Living with Host
The double room is bigger so has floor space to relax or do yoga with a pleasant view onto the back garden. The single room is very snug but guests have said it's fine even for longer stays. Both rooms are quite quiet as they are on the back of the house and have shared access to the upstairs bathroom / shower room.
Guest Parking
Parking is on street parking, no restrictions. Whilst it is a busy road, I can always find a space, either outside the house or down the road slightly on the corner with Hamilton Road, so, just 50m away from the house. The streets are well lit and it's a friendly neighbourhood so it feels safe to come home at any time of the evening.
The Area and Transport
My home is in Bearwood, a leafy suburb of Birmingham, 4 miles from the city centre, so it's 3.5 miles from the Rep Theatre and 5 miles from the Hippodrome. I live near two huge parks, Warley Woods (100 Acres) and Lightwoods Park and have easy transport links to the city centre on various bus routes. Look up Transport for West Midlands for journey planning. It's a friendly area of Victorian Terraced streets, lots of creatives live in this area and we have a few good cafes on the high street.
Included amenities
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This space is shared with 2 Hosts and 1 other paying Guest.
There are two guest rooms without locks on doors. These 2 rooms share the upstairs bathroom which has a lock. The kitchen and entrance are shared.
Excluded Facilities
The downstairs bathroom is not available to guests nor the front piano room.
What the Host is expecting from their Guests
Check-in
16:00
Check-out
10:00
Strictly no smoking or vaping
Strictly no pets
Overnight companions by arrangement
No allergens or intolerances to note
Other rules
It's a fairly relaxed house but we do observe the following;
No shoes in the house
Smoking / vaping outdoors only
Quieten down in the house from 9:30pm so everyone can get good rest.
Must be pet friendly and conscientious of my house cats re doors / windows.
What you can expect from these Digs
Smokers are living at or visiting the property
Pets are living at or visiting the property
2 house cats
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
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
Other
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
Fire evacuation advice provided
Other measures taken or requirements of Guests
Each room has a small extinguisher for any emergencies but we prefer for candles and incense to not be lit in guest rooms.
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Hand sanitiser provided
Contactless key collection
Rooms cleaned during stay (as agreed with the Guest)
Non-slip mats 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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Melissa was so welcoming when I first got in! The home is about 15 minutes from town centre so really easy to get too! Overall really lovely,clean and friendly dig :)
3rd Feb 2026
Melissa was a great host. Very warm, friendly & welcoming. Good safe haven for working in a hectic Christmas show at Birmingham Rep. Bus stop to centre close by and more buses a short walk on Hagley road. Room was a good size, warm and cosy. Good shower. Would definitely recommend.
19th Jan 2026
Ah thank you so much Simon, it was so lovely to have you here and I'm glad it felt like a little restpite away from the business of city centre and such a full on work schedule! Thank you for being patient and kind to little Skye and Effie and welcome again any time.
I stayed in this lovely home while working on a Christmas show at the Rep. Melissa and Marcin were welcoming and friendly and are both creatives so they understood the crazy freelance life! I felt able to come and go, and use the kitchen & washing machine when I needed to which was great. It's a nice area and there is a bus stop very near the house, (the 12 & 13 drop you off right by the theatre at the time of writing) which was really handy. It's a small but cosy room & I felt very at home : )
15th Dec 2025
Melissa and her partner are absolutely lovely, so welcoming, friendly, relaxed and helpful. My room was spacious with plenty of sockets for electricals and a very comfortable bed and nice armchair. The heating is on regularly, but not through the night and the place toasty. Openable windows to let cool air in. Nice touches like fairy lights and a bathrobe. Bus into town takes about 20 mins. Great digs !
27th Oct 2025
Ah thank you so much, it was great to meet you! Thank you for taking such great care of things and for being so kind and careful with my little cats!
I had such a great stay with Melissa and Martin. The house is spotless, peaceful, and has a really warm, welcoming vibe which is perfect after long days at the theatre. Both are lovely, easy to talk to, and give you space when needed. Their two cats are adorable and add to the homely feel. Great location for the Rep and Hippodrome, safe area, comfy room, and everything you could need. Easily one of my favourite digs in Birmingham.
