I stayed with my two children and one of their friends at Ted's flat. Everything was as described. Ted and his wife were very nice and flexibel. we already arrived at 9.00 am at the flat and could leave our luggageand fetch the keys, the same when we left. our flight left in the evening so we left the luggage in the flat and came in the afternoon to fetch it.
in the evening when we came home we were able to cook and watch TV or DVD.
in the morning their was coffee and tea provided.
We had enough towels and sheets even for the sofa bed in the second bedroom.
the best thing was that Ted and his wife live nearby. so when we locked ourselves out while preparing for a musical Ted's wife arrived just 15 minutes later to open us and we were still on time at the musical theatre. So thanks alot for that!!
big advantage is public transport. you can get to the city centre even by bus in 10 minutes in each desirable direction.
Don't miss Imperial War Museum. It's just a five minute walk. the new First World War exhibition is really impressive.