Living with Host
Comfortable double room with non-suite (own) bathroom in listed building and conservation area right in the heart of Manchester. Living room and kitchen shared with host.
A 5 minute walk to the Royal Exchange, 7 minutes to the Opera House, and 20 minutes to the Palace Theatre.
The bedroom looks onto an internal atrium which protects the room from street noise. The blackout curtains make it ideal for lie-ins after a late night!
Shared use of kitchen and living room, tea and coffee facilities in your room. Please note that there is no TV here, but WiFi signal is good.
There are lots of pay and display car parks in the area, including some reasonably priced long stay ones close by.
Previous review;
"Cannot recommend these digs enough! Lucy is a lovely host and really makes you feel welcome in her home. Without a doubt, I would stop in these digs again when I'm working in Manchester. Great location for all theatres in the city centre.
Guest Parking
There is no guest parking at the property. And I really would advise against bringing a car into the city centre as so many roads are now closed or one way. However there are multiple long stay car parks around, many of which have 24 hour security. I use Parkonomy to find a suitable location, they do change often.
The Area and Transport
City centre location so there are lots of public transport options within easy walking distance.
Included amenities
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This space is shared with 1 Host.
Your room and bathroom are private and just for your personal use. The living room and kitchen areas are shared with the host.
What the Host is expecting from their Guests
Check-in
12:00 - 22:00
Check-out
11:00
Smokers and vapers are welcome
All pets are welcome
Overnight companions by arrangement
No allergens or intolerances to note
Other rules
Check in and check out times can be flexible - please let me know what you need and I'll try to work around you.
No smoking in the flat please.
What you can expect from these Digs
Smokers are living at or visiting the property
Pets are living at or visiting the property
Occasional visits from my 2 grand-dogs - corgis
This household follows a strict dietary lifestyle
I am a pescatarian, but I have no issue with guests preparing and cooking meat products as long as they keep everything clean and tidy.
The Host states that their property supports accessibility
It depends on the levels of accessibility needed; there are several (5 or 6) steps up to the building's front door, a lift internally, then a couple of steps to the flat and 3 sets of 2 steps inside the flat. There are no long flights of steps if you take the lift.
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
Rooms cleaned during stay (as agreed with the Guest)
Other
Non-slip mats provided
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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Hand sanitiser provided
Contactless key collection
Bathroom can be ventilated
Fire blanket or extinguisher present and in-date
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 indicated that this property is not connected to a gas supply and therefore is not required to show a Gas Safety Certificate.
Additional visitor levies may apply. Please check visitor levies by area.
Additional visitor levies may apply. Please check visitor levies by area.
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The map shows a general area to help you plan. We'll share the precise location after your booking is confirmed.
Lucy’s place is beautiful and calm and right in the centre of the city (a perfect location for the Royal Exchange).
Lucy is the perfect host and I would recommend her digs to anyone, can’t wait to come stay again soon
6th Apr 2026
Very comfortable digs for the week, nice and central, Lucy is lovely!
9th Dec 2025
A lovely flat in a great location!
8th Dec 2025
This was my second time staying at Lucy flat, I had a lovely stay. The location especially to the opera house is brilliant, the bedroom is warm and cosy and the shower is great
Highly recommend.
Thank you for a lovely stay
1st Dec 2025
Oh my goodness, Molly, I'm so sorry I didn't recognise you! Thank you for rebooking and I hope you're feeling better now?
A wonderful stay with a lovely host. The flat is just gorgeous and in a fabulous location. Thank you!
16th Nov 2025
Thanks John, you were the perfect guest
Had an absolutely lovely week at Lucy's place, very close to the opera house and city centre. Lucy is very easy to talk to and helpful, giving me shortcuts to the theatre and to elsewhere. The room is cozy with a private use bathroom. would definitely come back!
20th Oct 2025
Super lovely digs for 7 weeks. Nice dark room in the centre of Manchester, lots of shops and good food places nearby and Lucy had lots of knowledge of where to go next! Made the 7 weeks fly by and was a proper home away from home
12th Oct 2025
Fabulous digs in a fantastic building. Friendly host. Will stay again when next in Manchester. Highly recommend
16th Jun 2025
Thanks Sarah, a pleasure to host you and you'd be welcome back anytime
I had a wonderful 2 weeks staying with Lucy. Very convenient for the Opera House and coty centre. . I slept well and was very comfortable. Great hot shower and own bathroom. I wouldn't hesitate to book again. Lucy is helpful and friendly yet allows you total privacy. Perfect digs!
11th Mar 2025
Lovely room with a nice private bathroom in the centre of Manchester. Lucy was a very welcoming and accommodating host, and I had a lovely stay.
