Self-Contained
Darby House (built circa 1850) is located on a private road, The Grove - hence free parking adjacent to the property ( + secure storage for cycles in garage). We are around 15 mins walk from town / theatres, and we're also on the tram route. We have 3 large double bedrooms, together on the 1st floor, with a guest bath/shower room on the same landing (bedroom 1 also has an en-suite shower). Guests also have the use of their own kitchen and dining room.
This is all situated in big, beautiful and secluded, walled garden, which, of course, our guests are also free to use.
Your hosts, Rick and Gillian now live in their own flat in the basement.
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Smokers and vapers are welcome
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
Bins are emptied and cleaned regularly
Rooms cleaned during stay (as agreed with the Guest)
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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
Fire evacuation advice provided
Any electricals are PAT tested (if applicable)
Property decluttered where possible
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Lovely big house with gorgeous garden. Use of a kitchen with all facilities. It is more of a digs vibe than self contained as the family use the space, but they are very friendly and helpful. My room had a shower in it and was huge. Good sound proofing. A very quirky and interesting house.
8th Jun 2026
A fantastic house. Brimming with character. Jill and Richard are around if you need them.
For full transparency: This is not self contained as described. The owners son lives in the guest part of the house and the area is also used by the host at points. Bathroom was for guest use only.
An easy walk to the theatre…. But I would suggest not walking alone at night as we encountered some unsavoury characters.
The room was big and spacious and the bed was comfy.
8th Jun 2026
Had an amazing stay here highly recommend!!
2nd Jun 2026
Beautiful house and lovely people, made me excited to go home after work everyday, definitely recommend.
19th May 2026
Great stay again with Richard. Lovely house, much of which is shared digs for theatre people. Very comfortable bed, parking and shared kitchen. 15 minute walk or a tram to Royal Centre. Will be back!
5th May 2026
Wonderful place and I loved my quirky room and shower! Garden is to die for - thank you for a lovely stay
1st May 2026
Rick and Gillian are the BEST hosts. Gave me plenty of space but was there in a heartbeat if I needed anything. Own kitchen to cook in. Huge room and a really comfortable bed. 20 min walk to the theatre. I'll be staying here again when I tour next.
28th Apr 2026
Darby house is a lovely little gem in Nottingham. Quick walk to the theatres with parking. Rick was a fantastic host with great communication. Would definitely stay again.
21st Apr 2026
We had an amazing time staying here. Beautiful home and also lovely garden. A nice walk to the theatre, the Arboretum and city centre. Rick , Gillian and Frank were very warm hosts. Will stay here again next time I am in Nottingham. x
8th Apr 2026
3rd or 4th time staying here. I'm sure it wont be my last
6th Apr 2026
Just a one night stay on this occasion so hard to give a well rounded review but great communication from Rick who's a lovely host. Lots of interesting ornaments and eclectic bits and pieces all through the house and a very beautiful garden. Thanks so much for hosting me!
31st Mar 2026
Lovely room in a lovely house. Great host. Would recommend
27th Mar 2026
Lovely place, lovely people. Just make sure to have the correct post code for taxis/deliveries as there is another road with the same name on the other side of Nottingham.
Would stay here again if I were ever back in town.
25th Mar 2026
My stay here was very pleasant, it was a quick commute to the theatre by tram or an easy walk in. The hosts were friendly, and despite there being other theatre people renting rooms on my floor, I felt like I had privacy and hardly ran into anyone else! Having a separate kitchen just for guests was great and I made use of it.
15th Mar 2026
This was my Third stay with Rick. The room is wonderfully comfortable, still with one of the best beds I've had on tour. The shower cubvicle in the room is very welcome, as is the really comfy armchair. Super easy to get into town via the tram which is a 5 min walk away. Until the next time!
10th Mar 2026
A fantastic place with a beautiful garden, and Rick and Gillian are wonderful hosts. They’re incredibly warm and friendly, and I had such a lovely time staying with them. I’m already looking forward to my next visit. Thank you so much.
2nd Mar 2026
Always a great stay at Rick's, great house in a fab location. Will stay again! x
18th Feb 2026
Great stay thank you !!
13th Feb 2026
Had a really lovely stay! Super lovely house and hosts and so close to the tram stop to the town!
9th Feb 2026
Spacious room. 20-25 mins walk to theatre royal. Would recommend taking tram as it takes less time. Didn't get to see much of Rick and Gillian but on the brief conversations they seem friendly and helpful.
1st Feb 2026
I had a great time staying here.
Rick and his wife were absolutely lovely and were always there if I needed any help.
I would absolutely recommend staying here, it is about a 15-20 minute walk or if you like a lime bike, 7 minutes max to get to the theatre.
Great value for money!
28th Jan 2026
Had a lovely stay here! I stayed in bedroom 3, which was spacious and comfortable. They provided winter duvets and heating was set to our show schedule, which I thought was very hospitable. Any problems, Rick sorted them instantly. Would stay again.
13th Jan 2026
Rick was a great host who communicated well throughout and made sure I was comfortable and had everything I needed during my stay. The room was spacious and the distance to the Theatre Royal was manageable by walking. All in all a great Digs and I'd happily stay there again.
