I loved it here.

Kerry’s home is elegant and stylish but not to the point where you’re afraid to sit down. The rooms are exactly as in the pictures – spacious and beautifully decorated.

A cold snap arrived in Chicago the same time as I did and Kerry’s home was as warm as toast. The bed is super comfortable - I slept like a log every night. I had a lovely bathroom all to myself with a great shower and even a hairdryer provided.

Kerry herself is charming and generous. She takes a lot of trouble to make you feel welcome but not in a fussy way.

Particularly if you’re a runner this is the place for you: there’s a beautiful park a few blocks away with trees and a riverside path that goes for probably two miles.