Living with Host
The entire second floor of our Victorian terrace house is available to rent. It is like it’s own flat - it has a double bedroom, a sitting room with a sofa, bathroom with a shower, TV and WiFi. It is bright, airy, with lovely views across Bristol and lots of privacy.
Guest Parking
There is permit parking on the street. It costs £1 a day. There is also free parking a 10 minute walk away. If you are leaving your car for long periods, we would prefer that you park it in the free parking area as we are only given a limited number of passes. But with short stays permits are fine.
The Area and Transport
The house is 20 minutes walking distance of centre of Bristol, with the Hippodrome & Old Vic an additional 5-10 minutes away. We are about 5-10 min walk from the Tobacco Factory Theatre. We are close to North Street (with lots of great pubs, shops, and restaurants). Bristol Temple Meads Train station is about 35 mins away on foot. You can also take the A1 Bus towards Bristol Airport and get off on West Street.
Included amenities
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This space is not shared with anyone else.
We are happy for guests to use the kitchen and make space for people in the refrigerator and cupbords. We tend to leave the top floor to guests, so that they have privacy. The only exception is that we sometimes we to use the exercise bike which is in the loft living room, but we only use this when the guest is out and if the guest is okay with this. Guests are also welcome to use the bike if they wish.
Excluded Facilities
The middle floor is not available to guests.
What the Host is expecting from their Guests
Check-in
15:00 - 23:00
Check-out
11:00
Strictly no smoking or vaping
Strictly no pets
Overnight companions by arrangement
No allergens or intolerances to note
Other rules
It is super important that our two cats are not allowed at the front door. They have never been out the front and have no way of getting back in.
What you can expect from these Digs
Strictly smoke-free
Strictly pet-free
No preferred dietary preferences to note
This property does not support accessibility
This property does not offer a child-friendly environment
The Host indicated the following health and safety measures.
General Sanitary and Hygiene Measures
Soap for each sink provided
Separate towels provided
Rooms cleaned during stay (as agreed with the Guest)
Other
All water taps have been run if left standing for a significant period of time
Property decluttered where possible
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Hand sanitiser provided
Check in/Check out times allow for thorough cleaning between Guests
Laminated house rules/welcome book provided
Contactless key collection
Bins are emptied and cleaned regularly
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
Fire evacuation advice provided
Any electricals are PAT tested (if applicable)
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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Wonderful home, wonderful and supportive people. I’d would happily stay several more times!
12th Jul 2026
I stayed with Lesel & her family for 11 weeks in early 2026. I loved the private space of lounge, bathroom & bedroom all to myself on the top floor, it was wonderful. I had a decent desk to work at as well as a TV with lots of options of things to watch, & even an exercise bike! The shower is amazing & now my one at home feels pitiful by comparison! A nice, comfortable bedroom completed the picture. Importantly, I was made to feel welcome & relaxed in their lovely home. Highly recommended!!
13th May 2026
Thanks for this super lovely review Ian! We miss you!
Had an amazing stay with Lesel and her family. She was so friendly and welcoming. The room was spacious and clean. Location was great, 25 minute walk to the Hippodrome. Would definitely stay here again !!!
13th Mar 2026
Such a wonderful and peaceful stay - thank you!
29th Nov 2025
Our pleasure Leda! Lovely to have you as a guest! Take care.
Great digs. Lesel and Mark were lovely and I felt so welcome in there family home. Great to have own bathroom and living space as well as bedroom. Lovely walk into theatre! I’ll defo stay again if back in Bristol
25th Sep 2025
Thanks Ruby!! :-)
I had a lovely stay with Lesel and her family. Great communication, gorgeous home and couldn't recommend enough! Thank you!!
5th Jul 2025
I loved my stay with Lesel and Mark (and cats Pumpkin and Kylo). It’s a lovely house in a nice area with a great attic space of my own with bedroom, bathroom and sitting room. Would happily go back.
19th May 2025
Had a brilliant stay with Lisa and her delightful family. A few minutes walk from the Tobacco Factory, and a fab selection of places to eat and drink nearby. The rooms are super clean and it was great having my own lounge to relax in. Thank you so much!
5th May 2025
James was a wonderful guest - friendly, thoughtful, polite and great to be around! He also left the top floor spotless. A fantastic guest who we'd gladly host again!
Lovely digs. Really friendly family. The rooms were great. Lovely shower. Lovely private living room too. Short 22 minute walk to the Hippodrome. Would absolutely stay here again. Would definitely recommend.
7th Apr 2025
Thanks Shak! It was lovely hosting you - come back anytime!
One of the best digs of my tour.
Top floor of a lovely family home.
Everything you need is there plus Mark and Lesel are absolutely lovely hosts.
