Living with Host
Guest on Bedroom is on the ground floor with double bed and blackout curtains and blind. The guest shower/bathroom is adjacent, it is occasionally used by grandchildren when they visit sometimes otherwise only for your use.
We have both been theatre people ourselves so understand and feel for your needs.
You have limited use of the modern kitchen on the floor above with microwave, toaster, kettle, fridge but no freezer, no hob and no oven. Use of the front garden with table and chairs.
Bedding, towels provided and washing machine and dryer available.
Our property is within the Summerhill Conservation area.
We’ve been hosting theatre and music guests since 2018.
We like you to feel that we are sum sympathetic to theatre and musical creatives and do not want you to feel we’re just a business, this is our home and as such we want you to feel at home during your stay. Yes we are required to set rules but rules need to respect and respond to circumstance
Guest Parking
Parking requires a permit. Guest permit provided free of charge. Please request permit before arrival.
The Area and Transport
There are buses into town every 10 minutes and walking into town and The Theatre Royal is 20 minutes the main station is 12 minutes walk.
Included amenities
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This space is shared with 2 Hosts and 1 other paying Guest.
The guest bedroom is exclusive with lockable door.. The guest bathroom is is only shared with visiting grand children ages 11 and 9. The kitchen, entrance area and dining room are shared. The living room is exclusive to hosts
Excluded Facilities
The upstairs bedroom and bathroom and studio is not for guest use.
What the Host is expecting from their Guests
Check-in
15:00
Check-out
11:00
Strictly no smoking or vaping
Strictly no pets
Daytime visitors only
No allergens or intolerances to note
Other rules
Smoking in the front garden is fine
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
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
Any electricals are PAT tested (if applicable)
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Hand sanitiser provided
Laminated house rules/welcome book provided
Contactless key collection
Fire evacuation advice provided
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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Such a lovely couple to stay with. Very communicative, friendly, chatty, welcoming. I had use of my own bathroom downstairs. The room has enough storage for my things. The distance to the theatre is easy by walking or jumping in a 5 minute taxi. I will definitely be coming back!! The house is gorgeous and interesting too!!
26th May 2026
Lovely place to stay! Comfy bed, well equipped kitchen, wonderful bathroom, no complaints at all. Paul and Marina were both lovely too. Only a short walk to the Theatre Royal and train station too.
29th Apr 2026
Absolutely fab time and experience at Paul and Marina’s . A lovely couple, who made me feel very welcome and their home is excellent. Bedroom was extremely comfortable and so grateful to have a separate bathroom/toilet right next to the bedroom. Loved the stay and thoroughly recommend their place to all.
6th Apr 2026
Paul and Marina are absolutely 5 star hosts! I truly had a peaceful, relaxing and beautiful stay. The accommodation was great, very swanky bathroom with a fantastic rain shower, which I had to myself.
Parking permit was provided. There was a lovely 20/25 min walk to Northern Stage. Central Station was a 10 minute walk too.
I would highly recommend staying here. Two very genuinely lovely people that make you feel extremely welcome. I'd happily stay again.
8th Mar 2026
Paul and Marina are so kind and helpful. Very artistic people as well. The house is spotless and calm. I highly recommend them as hosts.
14th Dec 2025
Thanks for having me stay in your lovely home!
28th May 2025
I had a wonderful stay. Hosts were so kind, friendly and welcoming. The house is full of beautiful art and both room and bathroom were clean and cozy. Very short walk to the theatre. Would definitely recommend.
24th May 2025
Paul and Marina were lovely hosts with a beautiful house.
The room was really comfy, spacious and warm. The bathroom was great, just next to the bedroom with a lovely shower!
Location was good, around a 20 minute walk to the theatre and fine walking back at night.
Would highly recommend for your stay in Newcastle.
21st Jan 2025
Had a really lovely stay here, Paul and Marina were very welcoming
17th Nov 2024
Paul was a LOVELY host and the room was cosy and comfortable. A private bathroom was a real bonus, especially right next to the room. Loved my chats with paul and the biggest perk of the digs for me was the kitchen. I was able to cook properly as it was so well kept and there was plenty of room for me to keep stuff
28th Oct 2024
Lovely place with even lovelier hosts. Easy walking distance from the theatre, the centre of town, the train station - absolutely ideal. The bedroom was so quiet, and wonderfully dark when the curtains and blind were shut, and the shower was fantastic.
