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IMPORTANT- PLEASE NOTE
DUE TO FAMILY CIRCUMSTANCES AND REQUIREMENTS WE CAN NO LONGER TAKE BOOKINGS FOR A SINGLE NIGHT NOR LONGER THAN 14 days STAY SO REQUESTS FOR LONGER THAN THIS PERIOD WILL BE REJECTED. (The main reason for this is that we do ‘theatre digs’ as a great hobby, love the theatre, and enjoy meeting new people. It is certainly and not for the income it provides. We now find though that long bookings intrude into our life and holiday plans too much)
We live about one and half miles from Leicester City centre in a leafy pleasant suburb in the village of Evington. 40 mins walk into town or a local 10 minute bus ride. Taxi about £6.
Our 5 bed 1930's detached house is occupied by a married couple in late 50's.
There is a spare big double bedroom and a big spare bathroom (bath shower sink and toilet) on one side of the house. This room is vacant and suitable for short term occupation. The room are well appointed with cupboards and drawers flatscreen tv and DVD player. Room has centrally heating and extra electric radiator if required.
There is free wifi and there is no time curfew. ( Own key provided) Use of all the downstairs kitchen dining facilities including fridge freezer washing machine are available. No food is provided (apart from tea/coffee etc)
There is ample car parking available on the front driveway.
The nearby village (5 minutes walk) has shops post office chemist and supermarket plus pubs takeaways etc.
House is nice and quiet.
Room has double bed - Normally one person in the room but double occupancy is quite ok if required.
Smokers MUST go outside to smoke - NO smoking indoors. NO pets. guests allowed by prior agreement.
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What the Host is expecting from their Guests
Smokers and vapers are welcome
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
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
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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Hand sanitiser provided
Non-slip mats provided
Bathroom can be ventilated
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.
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Nick and Karen are great hosts, so incredibly welcoming with a beautiful house and garden. House is a good location for bus to the theatre but busses do stop running around 10.30pm- not too far for an uber though
29th Jun 2026
Had a lovely stay here with Karen and Nick whilst at Leicester Curve. Comfortable bed in a large room, private bathroom next door with powerful shower. Was approx. a 40 mins brisk walk into Curve, but there are buses nearby and an Uber was about £6 back at night. Would very gladly return again in the future, thanks!
4th Jun 2026
Very lovely big double room with large private bathroom. Only 10 mins drive into town to curve. Very quiet area, nice view out the bedroom window. Would stay here again - enjoyed my week in leicester.
12th May 2026
Comfy room and very handy for the bus to the Curve Theatre. Very nice to meet you both, would definitely stay here again, thank you.
23rd Feb 2026
Thank you - was lovely to meet you too. Welcome back anytime x
Banging digs!
Super friendly hosts, great room, excellent shower! Easy taxi or bus ride into the theatre. Really welcoming house and would absolutely book again!!
3rd Nov 2025
Thanks Cheryl - keep in touch x
I really enjoyed my stay. Lovely spacious room and private bathroom. Located in a quiet location and just a few minutes drive to the city centre. Hosts were lovely and welcoming, and made my stay very comfortable. Communication was prompt and clear. Thank you for looking after me and I hope to see you again when I'm next in Leicester.
19th Sep 2025
Thank you very much - it was a pleasure having you here and welcome back anytime
Karen and Nick are so friendly and were so helpful with letting me know what was nearby, the house is lovely. Would absolutely stay here again.
12th Aug 2025
Lovely home and view of gorgeous garden.
Thanks Karen & Nick
(Photos don't do justice)
Nataylia x
13th Apr 2025
Nick and Karen are just the loveliest. They made me feel so welcome and I am gonna miss them! Clean spacious room with a comfy bed, own bathroom, great kitchen, and it was wonderful sitting outside in the garden. Hope to be back in Leicester soon! Would absolutely recommend.
12th May 2024
Great digs and hosts went above and beyond to help make sure I had everything I needed. Would highly recommend! :)
13th Apr 2024
Great value for money from two wonderful hosts. Nick and Karen were great company and their home was a wonderful place to stay this week. Very welcoming and worth every penny. Would recommend!
