Delightful apartment in a quiet neighbourhood, easy access to the Metro station and Retiro Park, which is a great place for an evening drink, or an afternoon or morning one come to think of it!. It was quiet at night, which is not something that you always find in a Spanish City, and although it was warm at night, Maria had warned us it would be and we managed fine.
It is easy walking distance from the Prado and Atocha train station, which makes it an ideal place if you are planning a day trip to Toledo (30 mins by Renfe high speed train)
A must when you are in Madrid is a sunset drink at the Azoteo roof top bar, it is pricey but a magical experience that I know will stay with us for a long long time. The other place to go is Segovia, another 30 minute train ride from Chamartin Station, just Google it and you will see why the recommendation.
Maria and Jose are very organised and accessible with great instructions and advice. Our only regret is that we were too busy to meet them.