We're a family of four, and we loved the cottage. A few minutes from trains and trams, food and drink, museum and library. 20 minute walk to Arndale shopping centre, 30 seconds walk to bars. Being right on the canal, you get to see the boats use the lock. Museum of Science and Industry is less than ten minutes walk away.
The place is clean and modern, with lots of room. The kitchen/dining area is superb, and the garden is colourful. Three bedrooms, each with a real bed (I say that only because some places offer soafabeds) and plenty of space for bags etc. The upright piano in one of the living rooms is a particularly nice touch.