Self-Contained
This is a two-bedroom apartment one double room with en-suite and one king size with family bathroom.
We are approximately 5 minutes walk from the Empire Theatre and the City Centre. There is a metro station approx 250 metres away, with direct links to Newcastle Airport, train station and theatres.
In addition to the bedrooms, there is a large living/dining room and a fully equipped kitchen. We have super fast fibre broadband, Sky, Netflix and Amazon prime tv.
The apartment is in a gated courtyard, with a parking space,so is very safe.
There is a strict no-smoking policy.
Included amenities
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This space is shared with 1 other paying Guest.
All bedrooms have a lockable door, the en-suite room has a shower, toilet and sink; the king sized room has a private bathroom with shower, sink and toilet. The property is only available to rent by theatre professional, the kitchen and living room are shared.
What you can expect from these Digs
The Host states that their property supports accessibility
Ground floor apartment, all on one level.
The Host indicated the following health and safety measures.
General Sanitary and Hygiene Measures
Hand sanitiser provided
Soap for each sink provided
Check in/Check out times allow for thorough cleaning between Guests
Separate towels provided
Laminated house rules/welcome book provided
Bins are emptied and cleaned regularly
Rooms cleaned during stay (as agreed with the Guest)
Other
Non-slip mats provided
Fire blanket or extinguisher present and in-date
Smoke detector on every floor and in working order
All water taps have been run if left standing for a significant period of time
Property decluttered where possible
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Contactless key collection
Bathroom can be ventilated
Fire evacuation advice provided
Any electricals are PAT tested (if applicable)
Letting Compliance Currently there are no licence requirements for these Digs.
Gas Safety
The Host hasn't yet indicated any gas details for these digs.
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Shirleys digs were perfect for my stay. A short walk from the theatre and had everything I needed. Shirley was very helpful and quick to respond to messages. Would highly recommend.
29th Jun 2026
An absolutely gorgeous apartment. Quiet. Well equipped. Spacious. A brilliant and easy distance to the theatre. Shirley is so attentive and helpful. The parking is fabulous and we had the most brilliant stay. Would be back here again if I’m working in Sunderland! Highly recommend!
4th Mar 2026
Thank you Matthew you will be welcome any time !!
Had a great stay. Lovely en-suite and a really comfy bed. Got everything you need. Great location for the theatre, just a few minutes walk and close to the metro for any trips to Newcastle. Highly recommended.
7th Nov 2025
Thanks Alex, you are welcome to stay anytime you are in the area. Shirley x
I had a lovely stay here, a very well equipped flat, very clean and extremely convenient to the city centre. Couldn’t ask for more.
31st Oct 2025
Thank you, anytime you are in he area you are welcome to stay x
I had a lovely stay here ! Super easy to get to the theatre. Comfy rooms and a very clean space. Would deffo stay again :)
29th Aug 2025
Thank you Phoebe, you are welcome to stay any time you are in Sunderland x
Lovely digs in Sunderland! I didn’t get to meet Shirley as she was away, but communication was excellent before and throughout our stay. The digs were so comfortable and had everything we could possibly need, especially lots of useful bits in the kitchen. An easy and safe walk to the theatre, I would highly recommend these digs for Sunderland. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
22nd Apr 2025
Thank you Rebecca, you are welcome to stay anytime. Shirley x
Shirley was an amazing host! The flat was brilliant & I’ll definitely stay here if I’m back in Sunderland.
24th Mar 2025
Thanks Rob, you are definitely welcome to stay again xx
Really wonderful stay at Shirley’s digs. The flat is gorgeous, well-equipped, clean and only a ten minute walk from the Empire theatre. It’d be my first choice if I found myself working in Sunderland again!
18th Nov 2024
Thank you Alistair x
10/10 digs for my dog and I. Spacious, clean, warm home to stay in - great garden area behind as well! Easy communication to check-in with lovely help from the neighbour. A safe and easy 12 minute walk to the theatre. Super close to the Metro Station to get to the beach and to Newcastle. Otto coffee was 10/10 for a walk to Mowbray Park. Would 1000% stay here again.
23rd Oct 2024
Thank for the lovely review, if you are ever coming back to Sunderland we would love to have you stay again. Shirley xx
Had a fantastic stay. We had both rooms booked so didn’t get the pleasure of meeting Shirley but she has a lovely home. Super clean and comfortable, easy walk into the theatre and really easy access to the metro. Highly recommended!
22nd Oct 2024
Thanks for the kind remarks.
Shirley’s flat is super lovely, so convenient, clean, cosy and close to the theatre!
7th Sep 2024
Thank you Rebekah, I hope you choose to stay with us if you come back to Sunderland Empire x
Really lovely digs, would love to stay here again!
31st Jul 2023
Thank you Misha
I didn't get a chance to meet Shirley, but her place is gorgeous! Full of life, very clean. Easy walk to the theatre. Great communication. I would definitely love to stay again!
17th Jul 2023
Hopefully next time I will be around to meet you x
Shirley was so friendly. The kitchen us a lovely space to cook in and the room was super comfortable. A quick walk into town also. I will happily stay again!
26th Jun 2023
Thanks Adam, we hope to see you again.
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