Lodger Wanted – Double Room in Friendly Home

Lodger Wanted – Double Room with Ensuite in Friendly Home
(Smithills, Bolton)

Married couple (and friendly Dalmatian) seeking a lodger for a furnished double room in our spacious 4‑bedroom house in the desirable Smithills area of Bolton.

The Room - A small double room, fully furnished with:
- Small Double bed
- Large wardrobe
- Ensuite bathroom with bath, shower over bath and toilet

The House - 
You’ll have access to shared spaces, including:
• Large modern bathroom with walk-in shower (no bath)
• Comfortable, cosy lounge with Sky, Netflix, Prime Video and Disney+
• Spacious kitchen-diner with dining table, breakfast bar and sofa
• Patio doors leading onto a low-maintenance, patioed garden

Bills Included 
 - Rent includes all bills: gas, electricity, water, broadband and council tax.

Location & Transport - 
Situated on a quiet, tree-lined street with on-street parking and easy access to the A666, A580, M60 and M61, making it ideal for commuters.
Excellent access to green spaces:
• Moss Bank Park – 5 minutes’ walk
• Smithills Country Estate – 10 minutes’ walk
• Barrow Bridge – 15 minutes’ walk 
Perfect for dog walking, running and cycling.

• Bus stop 2 minutes from the house. Bolton town centre is 10–15 minutes by bus. Direct bus to Bolton train station; Manchester City Centre approx. 15 minutes by train. Lostock station: 5-minute drive with free park-and-ride service.

Local Amenities
• Post office at the end of the road
• Local corner shops nearby
• Asda and Morrisons within a 5-minute drive

ABOUT US/LIFESTYLE
We’re a friendly, easy‑going married couple in our 40s who both work 9–5 at the University. We’re usually out at work during the day, although one of us typically works from home once-twice a week.
We share our home with our 5‑year‑old Dalmatian, who is an extremely friendly chap. He’s at home during the day and gets plenty of exercise in the evenings, as we spend most weekdays walking or running with the dog, going to the gym, or working.

We’re very approachable and enjoy cooking and having a good chat in the kitchen. That said, during the week we tend to value quieter evenings, early nights and some TV time in our room. We appreciate clean and reasonably tidy communal spaces. We’re non‑smokers and enjoy a beer or two.
We would welcome a dog owner with a fully trained, friendly
small‑to‑medium dog, provided there are no disruptive behaviours and the dog is comfortable sharing a home with another dog. The upstairs of the house is kept shoe‑free and dog‑free.

Every other weekend we host family, including a teenage daughter, and an adult son who stays from time to time. A few times a year, siblings visit—occasionally with young children.