Living with Host
Warm and cosy, attic room 14' x 12' in lovely Victorian house in Edgbaston, Birmingham.
We are a delightful, 20-30 minute canalside "commuter" walk (or some cycle, or even kayak!) - or a 15-20 min (very regular) bus journey - to the City Centre @ Brindley Place/Broad Street/Repertory Theatre etc. (search for BrindleyPlaceBirmingham); truly the beating heart of Birmingham's nightlife,🥳
Guest Parking
Excellent, free parking in our little connecting street - “Link Road” - where everyone looks out for everyone else. ❤️
We always advise guests not to leave anything that might be perceived as “valuable” in their cars!
Most members of our thriving Link Rd community, have “Ring”-style video cameras, or similar devices.
The Area and Transport
Warm and cosy, attic room 14' x 12' in lovely Victorian house in Edgbaston, Birmingham.
This is a “Home-Stay” kind of digs, where you are welcomed as an integral part of our home. ❤️
We are a delightful, 20-30 minute canalside "commuter" walk (or some cycle, or even kayak!) - or a 15-20min (very regular) bus journey - to the City Centre @ Brindley Place/Broad Street/Repertory Theatre etc. (search for BrindleyPlaceBirmingham); truly the beating heart of Birmingham's nightlife).
If you choose to book with us, we will email you our lil’ “Guest Info E-Flet”, which has all the information you could possibly want, including - links to online maps, walking, cycling & commuter routes, bus timetables, shops, bars, restaurants, and most everything else! 😁
Included amenities
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This space is shared with 2 Hosts and 1 other paying Guest.
This is a “Home-Stay” style of accommodation, where Paul & David (a married couple of 40 years together) welcome you as an integral member of their home.
There are also two incredibly friendly & loving dogs - JJ & Molly 🐕🦺 🦮 and two very sociable pusscats - CJ & Toby 🐈 🐈⬛
You are most welcome to use all of the social & facilities spaces in the house - lounge with TV etc, dining room cum Music Room, kitchen, bathroom & gardens.
Excluded Facilities
All social & facilities spaces are shared with Paul & David, and (as of yet(!), there is not an en-suite in your attic room.
What the Host is expecting from their Guests
Check-in
06:00 - 23:00
Check-out
14:00
Strictly no smoking or vaping
All pets are welcome
Overnight companions by arrangement
No allergens or intolerances to note
Other rules
We are very open & hospitable people, & we aim to do our very best to make your stay as comfortable, enjoyable & safe as possible.
Once you’ve booked we will email you our lil’ “Guest Info E-flet” which should answer any & all questions you might have.
What you can expect from these Digs
Strictly smoke-free
Pets are living at or visiting the property
There are 2 adorable - but hairy! - doggies & 2 cuddly puss-cats, who don’t have access to your room
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
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
Property decluttered where possible
Other measures taken or requirements of Guests
We are both double-vaccinated against Covid, as is our cleaner, Karen.
All pets are vaccinated & have regular flea, tick & worm treatments. The pets are quite hairy(!) so we keep them out of your room, & the whole house is regularly vacuumed.
See what's not included
Contactless key collection
Rooms cleaned during stay (as agreed with the Guest)
Non-slip mats provided
Fire evacuation advice provided
Any electricals are PAT tested (if applicable)
Letting Compliance Currently there are no licence requirements for these Digs.
Gas Safety
The Host hasn't yet indicated any gas details for these digs.
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.
Paul and David made me feel very welcome. As did dogs, Molly and CJ and the cats. The kitchen was a little cluttered and not much room in the fridge. Kettle and microwave in room are a thoughtful touch but fridge and only taps are down two floors. If your easy going and after something friendly and affordable it’s a great option.
