Julie's home was warming and inviting. Certainly the pictures do not do justice. It had everything that we needed and the location was ideal, only a 10 or so minute walk from the train station with most trains heading non-stop to Manchester Piccadilly. We didn't make much use out the local shops, but there is a Co-op just 7 minutes walk from the flat in case of any necessities.
The flat was clean, modern and more spacious than expected. It is a top suite of an apartment building and all rooms are connected by a main corridor. The two bedrooms are of similar size so there's unlikely to be any fighting over who gets which room :)
A thing to note is that, as it is a top flat, the apartment is on the 3rd floor which can only be accessed via stairs but shouldn't be any issue for light travellers or people who keep most of their luggage in the flat.
All in all, I can't fault Julie's home one bit and it makes a great alternative for people seeking to explore Manchester but want to avoid the high rates during peak periods in the city centre. Would certainly recommend!