Living with Host
Spacious double room with blackout blinds and private bathroom on your own floor at the top of the house so a very private space. Full use of kitchen and garden. In walking distance of bus routes to all theatres in a safe and quiet residential area.
Guest Parking
Free on road parking in front of the house
The Area and Transport
25 minute walk to the Mayflower theatre, regular buses from Shirley High Street, and voi electric scooter park round the corner. Food shops and cafes close by. Short walk to a PureGym and excellent access to the Common for open space and leisure.
Included amenities
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This space is shared with 2 Hosts.
As the sole guest there are no other people in the house other than ourselves. We have our own bathroom downstairs. You are welcome to share the kitchen and garden in the summer months.
What the Host is expecting from their Guests
Check-in
00:00 - 00:00
Check-out
00:00
Strictly no smoking or vaping
Strictly no pets
Overnight companions by arrangement
No allergens or intolerances to note
Other rules
Please remove your shoes inside the house
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
Bathroom can be ventilated
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
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Laminated house rules/welcome book provided
Contactless key collection
Non-slip mats provided
Fire blanket or extinguisher present and in-date
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.
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I had a wonderful stay with Ginny and Mark. The room and bathroom were clean, comfortable and had everything I needed for a 3-week stay.
If I needed anything at all, Ginny was quick to respond and was incredibly helpful.
Would absolutely stay again when in Southampton.
Thank you both!
31st May 2026
Thanks for your kind review, it was lovely hosting you and you did a great job with plant care! Welcome back anytime
Ginny and Mark were such wonderful hosts. So friendly and kind, and willing to help with anything you need. The room is also as great as its described. Will definately stay here again if im back in Southampton.
Rhys
24th Feb 2026
Thanks for your review, sorry we missed you when you left.All the best
Great place to stay when working in Southampton, lovely and comfy attic bedroom and your own bathroom. Had a good stay here and I wouldn't hesitate to book again. Thanks Ginny!
28th Jul 2025
I had a lovely stay here, Ginny and Mark are so lovely and great to chat to. The space was super clean and lovely. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay, thank you!
24th Jun 2025
Thanks for your lovely review. Good luck with the rest of the tour, you are welcome back anytime
Brilliant digs, Ginny and Mark so welcoming and a really lovely space to call home. Thankyou so much!
16th Jun 2025
Thanks Christine. Have a fab well deserved holiday!
Fantastic digs! Just 25 minutes walk from the Mayflower, 10 minutes from the nearest Puregym too!
The room is amazing, bright & airy, the bed is comfortable, Ginny & Mark have added lovely touches, like a kettle, and room to store clothes. They’re a lovely couple, content to leave me to it, but kind enough to offer me homemade soup & check that I was happy. Would love to stay here again
10th Mar 2025
Thanks for your kind review. You would definitely be most welcome back anytime!
Had a wonderful stay at Ginny and Mark’s whilst performing at The Mayflower Theatre. Quiet, comfy and clean, everything you need from a home away from home. A short 10-15 minute drive to a discounted NCP Car Park at Portland Terrace (Just £4.95 per day). A great place to stay if you’re on tour. Thanks again. Happy to recommend.
4th Mar 2025
Thanks for your review, it was great to meet you, good luck with the pickle ball!
I had a really lovely relaxing time here. The room with private shower is very clean with tea making facilities and an extremely comfortable bed too! A handy location for the theatres and city attractions.
24th Nov 2024
Thanks for your kind review, it was great hosting you, welcome back anytime
I had a wonderful stay at Ginny and Mark's house. The room is lovely! Comfortable bed, lots of storage space, tea and coffee and kettle, own toilet and shower next door. Very quiet - just what I needed after my crazy performing week! Very hospitable couple too! Will definitely stay again!
4th Nov 2024
Thanks for the lovely review. Welcome back anytime
Had a great stay with Ginny and Mark: both lovely and accommodating, they’re 1st Class hosts! The room itself is clean and cosy and about a half-hour walk to the Mayflower.
Would definitely recommend/stay again!
21st Oct 2024
Thanks Alistair, welcome back anytime!
A great easy stay. Would definitely stay again
14th Dec 2023
Thanks Jack, welcome back anytime
Ginny is a lovely host and I had a marvellous stay at her home. I had a peaceful and a fantastic sleep with respect to privacy. The house was very tidy. Definitely will go back when I’m in Southampton.
