Karen is an absolute delight. She consistently went out of her way to help me find public transportation options into the city, in addition to added domestic courtesies such as occasionally helping with laundry, sharing afternoon tea, etc. She provided a friendly and unique exposition to England through her hosting which was much appreciated by this hapless American wanderer. I found the accommodations to be cozy as well as quaint. Her home is in close proximity to ASDA and Lidl (walking distance) grocery stores, which I found to be immensely convenient. The neighborhood was also fairly quiet. If you're on the lookout for a nice place to lay your head while conducting business in Manchester, as well as an incredibly charming host to match, I HIGHLY recommend this listing!