about us
Fivenights.com is a simple, affordable and convenient
solution to the misery of working away from home. There are plenty of people who can
offer a comfortable weekday spare room in their home. Why not save the expense
of a B&B or hotel, and in addition gain the use of cooking and laundry facilities.
A friendly face and someone to talk to in the evenings can make all the difference.
The concept of fivenights.com came from my personal
experience of working away from home long term. Nowadays many people have no option
but to take work further afield, and the
number of people doing this is only likely to increase. I used to rent a room
in a cheap B&B but was appalled by the low standards and the lack of facilities
that could have made my stay more comfortable.
By chance, I stumbled upon the opportunity to become
a lodger, paying only for the nights I stayed. This was perfect
since I always returned home at the weekend. My landlady was flexible enough to allow me to leave a few ironed shirts in the room, and even to stay
the occasional weekend. Being able to come home, cook a nice meal and chill out
with a glass of wine made me feel like I was at home in many ways. My landlady was also very happy with the arrangement,
her partner worked away just like I did during the week, and so weekends were a
precious time that they could have the place to themselves.
Chris Gill.
fivenights.com