Firstly I must say that the communication was excellent from beginning to end, always an immediate response. We did actually have one problem with a shower pump but again an immediate response and it was all fixed before we got back to the apartment that day. That is the sort of response you need. The apartment has everything you need and is in a great location to wander the charming narrow streets of Bari and to walk to the many restaurants and places of interest in Bari. There is an great pizza restaurant literally just around the corner and Mimi's steak restaurant near the castle serves truly excellent steak and at about half UK prices.
Bari is also a good base to explore the region with a good train service. We went to the city of Lecce (well worth a visit for the beautiful buildings) and the beautiful small coastal towns of Polignano and Trani.
The roof terrace on the apartment (up some steep stairs) is a real bonus and a suntrap. I thought being so close to the cathedral we would be woken early by church bells but not at all, it was remarkably quiet and with excellent blackout blinds you can get a really good night's sleep. Would definitely highly recommend this host and the apartment. Thank you Giuseppe!