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Spacious Double Room Available – Ideal Theatre Digs – Poole Quay
A bright and spacious double room available just a short stroll from Poole Quay, perfect for performers or crew. The Quay, about 6 min walk over Old Town Bridge, offers loads cafes, restaurants, pubs and shops. This welcoming room is located in a quiet, well-kept home and offers a comfortable base during your contract.
🛏 Features:
Large, fully furnished double room
Fast Wi-Fi – ideal for lines or work
Access to shared bathroom
Use of Microwave and Fridge has tea making facilities in room and toaster.
Fresh towels and bedding provided
🌊 Location:
25 minute walk to Poole Lighthouse Theatre and local amenities, good quick bus route to bus station right opposite Theatre.From bus station buses to lovely beaches.
Steps away from Poole Quay’s cafes, restaurants, and scenic harbour views
Excellent transport links (bus/train nearby
Guest Parking
one allocated car park space
The Area and Transport
25 minute walk to the Poole LighthouseTheatre, train station and local amenities and the Poole Quay is a 5 minute walk.
bus stop is 400metres away. Any bus takes you to bus station opposite theatre its an 8 min journey. On way back a number 8 brings you back to Carters Quay first stop over old bridge.
Included amenities
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This space is not shared with anyone else.
I usually allow my guest full access to the bathroom for themselves for their stay with clean towels provided.
What the Host is expecting from their Guests
Check-in
00:00 - 00:00
Check-out
11:00
Strictly no smoking or vaping
Strictly no pets
Strictly no visitors
No allergens or intolerances to note
Other rules
I can do a small load of washing for you as somebody broke the dial on machine and don't use the oven also as top scratched reluctant for use of hob. I do allow the microwave. Tea making and toaster in room.
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
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)
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
Other measures taken or requirements of Guests
Regular wiping over door handles with antibac wipes. I test on a regular basis for covid.
See what's not included
Laminated house rules/welcome book provided
Contactless key collection
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.
A beautiful area, Glenys was really lovely and even collected and dropped me at the bus station when I needed a lift. The area is very safe and within walking distance of the Lighthouse Poole theatre
19th May 2026
Thank you for staying it was a pleasure to meet you. Enjoy the rest of your performances. Glenys
Super clean house and lovely and peaceful. Glenys was even lovely enough to drive me to the theatre each morning! Thank you. Will definitely stay again when I'm next in the area
10th Apr 2026
It was my pleasure. Have a great summer ☀️ Thank you for staying Glenys
Glenys was a fabulous host. Couldn’t do enough for me. Comfy bed too. Would love to return.
31st Mar 2026
It was my pleasure. Thank you for staying. G.
Excellent. Spacious, very clean, had a bathroom to myself. 20-25 minute walk to the theatre. Easy parking. Glenys even offered to pick me up from the theatre. Would definitely stay again.
23rd Mar 2026
Thank you for your kind review. Glenys
Glenys was very welcoming and helpful and the room had everything one could need for a comfortable stay. Would definitely stay again!
17th Feb 2026
It was a pleasure meeting you. Thank you so much for your present, so thoughtful. Enjoy the rest of your tour and wish you well. 🍹🌷
Always an extremely comfortable and hospitable stay. Thank you so much.
12th Feb 2026
My pleasure . Thank you for staying 🤗
Another great stay! Thank you so much Glenys as ever for your kindness and your warm welcome... hugely appreciated as ever... lovely room, super quiet, and short 20mins walk into Lighthouse... perfect! Thanks again and see you next time! All best, Bill
5th Feb 2026
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Had a nice week staying with Glenys, the room is spacious with tea/coffee facilities, and Glenys herself was lovely, offering to drive me to rehearsals on rainy days!
18th Jan 2026
The most perfect host and perfect, comfortable, quiet and welcoming accommodation! Hope I can stay again in the future.
8th Dec 2025
Thank you that's kind . Here to help the theatre and the hard working people who keep the entertainment going. 👍
I cannot fault my stay with Glenys, fantastic host and a lovely home conveniently located. Peaceful sleeps and lovely facilities. Thank you so much Glenys!
24th Nov 2025
It was a pleasure. Thank you. Glenys 🍹
Beautiful home, lovely host. Very comfy bed. Parking right outside. Tea and coffee facilities in the room were a lovely touch.
20th Oct 2025
Thank you so much 💕
Glenys was so kind and welcoming - even picking me up from the station and dropping me at the theatre! Her home is spotless and I really enjoyed my stay.
4th Sep 2025
It was lovely meeting you and have fun in America sounds amazing 👏 🎉🍹🦕
It was a lovely, bright, and clean room with access to a personal toilet. Glenys was a very helpful host, always happy to help and even give a lift!
12th May 2025
Thank you so much enjoy your theatre tour Kind regards Glenys
Friendly host (who gave me a lift over the bridge before it lifted so I wasn't late for my boat ride round the coast!) Comfy bed, good shower and parking right outside with an easy walk to the theatre. Will stay again.
