Living with Host
The property is a semi-detached two storey house with gardens front and rear. Safe, short walk to the New Vic Basford and 10 minutes away on the local bus route from The Regent, Stoke.
All rooms are equipped with blinds and curtains. Bedding and towels provided.
There are TVs, crockery, hot drinks, kettle, microwave, counter fridge and toaster in all bedrooms but guests are more than welcome to use the kitchen and utility room and there are two guest bathrooms. You are welcome to use the washer and we also provide a free laundry service. Every bedroom has a desk and swivel chair. The bedsit also has a settee and 42" TV with virgin media. We have house cats that are kept away from guest areas unless you smuggle them in!
Guest Parking
Free guest street and off road parking.
The Area and Transport
Situated in a quiet residential area, close to bus routes for Newcastle, Stoke and Hanley.
Stoke railway station is 2 miles away.
Morrisons local at the end of the avenue.
5 minute walk to the high street:-3 pubs, Indian and Chinese take aways, chippy, mini supermarket, newsagent, hair dressers and barbers.
Included amenities
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This space is shared with 2 Hosts and 2 other paying Guests.
All bedrooms and bathrooms have a lockable door. There are two guest bathrooms, one with bath and shower the other with a jungle shower and an additional downstairs loo and sink. The kitchen and entrance area are shared. The bedsit doubles as a guest lounge when not being used as a third bedroom. Free 5G wifi throughout the property.
We have garden on three sides and a range of outsideseating, tables and sun shades for you to relax during the warmer weather.
What the Host is expecting from their Guests
Check-in
16:00 - 23:00
Check-out
11:00
Smokers and vapers are welcome
Strictly no pets
Overnight companions by arrangement
No allergens or intolerances to note
Other rules
Smoking only outdoors.
No shoes indoors.
Recycle your rubbish using the bins provided.
Please leave shared kitchen and lounge areas as you found them.
Don't let the cats out!
What you can expect from these Digs
Pets are living at or visiting the property
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
Contactless key collection
Bins are emptied and cleaned regularly
Rooms cleaned during stay (as agreed with the Guest)
Other
Non-slip mats provided
Bathroom can be ventilated
Fire blanket or extinguisher present and in-date
Smoke detector on every floor and in working order
All water taps have been run if left standing for a significant period of time
Fire evacuation advice provided
Any electricals are PAT tested (if applicable)
Property decluttered where possible
Letting Compliance Currently there are no licence requirements for these Digs.
Gas Safety
This Host has confirmed they have a valid Gas Safety Certificate. This should be on display at the property as it is a legal requirement.
Additional visitor levies may apply. Please check visitor levies by area.
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The map shows a general area to help you plan. We'll share the precise location after your booking is confirmed.
Lesley and Steve were great and accommodating hosts. The digs itself is in a convenient location and was good value for money. Thanks for having me!
9th May 2026
Thanks for a lovely review James. Hope the tour is going well.
Lesley and Steve were very friendly and accommodating during my 10-week stay here (even got a free upgrade to a double room!)
Very convenient 10-minute walk to the New Vic theatre, plus near to Asda and a small Morrisons.
The only real mark down was because the bathroom was shared for a couple of weeks of my stay despite being listed as private, although this wasn't for very long and I think has been amended on the listing now.
All in all, would certainly recommend to anyone working here!
4th May 2026
Would love to know where i lost the star for value for money? As you said you had a double room for the price of a single, your
washing done twice a week and delivered back to your room folded, dirty plates etc collected from your room and washed up for you.......
The communication one puzzles me too.
Lesley was a wonderful host. The room was very clean and well looked after - Nice and quiet area. A little far from the regent but well connected re transport.
Would stay again!
9th Apr 2026
Ah thank you for a lovely review Jack. As you know I have my Hanley house walking distance from the regent but it was already booked. We are 5 mins from the New Vic tho. Hope we see more of you if you book again.
Fantastic! Lesley and Steve are very welcoming and accommodating. I had a lovely stay. Would definitely recommend.
15th Mar 2026
Thank you for such a wonderful review. Hope to see you again.x
I had the best stay with Lesley and Steve! Genuinely lovely people who went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable and welcomed. Thank you for having me x
1st Dec 2025
O that's so lovely. Thank you for such a stunning review. Glad you enjoyed your stay.x
I had the best time with Lesley and Steve, they made me feel very welcome. I was in the lounge bedsit which was perfect as coming in late it meant I didn’t disturb anyone. It was spacious and clean.
Location if you want to walk is about 50mins to the Regent which I did once then realised Ubers where between £1.50-9 which was ideal and only took 10mins to get there.
I can’t wait to return :)
Thank you both
P.s if you like cats you will love as there is 5 gorgeous kitty cats
26th Oct 2025
Stayed at both Lesleys digs.
Liked both, but preferred the one closer to the theatre for obvious reasons.
