Living with Host
Single back bedroom in cosy terraced house.
Quiet side street off bustling Wellingborough rd.
Live in with vegetarian home owner.
Many years hosting and repeat gusts.
Shared bathroom/kitchen/garden.
occasional cat visits.
Gas safety cert.
Smoke alarms.
WiFi
Walking distance to University of Northampton Development Centre
Guest Parking
On street parking, no permit needed.
The Area and Transport
One minute from bus stop - regular buses into town.
Voi scooters - usually within one or two minutes nearby.
15/20 minutes walk to theatre.
Supermarkets, cafes, pubs, restaurants within 5 minutes.
Post Office, hairdressers, barbers, nail bars.
Green space within 5 minutes - conservation area.
Included amenities
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This space is shared with 1 Host and 1 other permanent tenant.
Bedroom doors are lockable.
Bathroom/wc is shared.
The other tenant is a guest under the homes for Ukraine sponsorship scheme. They have been here 3 years at May 2025. We are a relaxed and friendly household.
Excluded Facilities
Other bedrooms are not available to guests.
Guests are welcome to use most facilities in normal use, e.g washing machine once or twice per full week. Occasional oven use - not excessive baking please.
What the Host is expecting from their Guests
Check-in
09:00 - 21:00
Check-out
11:00
Strictly no smoking or vaping
Only certain pets are allowed
By arrangement
Daytime visitors only
No allergens or intolerances to note
Other rules
Hi, check in times by arrangement.
Smoking outside only. No vaping please.
Daytime visitors by prior arrangement.
Pescatarian household. Preference for no cooking meat in the house.
Thank you!
Any questions, please ask,
Vanessa
What you can expect from these Digs
Strictly smoke-free
Pets are living at or visiting the property
Sometimes a neighbours cat visits.
This household follows a strict dietary lifestyle
Vegetarian and pescatarian household.
This property does not support accessibility
This property does not offer a child-friendly environment
The Host indicated the following health and safety measures.
General Sanitary and Hygiene Measures
Soap for each sink provided
Check in/Check out times allow for thorough cleaning between Guests
Separate towels provided
Bins are emptied and cleaned regularly
Other
Bathroom can be ventilated
Fire blanket or extinguisher present and in-date
All water taps have been run if left standing for a significant period of time
Property decluttered where possible
Other measures taken or requirements of Guests
Hello,
these digs haven't been available due to a long term stay.
Our current guest is in process of moving out, and room will be available soon. Up to date photos to follow. Any questions, please ask.
A respectful home to help keep us all safe and well.
See what's not included
Hand sanitiser provided
Laminated house rules/welcome book provided
Contactless key collection
Rooms cleaned during stay (as agreed with the Guest)
Non-slip mats provided
Smoke detector on every floor and in working order
Fire evacuation advice provided
Any electricals are PAT tested (if applicable)
Letting Compliance Currently there are no licence requirements for these Digs.
Gas Safety
This Host has confirmed they have a valid Gas Safety Certificate. This should be on display at the property as it is a legal requirement.
Additional visitor levies may apply. Please check visitor levies by area.
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Additional visitor levies may apply. Please check visitor levies by area.
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Vanessa was lovely to talk to and the room is very cosy. Would stay again
5th Mar 2026
Lovely Room and stay and great host, only a short walk to the theatres and town centre too
28th Dec 2025
Not a great stay. I had to wait 2.5 hours after arrival to be let in. The room was very cold. There's a loud dehumidifier in the room, which Vanessa comes in and empties when you're not there, so there is no privacy. The kitchen's clutterred, not conducive to cooking, dishes sitting, waiting to be washed. I found Vanessa's communication (when I asked if I could leave early) very unclear and indirect. I got a message at 9.56am on the day of checkout that it's at 10am (listing clearly says 11).
1st Dec 2025
Cosy and comfortable, a very easy walk from the R&D. Lots of local amenities in short walking distance. Very chilled and great value for money. Would happily stay again in future.