22nd Oct 2025
Aww thank you so much for your kind words and I'm so glad you felt comfortable and could relax in between all your hard work! Thank you for being so kind and lovely to Skye and Effie too. It was lovely to meet you!
Melissa’s place was wonderful. It was such a lovely house, and Melissa was so warm and inviting and made me feel right at home. I had no problem parking outside which was handy as I commuted into central which was only a short drive. The two lovely kitty cats where so adorable and just always wanted to stay hi, they were the highlight of my stay. I would happily stay again, Thankyou for having me.
15th Sep 2025
One of the best digs I’ve ever stayed in, gorgeous home and sweet family with two adorable cats (not appropriate if you’re allergic though!). Free on street parking, bus that takes you straight into town and the most comfortable, cleanly and welcoming home. I was here for a month with Birmingham Rep and felt truly at home in Melissa’s house, especially after having to leave a very tricky digs gone wrong on Airbnb. Will be sure to stay here again whenever in Birmingham! Thank you Melissa xx
9th Sep 2025
Ahh thank you so much for your kind words and for being so accommodating with our little kitties. They loved having you to stay too! :)
Thank you for a lovely stay!
31st Jul 2025
I loved staying here because Melissa and Martyn seemed to have thought of everything and made for very welcoming and relaxed hosts. I would definitely stay again were I to return to Birmingham.
16th Jun 2025
Ah thank you so much for being such a lovely and accommodating guest, it was great to meet you and welcome again anytime!
Fantastic stay at Melissa’s in Birmingham! Lovely room and house, easy to navigate kitchen and really made to feel at home by the lovely hosts. Thoroughly enjoyed meeting the cats Sky and Effie too! Really easy to park at the digs, free on-road, only a 15 minute drive to the theatres, parked in the Arcadian. Would love to stay here again, thank you so much!
28th Apr 2025
Ahh I'm so glad your stay was comfortable and convenient. Thank you for being so lovely with Skye and Effie and welcome again anytime! :)
The perfect host ! Super friendly and attentive - highly highly recommend.
16th Feb 2025
ahh thank you! It was so lovely to have you to stay, always welcome! :)
Wonderful digs. Lovely couple. Two beautiful cats. Highly recommended. Need I say more!
5th Feb 2025
Awww thank you so much! We all loved having you here! :)
Had a lovely stay at Melissa’s home, she and her partner were very welcoming and helpful, and the accommodation was perfect for what I needed! Very cosy and had great sleep. Would definitely stay here again!
17th Jan 2025
Aww thank you so much! We loved having you here, heavenly to hear the violin! Skye and Effie loved you too. :)
It was lovely being a part of Melissa's household. The property is beautiful and full of character, and in a lovely part of town. Melissa was incredible at making sure I had everything I needed, and making me a part of the house - I'll happily visit again if I'm in Brum!
15th Nov 2024
Ah thank you so much Brad! It was so lovely to meet you and thank you for being so fab! :) Always welcome! :)
Comfortable digs and lovely hosts! Parking however is a nightmare at the time us theatre lot come home - have to park miles away from the house which at night in an unknown city is not great, just something to consider if this might bother you.
29th Oct 2024
Oh dear, I didn't know you were having this problem in the evenings Stephanie, I'm so sorry! I could have told you where the spaces always are. In the evening, if there is no space outside, you can always park on Hamilton Road, so, the car ends up being max 100 meters from my door, (yes, I've measured it as it does my head in too), but when I count it like that, it's not as bad as it feels and the streets here are well lit, quiet terraced roads, no big roads to cross and really safe. :)
Lovely peaceful room and location, really comfy bed, and great shower. I was also able to park outside the house,which is always a bonus for me! Melissa and Martyn are very friendly folks who are keen to make sure everything is as you want it! Thanks very much for having me in your home, and the very best for you and your lovely cats, Skye and Effie, in the future! I'll be back next time I'm in Birmingham. Thanks again!
26th Aug 2024
Ahh thank you so much for your kind words, it was so lovely to meet you and thank you for being awesome here with us all! :)
Great place to stay! Very welcoming and super comfy bed. Can easily get a bus into the city or, alternatively, drive which took about 20 minutes max. Area felt very safe and parking on the street was no issue.
Would definitely stay again!
