Aperitivo might have a small footprint, but it’s unusual in that it’s a real house, spread over three floors, from the ground to the (magical) roof terrace. It’s been put together with a lot of care – this much is evident – and a lot of the furniture has been cleverly made from repurposed materials, such as the chest of drawers that used to be an old trunk. Finding this sort of place in the middle of Monti isn’t easy, and we’re very happy to have come across Aperitivo.


Home truths:
*Rosella, the host, would prefer that any stay were a maximum of ten days
*One of the bedrooms has quite a low ceiling – you're unlikely to bang your head but don't jump around
*After four consecutive showers, the hot water needs a bit of time to replenish itself
*Both showers are only 190cm high
*Two people will be on a sofa bed in the living room
*The second bedroom has limited storage space
*Expect to see some signs of general wear and tear here
*At full occupancy, there isn't enough seating on the sofa for all guests