10th Nov 2025
Thanks Max, a pleasure to host you, welcome back next time you are in town
Very nice host and room. Would definitely stay here again.
27th May 2025
Thank you Alice! Would be lovely to host you again, very thoughtful and considerate guest. Best wishes for your next chapter..
Very pleasant stay, very welcoming and accommodating host, communication was excellent, informative and prompt. Comfortable sleeping arrangements made for an enjoyable week, I wouldn’t hesitate to stay again,
5th May 2024
Lovely host and digs would definitely go back!
15th Apr 2024
Thank you Alex, very welcome to return when you’re back in Northampton!
Gorgeous stay at Vanessa's, it felt so lovely and cosy and homely and I felt very at home there also. No issues at all, great stay and would stay there agin if I needed to.
12th Mar 2024
Lovely place, and Vanessa was very friendly!
20th Feb 2024
Thanks so much for the great review Mathew! Lovely to meet you. Welcome back next time you are in town.
A lovely place to stay and very convenient for the theatre/town centre. Vanessa was a great and friendly host.
22nd Jan 2024
Thanks Ben, great to have you stay with us, a very considerate guest, welcome back anytime 😊
Vanessa is so welcoming and friendly. 15ish mins to Royal and Derngate- would stay again :)
6th Oct 2023
A fantastic place to stay! Vanessa made me feel so welcome and at home, during the week I stayed in Northampton. Clean, friendly and close to local amenities. I would happily return in the future.
13th Mar 2023
Thank you Ben! Likewise, was very easy to host you, considerate, clean, very tidy and good company. Look forward to seeing you on future stays in Northampton :)
Vanessa's place was absolutely perfect and I can't recommend her highly enough!
9th Oct 2022
Thanks Mark, I can say the same! and many thanks for the tickets, loved the show :)
Vanessa is great. Would highly recommend.
28th Mar 2022
Thanks Thomas! Great to host you, loved the chats :)
Comfortable, convenient, welcoming and friendly digs! 100% recommended and a total asset to theatre digs.com
28th Mar 2022
Thanks for great review Simon! A most considerate guest and brought the sunshine with you too : )
A lovely stay
10th Feb 2022
Thank you Sarah!
Welcome to return to these digs,
Vanessa
Vanessa was very friendly and gave me lots of helpful info about the area.
17th Jan 2022
Lovely to meet you Jessica, and thank you for the great review - all part of the service when guests ask about the area :)
Very welcome to stay if you return to Northampton,
all the best, Vanessa
Another lovely stay with Vanessa. Easy walk to/from the theatre down a main road (or £5 in a taxi), comfy bed, decent wifi. Recommended.
17th Jan 2022
Thanks Jess, a pleasure to have you return, always welcome :)
Very nice clean and comfortable digs in good location 20 minutes walk from Derngate. Vanessa is a lovely friendly host, keen to make sure everything is ok which is much appreciated. These digs make for a lovely and very good value stay. Thank you!
5th Jun 2019
Thank you George! It was a pleasure to host you. Loving the cookies :)
Vanessa is a lovely, communicative host. It's a really easy walk (20 mins) to the Derngate theatre too.
21st Apr 2019
Thanks Lucy! was lovely to host you!
I loved staying with Vanessa, one of my favourite digs yet. Comfortable and so friendly and relaxed. Thanks Vanessa, I'll definitely pop in for a cuppa if I'm ever in town! Would recommend these digs to everyone x
9th Apr 2019
Thanks Emma! Such a great guest! Lovely to host you :)
Great digs, really comfortable bed, easy walk into the town centre. Would definitely stay here again!
24th Mar 2019
Thanks Jessica, it was a pleasure to host you. Thank you for recommending these digs :)
Lovely stay with Vanessa in Northampton!
13th Mar 2019
Thanks Emlie! Lovely to host you :)
Vanessa is very welcoming and accommodating: would recommend!
26th Nov 2018
Thanks for the recommendation Joe, a considerate guest to host!
