The flat is on the bus 71 route (although bus stops are not obvious, they are very high up and have adverts on one side) which is handy for getting into town. I walked in circles for a while trying to find the building and was a bit put off by the heavily graffittied door.

The building itself is tired and needs works, but the flat has been modernised. It was a comfortable and easy stay as Marco has thought of everything.

With 2 supermarkets moments away, you can easily eat in and cut down on the cost of meals. The washer dryer means you can pack fewer items and then wash them.

The fridge drawers are clever and there is a gas boiler, so going in winter would be feasible here. The bed was very comfortable and the pillows were just right.

Marco or his father were on hand if I needed anything, which if you travel alone, may also put your mind at ease.

The only downside was that it is 5 floors up and there is no lift. There can be noise from the neighbourhood but I took ear plugs in anticipation of this; you can't ask to be in a popular area and then complain that there are people!

I would stay here again.