Apartment Drusilla
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Overview
The stylish, ultra-cool Apartment Drusilla offers the perfect city centre location and a sensational warm welcome. This bright and airy three bedroom duplex penthouse apartment in a beautiful 17th century Florentine palazzo overlooks a stunning pedestrian piazza and its ancient church. It is an indulgent, super stylish retreat that will impress the most discerning of guests, offering designer furniture, top-of-the-range fittings and radiating warmth in bucket loads.
Apartment Drusilla is located in one of the coolest, most vibrant neighbourhoods of Florence, the Oltrarno, where you will discover picturesque alleyways sprinkled with historic Renaissance buildings, trendy wine bars, contemporary art galleries, artisanal craft boutiques, antique shops, restorers, fine dining restaurants and traditional trattorias. Oltrarno sits on the left bank of the Arno River with its treasures including the Pitti Palace, the Basilica of Santa Spirito and the Boboli Gardens. During your stay, Florence will provide a feast of world-class art, gourmet Tuscan cuisine and romantic Renaissance architecture with masterpieces at every turn. It is enchanting, utterly irresistible, and totally captivating. This UNESCO World Heritage compact city allows you to gorge on 16th century palaces, medieval candle-lit chapels, marble basilicas, fresco adorned churches and world-class art museums.
The beautiful Apartment Drusilla enjoys super high ceilings, a cool spiral staircase, and a wonderful mezzanine level. The living room offers a wonderful blend of contemporary cool and antiques to offer a fabulous space. With wooden beamed ceilings and giant windows that drown this magical space in natural light it offers character, charm, and trendy styling. At one end of the generous living space there is a comfy sofa, trendy accent chairs, bean bags, oversized contemporary art and a giant television followed by some easy seating and a fabulous dining area. Here you will find some gorgeous Biedermeier style upholstered chairs surrounding a sociable circular table. The kitchen is just fabulous with its bright red colour splashes and slight industrial feel. It enjoys a handy breakfast table as well as excellent appliances. There is a separate laundry room too.
Apartment Drusilla boasts three fabulous bedrooms, one on the lower floor of the apartment and the others above. They all come with televisions. One offers comfy twin beds and an ensuite shower room, another offers a queen size bed and an adjacent private shower room and the last boasts a king size bed and offers an adjacent private shower room. The bathrooms are truly amazing, generous spaces with vibrant colour splash mosaic tiles. The mezzanine level also offers and open office area with a large desk. Apartment Drusilla certainly offers an oasis of calm and cool in the bustling, vibrant city of Florence.
What you should know…
- Off street parking and public parking is available for a daily fee nearby should you have a rental car
- Each of the three bedrooms enjoys a fabulous ensuite or adjacent private shower room
- The Italian government might require a small Visitor’s Tax to be paid per person per day
- You will enjoy a morning housekeeping service every day except Sunday and a mid-week linen and towel change if you book for a week
- A porter service is available on arrival and departure and a grocery service is available though the cost of food is obviously not included
Property Features
The Apartment
Ground Floor
- Living room
- Dining area
- A fully equipped eat-in kitchen
- Laundry room with a washing machine and dyrer
- Twin bedroom with an en-suite bathroom with shower
First Floor
- Open office area with large desk
- Queen bedroom adjacent to a private bathroom with shower
- King bedroom with a private terrace, adjacent to a private bathroom with shower
Additional Facilities
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi
- TV
- Home theatre system
- DVD Player
- Hairdryers
Location
About the surrounding area of Apartment DrusillaApartment Drusilla is a stylish duplex apartment located in a gorgeous 17th century Florentine palazzo in the trendy Oltrarno area of Florence. Florence’s gems, the Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Repubblica and the pretty Boboli Garden are all close to the apartment. Apartment Drusilla enjoys a fabulous central location for exploring this timeless, mesmerising city.
The medieval city of Florence is sprinkled with brilliant masterpieces that will totally captivate you including the wondrous Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the Basilica of Santa Novella, the Pitti Palace and Ponte Vecchio. There are incredible museums and art galleries including the Academy of Fine Arts which is home to Michelangelo’s ‘David’.
