An ideally located basement apartment in Paddington, a short walk to Rushcutters (for playtime with the dog) and with a variety of dining/drinking options in the vicinity.

The apartment was beautifully presented and Adelle had very kindly baked a loaf of bread for us. Chilled water, milk and butter were also available in the fridge.

Tom had printed out a handy map of the area and helpfully marked all the places with unrestricted parking around the apartment. Very useful.

Once we had been let in we were left to our own devices but when I asked Tom for an iron he dropped by with one pretty quickly along with a board. It was also fantastic to be able to travel with our dog and to have him welcomed without the often long list of rules and regulations that people often make despite listing themselves as "pet friendly."

The only downside was the lack of a kitchen. If you were staying longer than a couple of nights this could be irritating, but if you're up in Sydney for the weekend then why sit at home? Even if the Foxtel and comfy sofas are appealing!