24th Jun 2024
Ah thank you so much for your kind words, always welcome! :)
Nice house, nice host and if you like cats then they are very friendly.
12th Jun 2024
Melissa was nothing but kind and friendly throughout my stay. The single back room is bright and surprisingly spacious - lots of storage, mirrors and lamps/fairy lights and very clean. All shared space was also clean and the house is gorgeous. Safe area and super easy route to bus stops and local shops! Would 100% stay again. Thank you for having me xx
21st Apr 2024
awwww thank you SO much!! That's so kind of you, we loved having you to stay and you were also amazing at welcoming our unexpected little cats! Thank you for being wonderful! :)
My second stay with Melissa and just as lovely as the first time. I lovely room with parking available. Would highly recommend! Thanks for a lovely stay!
26th Mar 2024
Ahh thank you so much Emilia! Always welcome! :)
Melissa is a wonderful host! Very welcoming and accommodating with ones needs. I felt very settled and at home in the double bedroom. Even through winter, Melissa wasn’t afraid to pop the heating on and to offer extra warmth with blankets. I would recommend to stay again in her wonderful Victorian home and book with Melissa in the future :))
5th Feb 2024
Ahh thank you! :)
Melissa was an amazing host who made me feel right at home. I had the small room: it was warm, the bed was really comfy and the pillow just right! Easy bus ride into the city centre from just around the corner so it suited my needs perfectly.
18th Nov 2023
Melissa is the most sweetest host!! Very welcoming and very communicative. She made my stay very comfortable and peaceful. I had a lovely room with lots of light and everything that was needed. Definitely would recommend and definitely would return in the future.
13th Oct 2023
ahhh thank you so much! Missing you and Christiane at Hillcrest, it was So lovely to share home with you both! :)
Had a great stay, have already returned!
9th Oct 2023
Thank you! It's lovely to have you! (We now have a house trio as a cellist has moved in!) :)
Melissa is a lovely host, very communicative and accommodating. Appreciated being able to practice, and everything was very easy. Will be returning for sure. Thanks!
7th Oct 2023
Had a lovey stay at Mellisa’s place! Not a bad commute but not the most ideal. All in all can’t complain much, had a lovely stay. Thank you Melissa!
30th May 2023
Ah thank you Ronnie, thank you for taking such good care of the place and it was lovely to meet you! :)
A lovely room to stay in for a short period (as it is very small) and the journey into the city is best done by uber/taxi as public transport takes a long time from this location.
Facilities are great and very clean. Melissa is very friendly.
30th May 2023
Thank you Aimee, it was lovely to meet you, even though it was brief.
Best wishes ☺️
I had a lovely stay! The house is really comfortable & peaceful, with great art to enjoy too! Everything was spotless & the bus route into town is very easy.
Melissa is a great host, friendly and helpful. It was lovely getting to know her!
18th Apr 2023
Aww thank you so much! I'm so glad you felt comfortable, peaceful and homely, it's so important when you're working hard! It was lovely to get to know you too and welcome any time! :)
Had a lovely stay At Melissa’s home. I felt very welcome and the room was very nice with lots of space. Would highly recommend staying with Melissa!
27th Mar 2023
Thank you so much Emilia! :)
Had a wonderful stay at Melissa's - was in the small room, warm and comfortable in a very friendly and quiet neighbourhood. Regular and reliable buses from a stop 2 mins from the house, 15/20mins to the Rep. Would stay here again in a heartbeat!
14th Mar 2023
Aww thank you so much, always welcome! :)
Really great home from home!
I stayed in the double which is a really nice size, and comfortable space to be in.
The house is really warm and cosy, and Melissa is very welcoming, making it a very relaxed environment.
4th Mar 2023
Thank you, it was lovely to have you here and thank you for being such a wonderful guest! :)
Melissa was a kind and generous host. Would definitely recommend these digs.
28th Nov 2022
Ah thank you so much, so sorry I didn't get to meet you! Thank you for your kind words and welcome again anytime.
What an amazing stay. The room was beautifully laid out, a very comfy bed and plenty of space to work and relax. Melissa was wonderful throughout the process and was always at the end of the phone if I ever needed anything. Thank you!
