Our staying in Madrid (5 days) was really amazing! Henrietta is very open, very kind person, wonderful host and very interesting women. We spend a lot of time during breakfast talking about different things. Her home is perfectly placed in the very heart of Madrit. During our stay we used metro only to go from / to airport. Everywhere you can go on foot. It is hard to believe but one of the main street in Madrid is 100 metres from her house - while your place is calm and quiet. The nearest area is really very fabulous - lots of nice restaurants and tapas bar (recommended by Henrietta - go and try Lateral - only tapas, but deliciously prepared and wonderfully served!), shops, open markets. You can reach Sol and Plaza Mayor in 10-15 minutes of walk. For those who want to shop this is a perfect place, a lot of Corte Ingles (huge department store) and small boutiques.
When we came, Henrietta explained everything to us, how to use keys, entrances, where to go, what to see.
You have, for your own use big, comfortable bathroom (although it is a little ambarassing to use a bath but only for a first time), bedroom (small but there is everithing you need, even, for your comfort, electric blanket!) and elegant living room. You can use kitchen and dining room.
Breakfast served (on a fancy porcelain) by Henrietta was always very tasty and fresh, good quality juices, freshly made muesli and so on.
Not to forget about cats. Both are very friendly and very well-behaved (contraty to my cats). I really loved to stroke them. But don't be afraid, if you are not an animal lover, they don't impose themselves at all. The flat is exeptionaly huge so anybody can be alone if only wants.
The building itself is worth one sentence at least. It a rebuilt theatre and you can see the remainings of its splendor on every step.
VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Henrietta, thanks a lot!