I was an Air BnB newbie and having done my share of travelling had never tried this - needless to say after this experience the rest of the Hosts have a lot to live up to as I think I hit very lucky finding Rory as a host.

From the moment I booked Rory was in contact ensuring a smooth process and answering all questions, was always on hand for directions and very quick at responding which if your sitting waiting in limbo on an answer to a question can be quite anxious - but this was never the case with Rory who was on the ball from start to finish.

When I arrived at his house it was an unassuming terrace house in the heart of 'sport city' - a stones throw from Manchester City football club and the Velodrome. However once inside it opens into a very spacious open plan living area with nice high ceilings so even when there are other guests it never feels cramped for space.

On arrival Rory welcomed me and in sticking true to British / Irish conventions made me a nice cup of tea and had a bit of a chatter. The table had lots of leaflets from the local area of things to do while in Manchester, local taxi numbers, restaurants, pubs, clubs you name it its covered. The room I stayed in while small suited me perfectly, there are other larger rooms in the house but for me as a solo guest I couldn't fault it.

All in all I am fully on board with the Air BnB concept, if you are new to this and need to be eased in gently or an Air BnB pro you couldn't find a more welcoming and accommodating host than Rory and I shall definitely be back when next in Manchester.

Cheers Rory