Description The Anchor: Lisbon

Housed in a traditional building, this smart home has city break written all over it. It's not large, but the excellent use of space means there's room to cook, socialise and eat together in this slick apartment. You'll love waking up to a hot espresso made on the coffee machine, ideal to sip at the dining table as you plan your day. Getting around the city is easy from here – a short walk of around ten minutes will bring you to the historic centre of Lisbon – pick between a walk through the winding streets, or a stroll along the Tagus River. For travels further afield, you'll find Santos Metro station just a seven-minute walk away.

Home truths:
*You'll have to take the stairs to the first floor
*There's no air conditioning, but your host can provide fans during the summer
*Paid parking is available off-site, just 180m away
*At full capacity, two guests will be sleeping on a sofa bed in the living room