5th May 2025
Thank you, thats kind. Glenys 🍹
Glenys was very helpful and her place was great. Ideal for getting to the lighthouse and a lovely room
28th Mar 2025
Thank you so much. Take care 🙂
Exactly what was needed and Glenys was extremely helpful. Thank you very much!
21st Feb 2025
Thank you so much G.
I had such a lovely stay with Glenys, absolutely wonderful host! She was kind enough to pick me up from the station when I arrived and back when I left. Her home is stunning and I had the best night sleep there, everything was just brilliant. A nice walk past the quay and through the town to get to the Lighthouse or a short bus journey. Thank you so much Glenys and hopefully see you again soon! :)
19th Feb 2025
Thank you for the lovely review. My pleasure G 🤗
A great time with Glenys as always! Thanks for having me and taking care of me. All the best
4th Dec 2024
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Glenys was one of the loveliest and most caring hosts I’ve stayed with, heart of gold. The digs were super clean and a short walk from the quay so lots to see during free time. Room was spacious and comfy would recommend! Nice walk through town to the lighthouse hall for work.
1st Nov 2024
Thank you, 🙂
Very clean and modern home with a well stocked and large bedroom, also smells really nice! Glenys is a super considerate and kind host who offered me lifts to and from the lighthouse theatre, and showed me where I could park for free in town at certain hours. Would 100% stay here again!
23rd Oct 2024
Glennys' home has been a great stay! The room was lovely (very comfy bed!) and Glennys was an extremely helpful and kind host.
31st Aug 2024
Thank you. I wish you well 🍹⛱️
Really comfortable stay. Would definitely stay again if working in Poole
17th Aug 2024
Thank you. I wish you well. 🥳⛱️🍹
Glenys was a brilliant host. The room was spotless and spacious. I also had my own bathroom which was great. And Glenys also picked me up from the station, which was a saving grace in the pouring rain! Highly recommend!
17th Jun 2024
Thank you 😊
Beautiful, good-value room and very helpful and accommodating host. Highly recommend!
14th May 2024
Thank you 😊
Lovely room with a lovely host!
5th May 2024
Thank you Scott, I wish you the best 🥳
Everything as described. Lovely bright and clean room with access to a personal toilet. Glenys was a very helpful host, always happy to help and even give a lift. Enjoyed my time on Poole, will certainly stay again.
26th Mar 2024
Thank you 😊
Fab digs! Glenys is very kind, super helpful, and her house is really clean and quiet. Super comfy bed, and easy walk to The Lighthouse.Thank you so much!
18th Mar 2024
Thank you. 😊
This was my second time staying with Glenys and I would definitely come again. Good communication and the room was immaculate with facilities for coffee tea etc. Short walk from the centre of Poole so it's perfect for anyone working at the Lighthouse.
11th Feb 2024
thank you 👍🤗
Glenys was a fantastic host, plenty of local information and a lovely house to stay in! Thank you.
12th Jan 2024
Thank you 😊
Lovely clean room in quiet area, comfy bed, great bathroom and Glenys was very helpful and a great host. Would recommend!
14th Nov 2023
Thank you so much. Enjoy Torquay hope it's a sell out there too. Keep smiling. Glenys. 🥳👍
Wonderful week, Glenys is delightful host! The bed was the most comfortable, such good kip! 100% recommend xx
4th Nov 2023
Thank you so much, my pleasure 👍
I had a great stay at the house. The room was immaculate and it was very easy to communicate with Glenys. The location was great and a short walk along the Quay to get to the centre of Poole.
11th Oct 2023
Thank you. 😊
Fantastic host and accommodation! Nothing to complain about at all. Would definitely recommend! 👍🏻
19th Sep 2023
Thank you 😊
Lovely room, Quiet area, Friendly host! Perfect night's sleep!
2nd Aug 2023
Thank you so much. I wish you well. 🥳
Glenys was a wonderful host - it was very clean, comfortable and a great location. I would definitely stay here again!
30th Jul 2023
Thank you so much, it was my pleasure 🍹⛱️
This was the best stay I have had. I have stayed in many digs and I simply cannot fault this. I will be coming back. Will
16th Jul 2023
Thank you 🥳
Glenys’s home was so lovely, and she was so kind and generous - would definitely stay again!
8th Jul 2023
Thank you. It was lovely meeting you 🥳
Glenys was a fantastic host and very welcoming. Would definitely recommend :). Many thanks!
13th Jun 2023
It was a pleasure having you stay. 😊
I had a perfect stay with Glenys..very comfortable digs with some very thoughtful details. I enjoyed the walk to the lighthouse via the harbour. Highly recommended and would definitely return.
13th Jun 2023
It was lovely having you stay. Thank you. 😊
Glenys has hosted me twice now, and has been an incredibly accommodating and understanding host. Her place is lovely and quite on the south side of town, I would highly recommend it.
