Living with Host
Private, quiet and a perfect place to switch off after work. The room is a large double in a big bright Edwardian terraced house on a quiet street, close to the city centre and Salford Quays (for the Lowry), with good transport links near by. Diversity friendly.
Guests enjoy the quiet location and ability to decompress in a calm and relaxed space. I enjoy meeting new people but also know you'll need your space and privacy and like to spend quite a lot of time on my own.
Guest Parking
Free on -street parking
The Area and Transport
The house is in a quiet and friendly multicultural neighbourhood. 8 minutes walk away there's a good real ale bar an Indian and a Tibetan takeaway, and 5 minutes away there's a Tesco and Jamaican, Asian and Polish supermarkets.
Close to buses for city centre theatres and walkable to the Lowry (40 mins). Ubers to City or Lowry are about £6-£8
Included amenities
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This space is shared with 1 Host.
Shared bathroom and kitchen, living rooms and entrance. Shared secluded garden and decking area with seats. Sharing with me, the host. I am often away so you may have sole use.
The bedrooms don't have locks
What the Host is expecting from their Guests
Check-in
14:00 - 23:00
Check-out
12:00
Strictly no smoking or vaping
Strictly no pets
Overnight companions by arrangement
No allergens or intolerances to note
Other rules
I'm mainly vegetarian so prefer a veggie person or someone who doesn't cook a lot of meat. I'm very keen on keeping the house ship shape, so a tidy person who will clear and clean up straight after using the kitchen and bathroom is preferred. Thanks!
Please let me know if you would like to welcome an overnight guest (2 nights only per week) there is a £15 charge per night for the guest. Thank you.
In the very unlikely event that the house keys are lost and the locks and keys need replacing, there is a £200 charge for this.
You are welcome to do one load of laundry per week. If you wish to do more , there is a small charge (£3)
Heating: (October to March): due to the huge hike in fuel prices and in order to keep guest room rates affordable, the central heating is usually timed to come on mornings and then evenings. If you like, we can discuss specific hours you would like your room to be heated and how we can make that work.
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
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
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
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Non-slip mats 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
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.
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A lovely hospitable stay - thank you very much Helen, would 10/10 rebook when I’m next in Manchester
29th Sep 2025
Hey Thomas, so happy you enjoyed your stay. Lovely to meet you. Hope to see you next time !
I had a great stay at Helen’s lovely home. She is an incredibly kind and friendly host and her home was spacious and quiet. Should I be back in Manchester I will absolutely be in touch with Helen to stay again. I couldn’t recommend her enough!
20th May 2025
Thanks for the lovely review Amy. It was brilliant having you to stay and you’re welcome anytime
Thank you so much to Helen who was a lovely supportive host. She allowed me time and space to recuperate from rehearsals and performances. I would recommend staying with her anytime.
8th Jan 2025
Thanks for your lovely review Clint. I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay and you're welcome back anytime!
Helen is a fantastic host and Mac is the most loving cat. The room was large and clean and so peaceful and quiet. The neighbourhood is safe and I always felt fine coming home in the dark.
Helen is warm and informative and pre-empts anything you need to know as a guest. Excellent communication. She also lets you have your space and totally understands your need for privacy after long days at the theatre.
Thank you Helen ❤️
16th Sep 2024
Thank you for such a lovely review :) So glad you enjoyed your stay here. Please come back anytime
Didn’t stay for long but was a faultless stay. Would recommend to anyone!
7th Sep 2024
Thanks for the lovely review John.
Had the best time in Manchester with Helen. Lovely house and lovely cat.
24th Aug 2024
Hey thanks Katlo! it was lovely to meet you and have you to stay :) really hope to see you again soon. I loved the show so much ..all the best with the tour and keep safe :)
Nice big house, lovely clean and bright room.
Helen is a wonderful host more than happy to help with any query. If I´m back on Manchester I will be staying again definitely.
29th Apr 2024
Hey thanks Facundo. it was super cool to meet you and it would be lovely to welcome you again. Hope the rest of the tour goes well and no else injures themselves!
I was Here for 5 Weeks and it was such an honour! Helen helped me cook my first meal, extra cuddles from Mac ( the cat), and the overall experience was wonderful. Couldn’t ask for a better host!
29th Jan 2024
Helen is a wonderful host who is great for a chat, or will give you some space if you need.
Mac (the cat) is also super friendly and always down for a scratch.
Lovely digs.