7th Jul 2026
Thanks for your comments, Peter. Sorry the kitchen was a bit cluttered during your visit; we had a lot of entertaining at home & elsewhere during your visit, plus a lot of gardening to do, so things were a bit chaotic! Great to have you with us, and all the best with the show. Paul
Lovely couple and very welcoming with lovely doggies.It was handy to have microwave, kettle etc in room. Unfortunately other shared areas of the house weren't too tidy and clean.
7th Jun 2026
Charlie was a delightful guest. Because she arrived a day earlier than booked our cleaner hadn’t been in, plus we were recovering from the big Birmingham Pride Weekend, so things were a bit chaotic! Charlie also had a friend stay over, very late on her last night; which was fine, but it would have been nice to have been asked in advance. 🙄
Another great stay at David and Paul’s. Super friendly hosts, lovely room at the top of the house, and a nice relaxing walk into town along the canal. Happy days! Thanks again and see you in a few months!
5th Jun 2026
I had a great time at Paul and David’s. Beautiful pets and a very nice walk into town via the canal
19th May 2026
Paul and David are very nice and welcoming! and their dogs are great!!! house is a little far but if you’re up for a 15 minute cycle along the canal then you’re in for a treat. House wasn't the cleanest but great value for money…
16th Apr 2026
Lovely, friendly hosts with an array of sweet, affectionate pets! I'm grateful to have found such an easy-going household, with a very flexible check-in time and free, easy parking, plus frequent bus links into town. It was a bit too far for me to walk, but otherwise a great location. The room had lots of thoughtful amenities and the comfiest bed ever, I slept so well! The street was nice and quiet too, which helped. Thank you both!
30th Mar 2026
Thank you for your lovely review, Chloe. It was so very nice to have you come stay with us, and the pets are missing all the love & cuddles you gave them! All the very best with your fascinating model-making for the animated film sector. All our love, Paul & David 💕and pusscats CJ 🐈 & Toby 🐈⬛ and doggies JJ 🐕🦺 & Molly 🦮
Definitely one for the animal lovers. David and Paul are lovely hosts and JJ and Molly definitely make themselves known to you! The cats were very kind and maybe even accepted my attention as I miss my own terribly when away. The 80 bus runs nice and easily to get you in and out of town as well.
17th Mar 2026
Thank you, Chad, for your sweet review. 🩷 It was so very lovely having you come stay with us. Also, you tolerated the disruption of our “Spring Clean” - & the Spring malting of dog & car hair! - with great tolerance! All the very best for the rest of your tour dates. Paul & David 💕 & all the hirsute pets!! 🐕🦺🦮🐈🐈⬛
Paul and David were very friendly and welcoming hosts even though I saw them very rarely due to my working hours! I did enjoy the occasional dog/cat cuddle when I saw them around the house and felt like I could use the space and wasn't limited in where in the house I could go. There was good bus routes into town which come fairly regularly, but they are often delayed, especially at peak hours as to be expected
1st Jan 2026
Billie was a delightful guest & put up with our Christmas preparations with great fortitude! A lovely guest who our various pets we’re thrilled to have around! ❤️
Had to cut my stay short due to unusual, bad allergic reaction to bedsheets/towels/washing machine which cleared up after I left. Large room, comfy bed with microwave etc. Wifi signal very patchy in room. Bathroom is wetroom downstairs through kitchen. 40 min walk to Hippodrome, with shops & reservoir nearby. Lovely hosts, just not ideal for me for a long term booking I'm afraid.
18th Nov 2025
Fab hosts and the room was lovely, dogs were gorgeous, paul and David made me so welcome, would definitely stay again. X
2nd Nov 2025
Ooo, thank you for such lovely comments. It was great having you come stay with us. P&D 💕
What a wonderful stay! I had a lovely time with Paul, David, and all their pets! It's a lovely room with lots of space and a comfy bed! The nearest bus stop is literally a 2-minute walk, with regular direct service into Birmingham. I was made to feel so welcome, and I hope to be back one day! I strongly recommend it for your next trip to Birmingham!
