Large double room in detached family home

Large quiet double, 15sqm+, with church and orchard views over the front and side gardens. Sunrise side.

Room includes its own sleeping, lounge and food‑prep area, with a microwave, fridge, kettle, and kitchen, lounge and bedroom furniture.
Furniture and kitchen equipment may vary slightly from images.

Own WiFi router (shared 1Gbps).

Shared utility area with one other lodger and any guests on the upper floor, with washing machine, sink, and storage.

Shared bathroom, newly refurbished, plus an additional toilet/WC upstairs and another downstairs (three in total).

Shared kitchen downstairs with the family for more involved cooking. The outdoor kitchen on the patio will be finished soon.

All other rooms downstairs are where my family live: my wife and I, our two young children (4 & 9), and our four young dogs.

We’re opposite a bus stop in both directions on Church Lane, close to supermarkets, colleges, the university, distribution centres, and the town centre with buses further afield.

There are still minor interior renovations and major exterior works as we restore what was once the old village vicarage.

Option for a small garden plot for anyone interested in growing their own food.

Parking available on the grounds.

We are looking for a single person (we are legally limited to two lodgers, and the second room will be available soon).

We’re a well‑travelled, culturally open family who value fairness, equality, and a peaceful home environment. Much of our time goes into the kids, the dogs, and the renovation work, so we offer a home that is friendly, respectful, and calm.

We’re a non‑smoking household, and we prefer someone who enjoys a quiet lifestyle. Light or occasional drinking is fine, but this is not a party house.

Guest policy:
We respect your privacy and expect the same in return. Occasional daytime visitors are fine, but regular overnight guests aren’t suitable for our home, especially with young children in the house. This room is intended for someone who wants a safe, stable, and comfortable place to live rather than a social hub.

We will favour someone who feels this environment suits them — whether that’s a working professional, mature student, PhD researcher, key worker, or someone simply looking for a peaceful, secure home with plenty of outdoor space. All bills included.