6th Jan 2026
Great host!
10th Nov 2025
Great digs, good location, brilliant host
29th Oct 2025
Rick and Gillian are wonderful hosts. The house is beautiful and spacious. 15/20 minute walk to the Theatre, plenty of shops nearby. I would stay here again in a heartbeat when I’m back in Nottingham.
21st Oct 2025
Great digs! Rick and Jill lovely hosts.
21st Oct 2025
Darby House is a lovely place, full of character an fascinating detail. The beds are comfy, the area is quiet and all the rooms are very spacious. I was really grateful to have a peaceful haven after a busy day's work.
20th Oct 2025
Rick is friendly and accommodating. I was moved from my original booking to a better room so he could help out someone on another show, which he rang to explain - in the other person's situation, I would have appreciated that hugely. Location is easily walkable to theatres, quiet, and some great shawarma/dosa/grill joints and ASDA practically on the doorstep. Strong recommend.
19th Oct 2025
A lovely stay, thanks so much! Can definitely recommend and would 100% stay again.
13th Oct 2025
Great size room in a lovely house, a nice easy walk to the theatre and excellent local recommendations from Rick!
29th Sep 2025
I had a pleasant stay. Gorgeous room, fully commutative host when needed and nice distance from Theatre Royal with pleasant 15 min walk or quick 5 min tram ride. Would stay again.
29th Sep 2025
Lovely place and friendly and accommodating hosts! Would recommend
22nd Sep 2025
Had the most pleasant stay at Darby house, the room was large, lovely and clean. Richard was a lovely host and very helpful. Hope to stay here again if I’m back in Nottingham again!
10th Sep 2025
Comfy stay. Quiet and private.
8th Sep 2025
Had a really lovely time here, felt very comfortable and looked after. It was such a cool home to stay in!
26th Aug 2025
I stayed at Darby House for 3 weeks when I came to Nottingham with the 'Tina Turner' musical. They are lovely digs with everything you need. Rick and Gillian are great hosts, very friendly and helpful and I was made to feel very welcome. I hope I can stay again.
7th Aug 2025
Very warm welcome from Rick the host, and I very much enjoyed my stay at the most interesting and quirky house. Well equipped kitchen and I felt very safe! Thank you 😀
4th Aug 2025
Lovely stay with Rick in Nottingham, great house about 20 minute walk from the theatre. Lots of shops nearby and was able to park my car at the digs, thanks for having me!
18th Jul 2025
A great place to stay when working at the theatre royal, a short walk. Comfortable room and good facilities.
13th Jul 2025
My stay here at Darby House was wonderful! A beautiful location, and with wonderful and friendly hosts. It was exactly what I needed during my stay in Nottingham, and I always felt very comfortable, both in my room and around the house. I would definitely stay here again!
2nd Jul 2025
I really enjoyed my stay at Darby House – really comfortable room, beautiful house and garden, and great location for the theatre. Highly recommended!
20th May 2025
Nice big comfy room on the first floor. Well equipped kitchen and super friendly hosts. Nice easy walk in to the theatre
9th May 2025
Great sized room in characterful house. Amazing garden in house set back from road. Rick & Gillan very helpful, welcoming and laid back with helpful tips about shops and directions. Would certainly stay here again when working when touring to Nottingham.
7th May 2025
Everything was exactly as the pictures show. Easy check-in, not far to the theatre, perfect for a budget. Would definitely stay again.
The road to the house where you park is extremely bumpy and has lots of pot holes. I have an older A3 which was absolutely fine, however if you have low suspension in your car, or don't want to risk it in general, you'd need to park elsewhere.
3rd May 2025
Not enough stars really, Richard and Gillian have such a beautiful house and garden, great hosts, perfect location. Would love to stay again!
29th Apr 2025
Darby House is ideally situated with easy walk into town and the theatre, very lovely garden too. Highly recommended.
25th Apr 2025
Had a great stay! Would love to come back next time we are in Nottingham!
14th Apr 2025
It was lovely staying with Rick and Gillian in Nottingham. Plenty of space in the room with a comfy bed and a nice shared bathroom. However, it isn't quite self-contained as we did have to share the kitchette with the hosts son
13th Apr 2025
Wonderful home, Richard was lovely and gave me the tour of the house. The garden is beautiful too. 10/10 would recommend to stay here!
9th Apr 2025
10/10 would stay here again, very cosy!!
7th Apr 2025
Ash was a pleasure to host and we are very happy to recommend him as a guest
Great stay with Richard. beautiful hose in a fine city. easy walk to the theatre. book now.
6th Apr 2025
I had a great time at Richard’s house.
Would definitely recommend. A good 30 minutes walk to the theatre. Richard was a lovely host, would definitely stay again.
11th Mar 2025
Really lucked out with these digs. Would highly recommend!!!
Thanks for a great stay
25th Feb 2025
Hi Edie. Thanks for the great review
Lovely stay, very comfortable room and great amenities. Rick and family were very accommodating. Easy walk to Nottingham Theatre Royal. Would definitely recommend!
