Only 4 km outside Florences historic centre, Agriturismo Le Macine is surrounded by Renaissance villas, olive groves and orchards This 17th-century farmhouse has great bus links into Florence Le Macine offers both rooms and apartments, all with a cosy and rustic design Each one has a private bathroom The apartments also feature a kitchenette and living area A breakfast buffet is served in the farmhouses kitchen or in the garden in warm weather It features lots of home-grown produce including fresh fruit, cold cuts and homemade cakes and marmalades A rustic dinner is also available Free parking is provided and there is free Wi-Fi throughout the property Bus number 23 stops just 300 metres away, at Marco Polo bus stop, and takes you straight to Santa Maria Novella Train Station