The Pitti Palace was designed by Brunelleschi with the construction starting in the second half of the 15th century. The work was commissioned by the Florentine merchant Luca Pitti who wanted his residence to be the most impressive in the city. Pitti bought all the houses between his new palace and the footpath of the hill to construct the Boboli Gardens. Later, the palace was remodelled and expanded and during the 19th century Napoleon used it as a residence during his rule in Italy. Today, the palace is home to important collections of sculptures, paintings, costumes and porcelain in a complex that includes several impressive museums. These are the Palatine Gallery, the Modern Art Gallery, a Costume Gallery, Silver Museum and Porcelain Museum.
The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, or Duomo, stands proud over the city with its magnificent Renaissance dome designed by Filippo Brunelleschi. This enormous Gothic structure, named in honour of Santa Maria del Fiore, was built on the site of the 7th century Church of Santa Reparata, the remains of which are in the crypt. The cathedral was begun late in the 13th century by Arnolfo di Cambio with the dome added in the 15th century. The cathedral’s exterior is decorative pink, white and green marble. Inside, you will discover incredible mosaic floors, a 1443 clock designed by Paolo Uccello and Giorgio Vasari’s magnificent frescoes of the Last Judgment.
If you organise a walking tour of the city, you can skip some the queues, including those at the Academy of Fine Arts and the Duomo. As well as seeing ‘David’, you will also see Michelangelo’s unfinished ‘Slaves’ at the Academy of Fine Arts. During a walking tour, you will pass the smartest piazzas including the Piazza della Signoria with the towering Palazzo Vecchio, the wonderful, picturesque Ponte Vecchio Bridge, the leather market, Porcellino and incredible street art. Few cities are so compact in size and so smothered in architectural gems. The city has hardly changed since the Renaissance.
Florence is fantastic for boutique shopping. Italy’s fashion industry was born and bred in Florence with homegrown designers including Guccio Gucci and Salvatore Ferragamo. Their haute-coutre boutiques were opened in the 1920’s and Florence remains an A-lister fashion destination. As well as haute-coutre, you will discover wonderful family-run workshops, Florentine goldsmiths and shoemakers, artisan scents and fantastic food shops. Florence takes enormous pride in its gastronomy and the city is surrounded by wine-rich hills. You can visit market trattorias serving traditional bowels of ribollita, gelateries with delicious ice creams or fine dining restaurants where only the best ingredients will do. It is impossible not to be seduced by Florence and its many wonders.
| Local Amenities | |||
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| Nearest Airport |
Florence Airport
(8 km) |
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| Nearest Airport 2 |
Pisa International Airport
(80.6 km) |
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| Nearest Train Station |
Florence Centre Train Station
(1.5 km) |
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| Nearest Supermarket |
Conad City
(110 m) |
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Region
Florence, a charming city located in the heart of Tuscany, Italy, is a place where history, art, and culture come alive. Nestled along the banks of the Arno River, this enchanting destination has captivated travellers for centuries with its timeless beauty and rich heritage.
Tuscany
With its rolling fields, historical heritage and a cuisine that’s a delight for all the senses, it’s no wonder Tuscany is one of the most popular regions in Italy for holidaymakers. Yet even with its popularity, you can still kick back in one of our luxury villas in Tuscany and feel peace, tranquillity and the joy of seclusion.
This is one destination that really does have a little bit of everything for everyone, whether you’re travelling with family, friends or are just looking for a romantic getaway with that special someone.
Kids
Best Suited For: All AgesApartment Drusilla is ideal for a family trip to Florence. It offers three bedrooms and gorgeous living spaces, all in a fabulous location in a vibrant neighbourhood and very close to Florence’s many wonders.
Florence boasts some wonderful parks and gardens including the Boboli Gardens, right behind the Pitti Palace. It is a wonderful place for a picnic and family games, being one of the largest parks in the city and one of the most important Italian gardens in the world. The gardens enjoy fountains, caves, paths, woods, statues and ponds. The Cascine Park is a lovely play area with skates for hire. The Parco dei Tulipani del Mensola offers 900 sqm of tulips and the Horticultural Garden has a spectacular iron and glass structure as well as a children’s play area.
