free, private, and reservation-free, with an electric vehicle charging station and accessible parking. Luggage storage is complementary before check-in and after check-out. Express check-in/out, lockers, a safety deposit box, and smoke/fire alarms are provided. Pets are allowed (charges may apply), and pet bowls are available. The property is non-smoking, with family rooms and designated smoking areas.