Tempus has pretty much everything going for it. Not only is it in the very centre of Monti (on a backstreet though, so it’s pretty quiet), but the design shows off a lovely mix of original brick archways and modern, almost industrial touches. The enormous kitchen island is a dream, and we haven’t come across many more inviting bathrooms than the little grotto here. It’s very bright, thanks to the plate glass windows, but these also bring about the only flaw we could find – you’re definitely in a bit of a fishbowl.


Home truths:
*There are floor-to-ceiling windows that look out directly onto the street at ground level
*The entire flat's very open and there's no privacy between bedrooms
*Two guests will be sleeping in the sofa bed in the living room