There are some fascinating museums suited to children in Florence. These include the Galileo Museum where there are interactive displays and initiatives for children, the Egyptian Museum inside the National Archaeological Museum of Florence, and the Leonardo da Vinci Museum. This is an exhibition dedicated to the genious of the Renaissance with excellent reconstructions of the machines that Leonardo designed including the tank engine, the aerial screw, the vertical ornithopter, the wing test and many others. There are interactive workshops where children can learn and have fun.
Kids Activities Close-by
- Easy By Train
- Walk to Village
- Walk to Restaurant
- <1hr to Airport
- Outdoor Pursuit & Activities
- Tourist Towns & Villages
- Historical Sites
Onsite Facilities
- Home Cinema
- DVD
Extras
At Oliver’s Travels, we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to travel services, we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team, who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
- Maid service/extra cleaning
- Private chef/cook/catering
- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge
- Local day-trips or tours
- Airport pick-up/drop-off
Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team.
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!
Oliver's Travels Chef Service: A Gourmet Dining Experience
Make hosting a memorable dinner party at your villa an absolute breeze with our superb Chef Service. Our chefs will take care of everything for you from start to finish so you can just sit back and enjoy the gastronomic experience. They will bring all the necessary ingredients, cook and serve the food and even clean up afterwards. To find out more visit www.oliverstravels.com/chefs
| Damage Waiver | A damage waiver of €149 is due to help you enjoy a peaceful stay. The waiver provides a limited damage cover in case of any damage to the property or its contents (except in the case of deliberate or reckless acts) up to the value of €2,500. Above €2,500 claims will be made to recoup the extra charges incurred to repair any damage. |
| Arrival time | 16:00 - 19:00 |
| Departure time | 10:00 |
Terms & Conditions
These terms and conditions may be amended from time to time.
| Damage Waiver | A damage waiver of €149 is due to help you enjoy a peaceful stay. The waiver provides a limited damage cover in case of any damage to the property or its contents (except in the case of deliberate or reckless acts) up to the value of €2,500. Above €2,500 claims will be made to recoup the extra charges incurred to repair any damage. |
| Arrival time | 16:00 - 19:00 |
| Departure time | 10:00 |
| Energy costs included? | Yes, included in the rental price. |
| Heating costs included? | Yes, included in the rental price. |
| Linen & towels included? | Yes, included in the rental price. |
| End of stay cleaning included? | Yes. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit. |
| Internet access? | Wi-Fi internet access included. |
| Minimum stay | 7 nights. All other durations on request. |
| Changeover day | Flexible. |
| Pets welcome? | Not allowed. |
| Smoking Allowed? | Smoking & Vaping are not permitted. |
| Tax | The Italian government might require the payment of a Visitor’s Tax (approximately €1.50 – €5.00 per person, per day, depending on the location) and may be applied for the first seven days in the destination. This tax is payable locally, in Euro cash. |
| Other Ts and Cs | Please note that there is a daily morning housekeeping service available (4 hours per day), except Sunday. Additionally there is a mid-week bed and bath linen change service available (Wed). |
| Other 2 | Cook service – No third-party suppliers allowed: the services will be provided by the concierge or by the in-house staff. |
Rental Rates
Prices based on an occupancy of 6 people:
| Rental period | Weekly |
|---|---|
| Nov 29th 2024 - Dec 14th 2024 | £5,340 |
| Dec 14th 2024 - Jan 4th 2025 | £5,340 |
| Jan 4th 2025 - Feb 22nd 2025 | £5,340 |
| Feb 22nd 2025 - Nov 1st 2025 | £5,340 |
| Nov 1st 2025 - Dec 13th 2025 | £5,340 |
| Dec 13th 2025 - Jan 3rd 2026 | £5,340 |
| Jan 3rd 2026 - Feb 21st 2026 | £5,340 |
| Feb 21st 2026 - Jun 2nd 2026 | £5,340 |
Please note that these prices/rates are a guide only and may not be correct at the current date. For an accurate quote, please enquire.
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