I felt so welcomed by Paul and Marina, and would happily stay again in future.
4th Sep 2024
Very lovely ground floor room. Lovely pair of hosts. Very accommodating and nice. Room and private bath are fantastic! Thank you for a lovely stay.
9th Jul 2024
Great digs. Own bathroom which is right next door. TV in the room too.
Super easy 15 minute walk to both the station, theatre and city centre.
1st Jul 2024
Paul and Marina are lovely hosts, the ground floor room was lovely and cool with a bathroom right next door. It was only a 5 minute walk to the station and less than 15 to the theatre. I would not hesitate to book again or recommend to any one else.
1st Jul 2024
A gorgeous house within easy walking distande of town and the theatre x
30th Jun 2024
I loved my stay in these digs! The bed is extremely comfortable, and the room dark and quiet. It was so great to have my own bathroom right next to the bedroom, and the shower is excellent. I didn't end up using the kitchen, but that was lovely too. A straightforward 20 min walk from the Theatre Royal, which felt pretty safe at night, and free parking right outside. Paul and Marina are really lovely hosts, and I'm very grateful to you both for a lovely week, thank you!
10th Jun 2024
I had a wonderful stay, the room was comfy and cosy, really good blackout blinds and curtains, downstairs bathroom all to myself and the room was very close to the front door so it felt like my own little space. Paul was incredibly welcoming and showed me where everything was on arrival. Really easy 20minute walk to the theatre, bus routes just on the main road and cheap ubers back. Would absolutely stay here again when in Newcastle! Thank you so much!
16th May 2024
I had a fab stay at Paul and Marina’s gorgeous house- my long hours meant I didn’t see much of them apart from check in, but the house was clean and well kept, in a perfect location 20 minutes walk to the Theatre Royal. A fab week!
20th Apr 2024
Had a great stay with Paul and Marina who were both such lovely hosts. Made sure I had everything I needed and communication was great. Bedroom was super comfy and had the downstairs bathroom all to myself which was great, the shower was amazing!! Really nice location just outside the city centre so only a short walk to the theatres. Would absolutely stay again and would recommend Paul and Marina's lovely home to anyone! :)
10th Apr 2024
Fantastic digs! Paul and his wife were such welcoming hosts with a lovely house that they shared warmly. An easy walk to the Theatre Royal. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.
20th Mar 2024
I had a lovely stay. Paul house is gorgeous, decorated with amazing art work done by himself! Everything was fab, easy walk to theatre. Thank you for having me!
11th Mar 2024
Had a great stay here. The room was comfortable and Paul and Marina were excellent hosts. Very close to Newcastle Central station and only a 20 minute walk to the theatre. Would definitely stay again.
24th Feb 2024
Great accommodation only 15 mins walk to theatre. Paul was a great host.
5th Feb 2024
Both Paul and Marina were lovely hosts, very communicative and friendly. The room was very clean, warm and cosy, and I really enjoyed taking the bath. I also used their lovely piano for my practice, which was so handy. An artistic home full of great paintings! Highly recommended if you are in the area exploring Newcastle! Most definetely will be back!
8th Nov 2023
A really wonderful week staying at Paul and Marina's beautiful home.
Welcoming, talented and friendly hosts.
A quiet, peaceful neighbourhood; close to city centre. A pleasant walk to the Theatre Royal.
I hope to return.
27th Oct 2023
A lovely stay with Paul and Marina, a quiet cozy room with my own bathroom. A 20 minute walk past lots of food shops through the centre of Newcastle to the Theatre Royal, I would definately want to stay again next time im in the area
17th Oct 2023
I felt safe and at home with Paul and Marina x
24th Sep 2023
Quiet, very private room with a lovely view. USB charging points bedside were really useful. I only saw Paul and Marina on arrival but they are charming and welcoming hosts. Great bathroom too.
19th Sep 2023
I had a lovely stay with Paul & Marina! The room was spacious and the bed super comfy, I basically had the bathroom to myself. A super easy and quick walk to the Tyne Theatre too! I will absolutely be back, thank you so much!
