Wow! What an apartment! I decided to book Hortense's apartment as a surprise for my boyfriend's birthday, and we were not disappointed. Situated in the heart of pretty Montmartre, a five minute walk from the Metro, in a 19th century apartment block, Hortense's apartment is a welcome oasis away from the hustle and bustle of the very centre of Paris!

From the moment that I booked the apartment, Hortense extended her kind offer to do everything she could to make our stay a very happy one. I had some queries about the apartment's internet and travel from the Gare Du Nord station, all of which were answered.

The apartment was clean and very homely, with a fully equipped kitchen and a policy of 'if use, please replace' for food items. All toiletries were available to use. Hortense even very kindly bought some complementary orange juice and chocolates for our arrival! The bed was very comfortable, the walk in shower lovely and big and all other items in the apartment were of a very high standard.

When it came to checking out of the apartment, Hortense was very flexible. We left in the morning, but she made it clear that she was happy to let us stay until the afternoon.

In short, we could not have asked for a nicer base during our time in Paris- we only wish it could have been longer! When we get the chance to head back, we hope that we will be able to book this lovely apartment again. Thank you, Hortense!