Living with Host
A Victorian town house (1895), mid-terrace, set a little back from the main road, which is typically characterful and of the period. The decor appeals to the creative, your host is a practicing artist and designer and a big collector of vintage, antique, and interesting objects. The house interiors can be seen @the_unstately_home on Instagram.
There are 2 spacious and comfortable guest rooms, one on the first floor that is front-facing (double glazed) and the other on the second floor (facing the church at the back) which is slightly smaller and a little quieter but has a sink (and more stairs obviously). There is a shared bathroom (for guests only) with a spacious shower and you have full use of the shared kitchen with table and chairs for dining. Washing machine and dryer etc. are at your disposal.
Your host often works from home so is mostly on hand if needed.
Guest Parking
There is free on-street parking just opposite the house and more spaces on the side street (Hallifield Street). There is also a Jet garage for petrol/diesel, snacks, coffee, tyre inflating and car washing 100 yards away.
The Area and Transport
A characterful town house in Norton-on-Tees on the main road between Stockton and Billingham. Norton has a lovely village green with a picturesque duckpond and there are a number of nice bars, coffee shops and restaurants 10-20 minutes walk away, as well as an excellent Lidl. There are great transport links and we are on a direct and regular bus route. The Globe and Arc are both within walking distance - 25mins, Billingham Forum is 15 minutes away by bus (which comes about every 10 minutes) and it is only 5-7 miles to Middlesbrough (to get to Middlesborough Theatre you do need to take 2 buses which is awkward, but if you have your own transport it's only about a 12 minute drive).
Included amenities
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This space is shared with 1 Host and 1 other paying Guest.
Private Rooms: Your bedroom remains completely private, the host will not enter during your stay, though long-stay guests may request room cleaning, fresh linen etc. The shower room is also purely for theatre guests and is not used by the host, though if they wish the guests may use the bath in the hosts bathroom. N.B. The house has a total of 3 toilets (one on the ground floor off the kitchen).
Shared spaces include the kitchen, utility room, back garden, hall and entrance.
Excluded Facilities
The living room is not available to guests, except during short periods when your host is away. The other room downstairs is usually where she works at the desk, if not in the studio at the top of the house, you are welcome to share if you need office space at all.
What the Host is expecting from their Guests
Check-in
11:00 - 22:00
Check-out
12:00
Only vaping is allowed
Strictly no pets
Daytime visitors only
No allergens or intolerances to note
Other rules
Please use the recycling bins in the utility room.
Please squeegee the shower glass after every use, particularly if you are sharing it with another guest.
Smoking is allowed outdoors, and there is seating in the back garden.
Please ask Claire anything in order to make your stay pleasant and easy.
What you can expect from these Digs
Strictly smoke-free
Strictly pet-free
No preferred dietary preferences to note
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
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
Bathroom can be ventilated
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
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Contactless key collection
Fire evacuation advice provided
Any electricals are PAT tested (if applicable)
Property decluttered where possible
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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I had a lovely stay with Claire in her beautiful home.
27th May 2026
Fantastic digs a short 20 min walk from the Globe. Free on street parking, very spacious comfortable and quiet room and a nice bathroom that you share with the other guest but not Claire. Claire is lovely and welcoming and on hand with all the info you need, really top quality digs, would highly recommend!
20th Apr 2026
Thank you so much Alex, it was an absolute pleasure! Hope to see you again when you are back in Stockton :)
Claire is an incredible host, very accommodating and very helpful!
23rd Mar 2026
Claire is a superb host! She went out of her way to give me loads of advance information to help me feel at home and find my way around, and had put so much thought into the little things that make a stay memorable (including a Cadbury's Creme Egg!). It will be hard to top such a brilliant experience! Thank you so much, Claire.
23rd Mar 2026
Wonderful, wonderful digs. Claire is a very easy-going and welcoming host. Her house is a treasure trove of artistry, warmth, and comfort. A very comfortable room, a beautiful bathroom, and an extremely well-stocked kitchen. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend these theatre digs. Thank you, Claire. xx
13th Jan 2026
A very comfortable stay with Claire. So nice to come back to after a very busy Christmas schedule at the Globe. Highly recommend! 🙏
7th Jan 2026
This accommodation is a very lovely & warm space . My host Claire was an absolute delight ! Very throughful , kind and very cool which was a bonus . Thank you Claire for honestly making my stay a beautiful experience. I’m so glad & can’t stop thinking about it x
16th Oct 2025
Thank you for such a gorgeous comment Felicia! :)
I had a great stay in Claire's beautiful home she is a is a lovely lady and is very welcoming to her guests, I would definitely recommend these digs as they are on a very handy bus route to the theatre I would love to stay again with Claire when I am in the area again.
