Arezzo holiday apartment: Arezzo

We were greeted at the train station and taken, by the owner, to a safe parking place where we could leave the car. She took us on a walking tour around the historical center and shared the best places to get good meals, or shops for buying bread, cheese, meats and wine. There was even a farmer's market every morning, for fresh fruits and veggies, just around the corner. There was a huge welcome basket of food on the large table and the fridge had wine, yogurt and other goodies. The kitchen was stocked with more dishes and appliances than I have at home! There were even sharp knives which we've often found lacking in other rental places. We loved our outside meals in our own Italian garden. It was very quiet with lots of birds. We also enjoyed listening to the church bells during breakfast.

The shutters in the bedroom darkened the room totally and the bed was so comfortable that we slept way more than usual. Nice! There were lots of extra pillows, towels, blankets and sheets. The thick walls of the historical building, kept the temperature perfect inside at all times, even when it was very hot outside. Natural air-conditioning, how cool is that?! The water pressure was great and there was lots of hot water. Everything worked, even the free in-room internet and the washing machine, both of which came in handy.

This is a walking city with lots of country walks too, so you must enjoy walking as we do. It's great for the legs since it's quite hilly. Arezzo is in a perfect location for visiting the small towns in the area. There's a whole book of maps and suggestions in the bedroom. Arezzo comes alive in the evenings as people dress up, especially on the weekends, and stroll the main street. I couldn't stop admiring the way the women were able to walk on the rather steep cobblestone streets in their high heels and fashionable outfits. Our vacation was wonderful as you can tell. We can't wait to go back. As this property gets known, it will book up quickly.