23rd Mar 2024
Thanks for that Rupert - all the best for your future career and hope to see you in Leicester again someday ?
Booked due to a last minute cancellation elsewhere and couldn't have been more lucky. The most comfortable digs bed I've ever had. Really great transport links, 3 minute walk to the bus stop. Very clean house in a safe and lovely area. Big bathroom, warm powerful shower. Will 100% stay here again.
20th Mar 2024
Thanks for that Harvey - glad you enjoyed your stay with us
One of the most comfortable digs I have stayed at! Huge yet homely room and bathroom, sparkling clean, warm, and Karen and Nick were extremely welcoming and friendly hosts. Easy and frequent buses for getting to the city. Highly recommend. Thank you for a lovely stay!
12th Mar 2024
That’s so kind - thank you - please come back one day x
Great host, lovely home. Good communication throughout. Highly recommend. Hopefully I'll get back next tour.
19th Feb 2024
This was quite a last minute booking for me but Nick and Karen were absolutely lovely and made me feel so comfortable. The bed was SO comfy, and the bedroom itself and bathroom were lovely. Had such a relaxing stay, would 100% recommend staying here if you are in Leicester! Thanks so much both!
20th Nov 2023
Thanks Alice - welcome back anytime x
Lovely accommodation, exactly as advertised. Karen and Nick we're really friendly and welcoming. I had a wonderful week.
3rd May 2023
Karen & Nick were really friendly and helpful and very welcoming into their lovely home. Bus into Theatre, Uber home.
8th Nov 2022
Perfect! Lovely room, lovely hosts! Highly recommended
25th Oct 2022
A real pleasure to stay with Karen and Nick. Beautiful house in a lovely location. Wonderful digs.
6th Jun 2022
Thanks Gordon it was a pleasure to meet you. All the best for the future and hopefully we will see you again sometime? Karen and Nick
Lovely lovely place to stay. Both Nick and Karen are extremely accommodating. I loved staying with them and will definitely try to next time I’m in Leicester. Also there’s a shop down the road with a tango ice blast machine !
26th Aug 2021
Nick and Karen were lovely hosts. The bed was very comfy and I slept perfectly. They were also very understanding of my early departure because of the theatre's hiatus due to the health situation.
18th Mar 2020
Had a lovely stay in Karen’s home, the room was really comfortable and had everything I needed for a weeks stay. I would 100% recommend and stay again! Thanks so much!
18th Nov 2019
I feel so lucky I managed to land these digs with Karen and Nick. They are so beyond lovely and made me feel part of the family! I will miss them both and couldn’t recommend them enough for future theatre people x
18th Sep 2019
I had a wonderful stay here whilst rehearsing at The Curve Theatre, Karen and Nick were such lovely hosts and I felt very much at home. I would recommend this property to anyone and hope to be able to visit again in the near future!
26th Jun 2019
Karen and Nick are lovely people who have had a very interesting life they were a pleasure to stay with and the house was lovely and just one straight road from De Montford hall (6-7 in the car)wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again in the future x
21st Oct 2018
Gorgeous room in a beautiful house would have loved to have stayed here longer! 35 minute walk to De Montford Hall I would definitely stay with these lovely hosts again!
21st Oct 2018
I had the most wonderful stay with the Hudsons! Wonderful hosts, very kind and helpful. Lovely bedroom and bathroom - wish I got to spend more time in the beautiful garden! I would most definitely stay again.
31st Aug 2017
Nick & Karen were wonderful hosts and we couldn't have asked for better digs. Respectful of privacy yet friendly, welcoming and accommodating. A 10 min drive to The Curve. Would 100% use again.
24th Jul 2017
I booked this room on behalf of someone working at Curve - he had a great time and it was nice and easy to book.
23rd May 2017
Amazing! 6 stars! ******
Nick and Karen are the best hosts I have ever stayed with(sincerely). Their house is beautiful, clean and warm. Room & bathroom just perfect & spacious. Really feels like a home from home. V.fast WiFi. Can't wait to return :)
25th Mar 2017
Karen and Nick were great hosts, welcoming, friendly and interesting to talk to. The room and private bathroom are lovely. Many thanks!
