Living with Host
I live with my husband and an affectionate Jack Russell in a Regency townhouse on the south side of the river, a 15-minute walk from the Theatre Royal. We are committed to supporting the arts (I work as a writer and psychotherapist). Theatre guests enjoy exclusive use of the top floor, with a , spacious and super-comfy double bedroom, blackout blind, bath-shower room and tea and coffee-making facilities. Downstairs, there's also a wet room, washing facilities and exclusive use of a fridge if you need it. Use of the kitchen is by arrangement. If you have any specific needs or requests, please ask!
Guest Parking
There is free parking on Bathwick Hill, which is the arterial street from which you reach Darlington Place.
The Area and Transport
18 Darlington Place is a Regency townhouse in a peaceful cul-de-sac on the southern side of the city. Darlington Place leads off Bathwick Hill. An excellent independent coffee shop and supermarket are two minutes away. It's a short and beautiful walk into the city and to the theatre. For country lovers, we're on the edge of Bathwick Fields, a National Trust area of outstanding natural beauty where you can walk to the famous Bath skyline, with spectacular views.
Included amenities
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This space is shared with 2 Hosts and 1 other paying Guest.
Guests have exclusive use of the top floor with a private bathroom/shower and tea-making facilities.
Excluded Facilities
Use of the kitchen is by arrangement.
What the Host is expecting from their Guests
Check-in
16:00 - 21:00
Check-out
11:00
Strictly no smoking or vaping
Strictly no pets
Overnight companions by arrangement
No allergens or intolerances to note
Other rules
Please note that we have a friendly Jack Russell!
What you can expect from these Digs
Pets are living at or visiting the property
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
Contactless key collection
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
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.
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Beautiful home and as there was no other guests I had the top floor to myself , easily walkable to the theatre royal bath and on busy roads so I never felt unsafe walking home at night . Only thing worth stating is that you can’t park outside the property and instead have to park at the top of quite a big hill - might be a bit of a pain if you’re needing to access your car daily
7th Jul 2026
Thank you, Lauren!
The loveliest room in a very beautiful house! A little bit of a hill to climb on the way home but worth it! Tessa and Duncan were very welcoming, as well as their lovely dog too!
3rd Jun 2026
Great room, own bathroom, ideal location. Private, quiet. Tea & coffee facilities. Tessa & Duncan are great. The only thing to note is no cooking facilities but there is a fridge you can use & i rarely had time to cook anyway so didnt bother me. Highly recommended.
26th May 2026
Tessa and her husband were such great hosts! The room itself was gorgeous and the bed is extremely comfortable. The bathroom is also brilliant and the whole house is spectacular.
Locaiton is very easy to walk into the centre of town (less than 15 mins to Theatre Royal Bath) and there is a Tesco that's a five min walk away so it's all very convenient.
Huge thanks to Tessa
24th Mar 2026
Thank you for your generous review, Panos. And thank you too for the delicious chocolates that we received yesterday. That was sweet of you.
Another wonderful stay at Tessa’s. Perfect digs and great location!
21st Dec 2025
Thank you, Elspeth!
Perfectly situated for the Theatre Royal in a really lovely area. Tessa is a very friendly, communicative host, and the room is comfortable and clean. Another member of our company has stayed at Tessa’s house 3 times and I can absolutely see why - I’ll definitely be looking to come back the next time I’m in Bath!
3rd Dec 2025
Hello Colm, thank you so much for your generous review! We’d be delighted to have you stay here again and wish you all the best for the rest of this tour
Lovely double room with a stunning view. The bed was super comfortable and really soft bedding. There’s a walk in wet room downstairs if you prefer a shower. No complaints, definitely recommend
24th Nov 2025
Tessa and Duncan share the most beautiful home in such an ideal location! They are incredibly kind and welcoming hosts - it would be an honour to stay here again! Thank you!
23rd Nov 2025
Thank you for your fab review, Libby. We loved having you - do come again!
Although Tessa was away on holidays this week she kindly let me stay regardless. Her place is absolutely gorgeous and a guarantee to feel like it's a home away from home and a beautiful sanctuary after working a busy day at the theatre. 5 min walk to Tesco and scenic route through the canal to Theatre Royal. Thankyou Tessa and family - was happy I could meet you on my way out too. Best,
Zoë
4th Nov 2025
I had a wonderful stay at Tessa and Duncan’s home. Perfect for the theatre and the rest of Bath.
