I am recommending to stay at Katie’s in Manchester. Katie is a fabulous host: She helps not only with anything concerning the accommodation but also with making the best of your Manchester stay. She is always open for a chat, be it on the guest’s day to day experiences, the current ongoings of British politics or just the weather in North England. Her house is narrow but comfortable; you will be staying upstairs in a large room with a big window front. Except a dish washer the kitchen is fully equipped. Although the bathroom is shared there were never any problems. The best part of Katie’s place is the garden with a frog pont where one could relax in the sun in anytime of the day (if Manchester allows).