I was sad to leave Milan after a wonderful stay in the flat. Just as described: a spacious, bright and airy private room in the apartment shared with Paola’s family. There is a grand private en-suite bathroom for the exclusive use by the guest. The flat is on the third floor of a typical Milanese apartment block surrounding a central courtyard and boasting a wonderfully antique lift. The flat (otherwise highly modern) is quiet, but the area is lively with a good selection of eateries (La traditionale became my favourite). Another tip: although the metro (S Agostino) is nearby, Milan is a great city for cycling and there are many convenient bike rental schemes allowing you to quickly get to destinations in the city for a fraction of the cost of a taxi. All in all highly recommended.