27th Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review, David. We loved having you and hope we’ll see you again
My stay was delightful. Tessa's place is a warm, inspiring and beautiful house with a great view to the city and easy access to everything I needed. Communication was easy and efficient. Thank you Tessa and Duncan for your hospitality!
24th Jul 2025
It was a joy to have you, Arianne and thank you for such a lovely review
The most beautiful home! Thank you so much for letting me stay here for my week in Bath. I’d feel very lucky to stay here again! :)
29th Apr 2025
Hello Will, thank you for your lovely review and you are most welcome to stay with us again!
Lovely, friendly and welcoming hosts. They had one of the most beautiful houses I’ve stayed in with a gorgeous view of Bath from the bedroom and bathroom.
I had everything I needed for a really comfortable stay.
Would highly recommend if you’re visiting Bath! Thank you x
25th Mar 2025
Tessa and Duncan have been good host to me, I had a good stay
14th Mar 2025
This house is absolutely gorgeous, and the room is so comfortable. Tessa was lovely and really understanding when my plans with my stay changed a bit before I arrived. Beautiful walk to town, 15mins max (maybe 20 on the way home as it’s up a bit of a hill, but very easy). I didn’t see much of Tessa during my stay as we were very busy at the theatre but it was a very comfortable stay, and I would highly recommend. X
23rd Feb 2025
Lovely room in calm house on quiet street with bathroom with magnificent views looking back across Bath.
23rd Dec 2024
Thank you Tessa for a wonderful week and for making me feel at home in your beautiful house. The room is spacious and comfortable. Particular highlight is the stunning bathroom with breathtaking views over Bath. An easy and pleasant walk to the theatre. Best wishes for Christmas and 2025!
9th Dec 2024
Thank you too, Rob. It was a pleasure to have you with us and I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. Best of luck with the rest of your tour.
Truly a wonderful environment to be in, filled kindness and warmth. The house itself is absolutely stunning and the view is exceptional. I highly recommend. Thank you tessa
4th Nov 2024
Thank you too, Bertie! Do come again next time you’re in Bath. We both thought the show on Saturday was outstanding
My room was very comfortable. There was no other access to another room to relax, read or cook besides the bedroom and bathroom (lovely bathtub with views) but that was specified. So I would only recommend if you are looking a singular room, which may seem a tad pricey for just that.
27th Oct 2024
A most beautiful house with a wonderful view over the city. It's worth touring just for the chance to enjoy such places.....!
9th Oct 2024
Thank you, Chris, and best of luck with the rest of the tour
What a wonderful place to stay! Incredible bath, cosy room and the most lovely hosts! Thank you! Xxx
30th Sep 2024
Really good place location and a stunning view ! Absolutely recommend ! All the best see you next time xx
20th Aug 2024
Thank you Melissa!
Beautiful house a short (and rather nice) walk from the Theatre Royal. Tessa made me feel very welcome and I was at home straight away. Very comfortable and would definitely stay again.
6th Aug 2024
I had a wonderful time staying with Tessa in Bath. The room was cosy with a very comfortable bed and a stunning view of the city. I also enjoyed hanging out in the garden when the sun was shining! The house is only a short walk from the theatre, would certainly recommend!
17th Jun 2024
Thank you for your kind review, Lilian! I hope we see you again
A lovely house. Really comfy room and gorgeous bathroom overlooking the city. Would recommend.
15th May 2024
Thank you, Jack!
Thank you for a great week. Very comfortable bed and a lovely quiet house!
4th Dec 2023
Thank you for such a generous review, Mark. It was a pleasure to have you here and we look forward to seeing you again.
Gorgeous room in a beautiful home. Tessa was a wonderful, accommodating host. Super easy walk to the theatre. Will definitely be back!
15th Sep 2023
Thank you so much, Laura! Go carefully and we look forward to seeing you again x
Such a lovely part of Bath and great walk to TRB and beautiful property. would definitely stay here again on my next tour!
11th Sep 2023
Thank you for your super-generous review, Ronan, and for being such a courteous guest. You are welcome to come again and best of luck with the tour.
Absolutely gorgeous stay with Tessa! I was warmly welcomed to their beautiful home and showed everything I would need for the week. Lovely comfy bed, stunning views of bath and a short walk (around 15 mins) to the theatre. Super easy bus route home at night also if you want to avoid the hills! Would 100% stay again and recommend! X
23rd Aug 2023
Thank you so much for your fab review, Laura ,and I hope you're enjoying your holiday x
Tessa is a lovely host, really welcoming and friendly. The room is very nice and peaceful, and really feels like your own space.