4th Feb 2025
I had a lovely time here. I didn’t get a chance to meet Rick in person because I was out most days but I met Gillian and we had the loveliest chat. You may see other reviews about the figurines but the house was own by an art collector and one could call their taste eclectic. I walked most nights from the theatre and it was alright. The walk goes through the university. The garden is lovely!!!!
3rd Feb 2025
Hi Julene. Thank you for your lovely review. Rick
Had a great stay with Rick in his absolutely beautiful home. Really nice guy and was only a text/call away if we needed something. I was in Room 3, very cosy and bed was really comfy, plenty of space in the room. The bathroom was perfect, great shower!! A really easy 15/20 minute walk to the theatre and plenty of local shops nearby too. Thanks again Rick and will most definitely stay again when I am back in Nottingham! :)
3rd Feb 2025
Hi Jack. Thanks for the great review
Rick was brilliant from start to finish. The house is lovely and so full of character, with an extremely comfortable bed. It's a good 20min walk to the theatre (but a very nice one, mostly downhill) or it's 5 mins walk to the tram stop which gets you right to stage door in about 7mins. Rick was very understanding when me and the other guests from my show were feeling the January weather and he kindly left the heating on for a couple of extra hours, which was marvellous. Highly recommend!
29th Jan 2025
Great review, Elspeth
Really great stay. Eric was really helpful.
26th Jan 2025
Great digs, comfortable and with shared kitchen facilities just for guests a real bonus. Close to tram stop, which then stops right outside theatre.
25th Nov 2024
Lovely place to stay! Gorgeous big house!
13th Nov 2024
Comfortable room, a short bus ride or 25min walk from Theatre Royal/Playhouse. I did find the room decor slightly off putting, in particular the many different dolls/figurines which aren’t immediately obvious in the photos.
23rd Oct 2024
Lovely digs, comfortable and full of character, easy to get to the theatre from each day. Hosts were friendly and communicative too. Would recommend staying here!
21st Oct 2024
Had a great week staying at these digs. Lovely big room in a beautiful house with a great bathroom and kitchen. A good location, 20 mins walk from the Theatre Royal. Rick was a great host, super friendly and very communicative and helpful with local details. Would definitely stay here again next time in in Nottingham.
16th Oct 2024
Richard was really easy to communicate with. The house is stunning and the bed was incredibly comfy. Some annoying roadworks made it difficult to find initially but loads of places to park once we did.
15th Oct 2024
Lovely, kind hosts and an easy commute into work
9th Oct 2024
Rick was an amazing host!
Such a lovely and comfortable stay, with a great character to it.
So easy to get into the centre city & I would definitely stay here again.
Thank you
1st Oct 2024
Lovely room in a beautiful house. Thank you so much!
27th Sep 2024
Great people, friendly, accommodating, clean, big room, comfy, good internet.
The neighbourhood is not the best, which results in noises at times and not the most pleasant walk at night. But this is not the hosts fault!
6th Aug 2024
Had a lovely stay with Richard and family - the house is gorgeous and the room very spacious with everything you need - only a 15 minute walk into town with a tram stop very close by for even quicker travel.
3rd Aug 2024
Thanks for having me!
28th Jul 2024
This was our first time via theatre digs.com and was not disappointed
Darby house was well described, clean and well presented
Richard & gillian were lovely hosts with great local knowledge of the area
Will stay with again on our next visit
24th Jul 2024
Rick and Gillian were wonderful hosts with a beautiful home. The room was spacious and comfortable with good access to the kitchen and very close to the theatre. I would happily recommend these digs to anyone and would stay again. Thank you for having me!
15th Jul 2024
What a wonderful place to stay. Lovely hosts who were very communicative and friendly. A quick walk or 6 minute tram in to town and 10 minutes to Nottingham station. What more could you ask for? Thank you for having us!
3rd Jul 2024
This was my second stay with Rick. The room is so comfortable with one of the best beds I've had on tour and a really comfy chair to spend those non-work hours relaxing in. Super easy to get into town via the tram which is a 5 min walk away. Will always be the first place I contact if staying in Nottingham.
3rd Jul 2024
Beautiful home with lovely, friendly hospitable host, would highly recommend and would deffo stay again if in the area
11th Jun 2024
I enjoyed my second stay at Rick and Gillian's lovely home.
I had a spacious room, and the guest kitchen was well appreciated. Rick was again very welcoming, helpful and always on hand. Thank-you!
Nice location for a 20 min walk (or 10 on the tram) to the Theatre Royal. I'd happily book again next time I'm in Nottingham.
29th May 2024
Gabriel is a friendly guy and a fine guest.
Richard was a wonderful host with such an interesting house and beautiful garden. I had a great stay. Would definitely recommend
27th May 2024
It was a pleasure to host Luke and we are happy to recommend him as a guest
Rick and his wife were super accomodating and lovely! They have a beautiful garden and are not far from the tram station or just a 25min walk from the theatre. My tip would be plan your night time transport if you’re a woman alone. I didn’t feel 100% safe walking it alone at night.
13th May 2024
4th time staying here and always made to feel very welcome. 20 mins walk to the Theatre Royal or there’s a tram. The garden is an absolute highlight of this accommodation!
