Walls of Shekvati

A sensorial stay with homespun design, an eclectic collection of antiques and knockout views across Milan, this apartment is certainly one to remember. It’s only right to begin with the terrace – your own private jungle with dining set for sun-soaked breakfasts and glasses of wine in the early evening as the basilicas glow in the hopelessly romantic dusk. Before you get to know your surroundings, peruse the shelves of curiosities or get comfortable on the sofa and flick through a hardback book pulled from your host’s collection. The Duomo, Royal Palace and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II are on your doorstep and the apartment is a minute from the Missori metro stop should you want to explore further afield. When dinner time rolls around, we recommend taking the fifteen-minute stroll to the romantic Brera neighbourhood for stylish restaurants and old-school osterie.

Home truths:
*This home is on the seventh floor with lift access
*There are five steps leading to the elevator – those with limited mobility or heavy suitcases beware
*If you require a parking space, inform your host in advance so they can make arrangements
*This home doesn't have a manual, but your host is working on putting one together
*The wi-fi was a bit slow when we visited
*Kitchen space is limited – it is best suited to quick meals rather than elaborate feasts
*A gardener visits once or twice a week to water the plants on the terrace
*There is a piece of taxidermy in the bedroom
*It takes fifty-two minutes to drive from Malpensa Airport to the apartment