5th Jul 2023
Thank you for your kind review, Gemma. We both very much enjoyed having you to stay here and look forward to seeing you again when your work brings you back to Bath
Never met Tess in person, but had good communication throughout my stay. Lovely loft room with great views on a secluded street, 20 min walk to theatre 3min to canal tow path! Would stay again!
2nd Jun 2023
Thank you for your review, Linnea! Do come again - it would be a pleasure to meet you in person next time!
Tessa's digs were absolutely wonderful. I had such a comfortable stay, and felt like I was totally self contained. Tessa was very helpful with location for parking, and went out of her way to get me checked in easily and promptly.
27th Mar 2023
Thank you, Will! We couldn't have wished for a more considerate guest. Thank you for taking such good care of the top floor and do come again.
Had a delightful stay at Tessa’s - a lovely house in a gorgeous location about a 15 minute walk from the Theatre Royal. A very comfy bed and a lovely bathroom next to you on the top floor that’s all yours. Recommend to all!
27th Feb 2023
Thank you for such a generous review, Catherine, abd best of luck with the rest of the tour
What a beautiful property. Lovely host and very easy walk into town. Parking for the week is on another road for free and car will be safe x
24th Dec 2022
Thank you for your very kind review, Rafi! Have a joyful Christmas and a wonderful year in 2023
I had a fantastic stay with Tessa and would definitely go back. Stunning house with incredible views. By far one of the most comfortable beds I’ve ever slept in. Bit tricky getting my suitcase up spiral staircase at top of house, but otherwise great.
28th Nov 2022
Thank you, Kieran! I hope your weekend charity concert went off well. You are welcome to come again whenever you’re in Bath! Go well.
Tessa and Duncan were very friendly hosts. The house really is very beautiful and a short scenic walk to the theatre. I was very lucky to be able to stay in such wonderful digs. Thank you for a lovely stay!
27th Nov 2022
It was a pleasure to have Bobo to stay for a few nights and we appreciated her patience - we were in the middle of a house move so the house was not quite as calm as we would have wished!
Manageable for a short stay, needed to move out after 2 weeks to more suitable accommodation for panto season - far out from Bath
24th Nov 2021
I am a bit taken aback by this review. I am 6 miles out of the city, which is clear in the ad and has never presented a problem in the past.
Tessa was lovely, she pointed me towards the best parking spots in town, which was really handy. The place is in a great location and I could take my dog straight onto a walk without even putting her on the lead. Very short and simple drive into town
21st Jan 2020
Paul and his very well behaved Patterdale terrier Ruby were delightful guests. It was sometimes hard to tell they were even in the house! The two of them were engaging, interesting, respectful of the space and altogether a pleasure to get to know.
I had a lovely three week stay here and Tessa is a very welcoming host. A comfortable room, beautiful walks in the vicinity and a warm welcome!
2nd Dec 2019
It was an absolute pleasure to have Mark here as a guest for three weeks. He could not have been easier to have around. He radiates enthusiasm and joie de vivre and is considerate and thoughtful too.
If you want peace, quiet and relaxation, Tessa's home is a must. Tessa offers a wonderful retreat from the rigours of touring life as well as being a terrific host. Book it, you won't regret. Thanks Tessa.
19th Oct 2018
Thank you for your lovely review, Neil! And best of luck with the rest of the tour. Hope you stay in love with Shakespeare and that we see you again. Tessa
Tessa was lovely and very welcoming, the cottage is in a lovely area my only regret was not having the time to explore the countryside.
14th Mar 2018
Thank you for this lovely review, Victor - do come again and give yourself time to do some exploring.
Absolutely loved my stay here, such a beautiful house that was tucked away from the hustle and bustle. Throughly enjoyed my stay and would defiantly stay again if I’m back! thank you :-)
5th Mar 2018
Super friendly host. Hardly saw Tessa but she was super helpful and pleasant. Little way out of Bath, but you expect that from the clear details.
18th Feb 2018
The room is lovely. The bed is really comfortable. It's in the country, which I like, but you may need a car as it's a 15/20 min drive. Nice to be secluded though for those who enjoy fresh air etc... Tessa was very welcoming.
20th Apr 2016
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