12th Oct 2024
Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed your stay here 😊
Lucy was a fabulous host, allowing me to stay in her beautiful home. Close to the theatre (10-15min walk) and very comfortable. I couldn't recommend this more.
28th Aug 2024
I absolutely loved staying with Lucy!!! She’s so easy to get on with and has a beautiful space, in the best area. Bedroom was super comfy and quiet and the whole flat was really gorgeous. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay again. Thanks Lucy xxx
29th May 2024
Lucy was a wonderful host. A lovely charming room, super convenient location with a quick walk to the theatre. Would definitely stay again!
29th May 2024
Happy to have you back anytime Jonno 🙂
I stayed with Lucy for 2 weeks whilst at the Opera House in March 2024. It was perfect. Really quiet, really central, very chilled and Lucy is extremely friendly and welcoming. You have your own bathroom opposite your bedroom and the flat was bigger than I expected.
I'd highly recommend staying with Lucy!
24th Mar 2024
Thanks Dan, it was a pleasure to host you!
I write hastily as i almost too late to review Lucy’s home and my stay, but if i had more time it would still all be good. I wanted to be close to the exchange theatre and it was perfect. I was to and fro from work in minutes and Lucy’s place felt like refuge. The layout of the apartment means your own space has privacy and absolutely everything i needed. Lucy is lovely warm and caring and i felt completely at home. The bedroom is cosy and i slept so soundly. Thankyou Lucy. I do hope to return !
24th Mar 2024
You’d be welcome back anytime, Hayley!
Brilliant communication and instructions for finding and accessing the flat. Host Lucy is friendly and a pleasure to deal with. Room was clean, well equipped and comfortable with fresh towels and sheets, as well as tea making facilities and storage.
Would happily recommend and stay again, thanks Lucy!
18th Sep 2023
Thanks Sarah, you're welcome back anytime!
Lovely place to stay and Lucy was a great host. Nice and quiet to say its a city centre apartment. Also easy transport links to The Lowry at Media City where I was working Thanks Again.
4th Aug 2023
What a perfect spot!! Super close to the opera house, really nice room, and Lucy is an easy going groovy person
28th Jul 2023
Fab comfy and quiet digs, super close to the opera house. Would gladly stay again.
13th Jun 2022
Had a lovely stay here a couple of months ago, very clean and well presented space, nothing was too much trouble! Would stay here again when working in Manchester/Oldham/Salford as transport links so close by and efficient
13th Jun 2022
I had a lovely stay with Lucy, the bedroom and bathroom were super clean and perfect for a weekly stay. The location was incredible, a short walk to the Opera house theatre and very close to all the shops and restaurants.
Highly recommend.
17th May 2022
I stayed with Lucy for nearly 3 months and it really did become by home away from home! Lucy is so friendly and great to talk to and her flat is gorgeous and such a lovely place to relax after rehearsals/performances. Would definitely stay again! :)
21st Jan 2022
Thank you Joanne, it was lovely to get to know you!
Lucy is a lovely and friendly host and this was my second time staying in her lovely flat where you get a cosy room and your own bathroom. Less than 10 mins to the Opera House and well placed for all that Manchester city centre has to offer.
2nd Nov 2021
Lucy and her flat were both lovely, great location and easy walk to the Palace theatre. Had a lovely comfortable stay here!
21st Jun 2019
Thanks Ashleigh, I'm so glad you liked it! You were a great guest to have.
Wonderful stay in Lucy’s apartment. Lovely atmosphere, very warm welcome. Thanks Lucy
17th Jun 2019
Thanks Jacob, and for being the ideal guest!
All good. Many thanks :)
28th Apr 2019
Lucy is a wonderful host and the apartment is lovely. Really enjoyed my 3 week stay here. The location is also super convenient for the Opera House which is less than 10 mins walk away. 100% would stay here again if working in Manchester.
25th Feb 2019
Thanks Frances! You are welcome back anytime, L x
Great location to everything. Lucy was very helpful though we hardly saw each other. Could have done with a heavier duvet even though I had an electric blanket.
23rd Feb 2019
Ah I'm sorry if you were a bit cold Deb, there were extra blankets in the wardrobe drawer!
Lovely flat in an beautiful building. Less than ten minutes walk to the Opera House. Lucy was very welcoming and helpful - thoroughly recommended.
20th Aug 2018
I'm really glad you enjoyed your stay here Charlie, it was a pleasure to have you.
A great location in a great city. Lovely flat would stay here again.
12th Jun 2018
Ah thanks Sarah, I'm glad you liked it, you're welcome back anytime.
A great location in a great city. Lovely flat would stay here again.
12th Jun 2018
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