18th Nov 2023
Thanks for the great review Daniel. Mac enjoyed your cuddles! It was lovely to meet you and do stay again sometime!
Absolutely great host! Cat was very cuddly and friendly too.
27th Sep 2023
Thanks for the great review!
Helen is an absolutely wonderful human being who made me feel home, away from home. I couldn't have ask for more. The room is very spacious and bright. And Mac is the best x
19th Jul 2023
Wow Jeff! Thanks for your stunning review :) It was amazing to meet you, see the fabulous show and just connect with another lovely human x
Would stay with Helen again in a heartbeat. Lovely, peaceful, clean room. Really comfortable bed. Lovely, quiet house. Be aware there is a nice cat, but not allowed in the room.
9th May 2023
Thanks for the lovely review Rosie. It was a pleasure to have you stay and do come again. All the best with the tour.
Helen was an amazing host. The room was very clean comfy and quiet and the location was good, only a 10 minute taxi from the opera house or a really simple 20 minute bus journey. Would definitely recommend!
3rd Apr 2023
Thanks for the great review Eleanor. I'm really glad you had a good stay. All the best with the tour and you come back any time!
Great accommodation. Helen is really nice and made me feel comfortable straight away.
Thank you
18th Mar 2023
Thanks so much for your great review Gene. It was really good to meet you and you were a lovely guest:)
Wonderful stay. Mac the Cat and Helen are wonderful hosts 🙂
29th Jan 2023
Hey Steff thanks for the great review. Good to meet you and all the best! Helen
Helen was a lovely host, and Mac the cat was a delight. Its a solid distance from the Lowry, but if you drive, or enjoy the walk/taxi its perfect. I was driving so was perfectly happy with the location.
Clean and warm with kitchen space available.
15th Jan 2023
Thanks for the lovely review Robyn. Really happy you enjoyed your stay!
Helen is a wonderful host - super kind, accommodating and respectful of your space. I'd recommend staying with her to a friend
2nd Dec 2022
Thanks for your lovely review Gavi. I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to host you again sometime!
I stayed with Helen whilst working at the Opera House. Her place is clean, homely and has everything you could need for your stay! I'd happily recommend this place for anyone working in the area and would gladly stay again in the future! Thank you!
30th Oct 2022
Thanks for your lovely review Marcus. I'm particularly glad you found my house was clean! As you know I had both wrists in casts a few weeks ago, but the house is back to ship shape now! It would be lovely to see you again! All the best!
Lovely property with a nice spacious room. Helen is very accommodating happily providing extra blankets and duvets when the weather was cold. And Mac the cat is lovely addition making it even more homely.
11th Oct 2022
Thank you for your lovely review Jazmine. It was super having you as a guest. Hope to see you again sometime soon!
I had a lovely stay with Helen, and the very cute and friendly Mac the cat! The rooms is spacious and clean, and the transport links to The Lowry / into Manchester are super handy. Highly recommend!
3rd Oct 2022
Many thanks for your lovely review Ross. It was great to have you stay and glad you found it so handy for the Lowry. Hope you enjoy the rest of the tour Helen
I had a lovely stay in Helen’s house.
Very clean and tidy. Helen is lovely and very welcoming.
A good location for the theatre
10th Jul 2022
Thanks for the lovely review Nick ! All the best, Helen
Helen is a wonderful host. I had such a great few weeks staying with her! I would absolutely recommend her. A lovely lady!
26th Feb 2022
Thanks for the lovely review Ashh!. I had a great time too and It would be lovely to have you back ! But until then, break a leg in the West End!
I really enjoyed my stay with Helen, the room was lovely and spacious and it was a nice walk to the Lowry
4th Nov 2021
My stay with Helen was a real peaceful haven in between work. Had some great conversations. The veggies from Helen’s allotment were a real treat. Of course cannot go without mentioning Mac, the most affectionate cat! Highly recommend!
26th Jul 2021
Thx for the lovely review Tom! Look forward to welcoming you back sometime. Hope your projects are going well and you had a chill after the rush of MIF :)
Helen was very welcoming and the house is lovely. Great room and very comfortable. The location is good, about a 40 min walk to the Lowry and a £5-7 uber. There is also a 15 min walk to a tram.
9th Dec 2019
Thanks for the lovely review!
I would highly recommend this host and home! She was lovey and accommodating! And the house is lovey!
26th Nov 2019
Thanks very much Aston! It was a pleasure to have you to stay. All the best!
