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Overlooking one of the most lovely hills surrounding Florence, between the CertosaConvent and Ponte Vecchio, lies the Marignolle Relais & Charme. Tranquillity,comfort and closeness to the historical city centre, are some of the features thatmake the relais particularly pleasant for those who wish for a relaxing holiday,in an exclusive and charming environment.Thanks to its ideal position, from the relais it is possible to reach the citycentre in a few minutes and visit its important monuments, museums and artgalleries. You will also have the chance to take part in the cultural events andfashion happenings that the city offers in every season.The relais is also an excellent base for excursions in the Chianti area, with itswonderful farmhouses and castles, to visit the Medieval towns of Siena, Volterra,San Gimignano, or other historical towns like Arezzo, Pistoia, Pisa, Lucca.The roomsThe relais presents six spacious very finely furnished double rooms, within arefined and comfortable environment, making your stay pleasant and relaxing. Eachroom is different from the others, both in its shape, its furniture and in itstapestry. Antique furniture, 19th century prints and a small ornament collectioncomplete the refined atmosphere.The air-conditioned, microclimatic and soundproofed rooms are supplied withsatellite tv, direct telephone line and plugs for Internet connections. Thebuilt-in closets, being very large and very well equipped. The bathrooms havelarge mirrors and double built-in Carrara marble washbasins. The toilet isseparated from the rest of the bathroom by a door and so is the shower. Theprecious "cabreuva vermelha" parquet floor gives the atmosphere a warm andwelcoming touch.Inside the rooms you will find courtesy hot drink kettles, a mini-bar, and a wineand champagne selection that you may enjoy while in your room, or relaxing in thegazebo.The relais is destinated to non smoking persons, thus the direction begs theclients to respect this rule. Besides, pets are not accepted.Outside the relaisThe relais is surrounded by the typical scenery of the Florentine hills, withcypresses and cane-apple trees, broom bushes and pine trees, amongst the scents oflavender, rosemary, time and catmint. Almond and peach blossoms and the intensegeranium colours, according to the season, complete the harmony of the landscape.In a quiet and reserved location, a lovely pool with a large solarium, presentingdeck chairs and sunning beds, is at guests' disposal from May to October, assuringa relaxing and refreshing break from work or from touring amongst the beauties ofthe Tuscan land.The relais and its parking lot are both fenced in. Access is permitted onlythrough the automatic gate with a screen intercom, as privacy and safety are twoprerogatives of our relais.Breakfast is served gracefully and professionally, either in your room or in thelarge gazebo during the summer months. It may be a traditional continentalbreakfast with local jams, croissants, or home-made pies, or it may be Americanstyle, with scrambled eggs for all tastes, cheese and bacon, served in refinedFlorentine china dishes and silverware, making it feel like a Sunday morningfamily breakfast.As a matter of fact, the relais, as it is inside a garden of a private home, hasthat home feeling. Its cosy, comfortable and exclusive atmosphere makes our guestsfeel at ease just like in their own home.How to reach the Relais MarignolleFor those coming by car from Autostrada del Sole (Highway A1), exit at FirenzeCertosa. Circle the square following directions to Firenze Centro. At 1,5 kmdistance approximately you will see on your right a wooded square named PiazzaAcciaioli in the Galluzzo district; at the light go straight down following ViaSenese and after 500 meters turn left (on the street corner you will see a bigtabernacle) in
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