I really enjoyed Matt and Steph's apartment and I highly recommend it. It is in a rapidly developing part of town (I counted 16 cranes in the immediate surroundings), in a unique building, with easy access to the tram and also walking paths along a canal. The views from the apartment are nice, and the apartment itself is modern and well-appointed. There is a bath tub! Parking can be a little challenging, but I found a reliable spot about 7 minutes walk away. You can walk into downtown in 25-30 minutes, and there are good restaurant choices within 15 minutes in the Northern Quarter. There are a couple of small grocery stores nearby, you'll have to look farther afield to find something good though. I really enjoyed Manchester, it's not London, but that isn't necessarily a bad thing!