Residenza La Torricella is on the hills that surround Florence, 5 km from its historic centre It offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and panoramic views of the Tuscan countryside The rustic rooms feature terracotta floors and wood-beam ceilings All air conditioned, they include a TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with toiletries and hairdryer With its origins dating back to the 1400s, La Torricella is set in a Renaissance building It features an outdoor swimming pool surrounded by the Mediterranean vegetation Homemade cakes, yoghurts and fresh fruits are served for breakfast every morning Providing free parking, the guesthouse is 35 km from the A1 motorway Siena and Lucca are a 50-minute drive away