Quiet double with private shower on Christchurch Park, 5 mins to theatre & town centre (Ipswich)
About these Digs
Living with Host
A quiet double room on the 2nd floor of an elegant Victorian town house with own private walk-in shower room (1st floor), overlooking historic Christchurch Park and the Mansion.
Ideally located only five minutes from the Regent Theatre and town centre shops, a 15 minute walk to the Wolsey.
2026 summer rates April to October 30: £175pw/£38pn/£680pm.
Central heating and blackout blind.
Books, wifi, wardrobe, desk and drawers.
Perfect for a quiet writing retreat.
Use of kitchen, garden room and garden — smoking allowed in garden.
Tea, proper coffee and cafetiere.
A great central yet peaceful location only yards away from the popular Woolpack pub, Bolton Stores corner shop, The Green Room café and the Christchurch Mansion tea room in the park.
COVID PROTOCOL: Please read the Health & Safety Measures.
Guest Parking
Free limited on-street parking next to Christchurch Park on Westerfield Road and some of the surrounding streets where there are no yellow lines (check bay signs when you park).
If arriving Monday to Saturday by car, please avoid the 4.30-6pm rush hour parking restrictions or make a swift luggage drop-off before parking up.
The Area and Transport
We're perfectly located only five minutes walk to the Regent Theatre, town centre shops and main bus stops at Tower Ramparts from where it's a short bus ride to Ipswich rail station. A 15 minute walk to the Wolsey and the Crown swimming pool, 20 minute walk to the Waterfront.
Lots of restaurants from burgers and kebabs to ethnic to chain eateries.
Shops include Marks & Spencers, Sainsbury's, Tesco, Boots, River Island, Primark, TK Max, Superdrug, Clarks, JD Sports and Office.
The Buttermarket Centre has several cinema screens and a bowling alley.
It's a university town so it gets quite buzzy at the Waterfront on the River Orwell where Suffolk Uni campus and Dance East are located right by the marina. Isaacs is a very popular bar for students, yachts-people and tourists.
From Ipswich Station: Hawk Express cab. Check which pick-up point outside the station they'll use. Or 66 bus service every 20-30 minutes to Woodbridge Road/Cobden Place.
Features
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Shared and Excluded Facilities
This space is shared with 2 Hosts.
Guests have their own private shower room/loo on the first floor. They also have use of the kitchen, garden room and the garden.
Excluded Facilities
The living room and hosts' bathroom are not for guest use.
House Rules
What the Host is expecting from their Guests
Check-in
13:00 - 19:00
Check-out
12:00
Strictly no smoking or vaping
Strictly no pets
Daytime visitors only
No allergens or intolerances to note
Other rules
We're pretty flexible — communication is key.
Let us know by text when you expect to arrive and we'll get the kettle on.
Please leave shoes in the downstairs hallway.
We don't mind what time you roll in at night, just don't wake the neighbours.
You can have a friend or two over in the daytime in the garden. Smoking/vaping is allowed in the garden.
Please keep cooking to simple meals. You are welcome to basics such as tea, coffee, sugar, milk, bread and butter.
We're to be found downstairs most of the time and will be happy to chat.
COVID PROTOCOL: Please see Health and Safety measures.
Suitability
What you can expect from these Digs
Strictly smoke-free
Pets are living at or visiting the property
No pets now but might get a kitten later in the year.
No preferred dietary preferences to note
This property does not support accessibility
This property does not offer a child-friendly environment
Health and Safety Measures
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
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
Property decluttered where possible
Other measures taken or requirements of Guests
COVID PROTOCOL: We are strongly aware of the risks of Covid so, in winter, ventilation and masks in common areas are key to protecting both guests and ourselves.
In the summer windows can be opened so masks are less necessary.
We ask our guests to test for Covid, as do we, on the morning of arrival.
We are happy to provide high quality masks for our guests.
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Contactless key collection
Bins are emptied and cleaned regularly
Rooms cleaned during stay (as agreed with the Guest)
Fire evacuation advice provided
Any electricals are PAT tested (if applicable)
Certificates and Licensing
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.
About the Rooms
Quiet Double With Private Shower Room, 5 Minutes From Regent & Town Centre (Summer)
Additional visitor levies may apply. Please check visitor levies by area.
