It's difficult to add anything to the excellent reviews that are already here, except to say that they are absolutely right! The flat is great. Clean, very comfortable and obviously well planned for visitors; there are even spare umbrellas and macs should you need them. The area is mixed but obviously up and coming. It's really well located for transport and you can walk to the centre in 10 minutes.
Our hosts were absolutely charming. We were met at the airport and given lots of info, which is great on a short break. They even popped round to help when we couldn't work the TV remote! Thank you Carlos and Rui, it was great to meet you and we will be back!