28th Aug 2023
A nice place with kind and considerate folks at the helm. Thank you!
21st Aug 2023
I had a really great stay at Paul and Marina's place. They're the nicest of people, everything was very clean, the bed was comfy and the bathroom was just luxurious! Location is very convenient, near the centre and just 10 minutes from the station. Would highly recommend!
1st Aug 2023
Lovely second stay with Paul and Marina. Large room with private bathroom and good shower. Fast WiFi, shops nearby, 20 min walk to Theatre Royal. Great hosts, recommended!
26th Jun 2023
Fantastic stay with Paul, extremely helpful and accommodating host! Although there is a bit of hill on the walk back from the theatre. I would recommend to anyone.
21st Jun 2023
Really comfy and quiet, an easy walk through town to Theatre Royal. Second time staying here, hope to be back.
20th Mar 2023
Lovely quiet room with very hospitable hosts! Private bathroom was convenient and super clean. And had some lovely conversations about theatre. Would recommend :)
13th Mar 2023
Lovely stay with Paul and Marina. Private, warm & comfortable ground floor bedroom with a lock (not always provided but much appreciated). Sole use of modernised bathroom next door. The perfect stay and only a 20 minute walk to the theatre. Thankyou
16th Feb 2023
Wonderfully hospitable, very comfortable ground floor room, in a home filled with the host’s beautiful artwork. One small caveat: return journey on foot from the theatre does require a bit of an uphill climb, in case that’s an issue for anyone.
24th Jan 2023
Lovely stay, not too bad a walk to the theatre and on a very easy bus route.
Paul very helpful and accommodating.
I’d certainly stay again.
Thanks!
5th Nov 2022
Paul and Marina were very welcoming, great space to stay on tour. Close to theatre, station and city centre.
20th Oct 2022
Lovely people, lovely stay. Thank you.
17th Oct 2022
I had a wonderful stay with the very talented couple, Paul and Marina. A lovely house full of Paul’s (and some his late Mother’s too!) beautiful paintings. The location is perfect too; 15-20 mins to the Theatre Royal. I would definitely come back!
10th Oct 2022
Thanks, Tyran. Hope you had a good birthday and here's to next time!
I had a delightful week. A beautiful early Victorian house with all modern comforts in a green and peaceful setting five minutes from the heart of the city. Privacy and fascinating conversation in equal measure. A joy.
3rd Oct 2022
Many thanks, Neil. A joy, as you say. Looking forward to next time.
Loved staying with Paul, Marina and meeting their lovely grandchildren!
Look forward to staying there again next time I’m in Newcastle.
29th Aug 2022
And we are looking forward to next time Alexia and to continuing our chats!
Paul was a lovely welcoming host. I had a wonderful two week stay in the ground floor room with a lovely bathroom next door. Would love to stay here again!
10th Aug 2022
Thanks Conor it was a pleasure hosting you and you are welcome back anytime.
I had a wonderful stay with Paul and Marina. They are such welcoming hosts, and I had a lovely time chatting to Paul about music and theatre! I had the bedroom and bathroom on the ground floor to myself which was great; I would definitely book again!
2nd May 2022
beautiful home, wonderful hosts and just as it couldn't get any better a great shower too! i can't wait to stay again. thankyou both.
25th Apr 2022
Amazing accommodation! Marina and Paul are so accommodating. Best digs I’ve had on tour. Thankyou both.
13th Apr 2022
Great digs, good location, wonderful hosts. Thank you so much!
15th Mar 2022
I had the perfect stay at Marina and Paul's beautiful house and enjoyed meeting them. The room is lovely, spacious and quiet and the bathroom right next to it has an amazing shower. The theatre is only a short walk away, too. I'd definitely be back.
12th Mar 2022
lovely home and lovely people
2nd Mar 2022
Paul and Marina could not have been more hospitable hosts. They were one of the loveliest of pantomime season landlords and landladies I have had the priviledge to be a guest of and I am truly grateful to them both.
Greg D November 21 - January 22
12th Jan 2022
Excellent place and hosts.
