The classical design of Shortbread, with the columns and arches, might not be to everyone’s taste, but you can’t deny that it takes the theme and runs with it. If you are keen on the style, then you end up with a great-value flat, in one of the most beautiful areas of the city. The Tiber is less than a hundred metres away, while the actual street it’s on is a quiet dead-end, so you don’t need to worry about about hordes of tourists outside your front door.


Home truths:
*There isn't a lot of natural light in some parts of the house – the living room in particular doesn't have a window
*Two guests will be on a sofa bed in the living room
*The wifi signal is not very strong, especially in the kitchen