1st Jul 2025
Alex was the loveliest of guests, and it was wonderful to get to know him, share food and TV together. Our two cats and two dogs are clearly missing Alex! They say "Oooo, please come back to see us soon (no cost!)"
Nice friendly hosts and pets, the bathroom is a bit of a walk so you don't want to get caught short in the middle of the night. It's a good 25 - 30min walk to the Rep but Uber is pretty cheap.
14th May 2025
Geoff was a lovely guest & he gave us some useful feedback on aspects of our accommodation, & we’ve updated our listing accordingly.
Paul and David are lovely guys and as friendly as their animals. The room at the top of the house is a decent size and the bed comfortable. Kettle, microwave, plates, glasses etc and a small TV included. Good digs, I would advise getting the bus to and from town as it's a bit of trek.
24th Mar 2025
Many thanks for your kind review, Jed. Yes, I think the walk along the canal to the city is more like 30 minutes than 20 minutes, and I thought I had changed that on our listing a few weeks back! I will doublecheck and make sure that our listing is totally accurate. Let me know if there’s anything else you think I should mention or change about the accommodation in the listing. All best, Paul 🥰
I had a wonderful stay at Paul and David's house. Was a home away from home
I felt comfortable and relaxed
thank you, I'll be back! xxx
25th Feb 2025
Thank you so much, Edie. It was really lovely having you come stay with us. P&D ❤️
Had a really lovely stay here!
25th Oct 2024
Great to have Isobel with us. A delightful and friendly guest, who the dogs adored!
Paul and David were very welcoming along with their dogs and cats. I didn’t manage the walk in as it was too warm but it’s not expensive in a taxi to the theatres.
22nd Jul 2024
Fantastic stay with Paul and David. So friendly and welcoming. Room is exactly as described and managed to get parking daily close to the house with no issues. Thanks for an amazing stay.
18th Mar 2024
It was lovely to meet Paul and David, and pets Molly, JJ, Toby and CJ.
The walk along the canal, which is beautiful, was a fantastic way to start the day, and connects conveniently with the city centre and Theatres. The 80 bus was good for the aftershow trip back.
A very pleasant week.
17th Mar 2024
I had a very pleasant stay in these excellent digs...Paul and David are lovely people and made me very welcome...a big, comfortable, self contained room. Many thanks.
12th Feb 2024
Jon was a delight to have come stay with us. A lovely, friendly & fun guest. Thoughtful & respectful. 🥰
Another fab stay! Paul and David are super kind and welcoming. Great room at the top of the house. 30 mins walk along the canal to the Alexandra. Look forward to seeing you again next time... thanks again!
5th Feb 2024
Thanks, Bill & sorry I wasn’t around to see you much; got a study deadline! All the very best, Paul 🥰
It was so lovely to stay with Paul and David for 3 weeks - they are the perfect hosts and they were incredibly kind and welcoming! I can't thank them enough for letting me into their home. Easy to communicate and great conversation! Good location with parking, petrol station and Lidl just down the road and a 1 minute walk to the bus stop (regular service) or 5-8 min drive into the city centre. Thank you so much for hosting me!!
30th Oct 2023
Thank you, dearest Suzi, for such lovely, kind words. It was great having you stay with us; such a delightful & caring person. Do keep in touch. Paul, David & all the fursome pets!
The most welcoming and loving house, Paul and David are wonderful hosts and the pets are always up for pets and cuddles. The attic room is a haven and the walk into the city on the canal is a lovely start to the day with easy busses back after the show. Thank you so much for having me to stay for the summer
18th Sep 2023
Charlie was a most wonderful guest, and the pets have had the very best of times with Charlie! Lovely company, conversation, love & laughter. Charlie is an absolute delight. We shall miss her greatly. 🥰❤️🐕🦺🐾
Paul and David where the perfect hosts! So kind, friendly and welcoming. room had everything you could need! I absolutely loved my stay and would recommend to everyone! Especially to all the animal lovers out there! Thank you for having me x
2nd Jul 2023
A warm welcome awaits from Paul and David, their adorable family, the dogs; Molly and JJ and cats; Toby and CJ.