Great communication.
I would definitely stay again.
26th Mar 2025
Ah thanks Davide!! Come back any time. :-)
Lesel and her family were the perfect digs hosts who were super friendly but also allowed me to have my own space. The digs were perfectly suited to me as a dance captain as I had space to sleep and a space to work. It took me 20 mins to walk to the Hippodrome and it’s a lovely walk round the harbour and through a very safe area of Southville. Parking was the only con but I found free parking a 10 min walk away! Couldn’t recommend these dogs enough.
7th Jan 2025
Thanks for the lovely review! It was lovely to get to know you. Please let us know if you are ever back in Bristol. xx
Such a lovely stay at this accommodation. Very friendly family. And perfect location and the room was comfortable and great! Thanks you ☺️
21st Oct 2024
Ebony was a wondeful guest!! Super lovely, friendly, tidy, respectful - everything you would want in a guest. We'd gladly host her again. :-)
Exceptional Stay! I have already recommended to theatre friends! I had a wonderful time in Bristol and this family are very welcoming and friendly. The space is gorgeous and feels very private as you have the whole top floor to yourself. Plenty of light and roughly a 25 minute walk to the theatre. Would DEFINITELY stay again. Thank you so much for a lovely stay! :)
14th Oct 2024
Second time here and would stay again
14th Oct 2024
Short but sweet stay! Lovely room and space in general. The two cats are very sweet and location is a nice walk to the theatre. Thankyou for the stay!
16th Sep 2024
The BEST digs! I had the most amazing 8 weeks staying with Lesel and her lovely family. The house is great and having the entire attic space to myself felt like having my own apartment. Having a separate living space was such a luxury! Comfy bed and amazing shower. Would highly reccomend staying here and I can't wait to come back.
16th Jul 2024
Fantastic location close to the Tobacco Factory. Clean, comfortable rooms and having the top floor to yourself is very relaxing. The whole family are welcoming and friendly, and the cats are adorable. Would 100% recommend
22nd Apr 2024
Fantastic place to stay in Bristol. Entire privacy of the top floor. Great shower and comfortable bed. Hosts were away during my stay and I had 2 lovely cats to fuss over. I can highly recommend this accomodation. Pleasant walk to Hippodrome too. Many thanks Lesel and Mark.
13th Apr 2024
Lesel was a wonderful host. The whole family were very friendly. The room was clean and comfortable and not too far from the Hippodrome. It was really nice having the whole floor to myself. I would definitely stay here again.
18th Jan 2024
Thanks Imogen ❤️!!
Lesel and her family were so lovely and accommodating. Lovely room, great having the bathroom right next to the room. Nice walk to the theatre, also regular buses late at night.
8th Dec 2023
Great place to stay! Lesel was very welcoming, perfect location and ideal having your own living room and bathroom. Would definitely book again.
2nd Dec 2023
I had a lovely stay, lovely bedroom and bathroom all to myself which were very clean. Highly recommend x
9th Aug 2023
Really lovely having a full floor to myself. Really lovely host family-would definitely stay again!
19th Jul 2023
A fantastic 2 months. Lovely bedroom, with separate lounge and a great private shower room. Lesel and the family are so lovely, and accommodating. 25-30min walk, £8 taxi, Voi scooters nearby. Highly recommended, would book again without a doubt.
4th Jul 2023
Perfect digs - stay here! A wonderful host and family. Private and peaceful digs with lovely cats too. Not too far from Bristol Hippo with good transport links also.
23rd Apr 2023
Thank you Molly! It was lovely meeting you. :-)
Felt very welcome all the way through the stay, accommodation is great size with plenty of storage and very clean, with the bridge being closed for maintenance it was a 30min walk to the hippodrome
4th Apr 2023
A lovely stay with lovely hosts in a great place. Well appointed and comfortable. Note that the usual pedestrian footbridge is out of action, so factor more time to get to the theatre.
28th Mar 2023
Lovely stay - you have the top floor of the house to yourself with bedroom, bathroom & lounge. Large windows, good blackout blinds, comfy bed & good WiFi & shower. Currently 30 mins to Hippodrome but when they fix the bridge it'll be 20. Recommended!
23rd Mar 2023
Thanks Elli!
I had a wonderful stay here. Fantastic location, fantastic family, and really wonderful room. I would 100% stay here again!
6th Mar 2023
Had a wonderful stay!
15th Nov 2022
Nice bedroom with comfortable bed. Well appointed shower room with quality shower. Sitting room if you have free time, or work to catch up on. Highly recommended. Lesel and family are welcoming, easy company, and terrific hosts. Doesn’t get better.