1st May 2024
A great place to stay. Walkable to the Theatre. Quiet and quirky. Such an interesting house. Lovely garden. Thank you Richard.
30th Apr 2024
I loved staying with Rick and Gillan, they were very helpful and the room was very comfy. a 20 mins walk but some hills but I really enjoyed it! I would definitely stay here again.
25th Apr 2024
I had a great stay at Darby House, Richard and Gillian were both very helpful and accommodating.
18th Apr 2024
A lovely welcome from Richard and Gillian. Their home, set back in a garden oasis, is simply wonderful, full of character. Room was large, warm and clean as was the bathroom and kitchen. Hosts were interesting to talk to to about the history of their home. A 20 min walk to Theatre Royal. A quiet and peaceful home to return to after a show. Would return here and highly recommended. Thank you both.
20th Mar 2024
Great digs! Friendly and helpful hosts
9th Mar 2024
I had a lovely stay at Darby house, cosy with lots of character, will definitely stay again
4th Mar 2024
One of the most characterful places I've stayed, Rich was very welcoming and accommodating of a last minute booking. The bed is comfortable and with a heavy duvet to counter the cold, it's a very large old house so the heating is only on for set periods but that never bothered me.
The room I stayed in didn't have curtains on the top window - that I saw anyway - which wasn't a massive issue but something to be aware of if you stay here.
A nice bathroom
All in all a very pleasant stay
26th Feb 2024
Great digs. Close to Theatre Royal - about 15-20 min walk. Take a few layers if staying in winter as the magnificent house is old and high ceilings can make it a tad cold. Very friendly hosts.
29th Jan 2024
Richard was lovely and at-hand whenever I reached out. A cool place and very easy to get in to the theatre. Thanks guys.
28th Jan 2024
Thanks for a good stay!
17th Jan 2024
I had a lovely stay whilst in Nottingham. The house is beautiful along with the room I stayed in. Rick and Gillian were so welcoming. It was an easy 20 minute walk to the theatre. And the private parking was perfect!
16th Jan 2024
Fantastic stay as always. Rick and Gillian are wonderful hosts and the house is perfect. Highly recommend!
12th Dec 2023
Beautiful house and Rick and Gillian were very welcoming. Easy commute to the theatre.
3rd Dec 2023
Really lovely stay! Very friendly hosts and felt right at home :)
28th Nov 2023
Absolutely loved my stay here. A very easy walk in and out too. Was lovely having own private shower in the room - highly recommend staying here to anyone coming through Nottingham on their tour!
6th Nov 2023
Nice stay. About 20 minute walk to Theatre Royal.
5th Nov 2023
I had a great stay with Rich in his great big house. The room was enormous and very comfy. The private kitchen is a bonus. Right on the tram line so very easy to get to the theatre. Would stay again.
22nd Oct 2023
Really stress free stay. Lovely folk. Kitchen and bathrooms clean and easy to use.
21st Oct 2023
This stay was great. A chance to actually relax and feel at home. A wonderful property that allowed me my own space. The hosts were exceptionally friendly and were extremely helpful at all points. The decor of the house is lovely and the garden is beautiful. I felt at home here and wished I could stay longer! Thank you Rick for a brilliant time.
1st Oct 2023
I think this is my 3rd of 4th time staying as I am always so comfortable here! Rooms are so spacious and the separate kitchen is well equipped. Rick and Gillian are the most welcoming hosts and just leave you to it. About a 20 min walk with up and downhill and less than £6 in an Uber. I’m sure I’ll be back soon!
11th Sep 2023
Excellent digs. Big rooms. Lovely garden. Everything you need. Friendly approachable hosts. I've stayed there three or four times in the past and hope to stay there again next time I'm passing through
31st Aug 2023
Lovely stay at a quirky house! 20 mins away from the theatre and helpful hosts! Thank you for my stay!
31st Jul 2023
A lovely stay for the week, very easy commute and very spacious. Looking forward to next time. X
10th Jul 2023
Great digs. Lovely people. Definitely go again if in Nottingham.
21st Jun 2023
Lovely digs, lovely hosts, super kind & helpful, & the most unbelievably beautiful garden. Would absolutely stay again.
19th Jun 2023
I had mis-read the en-suite shower as an en-suite bathroom with a shower but is is just a shower. Bathroom opposite so not a huge problem. Not a fan of spiders and there were lots of cobwebs in my room. Great location and lovely hosts.
30th May 2023
Hi Rosie. Sorry about the webs. Combination of bad eyesight and very high ceilings. Sorted now. Rick
How digs should be. Separate kitchen, separate bathroom. Beautiful walled garden. Rick and Gillian are lovely hosts, ready with a cuppa and a chat as/if or when you want to. Will definitely book again!
16th May 2023
One of the best stays I’ve had through TDB. Rick & Gillian were incredibly friendly and welcoming, and their house and garden is nothing short of magical.
8th May 2023
A spacious and quirky house. Richard and Gillian were lovely and hospitable. 20/5 min hilly walk to the theatre, but the Tram was quick and convenient. Thanks for having me x
10th Apr 2023
Very spacious and bright room. Great shower and lovely walk into town! I would definitely recommend and stay again.
