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CETONA FIESOLE

La Frateria di Padre Eligio Film-maker Anthony Bencistà The Bencistà was built as a monastery
Minghella stayed here to revise a script; others in the 14th century and has polished tile floors,
come here on retreat (there are no TVs, radios tall windows, gleaming furniture and an air of
or newspapers) or simply on honeymoon serenity, yet bills itself modestly as a pensione.
or holiday. A community of young people runs Bedrooms have whitewashed walls and solid old
the place; expect wonderful food and beautifully furniture; some have glorious views over Florence
furnished, candlelit rooms. and the Tuscan hills. A set menu is offered for
N Convento di San Francesco, 53040 Cetona, Siena. dinner, which starts promptly at 7.30pm.
Map p336 C2. § 0578 23 82 61. ` 0578 23 92 20. N Via B da Maiano 4, 50014 Fiesole. Map p335 D5.
$ frateria@ftbcc.it 0 b,l,d. Rooms 7. z ∂¢ early §` 055 591 63. $ pensionebencista@iol.it 0 b,l,d.
Jan to mid-Feb. / AE, MC, V. ¡¡¡ Rooms 42. ∂¢ Never. / Not accepted. ¡¡
CORTONA FIESOLE

Relais Il Falconiere Owner Riccardo Baracchi Villa San Michele This villa was designed by
was born in this small villa. His wife, Silvia, is Michelangelo, and if the antiques look as though
also from the area and is the chef. Their excellent they are from the 17th century that’s because they
restaurant attracts diners from a wide area – the probably are. Grandeur and authenticity is San
food really is special. Vaulted bedrooms are Michele’s hallmark. One of the many pleasures is
traditionally furnished. The pool overlooks a taking breakfast in the loggia, looking across
hillside of cypress trees and olives. green hillsides to Florence below.
N Località San Martino 370, 52044 Cortona, Arezzo. N Via Doccia 4, 50014 Fiesole. Map p335 D5.
Map p336 C1. § 0575 61 26 79. ` 0575 61 29 27. § 055 567 82 00. ` 055 567 82 50. $ reservations@
$ info@ilfalconiere.com 0 b,l,d. Rooms 19. zS ÷ villasanmichele.net 0 b,l,d. Rooms 45. zS÷ ∂
∂¢ Never. / AE, MC, V. ¡¡¡¡ ¢ Dec to mid-Mar. / AE, DC. ¡¡¡¡

FIRENZE (FLORENCE) ISOLA DEL GIGLIO
Royal This B&B hotel is cool and elegant, and its Pardini’s Hermitage Smartly modern island villa
large, peaceful garden and parking spaces are a with balconied bedrooms, reached from Giglio
huge plus. Bedrooms are functional; some are Porto by boat, car, donkey or an hour’s walk.
small. Good value for money. N Cala degli Alberi, 58013 Giglio Porto, Grosseto.
N Via delle Ruote 52, 50123 Firenze. Map p335 D5. § Map p336 A3. § 0564 80 90 34. ` 0564 80 91 77.
055 48 32 87. ` 055 49 09 76. 0 b. Rooms 33. ¡¡¡ $ hermitage@hfs.it 0 b,l,d. Rooms 15. ¡¡
FIRENZE (FLORENCE) GUBBIO
Tornabuoni Beacci On the elegant prime Villa Montegranelli A severe exterior contrasts
shopping street, a long-established pensione with with the light 18th-century style of the spacious
old-world atmosphere. Rooftop terrace. public rooms. The villa is popular for functions.
N Via de Tornabuoni 3, 50123 Firenze. N Monteluiano, 06024 Gubbio, Perugia. Map p337 D1.
Map p335 D5. § 055 21 26 45. ` 055 28 35 94. § 075 922 01 85. ` 075 927 33 72.
$ info@bthotel.it 0 b,d. Rooms 28. ¡¡¡ $ villa.montegranelli@tin.it 0 b,l,d. Rooms 21. ¡¡
For key to symbols see backflap. For price categories see p333