5th Sep 2022
Thank you so much Jordan for your amazing review, I'm so lucky to have been able to welcome you to my home, I'm just so sorry I didn't get to meet you, but, you received rave reviews from my friends here and they miss you already! Welcome any time!
Had a brilliant time at Melissa’s home! Very clean and has everything you need! Bus route is great!
Thanks for a brilliant stay
Melissa is very good at communicating and is very helpful:)
Thank you xx
17th Aug 2022
Aww thank you so much, it was so lovely to have you to stay and thank you for being the most wonderful guest! :) Welcome anytime!
Such a lovely place to stay. Thank you Melissa!
16th Aug 2022
Hi Katie, sorry I didn't get to meet you but, lovely to have you to stay! :)
Great Host! Very welcoming. Room was big. Easy transport links to The Rep. A wonderful stay.
15th Jul 2022
Melissa was such a courteous host, so warming and welcoming! The room was absolutely pristine, like a posh hotel. Couldn’t have been more comfortable. Parking was no problem either!
12th Jun 2022
Thank you Kaylan for your wonderful review, you're so kind and it was lovely to have you to stay, thank you for leaving the room so immaculately too! I'm so glad we met and best of luck with the rest of your tour! :)
Lovely cosy room with a comfy bed. Melissa is welcoming and friendly. Super easy stay.
3rd Apr 2022
Melissa is a fantastic host, we sat chatting for hours, the house is also lovely, a little far from the centre if doing long tech days as ubers etc become expensive at busy times, but i would still 100% recommend her to anyone :)
26th Sep 2021
I had such a lovely stay in Melissa's house. The room was exactly what I was looking for, and it exceeded expectations. The bed and room is warm and comfortable, and I felt so at home. Great shower too! Thanks so much for having me.
24th Feb 2020
Friendly and helpful hosts. Pleasant bedroom. Kitchen a little small and for me digs are too far away from the Rep Theatre. Buses at night from theatre did not arrive some days.
18th Nov 2019
Dear Linda, I'm sorry that you found the digs too far away from the Rep. Theatre Digs provides the location of the house on a map of Birmingham. Previously, if guests don't want to use the bus, they have been happy with Uber or taxis. Best wishes.
Friendly, helpful, generous hosts. Accommodation perfect. Highly recommend.
17th Sep 2019
I had a lovely stay at Melissa's. The room and bathroom were super clean and nice, with anything I needed. The only down point was my travel the theatre. It was a bit far and not an easy journey with 2 buses. A part that I had a great stay.
16th Sep 2019
Really, really great stay at Melissa and Martins. They were so helpful, friendly and welcoming and the room and private en suite was perfect. Will definitely be back if I’m ever in Birmingham! Thanks :) xxx
24th Jun 2019
These are the best digs I have ever stayed in (& I have toured for 10 years).
The house is beautiful, warm, cosy, in a very quiet area & just like home from home really! Plus I have made two new friends, who are kind and lovely!
Highly recommend!
18th Jan 2019
A perfect place to stay! Melissa is an excellent host. Rooms are gorgeous with lovely special touches. Melissa totally understands about the idiosyncrasies of working in theatre, late nights, etc. I felt totally at home and very welcomed. Brilliant.
21st Dec 2018
I absolutely loved staying here for 5weeks. The house is very easy to settle into and I felt at home straight away!
Melissa made me feel somat ease and we would often stay up chatting!
The house is so cosy, warm and clean!!
5th Nov 2018
Ah thank you for your lovely review, and we loved having you to stay here and share our home! Welcome any time! :)
Lovely hosts and very welcoming to their comfortable house.
5th Nov 2018
Thank you for your review.
Melissa is a very friendly and welcoming host. The house is very clean and comfortable with a creative vibe. Regular buses into the centre from a nearby bus stop and easy parking on streets. A good place to stay if you're in the neighbourhood!
17th Jun 2018
Thank you so much Mackenzie! It was lovely to have you to stay with us! Welcome again any time! :)
Lovely comfortable clean and welcoming. Melissa was very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend.
28th May 2018
Ah thank you so much! We loved having you to stay, welcome again anytime...
Thank you!!! It was lovely!