3rd Apr 2023
Pleasure to stay here !lovely host !
29th Mar 2023
Had a fantastic stay at Rick and Gillian’s, they were so welcoming and friendly and the house was a great walking distance from the theatre. Would definitely stay again! Thank you
28th Mar 2023
Good location; 12 minutes door to door via tram to Theatre Royal or about a 20 minute walk. Near local amenities, and guests have access to self-contained kitchen. If you get cold easily bring a hot water bottle as the house is an old Victorian house
13th Mar 2023
Had a wonderful stay in a beautiful house!
Good location, plenty of shops around and about a 15/20 min walk from the theatre. Great hosts too! Would recommend.
6th Mar 2023
Rick and Gillian are lovely people and great hosts. Their amazing Victorian home is near to the tram which stops right outside the Theatre Royal and a short walk from same.
27th Feb 2023
Once again a warm welcome at these digs. Easy 20 mins walk to the theatre x
16th Feb 2023
I am a repeat visitor, I love these digs. Richard and Gillian are lovely, they make you feel very welcome. Definitely recommended.
15th Feb 2023
Great stay! I ended up being ill all week so didn’t leave the house at all and I had a wonderful time. Highly recommend!
9th Feb 2023
Lovely place to stay thanks so much xxx
9th Feb 2023
Great place, comfortable bed. Quirky and original. Highly recommended.
6th Feb 2023
Beautiful unique room and lovely hosts!
30th Jan 2023
Very friendly hosts, a lovely hot shower, just be sure to bring a hot water bottle for your bed in the colder months! :)
3rd Dec 2022
Being a big old Victorian house it is impossible to keep the heating on and keep our prices down. We do however make sure that the rooms are nice and warm for when the guests come back from the Theatre and when they wake. Hot water bottles available
Enjoyed our stay and grateful to Rick and Gillian for their kind hosting. It was a little cold in the kitchen so make sure to bring some warm slippers(!) but it was very handy to have our own space to cook breakfast etc. Loved the characterful home
21st Nov 2022
both very nice people
13th Nov 2022
A stroll to the theatre.
A big comfy bed, stylish fabulous bedroom, kitchen you can use. Really comfy digs. Thanks again for having me 😊
8th Nov 2022
Lovely couple to stay with. Thank you for your hospitality.
24th Oct 2022
Short nice stay with Richard and Gillian!
24th Oct 2022
We had a lovely stay here. Rick and Gillian were very kind and welcoming.
18th Oct 2022
Really lovely, relaxed hosts. Good location. Did the job for the week.
3rd Oct 2022
Rick and Gillian are lovely hosts & people. Really made me feel at home in their beautiful house.
3rd Oct 2022
Hi Larry. Thanks for great review and Gillian says also a big thank you for stripping the bed. Rick
Really lovely digs, comfy bed, en suite shower was great. Very easy to get to the theatres.
6th Aug 2022
Top tier stay.
Beautiful house, beautiful garden and a short 15min walk to the theatre.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
27th Jul 2022
Lovely big room with sofa and personal shower. Rik was a very good host showing me around the house and explaining the local area to me.
13th Jul 2022
Great stay! Lovely big house. Walk to theatre is nice enough too!
13th Jul 2022
My second stay here. A lovely comfortable room, and Rick and Gillian are wonderful hosts
6th Jul 2022
All as advertised and lovely hosts!
3rd Jul 2022
Another lovely stay in Rick and Gill’s house. Great communication and always feel welcome here. Third time staying here and will undoubtedly be back in the future.
27th Jun 2022
Hi Frances. Thanks for the great review. Rick
I had a lovely few days staying at Richard's digs. Great facilities and friendly hosts.
27th Jun 2022
Great room and bed. Great shower. Good WiFi. Friendly hosts. Very kind in letting a stray actor sleep over in my room one night! Highly recommend
7th Jun 2022
Nice digs, comfy bed, nice big room and lovely big house. Great bonus having your own kitchen and dining space. Not too far from the theatre and good tram connection if you don’t want to walk. Hosts are very easy going and make you feel at home.
30th May 2022
Lovely place, lovely people. Very accommodating of my changing schedule!
16th May 2022
A very characterful house with a beautiful garden! I only stayed one night but all went smoothly. The bed and pillows were good.
9th May 2022
Awesome digs. Awesome house. Awesome couple! Thank you both! Would not hesitate to stay here again. Super handy having a shower in my room!
5th May 2022
Lovely room. Brilliant hosts. Beautiful House and Garden. Easy to get to the theatres. Had a great time in Nottingham. Would highly highly recommend. Thank you Rick and Gillian.
2nd May 2022
Lovely couple, great digs! Will definitely be back!
27th Apr 2022
Lovely room and the garden is an absolute highlight. We were blessed with gorgeous weather which made it even more special. Rick and Gillian were great hosts, I very much enjoyed hearing the history of the house as well. Easy trip into town too. 5 *
29th Mar 2022
Great room
Great house
Great hosts
Great area
21st Mar 2022
Richard and Gillian are great hosts. Clear communication, lovely chats and lovely to have a guest kitchen too. It is a bit of a walk to the theatre but I felt perfectly safe. Would recommend and would stay again!
