First things first, Crystal isn’t in the middle of Milan (it’s actually not in Milan at all), so if you’re hoping to wake up with a view of the Duomo, this isn’t the best place. However, it’s not hard to get into the city during the day, as there’s a metro station about ten minutes from the flat, and if you need to get to the Mediolanum Forum, it’s fantastically placed. And the flat itself is lovely. Part of a newish development, everything is modern, and there’s tonnes of space, indoors and out. Of course, it’s also kept in immaculate condition by Chantal.


Home truths:
*This is a long way from the centre Milan – there's a metro that can take you into the city, but there's no chance of getting in on foot
*There's an enormous shopping centre just to the south of the flat, so you can expect it to get busy during the day
*If you're staying for any length of time, you might have to chip in and help water the plants
*The en-suite bathroom doesn't have any windows