2nd Apr 2018
Thank you so much, always welcome :)
Melissa has again been the most lovely and wonderful host to Nick and to Jonathon. They very much enjoyed their stay, and we were happy to have you at the show!! Thank you so much.
1st Apr 2018
Ah thank you so much, we're happy to welcome your guests, come again any time! :)
Excellent couple of weeks in Bearwood. Arty house arty people who made me very very at home. I recommend with both thumbs
18th Dec 2017
Ah thank you! :)
Gorgeous room in a wonderful house. Feel really lucky to have stayed in such a welcoming and relaxing home. Highly recommend!
17th Oct 2017
Ahh Thank you So much Emma! It was wonderful to have you to stay with us, such a lovely guest! I'm sorry we didn't get chance to meet more, but hopefully it gave you space to rest and focus on your work :)
I had such a wonderful week in this beautiful house. Amazing attention to detail with the perfect hosts who are both genuinely lovely people (and super creative too). Thank you!
10th Oct 2017
Ah thank you so much Ryan! It was lovely to have you to stay with us, welcome anytime! :)
Incredibly nice and welcoming hosts, gorgeous arty house, just minutes away from bus stop for city centre. Lovely all the way really. Thank you - when can I come back?
15th Sep 2017
Ahh thank you so much Anna! Welcome anytime! We loved having you to stay, for your kindness and consideration of our home, and for your inspirational conversations! Thank you! :)
Had a lovely, relaxed, week & room here, with sparkly creative hosts. A Joy!
6th Jul 2017
Ah thank you for your kind comments, we loved having you here, very inspirational! :)
Great place I had an amazing time!
5th Jun 2017
Thank you so much! :)
Comfortable clean and convenient! Many thanks Melissa!
26th Feb 2017
Thank you so much Mark, I hope I get to meet you next time! :)
Lovely Melissa made my stay in Birmingham Real value for money
10th Apr 2016
Thank you so much! It was wonderful to have you to stay :)
Melissa was a wonderful host - the house is in a great location and I had a very peaceful stay.
5th Apr 2016
Ah excellent, I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay and found the location convenient. Welcome again any time! :)
A home from home! Melissa is very friendly. The house is spotlessly clean. She provided thoughtful space in the fridge, kitchen cupboard and bathroom shelf for your stuff. Being there for 7 weeks, I was so fortunate to have hit jackpot!
31st Mar 2016
Ahh thank you So much! You're so sweet! It was wonderful to have you here! :)
Lovely host & great room. Very quiet & clean.
Would definitely recommend.
Thanks
14th Mar 2016
Thank you Nik! Glad you enjoyed your stay! :)
A fantastic set of digs, had such a lovely four weeks here. Room was perfectly clean and Melissa was incredibly welcoming, loved the little labels everywhere!
Recommended highly!
6th Mar 2016
Thank you Alex! It was lovely to have you here to stay! :)
Melissa is the best, extremely helpful and very warm.
Her home is very welcoming, I could not have stayed at better digs. Super clean! I felt very peaceful and comfortable in the room.
Will certainly be back when in Birmingham.
16th Dec 2015
I had a fantastic stay in Birmingham. Melissa is a fantastic host, and I felt completely welcomed. The house is spotlessly clean and there is plenty of space, including shelves for food in the kitchen and space in the bathroom for you to use, without feeling like you're intruding! The house is well located for getting into town and the buses run late (or the taxi ride is pretty cheap!)
I had a brilliant week and wouldn't hesitate to stay again should I ever be back in Birmingham!
20th Nov 2015
Melissa is a wonderful and charming host. Her house is cosy and clean and 15 minutes by bus from the centre of Birmingham. She is attentive without being intrusive and I had pretty much the run of the house.
She is a piano tutor and has a lovely black piano in her living room. She picked me up at New Street, dropped me off and gave
me lemon cake for my journey. Before I left she also found time to play my favourite piano piece, Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata. You wouldn't get that service in a five star hotel.
Highly recommended.
4th Oct 2015
These are very lovely digs, nicely decorated bedroom, probably the most comfortable bed I have slept in!
The bus is about 20 minutes into town, bus stop less than 10 minute walk away.
The host Melissa is very welcoming and made me feel very comfortable and always asked if I needed anything.
Great digs !
30th Sep 2015