17th Mar 2022
Had a lovely stay with Rick and Gillian in their beautiful home. Great to have a guest kitchen, lovely big room. Thanks so much!
9th Mar 2022
Lovely digs & hosts.Utterly accommodating.Nothing was too much trouble.A real home from home.Would definitely book again.15 easy minutes walk to Playhouse.Didn’t feel worried about walking alone.Great WiFi.Free parking.Incredibly comfortable.
4th Mar 2022
An amazing house and very comfortable. Very friendly and lovely owners. Just perfect!
24th Feb 2022
Great hosts. Really laid back. Lovely house. Nice location 20 minute walk from the theatre. Would definitely go back!
14th Feb 2022
Friendly, helpful hosts- would definitely return!
14th Feb 2022
Excellent digs! Beautiful house and Rick is a great host. Thank you for a very comfortable and great week. Hopefully will stay again next time!
9th Feb 2022
Lovely hosts, and a wonderful old house full of charecter and loads of space. Having my own shower a treat and separate guests kitchen a great idea. Location is great, Tram takes no time and stops outside Theatre Royal. Thoroughly recommend.
6th Feb 2022
Richard et all were lovely. It’s a good place to lay your head. Kitchen was a little unkept but I’ve got OCD so it’s all relative. Other than that it’s perfect if you’re out and about seeing the sights of Nottingham and working at the theatre.
24th Jan 2022
Rick was so lovely and welcoming, great host. House is old (with lots of great character!) but I did find it very cold. Rick also mentioned it wasn’t the safest area when I arrived, so I got a taxi home every night from the theatre.
8th Dec 2021
I was saddened to hear that Lauren was cold, and am always happy to resolve problems like this, if told, immediately. However, since Laurens stay, I did discover a problem with the central heating upstairs, and this has now been completely fixed.
Fab stay in a lovely home. Really nice guest kitchen.
26th Nov 2021
Comfortable digs, in easy reach of the theatre with friendly, laid back hosts. Full kitchen facilities and parking (on private lane) a bonus.
23rd Nov 2021
Great house and a decent bloke. Thoroughly recommend a stay with him and Gill.
22nd Nov 2021
What a fabulous house. Lucky enough to be there for some sun in the gorgeous garden too. Great separate kitchen facilities, too. Top house
9th Nov 2021
Very nice stay in a lovely home, about 20 mins walk to the theatre royal
1st Nov 2021
Beautiful property,very easy to walk to the theatre (20 mins), hosts very welcoming. Would happily stay again :)
29th Oct 2021
Lovely digs, would happily stay there again
27th Oct 2021
Great comfortable digs, ensuite shower a real bonus. Would happily stay again.
14th Oct 2021
Another lovely stay with Rick and Gillian. Always a warm welcome and the house is palatial and quirky! I look forward to my next time in Nottingham. Thanks!
12th Oct 2021
Lovely hosts and lovely old Victorian house about 20 mins from Theatre Royal!
11th Oct 2021
Had a lovely stay. Great location for walking to the Theatre Royal, bedrooms are huge and the separate kitchen is great. Friendly & welcoming hosts.
11th Oct 2021
Lovely digs and lovely hosts. Enjoyed my stay.
29th Sep 2021
A lovely, quirky house with brilliant hosts. You have your own kitchen space and bathroom which is amazing. The road isn’t great if you have a large car but the theatre is only 20 min walk or a 5 min Uber away so can’t complain
28th Sep 2021
Rick & Gillian are the loveliest people, so kind & accommodating. We got Ubers to and from the theatre, which were relatively cheap. The rooms are huge & the shower is amazing! I had everything I needed to feel comfortable, thank you so much!
6th Sep 2021
Rick was the most amazing host! He made us feel very welcome throughout our stay! Will definitely be back in the future!
6th Sep 2021
Great hosts. Lovely room with own kitchen for lodgers.
31st Aug 2021
I had a great stay at Rick and Gillian's. They're very welcoming hosts. The house is full of character and I really appreciated the separate guest kitchen and bathroom. Good location for the Theatre Royal. I'd definitely stay there again
31st Aug 2021
Second stay here. Lovely place to stay when in Nottingham, Rick and Gillian are friendly and welcoming. About 20 mins walk to theatre but easy enough to stroll in and out. Would definitely stay here again.
28th Aug 2021
Excellent digs. I was in Room 3 - which was an amazing size, very quiet and overlooked the gorgeous garden. Rick and Gillian were fantastic and welcoming hosts. Do stay!
24th Aug 2021
Rick and Gillian are two of the loveliest hosts I’ve ever stayed with very warm, friendly and helpful but allowing you to have your own space when you need it. Own kitchen is equipped well and bathroom spotless.Loved my quirky room and nice easy walk
23rd Aug 2021
Excellent digs! Everything you need plus friendly accomodating hosts. I've stayed a couple of times, and will hopefully I'll stay again in the future.
17th Aug 2021
A great stay! Thank you.