10th Oct 2022
I had a beautiful stay. Location is perfect. Lesel and her family are wonderful hosts. Very generous & kind. Loved having a second floor to myself to zen out. You’ll love this house! Thank you for your hospitality. X
28th Aug 2022
Thank you Jayme Lee. We loved having you as a guest. :-)
Absolutely loved staying here for the month. Very clean, tidy and quiet home with warm and friendly family. It has everything you need and a safe walk home late at night
22nd Aug 2022
One of those digs where you feel at home straight away, had a great 3 week stay. Easy and safe walk to the Hippodrome, no problems parking on the nearby roads.
Thankyou! X
6th Jul 2022
Ah thanks Sally! It was great having you here. Do stay again if you are back in Bristol. :-)
As always, I had a brilliant time with Lesel and her lovely family. I will only ever stay here when I come to Bristol. Comfy bed, great shower and a really nice/safe walk into the theatre. Thank you for having me
1st May 2022
It was so so so nice to see you and catch up! Can't wait till you are next in Bristol again!
I had such a lovely, comfortable stay here with Lesel, Mark, Jamie and Laura. As well as being superb company, they had that great balance of leaving you to it so you could make yourself at home. Nice walk to the city.
Ever in Bristol, BOOK! Thanks
30th Apr 2022
Thanks Carl!! We loved having you stay! 💕
A lovely stay in a lovely home with lovely hosts. Everything you would need and a great location. Many thanks.
28th Apr 2022
Thanks James!
Lesel and her family were wonderful hosts and I had a fabulous comfortable stay for a month. I would definitely recommend, as the location is also great and you have your own privacy as well as a welcoming and clean space!
22nd Mar 2022
Absolutely gorgeous week in Bristol with this lovely family. Very private whole top floor with comfortable bed and private bathroom. immaculate facilities. Free parking was a great bonus. Thank you for an amazing week!
4th Oct 2021
Thanks for the lovely review Emma! It was great to get to know you and hear about the show. Do come and stay if you are ever in Bristol again. :-)
This is one of my favourite digs and will be my 1st choice when I return to Bristol. Having the whole top floor was bliss, it was clean and has everything you could need. Lesel and her family are very welcoming and warm. Thank you for a lovely stay!
7th Jun 2020
Almost a self contained flat. Very comfy , lots of room. Will definitely be back.
27th May 2020
A real oasis of calm at the top of Lesel's gorgeous house! Beautifully clean, and the daily visits from their cat Pumpkin were a lovely bonus. The family couldn't have been more welcoming. See you again soon I hope!
2nd Mar 2020
Thank you for this lovely review Andrew! We enjoyed having you stay. Do come back to Bristol soon. :-)
Stayed for 2 months over Christmas whilst at TFT.Lesel, Mark & family were so welcoming & made it feel like it was my home too.Lovely comfortable bedroom, sitting room with TV,excellent bathroom with hot powerful shower.Can't recommend highly enough!
3rd Feb 2020
Thank you for this terrific review! We really enjoyed having you stay. Let us know when you are next in Bristol. :-)
These are truly wonderful digs. Lesel and Mark are amazing hosts and my only grief is that I hadn’t booked for the whole of my time in Bristol. I’d stay again in a heartbeat. Thank you both and I hope to stay again with you someday
17th Oct 2019
Words can’t even begin to describe how incredible my experience was with this beautiful host family. I couldn’t have asked for more. I’m eternally grateful to Lesel and her gorgeous family and gorgeous home :)
19th Aug 2019
I had the most fantastic stay with Lesel and her lovely family. They made me feel very welcome and comfortable in their home while still giving me lots of space and privacy.
I had a gorgeous 5 weeks!!
11th Jun 2019
Amazing Digs! Spent 5 weeks here doing panto 2018/19. Mark & Lesel can't do enough for you & welcome you as part of their family. Very warm & comfortable loft conversion with own fab toilet/shower room. 20-25 mins walk to Hippodrome. £7-£8 taxi.
7th Jan 2019
Thank you David! It was lovely having you to stay. :-)
Absolute dream digs! Friendly, comfortable and clean. Beautiful house with a lovely, quiet family. Added bonus of two gorgeous cats!
27th Jun 2018
Lovely digs. Comfortable, roomy and self contained when you want to be. Friendly, chilled hosts and very convenient for the Tobacco Factory.
20th Jun 2018
Absolutely lush home. So quiet and such a good location. Lesel and her family were so welcoming and treated me like family. Lovely stay would definitely come back!
12th Mar 2018
Lovely digs and a lovely host family. I would highly recommend to anyone. I was the first guest but expect I won't be able to stay here again because it will be booked up! Thanks for everything Lesel xxx
5th Mar 2018
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