Had a wonderful 3D2N stay here - the room was as the pictures are, quaint but perfect for one person. Very fuss free and easy. Bed is comfy, sheets and room is clean. There’s one empty plug in the room and an extension cable with a few more empty plugs. Bathroom is a shared one down the hallway but also very clean, and good water pressure. Also enjoyed George’s selection of books and his displays and paintings around the house, adds a nice touch! Only thing to note esp if you’re a light sleeper is that the walls are a wee bit thin so you can hear if someone is walking in the hallway or using the toilet.
The area is generally quite safe and quiet, and location is perfect. Two bus tops right outside the house (when you’re returning from town) and going into town is just a quick 5 mins walk across the road and it takes you 10-15 mins by bus! Of course would recommend you just taking the one day AnyBus ticket for £5 for unlimited bus rides throughout the day since a single trip is already £2. Getting to his place from the train station is easy - a quick 8-10 mins walk will get you to a bus stop with a few options. His house is also right by the Queen’s park which is a lovely place and just across the bridge about 20 mins away is a whole stretch of mega stores too.
Very worth for money and just what I needed for a short weekend trip to explore the city. It was even so painless to get home after a concert at the AO Arena, because the direction the bus took (after 8-10 mins of walk from the stadium) is different from where the major traffic was plus it was so centrally located so it’s probably the fastest time I took getting home from a concert.
Not to mention George had very clear instructions and was readily available to answer questions. And also lovely to meet him and have a quick chat! Thanks for accommodating me!