Ernesto made the arrangements very easy. His apartment puts you straight into the heart of Madrid. We arrived at 10pm and within 3 minutes we were in Madranos eating the best Pulpo I have ever tried. Around the corner from there is Botins - oldest restaurant in the world where my son celebrated his 18th with Cochinillo and Cordero in an 18th Century setting. 2 doors down we enjoyed a great local Flamenco show in a cosy local bar. Churros at St Gines the next day after walking through the Plaza Mayor. At this point we have not walked more than 9 minutes from the flat! After a walk and picnic in the excellent Campo del Morro we needed a siesta and all 7 of us were glad of the air-con comfort and refreshing shower. This experience will be repeated and we will book with Ernesto again.