Once booked you receive an informative welcome pack that details everything you need to make your stay truly enjoyable.
Thank you.
12th Jun 2023
Martin was a true delight to have as a guest; so lovely & friendly, and the pets adored him! Hope to see Martin again & to keep in touch via Facebook etc
I had a lovely stay with Paul and David. They were very friendly and welcoming.
5th May 2023
Thanks, Stu. It was lovely having you come stay with us. Such a delightful guest!
Had a wonderful stay here. Was barely there because of my show schedule, but Paul and David were incredibly friendly and wonderful hosts and I would absolutely stay there again in a heartbeat! X
13th Mar 2023
Great guest. Self contained but enjoyed a good chat when the occasion and time allowed. Welcome back.
Lovely hosts with very cute pets
13th Feb 2023
Kayla is a lovely guest & very kindly put up with a lighting outage in our bathroom & kitchen!
Paul and David were incredibly accommodating and lovely - thank you!
13th Dec 2022
Lovely to have Nathaniel with us. Great guy & good fun
Paul and David are extremely welcoming hosts.The room is spacious on the top floor. There are 2 friendly dogs and 2 cats also. Theatres can be reached by a quick 10 minute bus ride.I had a very pleasant stay here.
19th Sep 2022
If you are not a fan or dogs, cats or steep stairs, this isn't the one. But Paul and David are perfect hosts and the room is very good value. Would gladly stay again
27th Aug 2022
Martin was a terrific guest; a delight 2 have stay! Things were a bit chaotic over the course of his stay: we had just arrived back from caravanning; then threw our annual garden party for our neighbours; & then did another! Bit of a crazy time!
I had a wonderful stay with David and Paul. Very warm and welcoming! A memorable stay indeed!
9th Aug 2022
Paul and David are the kindest hosts. Comfortable room with an easy bus ride to the Hippodrome.
5th Aug 2022
Dave was the loveliest & kindest of guests. It was so good to get to know him well; he was just amazing keeping an eye on the house for us while we were away reviewing for a week at the Three Choirs Festival. THANK YOU, Dave, & do keep. In touch. P&D
The hosts are really lovely and make you feel instantly welcome. The location of the house is ideal and very walkable from the centre. Would highly recommend.
28th Jun 2022
Absolutely wonderful week staying with these dear hearted & giving gentlemen.A well loved & restful house.Good WiFi.Free parking.20 mins canal(day) & 35 mins street(night) walk to Rep.An animal lovers paradise.So caring,giving & thoughtful.Wonderful.
25th Apr 2022
Paul and David are just the loveliest people who are very accommodating. Didn’t spend much time in the house because of my schedule. But Lots of facilities in the room to make coffee, toast etc. thank you so much for having me, guys!
12th Apr 2022
Thanks, David. It was lovely having you come stay with us. Do let us know how the recent audition went. P&D
I had a wonderful time staying with David and Paul - and being a cat and dog lover it was wonderful to meet JJ and Molly (dogs) and CJ and Toby(cats). It was a 10 minute drive to the theatre so very convenient too!
A friendly and homely stay! Xx
1st Mar 2022
Thanks, Stewart. SO lovely to have had you with us. P&D 🥰
Paul and David were a pleasure to stay with. I had everything I needed and it was lovely getting to know them.
7th Feb 2022
Robin was a delight. Such a lovely guest. Hope to stay in touch. 🥰
Had a great week with Paul and David and all their wonderful furbabies. They were lovely, friendly hosts. It was a very nice attic room. Short Uber ride to the theatre. Would stay again.
24th Jan 2022
Thankyou Emily! It was lovely having Emily stay with us. Such a super guest, and all the fluffy pets had their fill of love & cuddles!
Had a great stay with Paul and David, they couldn’t have been more welcoming!