9th Oct 2025
Perfect stay, can’t fault this beautiful, spacious and clean property
16th Jul 2025
Thank you Dom! Much appreciated :)
Lovely stay with Claire. She was so hospitable and welcoming, and I felt right at home in her gorgeous digs. Would certainly recommend
13th May 2025
Thank you so much Dan!! I'm so pleased :))
Always a pleasure to stay with Claire in her beautiful home!
9th Oct 2024
Thank you David! Always welcome :))
Claire was a lovely easy going host, and I loved her big house, lots of interesting and quirky things in it, too. Bus route 10 metres from the gate, and parking very close. The attic room was cosy and quiet, and bed very comfy and warm. I'll be back! Thanks, Claire!
4th Jan 2024
Thanks Griff! Always welcome! :D
Couldn't speak more highly of my stay here! Claire was incredibly accommodating while I was down for Panto Season, and went above and beyond to ensure I was comfortable and always felt welcome - even inviting me to join her family for Christmas while I was down. If I had any questions or queries about facilities or even local things to do, Claire was always kind enough to help me out. Couldn't have asked for a better host. Fantastic accommodation with excellent transport links.
3rd Jan 2024
Thank you so much Liam! You'll be welcome any time <3
These have been some of my favourite digs I have found in the several years of touring. My room was spacious, warm and beautifully furnished. The whole house is stunningly decorated and Claire runs a well organised, clean, friendly and welcoming home. I couldn’t have asked for more in the week leading up to Xmas. She was super chilled and very welcoming and I have genuinely loved my stay. The short bus ride in and out of the globe was absolutely fine, but it’s only a 20min walk.
Thank you Claire
25th Dec 2023
Thank you so much Maddie! It was an absolute pleasure to host you and I would love to have you back
I had a great stay in this beautiful house. Claire is a lovely person and made me very welcome. My room was spotless and very comfortable. In a quiet, safe area. Regular buses and shops close by. I highly recommend these excellent digs and would certainly stay again. 5 star!
2nd Oct 2023
Thank you so much Jon, you were an absolute delight!
Incredible digs- spacious room and great facilities. Claire was so welcoming and helpful
15th Jun 2023
I loved Claire’s home it was decorated so nicely! I had a very spacious room with everything I needed and I really appreciated the private bathroom. Would definitely stay again!
25th May 2023
Thank you Ashton!!! You're welcome anytime :)
Great spacious room with everything i could need!
Thanks for a great week and I hope to be back soon!
15th Feb 2023
Thank you Matthew! You're welcome back any time :)
I love the house. It’s very spacious, clean and beautifully decorated. Claire is the perfect host. I stay in the top room and I love the privacy of having my own bathroom. It’s one of my top places to stay.
21st Nov 2022
Thank you so much Jose, I'm so glad you were happy here and enjoyed your stay, I would love to welcome you back at any time :)
This was a return visit and it was as good as I remembered, nice big room and lovely host. I'll be back again no doubt!
6th Jun 2022
Anytime Jo!!!! Wonderful, thank you!! 🙌🏻
Claire's house is a treasure trove of beautiful quirky objects and a haven of peace and calm. I stayed for two weeks with two team members and we all had a wonderful stay. Claire made us feel right at home.
4th Apr 2022
Staying with Claire was a dream. The room is large with all amenities & more! Water & a cheeky chocolate bar were provided. The bed was comfy, an electric blanket was available to warm the bed. Thanks so much for a wonderful stay Claire!
3rd Mar 2022
Thanks Claire! Anytime :)
My favourite digs I’ve stayed on in my lat 2 tours, comfy, cosy and everything you need. Lovely attention to detail. Thanks so much will definitely book next time I’m working in Stockton
7th Feb 2022
Thank you so much Laura, you were an absolute delight and will be welcome any time :)
Claire was an amazing host. I had such a lovely stay at her beautiful digs. Walking distance from the Stockton globe. X
7th Feb 2022
Thank you Jamie, you were such a delight!!
I will look forward to seeing you again! Anytime :D
Claire's a great host. Good communication from the start, lovely house and bedroom. Very COVID conscious with cleaning and open to scheduling cooking times etc. Would not hesitate to book again.
4th Jan 2022
Thanks Harry!
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Claire's house was beautiful, the room I had was huge and very comfortable. Claire was a great host, very easy going, warm and friendly. 10 minute drive to the theatre and a ten minute walk to Norton village which was lovely. Would definitely go back
11th Feb 2020
A wonderful stay at Claire's. A beautiful and clean home with a warm and comfortable bed. I had a car with me so it was a less than 10 mins to the Forum Theatre where parking is free. Claire is very generous and really interesting to talk with.
