A Home Away From Home

Contractor accommodation across the Tees Valley — whole houses, everything included.

Take a look at our homes

Staying a while?

Long-stay guests receive a discount — the longer the stay, the more you save.

Tap a stay length to see the saving.

Find us

Tap a home below to see it on the map. On a phone, use two fingers to move and zoom.

Exact addresses shared once a booking is confirmed.

What's included

The rate you're quoted is the rate you pay.

Bills & wifi

Gas, electricity, water, council tax and broadband fast enough for video calls.

Cleaning & linen

Fresh linen and towels for every stay. Long-term guests also receive a fortnightly clean and fresh linen, included in the price.

Full kitchens

Oven, hob, fridge freezer, washing machine and everything you need to cook properly.

Parking & self check-in

On-street parking at every house. Key safe codes are sent on the morning of check-in.

Safety and security

Every house is fitted out properly. It matters to us.

Detectors in every room

Integrated mains-wired smoke and heat detectors in every room of every property.

Fire doors throughout

Fire doors fitted throughout, with fire alarm systems in a number of the houses.

Steel security doors

Steel security doors front and back on Shaftesbury House and the Townhouse on Thornton.

Local team on call

We're local, we hold the keys, and we're on the end of the phone if anything's wrong.

House rules & good to know

Kept simple, so there are no surprises.

Check-inFrom 4pm
CheckoutBy 10am
Minimum stay4 nights
ChildrenWelcome
SmokingNone
PetsNone
Parties or eventsNone
Security depositRefundable card hold

Rather than a cash deposit, we hold your card securely against any accidental damage. Nothing is taken unless there's a problem, and the hold is released after you check out.

Book with us direct

Come straight to us rather than a booking site and you skip their fees. You get our best rate, and you deal with the people who hold the keys.

What our guests say

Here’s what some of our guests thought.

★★★★★

Great place, great amenities, service is also amazing. If you need a place to stay even long term, this is your go-to.

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Ravith
Kildare Nook · Apr 2026
★★★★★

The place was exactly as described. The rooms were very clean with a private bathroom, and the kitchen had everything we needed. Communication with James was great and fast — I would come back anytime.

Translated from German

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Stephan
Kildare Nook · May 2026
★★★★★

My family and I had a lovely time at Redcar Retreat — centrally situated, a 15-minute walk to the High Street and promenade. Very clean and well equipped, ideal for a family or group of friends.

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Carol
Redcar Retreat · Feb 2025
★★★★★

Great communication from James throughout. The house was perfect — rooms a great size, well decorated, and the cleanliness was superb. Will definitely use again.

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Clive
Shaftesbury House · May 2024
★★★★★

A last-minute change of itinerary, and the host was quick to respond and help — the four of us appreciated it immensely. Plenty of bedrooms, all en-suite, and great for two couples travelling.

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Mary
The Townhouse on Thornton · Aug 2025
★★★★★

Great little place. Once inside, felt at home — warm, clean and comfortable. James was great at communicating, especially when I had an issue after leaving.

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Paul
Redcar Retreat · Mar 2025
★★★★★

James is a great host — very helpful and responsive. His place is very clean and we would definitely stay here again.

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James
The Townhouse on Thornton · Jul 2025
★★★★★

Great stay. Can not wait to stay again.

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Reece
Shaftesbury House · Feb 2026
★★★★★

Great host, easy instructions, will book again.

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Matty
Redcar Retreat · Mar 2025

Enquire

Two ways to talk to us — book a stay, or ask us to run your property.

One agreed rent, paid every month, for two to five years.

The voids, the upkeep, the tenants and the new rules all become our problem, not yours. Here's how a lease with us compares to letting it yourself.

What you're exposed to
Letting it yourself
A lease with us
Empty months (voids)
Yes
No
Marketing, admin & set-up fees
Yes
No
Rent arrears & missed payments
Yes
No
Day-to-day maintenance*
Yes
No
Renters' Rights Act changes
Yes
No

*Day-to-day repairs — a dripping tap, a faulty shower — we manage and cover. Structural items like the roof or the boiler stay with you, as they would with any tenant.


Sound like your property? Tell us about it and we'll come back to you.

*A professional company lease, not an AST. Your property is held under a formal lease agreement, so you keep the protections you'd expect from a tenant. Every contract carries a break clause. And because we house contractor teams for the companies working across the Tees Valley, there's a business behind the lease and a reason to put things right quickly.

FAQs

What's the minimum stay?

Four nights minimum. Longer stays are what we're set up for, but we'll take shorter where the calendar allows — just ask.

Can I book a single room?

No. Every property goes to one company or one group. Nobody else is put in with you.

How can we pay?

You can pay by invoice and bank transfer, or by credit card with a 2% fee added. Companies can also be set up to pay monthly on account.

What if something breaks?

Call us and we'll get someone out. We're local and we hold keys.

When do I get the key safe code?

On the day of check-in, never before. It keeps every house secure — the code changes between guests, so no one can reach the key box while someone's still staying.

Can I extend my stay?

Usually. Let us know early and we'll hold the house if it isn't booked after you.