Great place for a short stay in Milan. Richards place is located on the upper floor of what in England would probably be called a mews. It is accessed through large wooden doors, up a small set of stairs and along a balcony over looking a pretty courtyard. I found it necessary to phone Richard from street to gain initial access. We were then greeted by Richard who produced glasses of wine all round and started introductions.
The courtyard has 2 locked entrances, one of which opens directly onto Alzaia Naviglio Pavese, an area dominated by restaurants lining the canals and bustling with people especially at night. Once through the wooden doors into the courtyard tranquility descends.
The bedroom is in a converted loft and is accessed via wooded steps from the lounge area, part of which Richard will probably partition off and convert into his own bedroom overnight.
There is an easy tram ride, on Line3 from nearby P.za Ventiquattro Maggio to the Duomo and Centre of Milan.