Description The Artist's Palette: Florence

Just footsteps from the shop-lined medieval Ponte Vecchio Bridge, this apartment sits on the banks of the River Arno. If you’re not visiting the riverside restaurants or ancient jewellery shops of the bridge on your doorstep, make the two-minute walk to the Ufizzi Gallery to discover the world-famous Renaissance art inside.

Inside, it’s a modern haven of calm, despite the super central location. Wooden floors complement pristine white walls in the open-plan living area. Sun-filled breakfasts can be taken at the dining table by the big window and the kitchen is tucked away in a separate room with an additional dining table. The little terracotta-tiled balcony is a real bonus, with its bistro table set looking out over the internal courtyard.

Home truths:
*The single bedroom is on a mezzanine level
*The apartment is on the first floor of a historic building but there is a lift
*There is no parking with this apartment but it's in the centre of Florence where car restrictions are in place anyway
*Stays longer than 27 days means you'll be paying for your own utilities