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Quiet Double With Private Shower Room, 5 Minutes From Regent & Town Centre (Winter)
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Where you'll be
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Reviews
14 reviews from verified Guests
So near the Regent and a beautiful view of Christchurch Park from the bedroom. I only saw Anna to check in. A very good stay.
16th Mar 2026
Thanks, Neil. Time flew.
Quiet well located digs close to the theatre. Many thanks Anna & Charlie.
11th Feb 2026
These digs went above and beyond my expectations. They're located in a gorgeous part of town, close to all theaters.
It's quiet and warm, the private bathroom is clean and bright with modern fixtures.
The hosts are night owls which means no tip-toeing around the house after a show- you can take a shower or cook to your heart's content.
House of culture, surrounded by books, extremely considerate hosts who'll stay out of your way unless you're up for a lovely, passionate and educated chat. Book!
19th Jan 2026
Leo was the ideal guest: considerate, tidy and friendly. He respected our privacy but was also up for the occasional chat when we passed in the kitchen. Calm, a good communicator, it was a pleasure to have him here in our home. A long booking over the panto season, it flew by with a complete absence of stress thanks to our lovely guest. Recommended.
A very clean and lovely house in a good location. Close to the Regent theatre and the beautiful park. The room is great. Anna is very friendly.
I would suggest making COVID regulations public on the booking. Guests need to provide a negative test and wear masks in the house communal areas. Not a problem for me but others may feel different.
I had to leave early due to illness. This was my decision to return home. A shame my stay was cut short as the room was very comfy.
15th Jan 2025
Hardly saw Sam and his stay ended early due to lurgy but he was very nice & chatty. Hope to have him back. Covid protocol is in the "About" section and was mutually agreed in our messages at time of booking. It's there from the first message.
Loved my stay here! The location was excellent. The only thing I would say is the hosts are Covid conscious and I had to test before arriving! I didn’t mind this personally :) lovely quiet room and Anna was lovely.
9th Jun 2024
We were delighted to host you, Alicia. Thanks for understanding our Covid caution. Have a great run.
This was an excellent place to the stay. The hosts were friendly but not intrusive. I was made to feel at home as soon as I arrived. Anna was wonderful and explained everything clearly. I felt comfortable asking for anything I might have needed but Anna had everything covered. The bathroom was lovely with an excellent shower. The room itself is a book lovers dream and I found it very cosy.We did covid tests the day of arrival too, which felt extra secure. I would definitely stay here again
20th Apr 2024
Thanks, Carmen. Delighted you had an enjoyable stay. We were very happy to host you.
Anna was lovely and very clear in the communication. The room and bathroom was great and so close to the regent too. Great hosts too
28th Feb 2024
Thanks for being a great guest, Robert. Enjoy the rest of the tour.
A warm and inviting place to stay, and wonderful hosts to boot. I'd stay here again. Thank Anna!
26th Dec 2023
Great location, friendly people, would definitely stay again.
23rd Nov 2023
Thanks. A pleasure to have you here, Cam.
Lovely digs, close to the beautiful Christchurch Park. If you are a book lover this will be your perfect digs as the room is full of great acting and theatre books. Only 5 mins walk to town and the theatre.
16th Oct 2023
Thanks, Kristian. Have a lovely time as the Grand Tour continues.
lovely clean digs close to the theatre ,Anna is a fantastic host.I’ve only given 29/30 as i wasn’t told about mask wearing until after the booking.Everyone has a right to covid care I feel it should be clear before booking 25/04/23. Would stay again
25th Apr 2023
A very considerate, friendly guest who took our concerns about Covid seriously. Lovely singing voice. Would definitely have Clive back.
The house / room / location are great. Sadly, I don’t feel the same about my stay. My access needs had been previously agreed but not fully met by the host. It took days of negotiations and stress to be able to sleep comfortably.
20th Apr 2023
The guest hadn't made clear she wanted heating on ALL NIGHT at 19 degrees MIN. The central heating is set to 21, goes off at 12pm to minimum of 16. 2nd night 18. Two duvets were too hot & she declined hot water bottle until the last night.
This is a fantastic place to stay, the room is lovely and the hosts went above and beyond to make me feel at home. Would very much recommend.
24th Oct 2019
Thank you, Nichola, for being a lovely guest. A pleasure having you here.
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