Vivaldi Terrace

We have just returned from 5 nights staying in the Vivaldi Terrace apartment just off Piazza di Santa Croce. The apartment is very light and airy and beautifully furnished. The small outside terrace looking overlooking the rooftops and terraces of the neighbouring buildings was a lovely and peaceful space to sit out and enjoy breakfast, dinner or a glass of wine. We cooked a few meals in the newly fitted kitchen. The bathroom was smart and the shower worked well with plentiful hot water. The bed, also being new, was beautifully comfy!Being in the roof of the building the apartment did get warm while we were there. There are plenty of windows to let air through. The air conditioning was helpful but not overly powerful.Santa Croce itself is a nice area around the square and that basilica is definitely worth a visit. There are two mini supermarkets within easy walking distance from the apartment. Unfortunately the pasticcheria marked on Google maps as being on the same street doesn't exist any more! The gelateria Royale at the end of the road was good and handy! We enjoyed a very good meal at the Ristorante Dino just a couple of streets away. We found that the apartment was a real haven of peace and calm after the bustle of the streets of Florence and would definitely recommend staying here.