Had a beautiful stay in this special place, on one of the prettiest streets in the heart of what we felt was the "real" Madrid. Old cobbled streets with great bars and tapas; inches away from La Latina and El Rastro (the Sunday market). The metro/renfe is a 10 minute walk away (Sol), through Plaza Mayor and more traditional cobbled streets - although the majority of sights are 20 mins away on foot. The Museo del Prado, del buen retiro (a beautiful park with rowing boats on the lake), the Botanical gardens, Cafe Central (best Jazz club in Madrid) and an abundance of amazing bars, restaurants and shops on your doorstep. The flat itself is spotless. Everything you need: AC, full equipped kitchen, lovely rainfall shower and TV with DVD player for a cosy night in (there's a rental place just round the corner!). Or you can sit with a glass of red with the balcony doors open and listen to the hustle and bustle outside. This place made me fall in love with Madrid. The owners were very friendly and made sure we were well looked after. Contact was easy and frequent, a wealth of information, leaflets and books on things to do left in the flat ready to get stuck into when you arrive. Thanks Helen and Martin, we will be back!