This is a wonderful, roomy,traditionally-styled apartment with three good-sized bedrooms, a huge lounge, two bathrooms and a dining kitchen. Best of all is the covered roof terrace with stunning views of the Duomo, Medici Chapel and Florence rooftops, right up to the surrounding hills. It is perfectly placed, just minutes from the train and bus station, with a supermarket round the corner and the Mercato Centrale just a short walk away - and surrounded by excellent bars and restaurants. The owners are charming and welcoming and extremely helpful.

Just a couple of things to bear in mind: it's on the third floor up a lot of stairs and no lift and the apartment itself is on three floors - not for those who aren't reasonably fit. Also, bear in mind that, in addition to the rental, there is a 100 Euro charge for cleaning and a charge for electricity and gas which will be upwards of 100 Euros for a week, especially if you use the aircon a lot (it was around 35C when we were there), and cook. There's also the tourist tax, which you have to pay everywhere.

When we're back in Florence we'll definitely stay here again.