Had a great stay with Helen, lovely room and Helen very friendly and welcoming. Its about 40mins walk to the Lowry or about £5 in a cab. Would definitely stay again .
18th Nov 2019
Thanks for the lovely comments! hope you're feeling better and enjoy the rest of the tour :)
Sunlight Rooms was perfect for a relaxed stay. I felt really at home here and Helen was a great, generous and understanding host. Close to Manchester City centre and perfect for anyone performing at The Lowery (a short tram or inexpensive uber).
26th Jun 2019
Thanks for your lovely review Chris! It was great having you to stay. Hope you enjoyed a break and all the best with the tour and the upcoming project.
Very comfortable double bedroom with blackout blinds which were a god send. The only thing I have to say is the location wasn't that convenient for The Manchester Opera House but I would stay there again if I were at the Lowry :). Thanks Helen!
18th May 2019
Thanks for your kind words, but sorry you did not feel the location was convenient for the Opera House. Just to note for future guests that that its a £4-£6 Uber fare from here to the Opera House and about 2 miles.
Fantastic home. Helen understands how creatives work, they need space and room to distress. She is so accomdating and I would highly reccomend her!
5th Jan 2019
Thanks Shiv. I do my utmost to ensure guests have privacy, so I'm happy it worked for you! All the best and here's to the West End!
Great stay with Helen at a very busy time with the show so I was hardly there. Comfortable room, an easy 40 mins walk to the Lowry and uber home was about £4 lovely cat in residence and I'd recommend on. Many thanks!
11th Nov 2018
Thanks for the lovely review Ellie. Glad you enjoyed your stay and all the best with the rest of the tour!
Helen was an incredible host,
Her house was so calm and peaceful, it was a real pleasure to rest there.
Mac the cat was a really cute and discreet friend for the week.
I will come back for sure!
22nd Oct 2018
Thanks for the lovely review Eireen. It was lovely having you to stay and do come back again. All the best with the rest of the tour and here's to bigger dressing rooms!
Helen made my stay in Manchester a pleasure. House was lovely and clean, personal space was respected and information was clear. Mac the cat is lovely too!
7th Oct 2018
Thanks Joe, it was a pleasure having you to stay. Glad you enjoyed it and all the best with the tour. Hope to see you again in Manchester sometime.
I really enjoyed staying in these digs. Very comfy and reasonably handy for the Lowry, either a 40 minute walk away or a £5 Uber. Helen was away for most of the week I was there but was very welcoming when I arrived and I really felt at home.
17th Sep 2018
Thanks for the great review Tom. It was a pleasure having you stay and thanks so much for holding the fort while I was away. Do come again!
I had a lovely time staying with Helen & Mack the Cat. Great location and the room was lovely. Helen was very friendly & helped me find my Manchester feet.
5th Aug 2018
Thanks for the great review Rachel! So glad you enjoyed your stay
Helen is a superb host and it was a pleasure to stay at her lovely home. She is very helpful, yet laid-back and friendly. I would heartily recommend staying here and hope to stay again when I'm back in Manchester. Convenient enough for Lowry.
11th Jul 2018
Hi Michael, Thanks so much for your kind words and great review. You're welcome back anytime
Helen is really lovely and she can't do enough to help whilst also allowing you to have your own space.
The house is bright and clean and the room was large and comfortable.
The Lowry is a good 40 minute walk away but that wasn't a problem.
6th Jul 2018
Thanks for your great review Bethany. Do come back soon and good luck with the rest of the tour
I had a lovely stay at Helen's, with a delightful room and everything I needed. Helen was very welcoming but likes her privacy - and so do I, so this was perfect! I'd love to come back next time I'm in Manchester.
17th Apr 2018
Thanks Helen, it was lovely having you stay and you're very welcome any time.
These were the ideal digs for me! Helen, Mac the cat and I got on really well and there is a wonderful calm character to the house. Really comfortable bed, super shower and great kitchen. Good location too- I'll be back!
17th Apr 2018
Thanks for the lovely review Ros.. do come back!
I really enjoyed my time here. I felt welcomed and like it was home. It is about a 45 minute walk to the Lowry but taxi fare wasn’t ever more than £6.
17th Jan 2018
Thanks for the lovely review :)
Another great stay with Helen - room is comfortable and clean. Helen is lovely, quick to reply to messages and easy to stay with. Definitely recommend.
8th Jan 2018
Great to have you stay again Sarah. Thanks for the 5 start review !
Helen was a lovely host. Warm and welcoming with a beautiful house and cat. I hope to stay with her again soon.