Vanessa is a wonderful host and truly made me feel welcome. She let me know that her house was my home and was utterly understanding of my ever shifting schedule. If you want hassle free, but entirely homely, this is for you!
19th Nov 2018
Thank you Tuirenn! It was a pleasure to host you.
We are still talking about about the show - loved it!
very good value, walkable to theatre, plenty shops locally
26th Jul 2018
A great stay at Vanessa's. Everything you need and a lovely host - thank you!
23rd Jul 2018
Thanks Rosie, lovely to meet you :)
Lovely digs! Vanessa was lovely and made me feel very at home.
13th Jul 2018
Thank you Victoria! Very lovely and considerate guest to host.
Great digs and Vanessa made me feel really welcome. I’d definitely stay here again.
7th May 2018
Thanks Simon - good to meet you. Welcome to stay again.
Another great stay with Vanessa. Lovely room, and everything you need from digs.
7th May 2018
Thanks Hilda, good to have you return!
Vanessa made me feel so welcome and I really enjoyed my stay.
Thank you so much.
Kevin
4th May 2018
Thanks Kevin, a pleasure to host and great company. Loved the show!
Easy walk to the theatres and town. Wonderful, helpful host. Cozy room. Thanks!
30th Apr 2018
Lovely to host you Roberta, pleased all was good for you!
Vanessa was a lovely host. These are great digs, highly recommend.
9th Feb 2018
Thank you Gordon!
Was a pleasure to host such a considerate and thoughtful guest.
I had a lovely stay with Vanessa in her cosy home. She made me feel so welcome. Easy walk to Derngate. Thank you Vanessa ! X
5th Feb 2018
Thank you Rebecca - you were a pleasure to host! always welcome if you are back in town :-)
Brilliant time! She was delightful and the room was clean and warm! The walk to the Derngate was a little more than expected but apart from that fine!
8th Jan 2018
Thanks Oscar! Lovely to have you stay here - great company!
Great digs
3rd Jan 2018
Thanks Riki! was a pleasure to host such a considerate guest.
Looking forward to hosting you next time you are in town ..
Easy walk to the theatre. Great shower. Close to lots of local shops.
14th Nov 2017
Hi Elle, sorry to see you didn't have a good stay.
Guests are always welcome to make comments during their stay if any improvements are needed and we do our best to accommodate,
Best wishes with the remain of your tour,
regards
Vanessa
Comfortable room and an easy walk to the theatres.
6th Nov 2017
Thank you Kieran,
it was a pleasure to host you.
Had a lovely stay, Thank you Vanessa!
3rd Oct 2017
Thank you Holly - was a pleasure to host you!
Vanessa is a great host, very welcoming and friendly. Her house provided a comfortable stay and is in an ideal location for working at the Royal and Derngate. Would definitely stay here again should I find myself back in Northampton. :-)
12th Jun 2017
Great digs... 15min walk to the theatre. Great host. Thank you!!
24th Apr 2017
Thanks Jev, perfect guest!
Look forward to seeing you next time. Thanks for the tickets - we really enjoyed the show :-)
Thank you!
21st Jan 2017
Very welcome Louise!
p.s we're enjoying Vogue :-)
Great stay, convenient location. Thanks!
13th Jan 2017
Thanks Alex - perfect guest!
A delightful stay with a wonderful, friendly host! Highly recommend!!!!!
26th Dec 2016
Thank you Kristal! - was lovely to meet you, and fun to host!!
Great stay!
8th Nov 2016
Polite & considerate guest, welcome to return!
Stayed for roughly two months and had no problems whatsoever. Would definitely recommend staying here whether your stay be short or long. Loads of shops nearby (food/supermarket) and it's only a 12-15 minute walk into town.
2nd May 2016
Nice simple digs in a nice wee house.
8th Apr 2016
Thanks Owen! it was good to have you stay with us :)
It was a great value for money stay in Northampton.
A lovely clean single bed room & around 15 minutes walk from the Theatre.
Thanks!
11th May 2014
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