Meet Lara
Creative, Energetic, Friendly
My house has a feel that is like a cross between a shared house and a family home. It's easy to choose between being private and sociable.
On a typical day...
I won’t be home a lot.
When I host guests...
I like to chat with them when they are home but have my own things going on.
Family Hobbies
Cycling, Running, Swimming, Surfing, Fitness, gym
Hosting guests since
2013
Response Rate
87%
Response Time
Within one hour
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
I live in a 4 bed detached house 2 miles from the city centre with excellent transport links to the airport and centre. I live with my daughter and 1 other lodger.
There is a beautiful Victorian Park over the road, with tennis and basketball courts, a pond and boot camp every weekend (if you want!). There is a good range of local shops and other amenities.
The house is lively and sociable. We're into music, gigs, art, camping, travelling, yoga, gym, cinema and more.
** Please note that I require 48 hours notice minimum for any request **
House Facilities
- Garden
- Laundry
- Patio
- Barbecue
- TV
- Internet Access
- Smoke alarm on each floor
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Our house is 50m from the bus stop on the main road in and out of Manchester, which is 10 mins away by bus. The area Moss Side is in South Central Manchester, and we are on the borders of Whalley Range and Fallowfield.
Local Area Facilities
- Tennis
- Park
- Gym
- Golf
- Swimming
- Bowling
- Cinema
- Library
- Museum
- Shopping Centre
- Water sports
- Sports arena
- Fishing
- Restaurant
- Bus Stop
- Hospital
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals will incur an additional cost. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
House Rules
This is a laid back house, but it's important that we all clean up after ourselves, especially in the bathroom and kitchen. I don't mind you having visitors but would appreciate you letting me know beforehand.
Please make sure you double lock the front door when leaving the house and at night, and always check that the back door is locked when you leave.
As with most UK homes, we recycle, and I would appreciate you following this, using the glass, paper and general rubbish bins appropriately.
Thank you and have a great time in our house!
Smoking is allowed outdoors only.
10 Reviews
May 2019
The time that I spend with Lara in her house was fantastic. She help me a lot and I felt very welcome. The house is well communicated with the city center and with the airport. The atmosphere of the house is really nice. Near to the house is the Alexandra Park where you can take a walk and relax. Thanks for all, Lara.
April 2019
It was an amazing experience. I visited Manchester for a short period of 3 days and was very happy staying at Lara's place.
Although she was away for the period we were visiting, she made special arrangements for us and the atmosphere in general was very welcoming. It was really sweet of her to let us check in at 5 in the morning.
She has an amazing place hardly 2 miles from the city centre, I would recommend her place to anyone visiting Manchester and would myself love to be back if I visit again.
December 2018
On a passer un chouette week-end dans un petit maison bien placé. Malgré un manque de confort et une fête “surprise” en plein milieu de la nuit (qui a été très bruyant) l’accueille et la bonne humeur de l’hôte était agréable et plaisante !
Cheryl et Eléonore
December 2018
Great stay with Lara and Chia. Highly recommended for those who want to experience the real mancunian lifestyle.
March 2018
This guest awarded the host 5 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.
November 2017
Lovely house very clean nice people would recomend this homestay 10 out of 10
September 2017
I had a really good time staying with lara and her family in Manchester. She was really helpful in every way and I felt welcome from the first second. The room is lovely. ❤️
September 2016
Spent five days at Laras house and felt welcome from day one. Very helpful and nice. Can defininitely recommend this place and experience
July 2016
I spent three wonderful weeks with Lara and Chia in a nice and warm house. What I might say is that I arrived here by myself and I felt like part of the family! We shared our interests, included typical meals, and went out together both for visit the city and enjoy the evenings! They are really kind and available but mostly..funny! The best company for your days. I'm gonna miss them.
July 2016
Lara and his family are lovely. My experience was fantastic in his hause. She help you in all she can.
Very recommendable!
How do I book?
Contact the host to check their availability and ask them any questions you have about staying with them. Once the host confirms they’re available for your dates, you can complete your booking.
When do I pay?
Once a host confirms they're available, you can go ahead and pay the 15% booking fee (maximum of 199 $£€ for longer term bookings) using a choice of payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro, Laser, JCB & PayPal (not available in certain countries). You then pay your host on arrival or as stated by your host on their profile and agreed by you on booking. Please be cautious if a host requests advance payment if its not included on their profile. Our hosts have been advised that if they wish to request advance payment they must make this explicit in their profile. We do not recommend the use of Money gram or Western Union.
When can I share my contact details?
Host and Guest email address, phone number and home address will be exchanged in a confirmation email sent to both immediately after a booking is completed. It's against our policy for Guests and Hosts to exchange direct contact details via our messaging system.