1st Nov 2017
Lovely house. Would happily stay again
30th Oct 2017
Good digs with a good size room.A friendly hostess who made me feel welcome.Shared bathroom but as the hostess goes to work in the mornings this posed no problem.Regular buses to theatre during the day but less regular at night. I would stay again.
28th Jul 2017
Thanks for the great review Nigel. Hope to see you again sometime. All the best with rest of the tour
Helen is great and interesting. I loved staying in her house and chatting with her.
24th Jun 2017
Had a lovely stay with Helen who was very welcoming. The room had everything I needed - I highly recommend remembering to pull the black out blind down though...!
22nd Jun 2017
Thanks for the great review Sarah. I'll add the fact that there's a blackout blind to the house notes!
Helen was a lovely host, room is as described, nice and big as is the bathroom. Communication was great and there was on street parking which is a plus for me. Would stay again.
15th Jun 2017
What a wonderful place tasty in for the end of my tour! Helen was a lovely and friendly host, and though the Lowry was quite far to walk, the minicabs were incredibly reasonably priced ranging from £4-7 depending on traffic :)
25th Apr 2017
Thanks for the lovely review. All the very best and come back anytime !
This is a peaceful house and Helen is very kind - she is respectful of space and privacy whilst also being friendly and welcoming.
35 min walk to the Lowry which I loved but cabs back add up if you're on a budget!
I would stay again for sure!
9th Feb 2017
It was lovely having Emma to stay. She's really friendly, considerate and tidy. A nice warm presence in the house.
Really excellent digs! A nice spacious quiet & private room with a lovely comfy bed. A 10 minute or so bus ride dropped me within yards of the Palace Theatre. An Uber back at night was around a fiver. Helen was a lovely host and made me feel at home.
14th Dec 2016
Helen is a very friendly and welcoming host, and the house is very clean and comfortable. It's also nice and quiet. It's not super easy getting to and from The Lowry - especially after the show - but a taxi costs about £7.
7th Dec 2016
Thanks for the review Dan. It was a pleasure to have you stay and I hope the rest of the run goes well.
A light room, with a very comfy bed. Travel into the Opera House was easy, the 86 bus goes every 10 minutes. Taxis back at night varied in cost - but there are many to choose from! I didn't actually meet my host - we missed each other all week!
18th Oct 2016
Thanks for the review Jo. You're welcome back anytime. Helen
Helen is lovely and so is the accommodation.
5 stars all round, highly recommended.
22nd Jun 2016
Thanks Jonathan, Great to have you stay!
Helen was a friendly and considerate host. The room was airy and bright and felt very comfortable staying with her.
9th Mar 2016
Thanks Nick. A pleasure to have you stay
Excellent digs. Clean. Comfortable. Light. Very nice host. Twelve minute bike ride to the Lowry. Favourite place I've been yet.
25th Feb 2016
Thanks for the great review Tom. It was a pleasure to have you stay. Hope the rest of the tour is going well.
A lovely place with a lovely lady. Very much recommended
3rd Feb 2016
Thanks Colin. You were a super guest :)
I had a lovely stay in these digs. Helen is a lovely host, she was very welcoming and accommodating.
The room is comfy and warm. Good on street parking and only a 10 minute drive to Salford. I found that public transport links into Salford weren't great but it was only about a £4 taxi journey and it was very quick and easy to get a taxi to and from the Lowry.
23rd Nov 2015
A really nice place, couldn't have been happier or more welcome.
9th Nov 2015
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Helen's!
The house is in a good location. I was working at the Palace Theatre, and it's a short ten minute (if not less) of a drive to the Theatre/centre, or a short bus ride.
The bedroom is spacious and comfortable. There is free parking on the street and I always managed to find a space.
Helen is a great host and if you're lucky you may be able to sample some of her home grown fruit and veg!
16th Jul 2015
Really peaceful house in Manchester.
Helen is very kind and welcoming and will give directions to the many lovely cafes and shops nearby.
Really good location for Media City or The Lowry.
Parking on the road outside is easy.
I had a good restful stay here.
31st May 2015
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful stay! Helen was a brilliant and thoughtful host, who was equally happy to chat or let you get on with your own devices. The room was spacious, warm and comfortable - one of the best beds I have slept in, on a long 9 month tour!! A very easy and comfortable commute to the Lowry, Salford and equally to the city centre! Great location, definitely one to stay in!
28th May 2015
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