8th Aug 2021
Really comfortable stay, with good cooking facilities, and an easy 15 minute walk to the theatre
21st Jul 2021
A friendly, helpful household with plenty room and a good private kitchen/dining area for guests. Very handy after working late nights at the theatre.
9th Mar 2020
Richard & Gillian were really lovely hosts. Rooms are huge,the bathroom etc clean. Great to have the use of a fully equipped guest kitchen. 20min walk to the theatre, at night I got an Uber and it was between £3/5. Would def stay again
25th Feb 2020
Staying at Rick and Gillian's was the best thing about my stay in Nottingham. They are very friendly, creating a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
26th Jan 2020
INCREDIBLE DIGS! I challenge anyone to find a better host than Rick! Go and stay with this gentleman! Own kitchen with everything you need, actors bathroom with a bath! Perfect! Thanks Rick!
2nd Dec 2019
Such a great place to stay when working in Nottingham . Rick and Gillian are fantastic hosts, who make sure you are comfortable with everything during your stay. The house is beautiful
27th Nov 2019
A really comfortable and eclectic house. Rick and Gillian both very hospitable and laid back. Thanks again - I'll definitely stay next time I'm Nottingham
24th Nov 2019
A massive thank you for having me. Absolutely wonderful place to stay and felt right at home. Will definitely stay again in the future!
Thank you
9th Oct 2019
Best place ever! Don’t miss meeting Rick and Gill and the magnificent house and garden are truly... theatrical!!
A kitchen and bathroom for the guests makes it easier and more independent!
6th Oct 2019
I have stayed here more than once and have thoroughly enjoyed it each time. I was made to feel very welcome by Rick and Gillian, who are wonderful hosts. I had a huge room in a lovely house with a beautiful garden. What more could you ask for?
5th Oct 2019
Great host and lovely house
5th Oct 2019
Nice people though I hardly saw them. About 15 minutes walk to the Theatre Royal. Great shower. Would recommend
30th Sep 2019
Large room and comfortable bed. The shower in the main double is an interesting touch, I bet it's handy for some but I still had to use the main bathroom for everything else! The walk in takes 20 mins though is up and down hill if that bothers you!
25th Sep 2019
Fantastic house, very friendly and very welcoming!
18th Sep 2019
Great digs, Rick and Gillian are fantastic hosts. Highly recommended
16th Sep 2019
Huge room, in beautiful old house, with a glorious garden! Nice, friendly hosts. The digs have everything you need. I’d happily stay there again.
5th Sep 2019
Richard was a great host that made you feel right at home. The location to the theatre was great it was a 15 min walk max. He was very helpful with local tips.
28th Aug 2019
Thank you Richard for a very comfortable stay in your beautiful home - nice quiet area and the garden is gorgeous. Plenty of fridge space and a safe place to park next to the house, felt secure with the locked gate too. Won't hesitate to book again!
25th Jul 2019
Lovely room, excellent shower. Richard gave a full tour of the house on arrival including storage in the kitchen etc which was very helpful.
9th Jul 2019
Great stay, nice easy walk into town centre, spacious room and a nice guest kitchen with everything you'd need
3rd Jun 2019
Lovely digs and Rick and Gillian will make you feel very welcome. Wonderful garden too. Would definitely stay here again!
28th May 2019
Great hosts; lovely place; would definitely stay again.
28th May 2019
I really enjoyed my 7 week stay while working at Nottingham Playhouse. Rick was really helpful, sorted me somewhere to store my bike. Really lovely garden. Id definitely stay here if I’m back in Nottingham.
18th May 2019
Extremely pleasant stay. Would happily come back. Beautiful and well equipped house. Easy access to town centre.
15th May 2019
Lovely digs. Lovely hosts
3rd May 2019
Great hosts. Beautiful house - decor was right up my street! A lovely place to keep yourself to self and not feel in the way. Close to the theatre/centre. Free parking. Only problem, there were some hot water issues but it was fixed by the 2nd day.
18th Mar 2019
Really good digs. Very handy for the tram too. Good value. I would recommend.
17th Feb 2019
Lovely big room and own shower is great. V close to town and theatre. Lovely stay.
11th Feb 2019
All good. Quiet, comfy, friendly hosts. Very nice house. Thanks guys, RossW
29th Jan 2019
Brilliant stay, nice comfy bed.
11th Jan 2019
Very comfortable & convenient- with excellent facilities. 20 minute walk or couple of stops on tram to the centre/theatres. Most hospitable - thank you for a lovely stay. Until the next time.
18th Dec 2018
Rick and Gillian are delightful, kind and welcoming hosts. On the first day they invited me to share their Sunday roast! The house is huge and eccentric, crammed with eclectic curiosities. The bedrooms are spacious, and the guest bathroom is great.
2nd Dec 2018
Great digs which are a 20 min walk on 5 mins on a tram from the theatre royal. Rick is a great host making me feel very welcome and also by adding the extra night at such late notice. Kitchen facilities are great. Will be staying again.
2nd Dec 2018
The house and room were lovely, I really enjoyed staying here and would happily stay again!
