As many others have said, the flat was just like the advertised pictures. It really is a spacious and beautiful flat. Having always stayed in hotels before, we were all very impressed. More than enough storage space for a family, plenty, and I mean plenty of hanging space. The kitchen has everything you need, and more. The actual flat was a little difficult to find, as the taxi driver from the airport did not really know the area, but we got there in the end. Taxi journey cost about €40 and only takes about 20 minutes. Such a breeze getting through the airport, much better organised than the UK!

Bedrooms are lovely and clean. There is air conditioning and temperature control in the main bedroom and the living area. The other 2 bedrooms do not have any temperature control, but there are window shutters on all main Windows which I am sure will keep the rooms cool in the summer months.

Gil and Sonia met us at the flat and were really informative about the local area. They gave us maps and told us about the best places to visit. They really are most excellent hosts, appears that nothing would be too much trouble.

The WiFi didn't work and they were straight back round to fix it, without any bother. Infact they would have come round late at night to do so, but I said no need it could wait until the following day.

We visited Porto for the wine cellars and were not disappointed. As there were 4 of us travelling as a family, we hired out a TuK Tuk for a couple of tours. Such great fun, excellent guides both times, thoroughly recommend. Only cost us €15 per person and we had a tour guide for our exclusive use.

The flat is across the river from Porto, but only about a 10 minute walk. My mother came on the trip with us and she was more than able to cope with the walking. Warning it is all uphill on the way back from Porto, but you can always get the tram if you are feeling lazy.

Do read the listing, as you will need to be aware that the tram stop is literally right outside and is noisy. We live in a quiet cul de sac, but did get used to the hustle and bustle outside.

We only stayed 4 days and wished that we had stayed longer. This really can be a home from home.

Thank you Sonia and Gil for a lovely few days away. This trip was meant to be for my Dad to attend, but sadly he passed away. He would have loved it - we all did.