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Bed and Breakfast La Martellina


  • Inn Details

    An ancient mill on the Arno dating back to the 13th century and still intact in its charm. It is completely surrounded by nature and located in the vicinity of a small village offering a bar, a newsstand, some shops and a restaurant. The center of Florence lies less than 5 Km away and can be easily reached by car, by bus or by a bicycle path running along the riverside. There are ample and well-equipped outdoor spaces (the garden and the terrace give onto the river). In the warm days breakfast is served in the garden. The bedrooms, baths and a separate hall occupy a wing that is completely reserved to guests. In a finely restored setting, the bedrooms are furnished with antiques and are provided with satellite-dish television. A refrigerator is available. Private parking and possibility of bikes chartering. The B&B is immersed in the landscape of green hills that form the valley of the river. It is a veritable small oasis of tranquillity. From here one can easily visit the entire artistic wealth and heritage of the city thanks to the excellent connections (by bus, bicycle or car) or dedicate one’s time to exploring the environs of Florence, avoiding city traffic. The bus stop is located only 200 meters from the B&B in the village square. This bus line (14A) with frequent runs crosses the entire historical center, reaches the Trade Fair and Exposition Center and ends at the Main Hospital.


    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Traveller and graphic designer

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

    • French

    • Italian

    • Spanish


    Number of Cats: 2

    Number of Dogs: 2


    Features

    Type:

    • Private Home Bed and Breakfast

    • Historic Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • Antiques/decor

    • Excellent views

    • Family Travel

    • Gay / Lesbian Travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Honeymoons

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings


    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Bath robes

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Internet Service

    • Library

    • Private entrance

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    On Site:

    • BBQ grill

    • Computer

    • Fax Machine

    Other Amenities:

    • bike rent

    • garden well-equipped

  • No results at this time

  • Leccio doubleroom

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) €70/€80

    Olivo doubleroom

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) €70/€80

    Salcio doubleroom

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

      1 King

      1 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) €120/€130

    Salcio Suite 2 doubleroom

    Suite maximum capacity: 5

    • Beds

      1 King

      1 Double

      1 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) €150/€170

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: after 05,00pm    Check out: 10,30am

    • Minimum stay: two days

    • Deposit amount required: 50,00 euro

    • Cancellations: Any reservation must be cancelled no later than three weeks in advance to receive full refund, less the 10.00 euro administrative fee. No refund is given in all other circumstances. We are a very small facility (we have only four guest rooms), and that forces us to be rather restrictive in our cancellation policy. As a matter of fact, if you cancel a reservation, it means 25% of lost income to us, because it's very unlikely that we would be able to rent your room to someone else - most visitors would have already booked a room at some other place. Large hotels can afford the "same day" cancellations - we cannot, sorry. Thank you for your understanding

    • Open all year round: Y


    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: No

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinks available: Y

    • Suitable for children: Yes

    • Childcare provided: Yes


    Discount type

    • more 4
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 4

    • week
      Percent off: 15% Days required: 7

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 8,30 am - 10,30am

    • Serving location: in the garden, Breakfast Room


    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    • Fruit


    Special meal options

  • Location Type

    • Riverside

    • Countryside

    • Small town

    • Village

    • Wine country


    City

    • Florence

    • Distance to city: 3 miles

    • Directions to property:
      The B&B is situated only 5 Km south of Florence off the state highway to Arezzo. It is suitable both as an ideal base for visiting Florence or as starting point for exursions by car, trekking or walks and bicylce rides in the Florentine or Tuscan countryside. Bicycles are available. • From the railway station: by direct bus in 20 minutes. The bus stop is 200 mt from the house. • From Highway A1 ( Milan -Rome): from the exit Firenze Sud 2 miles driving.


    Airport

    • Florence, Italy (FLR-Peretola) 10 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From the airport: by shuttle to railway station in 25 minutes and then by bus.


    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • Outlet Stores

    • Picnic area

    • River

    • Ruins

    • Vineyard

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Fishing

    • Mountain Bike trails

  • Beautiful location

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation


    • Overall 
    • Guest room 
    • Services 
    • Value 
    • Cleanliness 
    • Dining 

    Claudio our host and owner was wonderful, this inn is located on the Arno River outside of town and is very easy to get to via local city bus, we stayed in town most of our travels in Italy but this one was our favorite, Very relaxing and friendly,


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