11th Nov 2023
Thanks Chuma, you are always welcome back anytime
Had a really lovely stay with Ginny and Mark. Excellent, accomodating and friendly hosts and the loft room is perfect. Nice and clean with a private bathroom and shower. It is a little commute to the theatres. There is a bus which comes frequently but was quite often late. About 25 mins door to door to MAST STUDIOS (10min walk + 15min bus) but there are bike and scooter bays 10 min walk from the house, if you wanna do it on 2 wheels and not wait for the bus. Great digs x
2nd Oct 2023
Thanks Hannah, welcome back anytime
Really happy here. The room perfect and show was good. Host friendly would stay again. Bit of a walk in but I don’t mind.
4th Sep 2023
Thanks for your kind words. It was a pleasure to host you, welcome back anytime
Staying at Ginny’s was an absolutely godsend, I wish all theatre digs were this lovely. Such kind hosts, and a gorgeous room & bathroom. Very clean, well equipped and private. I cannot recommend staying here more! X
1st Jul 2023
Thanks for such a nice review. It was a pleasure to have you to stay, welcome back anytime!
Very comfortable digs, an easy enough walk to the Mayflower. Ginny was a great host, very friendly and helpful - would certainly stay again in future!
3rd Apr 2023
Thanks for your kind review, hope to see you again if you are back in Southampton
Lovely digs. Fantastic hosts and wonderfully cosy. Highly recommended!
6th Mar 2023
It was great to be hosted in a warm, comfortable loft room with my own bathroom - Bliss!! It was a 25minute walk to town! If Southampton's on the cards in the future, I'll be back in touch with Ginny (and Mark)!
13th Jan 2023
Ginny was a wonderful host and was very warm and welcoming the room was lovely and warm and really clean
28th Nov 2022
Lovely digs, perfect for working at the Mayflower. 5 minute cycle in and back. Definitely recommend!
22nd Nov 2022
I had a lovely week staying in Ginny and Marks beautiful home. The room and en-suite was perfect!
Ginny and Mark are lovely hosts, Mark even dropped me to the station which I was very grateful for. Thank you both for a lovely stay!
22nd Jan 2020
Thanks Natalie, welcome back any time
Friendly hosts and warm, clean accommodation only a 25-30 minutes walk from the Mayflower!
9th Dec 2019
Thank you so much, Ginny and Mark, you were both so kind and the room is lovely and cosy: if I’m back in Southampton with a tour I shall definitely be getting in touch!
25th Nov 2019
Welcome anytime!
I would highly recommend staying with Ginny and Mark. They are lovely hosts who made me feel very welcome but also gave me my own space upstairs. The room is spacious and exactly as advertised. Very homely. Walk to Mayflower is a good 25-30 mins.
19th Nov 2019
Thanks Nick, welcome back any time!
Had a lovely stay with Ginny & Mark, GREAT & super kind hosts.
I felt so comfortable during 2 week stay. Bedroom great size, loved having a private shower room next door, almost felt self contained.
Super clean, super comfy bed, BRILLIANT digs Xx
20th Oct 2019
Thanks for the review Karis. Look after your knee and enjoy the rest of the tour!
Lovely room, great en-suite, comfy bed, blackout blinds are a revelation to me! A very easy walk into the theatres, far easier than driving and parking. Great host and delicious homemade almond macaroons on arrival, a very comfortable week.
22nd Sep 2019
Glad you enjoyed your stay. Good luck with the rest of the tour and hope the Panto season goes well. All the best
Ginny and Mark were great hosts. The room is very comfortable, well equipped with lots of storage space. The en-suite is kept really well and the shower was particularly lovely.
A lovely home and really comfortable, relaxed stay.
26th Aug 2019
Thanks Danny, sorry I didn’t get to say goodbye, hope the rest of the tour goes well.
Ginny & Mark were fantastic hosts, I felt very welcome in their home. The loft room was light, airy and private. Everything was clean & tidy, just as described. Would happily stay again.
19th Aug 2019
Very pleasant stay. I would definitely stay again. Thanks Ginny!
10th Jul 2019
You’d be very welcome! All the best
I had a great stay, the room was perfect and I had everything I needed. Ginny was a great host and I felt very comfortable. Would definitely recommend.
4th Jun 2019
Thanks, it was our pleasure!
I was greeted by homemade biscuits, who could ask for more. Will stay here again.
8th Apr 2019
Brilliant place! Such a cosy quiet room! Was sad to leave!
22nd Mar 2019
Lovely people and lovely room. Ginny was very welcoming, facilities where great and the room spotless. I had a lovely week and will hopefully be staying again soon.
26th Feb 2019
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