It's difficult to find cost-effective and/or nice accommodation in Manchester / Sale / Altrincham, hotels are over-priced and generally what's available is underwhelming. Lisa's flat is convenient for Altrincham amenities and is well equipped and extremely cosy. Check-in was straightforward and retrieving the coat my wife left behind was painless! The only marginal downside is that it's on a main road which can be busy, but that also makes it easy to find and returning to the M6 is very quick!