10th Feb 2020
I enjoyed the stay at Claire's fabulous house, nice big room, excellent facilities, easy parking, within walking distance of shops, restaurants etc. Claire is a brilliant host; I would definitely stay again and would recommend it to other guests
7th Jan 2020
Thank you so much for the review Mark, I'm very touched :)
A genuinely wonderful place to stay. Warm, cozy and quirky! I had the large bedroom on the 3rd floor with a sofa and sink and felt very at home during my 5 week stay whilst i was working at Middlesbrough Theatre for Panto season. Claire is lovely!
6th Jan 2020
Thank you so much for the review Aston, I'm very grateful :)
Loved the quirky ambience of this lovely Victorian house. Clare is a lovely host and I would stay again without hesitation
25th Nov 2019
Thank you so much James :)
Claire was an amazing host and the house was amazing too! Loved staying here. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend. Claire was so friendly and accommodating. Thank you! X
1st Nov 2019
Thanks so much Darren :)
This room was such a treat! Spacious, comfortable, lovely quiet area. Very cheap in a taxi to the theatre and train stations. Claire is very friendly and welcoming - highly recommended!
10th Sep 2019
Thanks Paula! :)
Claire is a brilliant host and I felt very lucky to stay with her in her beautiful home.
26th Jul 2019
Thank you David!
These digs are phenomenal. Massive room, beautiful house, excellent location. Perfect in every way
3rd Jul 2019
Thank you so much for your very kind words Stacey, you were an absolute pleasure! Please come back :)
Claire is a lovely generous woman with a gorgeous home. We were made to feel very welcome and at home. Couldn't recommend her place more to anyone wanting to stay in the local area.
4th Jun 2019
Thank you so much for the lovely review Luke!
Claire was a brilliant host. Her home is beautiful and welcoming; I felt very much at home during my stay and the room is pretty much self-contained. I'll definitely be going back come the next tour!
20th May 2019
Claire is so lovely and very welcoming. Her house is beautiful and we felt very comfortable. The little touches of bottled water and a creme egg each was really sweet. Would stay again for sure!
9th May 2019
Thank you Brooke!
Claire is a great host. Great kitchen-well organised and easy to use for guests. Wonderful bathroom and plenty of loos! Lots of local shops and pubs half a mile away. Would definitely stay again!
19th Mar 2019
Claire was always quick to respond to messages and very welcoming. We only stayed for one night but the room was very comfortable. The room and the house in general were beautiful, full of interest and quirks. Will stay again when in the area.
4th Feb 2019
Thank you Jo, you're always welcome!
Absolutely lovely host! Beautiful house & rooms, she could not have been anymore accommodating, definitely check this place out!
22nd Jan 2019
Anytime Kirill! :)
Really enjoyed staying with Claire for the night, very welcoming and such a beautiful and quirky house. Free parking round the corner and some good restaurants and shops nearby
2nd Oct 2018
Thank you so much Jessica!
Claire was a fantastic host. Very helpful and friendly. She made my stay comfortable, clean bedding and towels weekly, access to all facilitites, and she really went out of her way to welcome me to the digs. This victorian town house is beautiful!
28th Sep 2018
Thank you so much Laura! :)
I will see you next time! C
I had the most wonderful time staying with Claire. Her home is clean & beautiful & she was great company too. I would highly recommend staying here to anyone. It is close to many amenities & I felt really at home from day 1. GREAT value 4 money!
25th Sep 2018
Thank you so much Katy! Keep in touch! :)
Claire awesome, house a treat for the eyes. Negatives: shower was tricky, but I didn't mention it so no opportunity to rectify and bed was a bit squeaky. However would stay again in fact I would check her availability before looking elsewhere xxx
24th Sep 2018
Thanks Shermaine! The shower is not the most modern, I'll take a look at it! ... about the bed, this will be rectified as far as possible; the mattress is new but the frame is 1940's and has a metal frame with coil springs underneath the mattress.
What a beautiful home! Claire is an absolutely fantastic host, and made my stay really quite special. Very very very highly recommended!
8th Jun 2018
Claire is a lovely host! I can’t recommend these dig highly enough. Although a bus ride from Billingham it was the perfect place to stay. Only wished we had longer!
Thank you again for having me!
8th Jun 2018
I booked both rooms for actors and they could not stop singing Claire's praises. They loved the accommodation and Claire herself! Would definitely recommend.
19th May 2018
Thank you Guleraaana! :)
Great place to stay, comfy bed, warm, all facilities you need, Claire is laid back and made me feel very comfortable! I’ll be back if in the area again
15th May 2018
Great room and a great stay! Very welcoming and in a nice area!
15th May 2018
Claire is a fantastic and welcoming host, I had a wonderful stay. The second floor antique room has plenty of space with a sofa, sink in room and hugely comfy bed. Would recommend to all.
13th Apr 2018
Thanks for the review Alex, it was such a pleasure to host you! You are welcome ANY time :)
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