The Duchess is a beautiful bespoke small boutique hotel where we felt like honoured house guests. Luca and Mario went out of their way to make our stay special. Fresh, delicious organic, simple breakfasts, fabulous teas and coffee and super friendly, hospitable service. Luca also tempted us with delicious small plates of food when we were at the pool at lunch / aperitivo time. His cooking is awesome! Restaurant recommendations and booking were superb. We loved Nonna Carla’s out of town Trattoria Donnini. In town and close to the Ponte Vecchio, Il Borro was delicious and their own vineyard wine superb. The Duchess is a hidden gem and although approx 3 miles from the centre of Florence, the no 20 bus was cheap (euro 1.50) and easy to navigate both ways. The main Camparetti bus stop is about a 5 minute walk from the hotel. The grounds are a tranquil oasis away from the hustle and bustle of Florence and the salt water pool provided a very welcome dip at the end of a sightseeing day. Will we be back, 100%. Luca and Mario, thank you for a perfectly delightful stay. x
