Somewhere Different - Blackpool

Prices drop the longer you stay. All packages include your own private room, a dedicated coworking desk with 1,000 Mbps connection, and coliving excursions:

• 1 week (7 nights): £200 (£28.57/day)
• 2 weeks (14 nights): £275 (£19.64/day)
• 3 weeks (21 nights): £350 (£16.66/day)
• 4 weeks (28 nights): £400 (£14.28/day)

Room types available:

• Single room: from £400/month
• Large single room: from £450/month
• Double room (two people): from £525/month
• Private ensuite: from £650/month

Prices may vary due to seasonal changes.

A 25% deposit is required to confirm your booking. You can check availability and book via the booking page.

Changeover day is Sunday. If you are leaving, you need to be out of your room by 10:00 am. If you are checking in, you cannot get into your room until 2:00 pm as the rooms need to be cleaned.

You can stay a maximum of 90 days within any 180-day period at Somewhere Different Blackpool.

Yes, as Somewhere Different is registered as a hotel (not an HMO), there are a few important rules:

1. You cannot use the address for anything other than Amazon deliveries, takeaways, and parcels from family. Using the address for bank accounts, UK residency applications, etc. is against the law and could result in being asked to leave.
2. You need to be able to provide your permanent address.
3. A copy of your ID will be taken on arrival.
4. Maximum stay is 90 days within any 180-day period.

Please see the terms and conditions for full details.

There are two dedicated coworking rooms:

• Main coworking room (ground floor): A quiet 'library rules' room from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday. It has 10 desks, each with a direct RJ45 Ethernet connection to the 1,000 Mbps network. The bar area can be used for social events at weekends.
• Quiet coworking room (basement): Library rules 24/7, seven days a week. 7 desks, each with their own Ethernet connection. No calls allowed in this room.
• Your bedroom: Each room has a small desk and fast Wi-Fi (~800 Mbps) for private calls and focused work.

Somewhere Different Blackpool has a 1,000 Mbps (1 Gbps) primary connection delivered via fibre optics, plus a 100 Mbps backup from a completely different source. Both have had 100% uptime. Every coworking desk has a direct RJ45 Ethernet connection to the 1,000 Mbps backbone, and Wi-Fi in bedrooms runs at around 800 Mbps. More details at Internet speed in Blackpool.

The coliving kitchen is fully equipped and includes:

• Two separate gas cookers, gas oven, separate microwave and grill
• Plenty of food prep area including a large granite island
• 4 fridges — you get your own dedicated fridge shelf
• Your own cupboard space for dry goods

You are expected to do your own washing up 🙂

The coliving room is at the back of the house — a bright, south-facing room with 6 windows. It includes:

• A large dining room table (extendable when the house is full)
• A separate table for card games, breakfast, etc.
• Bookshelves full of local history and walking books
• A small living area at the top of the house
• A fire pit in the back alley for evening gatherings
• A roof terrace/BBQ area (planned)

Single rooms start from 8.6' x 6.6' (2.6m x 2.0m) — more than enough for one person who will be working in the coworking room most of the time. Features include:

• Washbasin
• Fitted wardrobe (or open wardrobe/hooks depending on the room)
• South-facing window with lots of morning sunlight
• Blackout curtains available
• Small writing desk with fast Wi-Fi
• Shared toilets and showers on the same floor
• Fresh linen and towels provided weekly on Sundays at no extra charge

Yes! Bike hire is available at:

• £10/day
• £30/week
• £45/month (recommended — book in advance so it's ready when you arrive)

You can cycle along the Blackpool promenade for miles in each direction without crossing a road, or explore the countryside 10 minutes inland.

Yes, longboards are available to rent for £10/day or £30/month (plus a deposit). Perfect for cruising the promenade at sunset or getting around town.

Somewhere Different Blackpool is only for digital nomads, remote workers, and location-independent professionals — people who work Monday to Friday online and can do so from anywhere in the world. It is not suitable for people looking for a permanent address or traditional rental accommodation.

Weekends are all about getting away from your laptop and experiencing English culture:

• Friday evenings: 'Show and Tell' — everyone does a 5-minute PowerPoint presentation on what they're working on, followed by going out to shows, bars, or whatever's on the plan.
• Saturdays: The big day out — tried and tested day trips including walks to country pubs, beach walks, horse riding, and more.
• Sundays: Changeover day + a group dinner in the evening so new arrivals can meet everyone.

There's a wide range of activities organised for residents, including:

• Full moonwalks on the beach dunes
• Horse riding (stables are 20 minutes by bike)
• Longboarding along the promenade
• Walks in the English countryside
• Day trips to Liverpool and Manchester
• Nights out in Blackpool
• Group dinners and pancake-making sessions
• Cycling along the coast

Somewhere Different operates like a shared home, not a hotel:

• Treat the house as your home — respect others and no loud noise after 10:00 pm
• Do your own washing up
• Main coworking room is quiet (library rules) 8:00 am–6:00 pm, Monday to Friday
• The basement quiet room is library rules 24/7
• No music, noise, Skype or mobile calls in the quiet coworking rooms
• No using the address for bank accounts, residency applications, etc.

Somewhere Different is based in a substantial 4-storey Victorian house five minutes from the beach in Blackpool, North West England. The street is mainly residential and quiet. Blackpool is described as the oldest working-class beach resort town in the world.

Blackpool weather is typical of the UK — unpredictable, with 'four seasons in one day' being a common experience. Temperatures stay below 25°C in summer and rarely below 5°C in winter. You don't come to Blackpool for the weather — you come for the culture and experiences. See the monthly temperature and rainfall guide for more details.

Blackpool is one of the most affordable places in England. The cost of a room at Somewhere Different is comparable to staying in Chiang Mai — widely considered the benchmark for digital nomad affordability. A pint of beer at the local pub is even cheaper than in Chiang Mai. With a full kitchen and access to large supermarkets, you can eat healthily for very little per day. More details on the cost of living in Blackpool.

Blackpool is accessible by train and bus from major UK cities. See the full guide on getting to Blackpool from London, Liverpool & Manchester.