I only have words of praise! We started our holiday in Italy by staying 3 days at Adelaida's beautiful and comfortable Trastevere flat.

Her husband, Andrea, met us at the Trastevere train station (dirct train from the Fiuimicino Airport, which was handy), helping us to find our way and carry our bags.

Adelaida gave us a warm welcom at the flat – which was cosy as a private home, but had the luxuries of a good hotel. The fridge was stocked with a bottle of wine for us to enjoy. The kitchen also included all the basics for simple cooking: Olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, sugar, coffee, tea, milk.

The flat is perfectly situated for anyone who enjoys the feeling of living among "the locals", yet it is only a hop and a skip to the main tourist sights. Tram no 8 and bus no 170 (as well as the train from Trastevere train station) will take you to the heart of historic Rome.

Yet, in the evenings, you can dine in local resturants frequented by Romans rather than tourists. We also enjoyed meals at home, as there are several delicatessen shops just around the corner. It is also just one stop on the train (from Trastevere to Ostiense) to get to the magnificent Eataly, two huge floors of Italian food heaven.

I cannot praise our experience enough! I wish we always were so lucky! Adelaida even helped us find alternative accomodation, when upon our return to Rome the flat was not free. There is no doubt we will come back!