Best advice - stay here if you can! The apartment is just lovely and so liveable; the location simply cannot be beaten. It is in a quiet side street but with a great little wine bar opposite and just seconds walk from the historic streets and monuments amidst boutiques and restaurants and cafes. Cathy had thoughtful touches like the Nespresso machine and local maps which were invaluable, the beds were comfortable; the shower and water pressure good. A button on the washing machine broke while we were trying to use it and Cathy and her husband were onto it immediately to fix it - and while waiting for the part, also ensured the clothes were washed. One thing to note: we were nervous about parking - the apartment is amidst narrow streets, some of which do not permit traffic and I was not confident to navigate these. However we found three good and easy to access car parks within a short walking distance. We would love to return, explore more of Bordeaux and stay again at Cathy’s if at all possible. Loved it!