11th Oct 2025
Thanks John. Yes the Hanley house is far more convenient, especially if you are carless. Hope to see you again.x
Lovely house, great hosts, I would definitely return if I’m in the area :)
21st Mar 2025
Thank you Loz, would love to host you again if you are back in the area.
Had a lovely stay in Stoke, Lesley and Steve were lovely hosts and made me feel very welcome over Christmas! Would definitely return if I’m in the area :)
8th Jan 2025
Great stay, great hosts very cosy comfortable stay
10th Dec 2024
Thanks Paul, we loved having you
A very comfortable stay! Thank you so much for having me!
24th Nov 2024
Thank you Thomas, that lovely. It was great to chat to you when our schedules allowed.x
Lesley and Steve were so lovely to stay with and made me feel so welcome, helping me sort out transport and anything else when I needed it. Thank you!
5th Nov 2024
Ah, thanks Emma. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for the lovely card and chocs.xx
Lovely peaceful place to stay. Just be aware that taxi is the only way back after the show but that is said in the description.
Lovely hosts and though I didn’t use them it’s great that they have a toaster, microwave and kettle in the room
Thank you
30th Sep 2024
Thank you for those kind words and perfect scores Dani. As you know I have a 2 bedroom sc 15 mins walk from the theatre which had already been booked out to your colleagues.
Had a lovely stay with Lesley, she made me feel really at home. Thanks!
25th Sep 2024
Thats great, thanks Louise. All the best for your new home.x
Lesley is a lovely and accommodating Host, I'd highly recommend staying here. The cats are incredibly friendly and the rooms are clean and soo comfortable!
18th Jun 2024
Thank you Mandeep. Looking forward to seeing you again soon!
Thank you for the stay. Lovely place, great host, excellent communication. Highly recommend. Hope to stay again next time round.
26th Feb 2024
Thank you George, we loved having you to stay. Hopefully we will have more time to chat next time.
Everything as described. I certainly enjoyed my time on Stoke and Lesley and her husband were very friendly and happy to help me.
24th Nov 2023
Thank you for an amazing 5 stars across the board. We really enjoyed having you stay with us and our little chats when our schedules allowed.
lovely hosts, great location
26th Oct 2023
Thanks Corrie, glad you enjoyed your stay. welcome back anytime.
Lovely host, lovely home. Couldn’t of asked for a nicer stay in Torquay, good walk from the Princess Theatre 20/25 minutes down the hill. Would gladly stay again next time
23rd Oct 2023
Thanks for a lovely review Zac but my digs are in Stoke for the Regent and New Vic not Torquay.😹😹
Great communication and very friendly. Lesley even picked me up from the train station!
15th Oct 2023
Thank you so much for a 5*review. Hope you will choose our home or our s.c. in Hanley next time you are at the regent. 😺
Lesley was a lovely and welcoming host, the room was prepared so well for me. Perfect for what I needed and a 10 minute drive into town.
20th Jul 2023
Lesley was very easy to contact and communicate and the rooms are as described on the site, you can do an easy bus ride or walk to the venue the walk os about 30min
10th Jun 2023
Had a lovely stay at Lesley and Steve's place. Comfortable room, good location, and great hosts. Would definitely recommend. Thanks!!
16th May 2023
Lesley is very friendly and welcoming, and the property is comfortable. The location is good if you're touring with a car, or if the weather is nice enough for a long walk. If you dislike cats or are allergic to them, you may not like these digs.
17th Apr 2023
Lovely home and lovely host - really takes care of her guests. Would recommend to anyone.
27th Oct 2022
thank you jay. you were a 5* guest. please come and stay again soon.
Lesley and her husband are excellent hosts and I had a wonderful stay. They are super lovely and welcoming people, the house is clean and cosy and you can see effort has been made at every step to ensure guests's comfort.
11th Apr 2022
Lovely, friendly and accommodation hosts, immaculate home, want for nothing, possibly the best managed digs I’ve ever stayed in. A real pleasure.
6th Apr 2022
UNPUBBED: Those r lovely comments James. I presume 4 stars for location was because it is 2 miles from the theatre but it is on a regular bus route and you helpfully told me parking at Tesco is £15 for the week.
Lesley was a welcoming and kind host. Nice bedroom with plenty of storage space. Really nice (new) bathroom with excellent shower.
21st Mar 2022
ah thanks Mike. you are the perfect guest. welcome any time.
Really nice clean and tidy digs a short distance from Regent Theatre. Modern bathroom, comfy bed, very lovely hosts! Thank you!
8th Nov 2021
Thank you David. Welcome back any time.x
It was so nice to stay at Lesley's!
26th Oct 2021
welcome any time Freddie. Lovely to meet you.x
Thank you Lesley for accommodating me in your cosy house close to the theatre. A slight error was well communicated and negotiated. Very close to the New Vic.
