Sam and is family were very welcoming, this is actually their second house so his family didn't stay in the house with us (Sam did though) but did visit, which was nice to meet and spend time with them.

We arrived really late on Saturday, we were supposed to be arriving at 11 but our coach was an hour late. I think we woke Sam as we had
to call a few times but managed to get in, in the end.

The house was great, the new carpets are so soft! Our room was suitable for our needs - wardrobe, double bed, bin and a flat screen TV with some Sky channels; the room also had a lock. The house was very clean and we were provided with fresh towels to shower. Sam gave us keys to the room and house so we could come back whenever we wanted.

His wife was lovely and made me dinner (my friend, Shona, had already gone to bed) which was really nice of her; be prepared for some spicy food! I am so sensitive to spice so I only ate a little but it was really yummy. We were also allowed breakfast - toast and tea/coffee - in the morning which was nice of them.

The tram was only a minute or so from the house and takes roughly 15 minutes to get to Manchester (direct line); this costs £3.60 single/£.3.80 return. This is also the same line we got from the bus station; which was also a direct line.

I would definitely recommend staying with Sam and his family, we enjoyed our stay and would do it again. It's much cheaper than staying in a b&b or hotel, plus they're very welcoming.