23rd Nov 2016
Karen and Nick were perfect hosts. They made us feel welcome and comfortable in their lovely home from first arrival. Rooms were large as was the bathroom. Tea and breakfast bits were provided. We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay
2nd Nov 2016
Couldn't have asked for better digs or hosts! Nick and Karen made my stay in Leicester thoroughly enjoyable. I didn't want to leave. Their home was absolutely beautiful and they were very lovely and entertaining people. I highly recommend these digs!
19th Aug 2016
I booked these digs for two performers and they had an amazing stay, so much so, we've already booked again for when we're back in the area! Couldn't ask for better hosts. Thanks Karen and Nick :)
16th Aug 2016
We had a brilliant stay here. The Host were super friendly and generous. Everything was clean and just totally perfect if you're staying in Leicester.
20th May 2016
Nick and Karen were perfect hosts. Warm, friendly and accommodating. The location was close to De Montfort Hall and I wish all digs were like this! I miss them very much and would definitely stay here again. Perfect hosts, perfect digs.
7th Apr 2016
Can't recommend Nick & Karen's house enough. A beautiful room in a beautiful home. I was made to feel totally at home as soon as I arrived and would've loved to have stayed longer. Would stay again in a heartbeat!
6th Apr 2016
Brilliant, will definitely stay again!
Thank you.
31st Jan 2016
Karen and Nick were lovely. We only stayed the one night and we were late due to things that turned up at the show but they were okay with that, offered us tea or beer - we chose beer (of course) and we had a nice chat!
Beds were comfy, clean and the rooms were kitted so if you're staying longer than a night, you have no worries! An info sheet is given, with taxis, wifi, bus routes, stuff about the house and key (not relevant to us but for others it may be).
The bathroom was beautiful - I want it. The shower was easy to use and nice and hot.
Toast, tea, cereal, coffee etc. was provided for breakfast.
It's not dead in the centre but it's not miles away. Great if you have a car or happy to bus/taxi it.
Lovely couple, lovely house. 100% recommend!
8th Nov 2015
Nick and Karen were lovely hosts. So accommodating and helpful making sure I knew everything I needed to know ie. where the bus stops were, taxi numbers, directions to the theatre and they really went the extra mile to look after me.
The house is spotless and the room was spacious and quiet.
Overall, 6 shows in 4 days plus a trip back to London at 5am was made bearable by excellent digs!
Thank you.
30th Sep 2015
Nick and Karen were fantastic hosts from start to finish.
The property was very clean and spacious and the bed was comfortable too. I'd highly recommend these digs.
There is a bus stop just around the corner that can take you into town ( it's walkable but quite far).
Top tip : Karen runs a craft stall and has lots of nice little gifts, I bought myself a lovely little notepad.
8th Aug 2015
I would definitely recommend staying here to anyone working in Leicester.
Very clean, responsive and informative communication and just friendly hosts.
Thanks a bunch!
And I cant speak for the purple room but the blue room had a real comfy bed too.
10th Jun 2015
I would unreservedly recommend these digs to any theatre professional wishing to stay in Leicester. The hosts were extremely friendly and warm. From the off, I was welcomed into their home with great conversation and a cup of tea. There is a very homely atmosphere in the house. The house is very clean and all the rooms are large, including the rear bedroom that I stayed in, which included a double bed, large TV and an alarm clock. The two guest rooms have their own bathroom, so depending on whether the other room is booked or not, you will either have a bathroom to yourself, or will be sharing with only one other person. Breakfast making facilities were laid out for myself and the other woman staying in the front room, on a tray in the kitchen, encompassing of tea/coffee, milk, bread and cereal. The location is ideal, as the drive to the theatre is only 5-10 minutes. If you do not have your own car, the location is still good, as there is a bus route into the town, which takes 15-20 minutes. At £15 per night, this is great value for money. I really enjoyed my stay here. The hosts went above and beyond their call of duty to make me and the other woman staying feel welcomed and comfortable. I would happily go back and stay again.
25th Mar 2015
One of the best digs i have stayed in yet!!! lovely warm welcome from Nick and Karen it was like coming home very clean and comfortable it was everything you want in digs. i highly recommend these digs and will stay there again when i'm in town.
23rd Mar 2015
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