Emma x
2nd Mar 2020
Thanks Emma. Hope you'll come and stay again if you are ever at the Vic in the future.x
Lesley is a very welcoming host and I really enjoyed my stay. The house is in a nice area and has a big retail park and a gym nearby and is fine if you have a car, are happy using public transport or don't mind a 40min walk. Would stay here again.
18th Feb 2020
Thanks Frances 4 a lovely review+saying you wud come back.I think my sc house in hanley was fully booked when u stayed in my own home but that house is a 10 to 15 minute walk to the Regent.Have a look at it on here it may be a better option for you.x
Lovely, warm, welcoming and cats. Couldn't be better! Thanks so much Lesley.
15th Dec 2019
So pleased you were warm and cosy. Hope to see you again.
Beautiful home with lovely hosts! Lesley is so kind and thoughtful. She even picked me up from the train station!
10th Jun 2019
Thank you for such a lovely reveiw. Hope to see you again.x
What can i say! thank you guys Lesley and Steve are exceptional hosts they picked me up and dropped me off at the station invited me to eat with them dropped off my case at the theatre for me 5 star hosts. thank you so much a home from home.x
18th Feb 2019
Thank you Sonya. It was lovely to share our home with you. Hope you come back to us soon. Xx
These were excellent digs, Lesley was very welcoming and helpful, cooked us breakfast and gave me a lift to the station to catch my train back to London....highly recommended
19th Nov 2018
Thanks Sebastian. Hope your journey home went smoothly.
Lesley was a lovely host - very helpful and was made to feel very at home. Nice breakfast and very clean, comfortable room. Very well located for the New Vic - only around a 15 min walk or 3 min drive. Thanks Lesley!
1st Nov 2018
Thank you for such a lovely review. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again soon.x
Fantastic stay at Lesley’s. Super friendly, accommodating and comfortable, with extra comforts like laundry, breakfast and tea/coffee/chocolates/biscuits.
Lovely people and great digs - would recommend and happily stay again.
18th Jun 2018
Thanks Anton. You are welcome back any time. Enjoy your next venue.
Enjoyed my stay. Thanks again.
13th Jun 2018
Thanks Iain. Welcome back anytime.
A very warm welcome from Lesley. She really can't do enough for you and makes a good morning coffee!
The rooms are bursting with everything you need... from microwaves to kettles to extra blankets and even the odd cuddly toy for company...
29th May 2018
Thank you Robert. That's a lovely review. Hope to see you and Sandy again.
Lovely hosts in a comfortable room!
15th May 2018
Thank you Holly. Hope to see you again.
Really great communication from Lesley. Clean, comfortable digs a short drive away from the theatre in a quiet area. Tea and coffee and breakfast provided. Would stay again. Thanks Lesley!
29th Apr 2018
Thank you Joanna. You beat me to it. Great communication from you too. Perfect guest. You are welcome back any time.
Great stay, friendly hosts and gorgeous cats. Good communication and helpful re my choice of leaving date - would stay here again and recommend to others
4th Apr 2018
Thank you for such a lovely review Amy. It was great to meet you and we hope you one back again.
Welcoming hosts Lesley and Steve are lovely! My room was cosy and had its own kettle and microwave, very convenient. Lesley even left me a jar of biscuits and filled my hot water bottle for me. Thank you Lesley and Steve!
14th Mar 2018
Arr thanks Rachel. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Xx
Bed was comfy and room was warm. It was nice to chat with Lesley and her husband over the 2 weeks, the digs are quite far from the Regent and not really walkable but are ideal for the closer theatres. The provided breakfast was a nice bonus.
9th Mar 2018
As one of my first guests it's nice to know we got so many things right.Distance from the theatre is on my digs info so was known to you before you booked.My other Regent guests are happy with a 5 minute walk to the bus stop or a 10 minute taxi ride.
Thank you for a lovely stay
21st Feb 2018
Thanks Claire. Glad you enjoyed your stay with us. You are welcome back anytime.
Very close to the New Vic, a short 15minute walk. Very attentive hosts who enjoy conversation with you throughout the day. You are looked after when you stay at Lesley's.
23rd Nov 2017
Thank you for a lovely review Megan.
Lovely house, cosy room and very hospitable hosts. Thank you very much!
21st Nov 2017
Thanks Bill. You were are welcome anytime.
Lesley and Steve are the perfect hosts. They are freindly and welcoming and would do anything to help. Their home is lovely and an easy bus ride to the Regent theatre or a cheap taxi ride. Their two cats are gorgeous. The perfect digs!
9th Oct 2017
Thank you Victoria. It was lovely to have you. Hope your niece loves her Christmas presents. Steve doesn't know where the biscuits are!!!! and the cats are loving the Dreamies.
Wonderful hosts to me when I stayed. Very accommodating and very easy to arrange arrival with clean and homely house. Will happily stay again and very highly recommended.
24th Sep 2017
Hi Michael, only just spotted this. thanks for a brilliant review. We would love you to come back next time you are in the area.