It sleeps 6 in an elegant and relaxing setting at just 400 meters from the subway and at 3 stops only from the Duomo Cathedral. Giardino features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a spacious living room with dining area, fully appointed kitchen and a beautiful patio. Il Giardino is the ideal hideaway conceived to satisfy the needs of the most sophisticated guests looking for privacy and distinguished lifestyle. It is a real home in the heart of Milan, where it is possible to enjoy the perfect peace and yet be in Milan's center and all of the excitement. The setting is elegant and relaxing. The property, owner's house, gardens and guest house spans a total of about 1700 sqm. That's big. includes the large home of the owner and the guest house each with a separate entrance from the well-kept small garden full of flowers, bushes and blossoms.

Note: The very well behaved and peaceful dog of the owner lives in the property. This is a non smoking property. Sorry, children under 8 years or age are not admitted; no pets are accepted.

Perfect for: Couple or family.

10 meters from the owner building is the yellow painted guest house of about 130 sqm with its private entrance. It was completely renovated in 2008 and stylishly furnished by the owner. The are many windows and a large glass door that flood the rooms with light. The warm colors of the walls, the wooden floors and the white beam ceilings provide harmony and a free and refined atmosphere of absolute intimacy.

Ground Floor:
The entrance is accessed by the French glass doors and leads to a living room with dining area. The kitchen is bright, cosy and fully appointed with this really sweet antique-looking sink and counters. From the living room and from the adjacent kitchen, there is direct access to the patio and the garden, perfect for enjoying warm weather, a morning cafe and al fresco dinner. On the same floor next to the kitchen there is a small bedroom with bathroom (shower). Please note this is a very simple bedroom has a lower standard compared to the others at the upper level.

Upper Floor (mansard):
One double bedroom with en suite bathroom (shower), one twin bedroom with bathroom (shower).

Amenities:
Air Conditioning in the 2 upper bedrooms ONLY. Heating, patio with outdoor furnishing for al fresco, washing machine and Internet connection. Cleaning 2 hour per day Mon to Sat. On request it is possible to have extra maid service and cook service. Arrival / Departure any day of the week.

Milan is a city that offers enjoyment at all times of the day and the night. Starting in the morning, enjoy a frothy cappuccino with cocoa powder (please don't order a cappuccino after 11 am, thank you) then perhaps a stroll for window shopping throughout the city centre. In the same area, many art galleries display the latest avant-garde creations by famous or new artists. Many bars offer handy menus for all tastes, from the sophisticated in the Galleria, right through to the trendy Bar Bianco in Parco Sempione. In the evening, of course there is the happy hour, a very Milanese ritual. The evening comes to life with the spotlights of the stage and entertainment. Theaters open their doors: opera at La Scala, stand-up comedy at Zelig, modern productions at Teatro Arcimboldi, and so forth. For dinner, choice is equally extensive, ranging from a classic dinner at Savini, or at a creative cuisine establishment. For visitors who still have energy, there are hundreds of venues for dancing, chatting, and leaving the events of the day behind. Need some ideas? Allora....

Touring Ideas:

Castello Sforzesco - An impressive piece of 14th-century architecture, the vast Castello Sforzesco fortress in Parco Sempione encircles an arcaded Renaissance courtyard. Its collection of museums exhibit decorative arts, musical instruments and tapestries. Highlights include Michelangelo's emotive Rondanini Pieta.

Pinacoteca di Brera - Napoleon's ill-gotten gains form one of the world's best Italian Renaissance art collections, Pinacoteca di Brera, housed in a fine Renaissance palace in Brera. The 38 rooms are brimming with 13th-20th-century artworks by Veronese, Mantegna, Bellini, Carpaccio, and more.

Poldi Pezzoli Museum - The Poldi Pezzoli Museum, just north of the city centre, displays 15th-18th century paintings in a private house organised into themed rooms. Highlights include medieval armoury and works by Raphael and Botticelli, plus Pollaiolo's famous Portrait of a Woman.

Duomo - Dominating the central square and the Christian world's most impressive cathedrals, Duomo is the world's largest Gothic cathedral, with 135 spires sprouting from the roof. Climb up among the 2300 statues adorning its faŤade for views of Milan. Inside, marble-patterned floors and decorative stained-glass windows impress visitors.

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II - Beautiful 19th-century arcade Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is situated on Milan's central square. Its glass dome forms a roof over elegant cafŽs and fashionable boutiques. Pirouette on the bull mosaic for good luck before joining affluent locals for an espresso.

La Scala - Most of Italy's greatest operatic artists, and many of the finest singers from other nations, too, have appeared at La Scala during the past 200 years. http://www.teatroallascala.org/en/index.html

Ripa di Porta Ticinese, Navigli - The old canal district in south-west Navigli is picturesquely filled with artists' studios, eccentric boutiques, antique shops, bars and restaurants. A perfect place for a relaxing stroll or to mingle with the locals is the street Ripa di Porta Ticinese.

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