I had an overall positive experience at Alessandro's apartment. It was centrally-located and within walking distance of many of the sites. In the neighbourhood there are plenty of cafés, plus a Sainsbury/Tesco to pick up anything you might need. The apartment itself was on the small side, but it was clean, warm, and well-stocked. Alessandro even left some bread, milk, and a bottle of wine for us, which we definitely appreciated.
My only issue was that I did not find the bed very comfortable. I could feel the springs through the foam, which didn't make for the best sleep for me.