We were three friends travelling to Milan to celebrate a birthday milestone. From the first contact with Enrica we were welcomed warmly and our request to book was immediate. Once the apartment was secured, the photos were constantly reviewed. The apartment was beautifully decorated with antiques and ceramics in hues of blues and pink. Could we be so fortunate to stay in such surroundings with vintage objects, sunlight streaming in to a top floor apartment AND in the Brera, the area of our choice?
On arrival Enrica greeted us with a table laid with fruit, cheese and salami and a bottle of her own red wine (worthy of a 100 point rating!). The food was much appreciated.
The three bedrooms were perfect for three individuals - two rooms had queen beds and the master bedroom, a king. All were blessed with sunlight streaming in and everyone announced their bed "so comfortable!"
There were two bathrooms, one so exquisite it would not be out of place in a French chateau.
Enrica has created a magnificent home, a pied-à-terre in the elegant surrounds of the Brera.
At the end of the street a market is held every Monday and Thursday morning. The produce was excellent and we bought fine cashmere sweaters for a fraction of the retail price. If only they had the Fendi shoes in my size! The major plus of our stay here was the convenience in walking to all the places we had earmarked - La Scala (we saw The Sleeping Beaty - excellent!) was an easy 7 minute walk in heels, Palazzo Reale (amazing Giotto exhibition) again an easy walk as was the Duomo, Rinacente, Peck and of-course the gorgeous boutiques along the streets of the Brera and down little side-streets close to the Duomo. If we love beautiful scarves and more individually sourced clothing, go to Carla Sabiene, Via S. Maurilio 20. We also walked easily through Parco Sempione to the Castel Sforsca and then enjoyed lunch on the terrace at the Trienniale.
Staying at Enrica's was special and made us feel like welcomed friends rather than tourists to Milan. I cannot express in this short review how beautiful the apartment is (it has been featured in House & Garden recently) and how gracious and helpful a host Enrica was.