Close to town centre. Buses nearby. Late night convenience shop nearby. Cheap Uber fare from the theatres..
Excellent shower in bathroom
7th Oct 2021
Lovely house just outside of town - a bit of a walk but nice and quiet! Paul and Marina were very kind and accommodating hosts. I look forward to staying there again!
30th Sep 2021
Lovely house and hosts x
30th Aug 2021
Yet again a lovely stay with Paul & Marina - I hardly saw them this time as I was in tech but they were as delightful as ever and the room was the perfect place to lay my very weary head.
23rd Aug 2021
Thank you Susannah, it was lovely to see you again after the long covid gap and so happy for you that you are back in the swing again. We hope the show is a great success in Canterbury and that have everything is majic on press night. P & M
Once again it was lovely staying with Marina and Paul. They were friendly, warm and welcoming in their beautiful place. I highly recommend!
21st Feb 2020
Thanks Emma. We miss you already! Opening the gift box of biscuits tomorrow when the grandchildren are here; that was thoughtful of you and all the way from New Zealand!
This room is great as you have a bathroom to yourself and with the kitchen, lounge and bedrooms all on the 1st and 2nd floor, you essentially have the ground floor to yourself. Perfect if you like to keep to yourself and self-contained is too pricey.
15th Oct 2019
Fantastic digs, would gladly stay again.
3rd Sep 2019
I had a lovely stay here! Beautiful house, lovely hosts and a quick walk to the theatre! Highly recommend
29th Jul 2019
I wouldn’t think twice about booking this place again.
Paul and Marina will give you all the privacy you need but will make you feel welcome and part of the family as well!
I had a great time getting to know Paul and Marina in my time there!
20th Jul 2019
Really lovely digs and Paul was great to chat with. Would highly recommend!
8th Jul 2019
Great digs and a great location. Comfy bed in a quiet house, my 1st choice if i'm back in Newcastle.
3rd Jun 2019
Brilliant week in Newcastle with Paul & Marina. Very comfortable & quiet ground floor room with private adjacent bathroom. Short 15min walk to the theatre. Paul & Marina are perfect hosts. Will definitely be back when I'm next in Newcastle!
6th May 2019
Adam stayed with us while playing a leading role at the Theatre Royal. It was a real pleasure. Adam is considerate and courteous and a great communicator. The ideal guest that can make digs hosting great!
Marina & Paul are utterly delightful, as is their house. Spotlessly clean, a fabulous shower, good WiFi & parking right outside. It’s just a 15 min walk to Theatre Royal. Lovely digs, I hope to be back.
17th Apr 2019
Paul and Marina were lovely to stay with. Their house is beautiful and very comfy. Good walk to the theatre and around the corner from the gym. Hope to stay again if I'm back in Newcastle.
4th Mar 2019
Lovely stay with Paul and Marina. The room is large and warm with a big comfy bed. There's fast Wi-Fi and a table to work on. You have a bathroom to yourself next door. 20 minute walk to the Theatre Royal with shops nearby. Recommended!
29th Jan 2019
Thanks Elli. Lovely to have you stay with us. Join us for a 'cuppa' next time. Best wishes, Marina and Paul
Immaculately clean with a lovely bathroom and hosts. A home from home.
4th Nov 2018
Paul and Marina are a delight to stay with. Very accommodating and great location. The bathroom is beautiful and all to yourself. Highly recommend staying here!
29th Oct 2018
Thank you for your review Alex. I fear it may be a while before seeing you in Newcastle again! I wish you every success in New York, London, Japan et al. Bon chance!
Fantastic digs; a quiet, spacious room, and effectively a private bathroom. Free permit parking. And less than twenty minutes easy walk to the Theatre Royal. The warmest of welcomes from Paul and Marina. And a beautiful piano too! Thank you so much.
15th Aug 2018
Five stars all round! Lovely people, nice quiet room, great location.
3rd Jul 2018
I have been on tour now for 3months and this has been by far the best digs so far! Marina & Paul made me feel very welcome. I had my own bathroom, a very comfortable double bed and a lovely easy 20min walk to the Theatre Royal. It was amazing!
18th Jun 2018
Thank you Elizabeth. You will always be very welcome here.
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