Alexandre was thoughtful, kind and attentive to the last and Manor House is a real find - as others have said, old houses do creak and the footsteps from the flat above are quite audible, but really, this is of trifling importance in such a breathtaking, well-appointed and picturesque apartment. Highly recommended, as is Porto, a jewel of a city, with superb cuisine, excellent wine, ceaselessly fascinating architecture and warm, charming people.