12th Jun 2023
Thank you. It was a pleasure putting you up. Regards Glenys
Glenys was absolutely lovely, very welcoming, helpful- and very funny, we cracked good laughs together! The place is splendid- clean, bright and quiet. Good commute to the Lighthouse. Billy The Dog completes this fantastic place!Highly recommended:)
23rd Apr 2023
Missing you already, I wish you good times. Take care. Glenys. O and Billy send his love ❤️
Such a lovely accommodation. It’s been a wonderful stay. Thank you 😊
29th Mar 2023
Loved my stay with Glenys. Lovely room, comfy bed and great bathroom. Glenys couldn’t be more helpful. Highly recommend. Hope I get the opportunity to visit again!
6th Mar 2023
Thank you 😊
Wonderful digs and host. Thank you so much.
24th Feb 2023
Thank you so much 👍
Glenys is a great host, very friendly and super helpful. Lovely home with a comfy bed. 30 mins walk to the theatre along the front which is nice. I would highly recommend :)
16th Nov 2022
Thank you so much, it was a pleasure. Grandchildren loved the show. 🥳
Lovely spacious comfortable room with parking, your own bathroom and a super welcoming host - Glenys even did my washing and gave me a trike for my daughter! Couldn’t be more grateful for the hospitality, don’t hesitate to book! 25/30 min walk in
29th Sep 2022
I had a lovely week with Glenys.
Very clean and tidy home.
A nice 25min walk to the theatre. Toaster and kettle in room.
Lovely shower.
4th May 2022
Enjoyed your company , loved your show. Hope to see you again sometime.
Glenys is an outstanding host. Had the most wonderful stay at her beautiful home. The room was spotless, very comfortable and quiet. Glenys is lovely and went above and beyond to make my trip away as easy as possible. 100% recommend!
9th Apr 2022
Thank you Gemma for great review, you were a lovely guest. Hope to see you again in the near future. Lang ma Yr lum reek ( long may your chimney smoke) loved Edinburgh lots good memories. 👍
Glenys is a warm and welcoming host. Very helpful throughout my stay. A large room with a very comfortable bed. About 25 min walk to theatre
22nd Mar 2022
Very comfortable bed, and the room was clean and perfectly appointed. Glenys went above and beyond, the lifts were very much appreciated.
16th Mar 2022
Thank you such a lovely review. All the best 👍
A lovely stay with Glenys. Very clean and spacious. Had access to my own bathroom. Lovely quiet room and Glenys was very helpful with my visit. Thank you for having me!
3rd Mar 2022
Staying with Glenys was an absolute pleasure. The room was lovely and so clean and Glenys herself went above and beyond to make my stay as easy as possible. Would highly recommend!
21st Feb 2022
👍 thank you
Lovely, kindhearted and friendly host - simply the best!
Fabulous, spacious, sunny and spotless room . Highly recommended.
3rd Aug 2021
Thank you so much for your kind review. The pleasure was all mine. It was lovely to meet you and thank you for being such a friendly guest. Regards Glenys
Wonderful home and such a welcoming host, the best in Poole
15th Mar 2020
Glenys was a lovely host :-) her home is immaculate and very comfy, thank you for having me will 100% stay again
9th Mar 2020
Really lovely digs. Glenys was so helpful and friendly. Great location too
27th Jan 2020
All as described with a very friendly and helpful host in Glenys. It made for a most comfortable stay in Poole whilst performing at the Lighthouse, and I would happily do so again should opportunity arise.
9th Dec 2019
I can't recommend Glenys highly enough - she was absolutely lovely and helpful above and beyond the call of duty, and these were some of the cleanest, comfiest digs I've ever stayed in. Would stay again in a heartbeat, thank you Glenys!
2nd Oct 2019
Lovely digs, highly reccomend
6th Sep 2019
Lovely home with friendly host felt very welcome and very comfortable room and bed
22nd Jul 2019
Glenys was really easy to communicate with and kindly picked me up after my rehearsal as I had luggage. Conveniently located property and the room is really nice. I would stay here again and highly recommend it!
20th May 2019
Beautiful location, Beautiful house, Beautiful host. I had a fantastic stay here. I felt so at home and I had the best night sleep while on tour. Highly recommend and I will definitely be staying here again! Thanks!
8th May 2019
Lovely stay with Glenys. Room was large and bright with fast Wi-Fi. Breakfast provided and Glenys was so helpful and friendly. Roughly 25 mins walk to Lighthouse through high street. Didn't notice her lovely little dog was there at all. Recommended!
29th Apr 2019
Glenys made me feel very welcome in her beautiful home and was also a great help in navigating the local area. Would definitely stay here again.
20th Apr 2019
I had an excellent stay. The room was lovely and quiet with a really comfy bed. Glenys is the perfect host, nothing is too much trouble. The walk to the theatre takes about 20 mins. I would thoroughly recommend this accommodation.
4th Mar 2019
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