30th Nov 2018
Excellent digs. Very comfy bed and warm. Fantastically bold and stylish art nouveau decor and extremely welcoming. Lovely hosts and great smoking porch overlooking a very pretty garden. An escape from the city yet close to town. Highlight of my tour
13th Nov 2018
Amazing house and easy walk to the Theatre Royal. Really friendly house with great kitchen for guests. Would definitely recommend!
12th Nov 2018
Such a great stay again for our company. We would always choose to stay here first.
5th Oct 2018
Such a great stay again for our company. We would always choose to stay here first.
5th Oct 2018
Very welcoming hosts and a nice spacious room.
2nd Oct 2018
I had Main Double 1 which was a large room with a desk & shower. 25 min walk to Theatre Royal, fast Wi-Fi, small shops nearby. 'Theatre' kitchen with tumble dryer. Cat in house but never seen. Only con was room didn't retain heat when heating off.
1st Oct 2018
Richard was an excellent host and made my stay in Nottingham very easy and comfortable. Would happily stay here again.
27th Sep 2018
We had two two company members stay over the course of 3 weeks who thoroughly enjoyed their visit. It is a great place to stay and such a friendly welcoming guest that went out of his way to be accommodating.
17th Sep 2018
We had two two company members stay over the course of 3 weeks who thoroughly enjoyed their visit. It is a great place to stay and such a friendly welcoming guest that went out of his way to be accommodating.
17th Sep 2018
We had two two company members stay over the course of 3 weeks who thoroughly enjoyed their visit. It is a great place to stay and such a friendly welcoming guest that went out of his way to be accommodating.
17th Sep 2018
We had two two company members stay over the course of 3 weeks who thoroughly enjoyed their visit. It is a great place to stay and such a friendly welcoming guest that went out of his way to be accommodating.
17th Sep 2018
We had two two company members stay over the course of 3 weeks who thoroughly enjoyed their visit. It is a great place to stay and such a friendly welcoming guest that went out of his way to be accommodating.
17th Sep 2018
Great place to stay and such a friendly welcoming guest that went out of his way to be accommodating.
17th Sep 2018
Great accommodation and value for money.
17th Aug 2018
A lovely 3 week stay,looking forward to the next time
15th Aug 2018
Wonderful house and lovely people, only a short walk or 3 metro stops from theatre. Thank you, I'll be back!
3rd Aug 2018
Wonderful digs in a beautiful house and Rick and Gillian are very friendly and helpful hosts. The room was enormous and very comfortable. Great hosts and great digs - just 15 mins walk to the city centre. Highly recommended.
17th Jul 2018
Absolutely beautiful digs, v friendly hosts, would 100% recommend and definitely stay again!
26th Jun 2018
It was a really nice place to be in Nottingham, would book here again
23rd May 2018
Rick was a brilliant host - very considerate, and happy to fulfil my little requests. The house is full of bright, interesting rooms, and is a pleasant 10/15mn walk to the theatres. Would definitely recommend
18th Apr 2018
Great digs & Rick was a fantastic host. Fully recommend.
11th Apr 2018
Lovely hosts, massive bed room in gorgeous Victorian house, easy commute to theatre. Highly recommended
9th Apr 2018
An absolute pleasure staying with Rick and Gillian. Both very helpful, friendly and respectful of space. Beautiful quirky house, very comfortable bed, good kitchen and perfect bathroom. Really enjoyed my stay here. Thank you!
9th Apr 2018
Honestly some of the nicest digs I’ve ever stayed in! Lovely room with an en suite shower, separate guests’ kitchen which gives it a feeling of being self contained, and most importantly a tumble dryer! Hosts were lovely and really helpful.
3rd Apr 2018
A beautiful room in a beautiful house with delightful hosts and a bed so comfortable I struggled to get out of it!
8th Mar 2018
Large room, my bed was extremely comfy. Always slept really well. Bathroom is modern & always hot water. Shared kitchen/laundry was great.
Best of all was Rick and Gillian. Nothing was too much trouble. Would definitely stay again. Home from home.
1st Mar 2018
I stayed at Rick and Gillian’s wonderful home for three months. Their house is remarkable and full of character. Rick and Gillian as hosts were incredible and made me feel completely welcome and comfortable. Amazing people with a beautiful home.10/10
9th Feb 2018
I absolutely loved these hosts! They were fabulous, friendly, laid back and very accomodating, without being in your face. I really felt at home and I rarely say that, unless I am at home! Can not reccomend highly enough. Really charming house too!
28th Dec 2017
Really easy going home. Felt comfortable here. Would stay again.
30th Oct 2017
Wonderful, friendly hosts in a lovely, comfortable house. Rick and Gillian made me feel very much at home. It is a 15 minute walk to The Playhouse and town. I would not hesitate to stay here again. I thoroughly recommend these digs to everybody.
13th Sep 2017
I absolutely loved being here. Both Rick and Gillian were stars and their garden is off the scale beautiful. The house is so unusual and characterful, extremely memorable. R&G were very kind when I came off my bike. Fabulous.
24th Jun 2017
Rick & Gillian are a lovely couple who made me feel right at home. Gorgeous room in a beautiful house. Seriously comfortable bed. Easy walking distance to the Theatre Royal.
1st May 2017
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