I felt instantly enchanted by the homely and endearing property, JK Place. With its own bespoke scent flavouring the air, distinctive furniture and interesting books occupying every corner, many could be tricked into thinking it is a stately home rather than a hotel. Passionately Florentine, JK Place intends to inspire all its guests with the same enthusiasm for this enchanting city.

With just twenty rooms, it was sadly unable to host us during our weekend in Florence, but instead we were given a taste of their esteemed Italian cuisine al fresco on their terrace overlooking Piazza Santa Maria Novella. JK Place encapsulates Florentine culture – naturally relaxed and stylish, with an amazing attention to detail.

The restaurant is casual, ideal for a lazy weekend brunch or lunch – we enjoyed a tapas style meal here on our last day in Florence. We were greeted with glasses of fine sparkling Prosecco and a menu of dishes, each available in starter or main size.

Our appetites had diminished slightly in the sweltering weather, so we just chose a few small plates to share and taste. Unsurprisingly the pasta dishes stood out particularly the ravioli with sweet cherry tomatoes, and the spaghetti with pine nuts and pesto. I loved my ultra-fresh caprese salad with mozzarella that melted in the mouth and wonderfully red tomatoes.

For dessert I couldn’t resist indulging in the typical Italian sweet, Tiramisu. This arrived in a giant bowl; the recipe you could imagine passed down through the generations. Light, fluffy and well-balanced layers, I somehow managed to finish it off.

Unlike most of the other luxury hotels, JK Place is just a few minutes walk from Florence train station. I recommend popping in for some last minute Italian grub just before you run to catch the train.

More information and book here: www.jkplace.com

Many thanks to Firenze Cards and the Florence Tourist board for their help with this trip.