24th Jan 2022
Thanks Bethan. It was lovely having you come stay with us. Take care, Paul and David
Paul and David are the most wonderful people: warm, friendly and supportive. I felt very welcome and they made my stay joyful.
9th Nov 2021
This a VERY friendly house, full of generosity, love, and animals! Paul & David made me feel really at home. The room's not an attic room, it's a larger room in the middle of the house, with its own TV, kettle and treats. Very good value, great fun.
25th Feb 2020
Thanks 4 your kind review? You were a wonderful, inspiring guest. Glad you've alerted me to fact current ad is 4 attic room. We used 2 use the attic room but I changed that & rewrote ad. Clearly the new ad didn't upload properly! I'll try argan! I
A lovely pair of gents and a nice room!
Perfect if you're an avid animal lover!
23rd Oct 2019
Connor is a super guy and it was lovely getting to know him. Our very elderly golden retriever, Teddy, is on his last and we pre-warned Connor that Ted sometimes can't get to the garden in time. Connor was very understanding and kind about this.
A lovely home away from home! Paul and David were such wonderful hosts. I will definitely stay here again!
30th Jul 2018
Great digs. Lovely room, nice walk down canal into the city, and Paul and David are really kind and thoughtful hosts. Thanks again.
29th May 2018
My room was very spacious, clean and well-equipped. Unfortunately I didn't find the rest of the living shared areas clean. Hosts very friendly. Easy parking and nice walk along canal to town.
27th Mar 2018
Hi Helen. Sorry you were not so pleased with the cleanliness of the shared areas. We usually have a cleaner, Bob, who comes in twice a week, but Bob's been poorly with bronchitis and couldn't get in to clean the week you were here, or the week before
Thank you Paul and David for a wonderful stay whilst I was in Birmingham. Such a lovely, friendly house with beautiful pets!
Lovely walk along the canal to get to the theatre. Would definitely recommend!
14th Mar 2018
Hospitable, helpful, entertaining hosts Paul & David made us instantly welcome in their lovely characterful home. Clean comfortable room. Treated to delicious homecooked meal. Great company. Animals affectionate and omnipresent. We'll be back! xx
8th Feb 2018
Paul and David are wonderfully welcoming hosts and the room is perfect - tea facilities and all! The three lovely dogs are an added bonus. Would definitely return.
16th Oct 2017
Had a lovely stay with Paul, David and their dogs & cats! Very welcoming and helpful if I needed anything. Lovely walk into town via the canal and was even given a complimentary beer! Will definitely stay again when I'm back in Birmingham
24th Sep 2017
My partner and I stayed for 17 days and the only fault we could find were the dog hairs! Everything else was perfect! Great Location, lovely spacious house and room and above all such genuine and welcoming hosts. We will be back! Thanks David & Paul!
28th Aug 2017
Took me in last minute and invited me to join their dinner party with friends. Offered me some amazing food and company before an excellent nights sleep in a large and comfortable bed. Can't wait to stay again. Thanks Paul and David! X
3rd Jul 2017
Friendly hosts. Lovely walk along the river to the alexandra theatre (about 40mins) Totally understandable but having to share the bathroom with the cats' litter trays wasn't desirable.
30th Jun 2017
Lovely welcoming hosts, and a very nice room.
27th Jun 2017
Comfy bed + nice pets + friendly and accommodating hosts = highly recommended!
5th Jun 2017
Really delightful stay with Paul and David. A true home from home. If you love dogs, you'll love it here.
10th Apr 2017
Paul and David they were extremely friendly and welcoming. The room has been most comfortable with several amenities.
I had such wonderful time, and it has been a real home from home. I look forward to coming back and seeing them all again.
12th Feb 2017
It was wonderful having Bryony with us for a more extended period of time. We got a chance to see her in her play and to share a couple of meals with Bryony. Such a lovely, kind, caring and considerate person, & we hope to stay in touch as friends