Blueground

Needed somewhere in Nottingham for my placement and this was the only place that let me book for four months without a massive deposit. Booked it on my phone in like ten minutes. The flat was cute, a bit small but the bed was great and the kitchen had everything. Would 100 percent use again.

We booked a two bedroom furnished flat in Brighton for my husband's recovery after his operation, and it suited us very well. The kitchen had everything we needed and the bed was comfortable. I did find the instructions for the heating a little confusing, though the host replied to my message the same afternoon, which I was grateful for.

We booked a three month furnished flat in Manchester through the site and it was exactly what we needed for a work placement. The listing photos matched the place, the kitchen had everything, and the building was quiet. I've used similar services a few times now and this is the one I'd go back to.

Honestly this has become my go to for work trips to Leeds and I've used it about eight times now. The flats are consistently clean, check in is simple, and the hosts usually answer quickly. Prices have crept up a bit over the years but it still works out cheaper than a hotel for longer stays. Would book again without a second thought.

Great for a month away with work in Cardiff, the flat had everything and the wifi was excellent for video calls. Easy to book and the host was really responsive. Would definitely stay again.

Honestly the first thing I noticed was how many photos there were of each flat, which made me feel a bit more sure before I paid. Booking was simple and the confirmation came through straight away. The check in was a bit fiddly though because the code didn't work until the morning, so we waited outside for a while.

Compared with the hotel we always stay at in Edinburgh, this was a bit disappointing for the price. The flat was clean enough but the sofa was worn and the heating took ages to come on. When we raised it with the host, the reply took nearly two days, and by then we'd already sorted our own heater. We'll probably go back to the hotel next time.

We needed a flat in Bristol for a three week contract and didn't want to pay hotel prices for it. The monthly rate was lower than the agency we'd looked at, and the kitchen had everything we needed so we weren't eating out every night. Only small niggle was the cleaning fee being added at the last step, which caught me out a bit, but still good value for what we paid.

Compared with the hostels I stayed in last year, this was a huge step up for a month in Sheffield. Having my own kitchen and a proper bathroom meant I could actually cook and not live off takeaways. The host sorted a broken shower within a day and the flat was spotless when I arrived. Nothing I'd change.