We had a great time in Porto. Fernando is a very kind and accommodating host, giving advice on where to eat locally, helping us out with some soap and binbags when we needed them, and even arranging a taxi to take us to the airport ridiculously early on our last morning. In addition, his daughter Monica (who speaks English) is also always available to help out and give advice.

The apartment was very comfortable - understandably a little cold in January, but there are heaters and extra blankets so that isn't a problem, and everywhere in the city can get a bit chilly indoors at that time of year - and is in a charming and quiet neighbourhood. The transport links are good (not too far from the Metro, plus there are buses running into town on the neighbouring streets, Rua de Santos Pousada and Alegria), although the heart of the city is well within walking distance. That said, Porto is a city built in a very steep valley, so you may want to take the Metro or bus back home at the end of the day!

Also, the apartment is well located for food. We can certainly recommend a restaurant, Solar d'Alegria on Rua de Alegria (on which note, to get to that road, climb up the stairs at the top of Anselmo Braancamp and go over the top of the hill - the local tourist maps show a through road that doesn't exist), which sells delicious and very fresh fish and meat dishes for a far cheaper price than we'd ever find here in Britain. Plus, there are reasonably-sized supermarkets nearby, on Rua Latino Coelho just up the hill and Firmeza a little down the hill, as well as a lovely market in Bolhão, near the Metro station on the way into the city.

All in all, I can very much recommend this apartment, for its location and its charming and generous host, and for having everything that we could have needed. Obrigado Fernando and Monica!