Somewhere Different · Blackpool
in England, UK 🇬🇧 and 1 other location
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A substantial Victorian house, historically a hotel for families working in the mills during the industrial revolution, just five minutes from the beach in the oldest working-class resort town in the world. Now transformed into a coworking/coliving space in the north of England with all the required facilities.
The UK is expensive, not Blackpool. You will have peer pressure to work in the week, not zone out and lose your way. We are here to provide you first and foremost a good productive work environment for you to get your online work done so you can experience non-touristy England at the weekends without a care in the world.
We do full moonwalks on the beach dunes if the weather allows. Horse riding, longboarding, walks in the English countryside. Day trips to Liverpool and Manchester…
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This is my third time here and it was fabulous again! The coworking space is so comfortable and it’s nice that there are others working and traveling. There’s always so much to learn when staying with people from all over the world. The bedrooms are so comfortable and plenty of bathrooms for everyone. Kitchen was fabulous with everything you could ask for and more. It’s also walkable to great supermarket. The owner, Duncan does a fabulous job running the place. I will be back!.
I’ve been staying at this place for a while now, and it’s been a fantastic experience. It’s much more than just a room—it’s a welcoming, communal space with a great vibe. There’s a big, well-equipped kitchen where guests often cook and hang out together, which makes it feel more like a home than a hotel.
Jana, the housekeeper, does a brilliant job keeping the place clean and running smoothly. She’s friendly, helpful, and always around if you need anything.
I’ve met several solo female travellers during my time here who’ve stayed long-term and really loved the place—they felt safe, comfortable, and very at home. So I’d definitely recommend it to women travelling alone as well as anyone looking for a friendly, community-oriented stay.
Duncan, the host, creates a friendly, laid-back atmosphere and often takes guests out for walks and day trips. If you’re looking for a place with character, community, and a great location near the beach—this is it!
It's not a coliving space.
The owner has opened up his home to complete strangers. The house smells of mould and food which is cooked in the doorless kitchen. The rooms aren't soundproof.
There was a water leak in a room. Some of the hot water taps don't work. There are no washhand basins in the toilets.
It's not set up for adults.
The house was kept clean when the live-in housekeeper was around but standards dropped when she left and wasn't replaced.
The owner puts his bottom-line ahead of the comfort of his so-called "guests". He switched the heating on "as late as possible" and used culture as an excuse. He didn't provide clean bedding without being prompted even though it's included in the price.
You have to pay extra in order to use the washing machine and tumble dryer in the basement.
The neighbourhood is a wreck.
You can smell cannabis as soon as you set foot outside. It isn't an environment that's conducive to being productive.
You're not allowed to receive mail at his address, even though you might be staying for months rather than days, nor are you allowed to bring guests over.
Apart from the kitchen, there are no communal spaces fit for socialising.
I didn't sign up to become a lodger with a live-in landlord, who likes to hit on single female guests.
I couldn't work from the "co-working office" because it smelled so badly of mould, which I'm sensitive to, because I suffer from asthma.
I struggled to work in my room, which had a desk but was too small to accommodate a chair. It became impossible to work in the room because the neighbours erected a scaffold outside my window, just before a Teams call.
I doubt that it's legal to make people stay in a basement room without windows, in the United Kingdom.
The only saving grace was the proximity to the beach and the lovely people I met in the house.
I cannot recommend this place to any of my female friends.
I cleaned my room and the shared shower before using it on several occasions.
I am giving an honest review because I booked through coliving.com and not via another platform. This is my second time here and it was a wonderful stay again! The coworking space is so comfortable and I love that others with the same mindset are there working and traveling. There’s always so much to learn when staying with people from all over the world. Often, there will be family dinners with someone sharing food from their country. The bedrooms are so comfortable and you will Never find a cleaner place, meticulous cleaning from the present manager, Rica.Kitchens and bathrooms were always spotless. Kitchen was fabulous with everything you could ask for and small appliances you wouldn’t think to ask for. It’s also walkable to great supermarket. The owner, Duncan does a fabulous job running the place. I hope to get back again next year.
I initially booked one month with Duncan & Co @ Somewhere Different & ended up staying 3 months. The venue itself is situated by a football stadium which adds character. The people I met there were all on the same wavelength which meant coworking worked great as you could bounce ideas off each other. The rooms are quaint with everything you need, a good bathroom situation too. A big kitchen, perfect for the group dinner nights. As the only proper coworking/coliving place in the UK, it literally is a no brainer to stay
Absolutely loved my stay at Somewhere Different! The cozy environment and Duncan's and Rica's dedication to creating a cool atmosphere were amazing. The community vibe was fantastic, with people often cooking together, going on trekking trips, and working from the coworking rooms. Blackpool itself added to the unique experience, offering plenty of character and fun activities every weekend. Duncan and Rica were incredibly friendly and went out of their way to ensure my comfort. The coliving atmosphere and coworking facilities were excellent. Duncan even took us on some walking tour of beautiful nearby places, which I greatly appreciated. Met amazing people from around the world and had lots of laughs. Can't recommend this place enough!
Awesome place! Awesome community! Duncan and Rica really take care of creating a cool, cozy environment. There are lots of opportunities to connect with other nomads. People often cook together, go on trekking trips, work together from one of two coworking rooms... Together with Blackpool itself that's such a unique and interesting experience. I totally recommend!
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