#70 Refuge Urbain | 4 Couchages | près The CustardFactory

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⭐ Why Guests Love Staying Here

📍 Location: Centrally located in Birmingham 🌆, this apartment is close to shopping 🛍️, restaurants 🍽️, bars 🍹, and public transport 🚇, making it perfect for city breaks 🌟, business trips 💼, or weekend getaways 🧳.

🏠 Property Type: Modern, stylish, and cozy apartment 🏡, thoughtfully designed for comfort 🛋️ and convenience 🗝️.

🛏 Bedrooms: 1 bright and welcoming bedroom with 1 double bed 🛌 plus a sofa bed 🛋️, comfortably sleeping up to 4 guests 👤👥, perfect for couples 💑, friends 👯, or small families .

🛁 Bathroom: 1 contemporary bathroom 🚿 with fresh towels 🧴 and essential toiletries provided for your stay.

🛋 Living Area: Relax in the comfortable lounge 🛋️ with ample seating, ideal for watching TV 📺, reading 📖, or planning your day 🚶‍♂️.

🍳 Kitchen: Fully equipped kitchen 🍳 with stove, oven, fridge, microwave, kettle, and utensils 🥄, perfect for cooking meals at home or enjoying a cozy breakfast.

📶 WiFi: Fast and free 🌐 – perfect for remote work 💻, streaming, or staying connected.

📺 TV: Smart TV 📺 with access to streaming apps for your entertainment.

💼 Workspace: Dedicated desk area 🖥️ for working remotely, studying, or planning city adventures 🗺️.

🚗 Parking: 1 secure car park available 🅿️, convenient for guests with vehicles.


🚭 Smoking: Not permitted 🚫🚬 – enjoy a fresh and clean environment.

🎉 Parties/Events: Not allowed ❌ – a peaceful and comfortable stay is guaranteed.

🔑 Guest Access & Welcome
Guests will have full private access to the entire property for the duration of their stay, ensuring complete comfort and privacy throughout your visit.

check-in at a time that suits you—no waiting around, just arrive and relax.

🏡 Sophie's Homes Welcome
At Sophie's Homes, we love welcoming guests and want you to feel right at home from the moment you arrive. We’re always happy to help if you need anything during your stay and are committed to making your visit comfortable, smooth, and memorable. ✨

Guests are welcome to request early check-in or late check-out for a small additional fee 😊
We’ll always do our best to accommodate, but this does depend on our cleaners’ schedule and availability.

Once you’ve booked, simply send your request through your Sophie’s Homes portal link.

If we’re unable to arrange it, standard check-in is from 3:00 PM and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Please note that late check-out without prior approval may incur additional fees.

Thanks so much for your understanding—we’ll always try to make your stay as comfortable as possible!

💬 Guest Support & Communication
Guests can get in touch with Sophie, your host, or a friendly member of the Sophie's Homes team 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via the Airbnb app. Whether you have a question, need assistance, or are looking for local recommendations, we’re always just a message away and happy to help. 😊

🎡 Family Attractions & Things to Do around Digbeth

These are fun options both inside Digbeth and in the relatively nearby area.

Attraction What to Expect / Why It’s Good for Families Notes & Distance
The Floodgate (in Custard Factory) An experiential activity centre with indoor & outdoor games. Many games are suitable from age ~7+. Right in Digbeth.
Day Out With The Kids

Ghetto Golf A quirky graffiti-art themed mini golf with fun holes, music, and creative decor. Listed as a “must-visit” in Digbeth.


Roxy Ball Room / DropShot Social gaming venues with ping pong, pool, etc. These are often good for older kids / teens. Part of Digbeth’s gaming / entertainment offerings.


Digbeth Street Art & Walking Tours Walk through Digbeth & Deritend to spot murals, public art, and local history (some tours talk about “Peaky Blinders” filming spots). GetYourGuide offers guided walking tours.


Digbeth Dining Club & Pop-Up Street Food Not exactly an “attraction” in the traditional sense, but a rotating selection of street food trucks, vendors, and pop-ups — fun for families to wander, try different foods, and soak up the atmosphere. Digbeth is well known for its street food pop-ups.


Broader Birmingham Options For a bigger day out, you can visit:
• Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum (interactive science exhibits)


• National SEA LIFE Centre, Birmingham
Visit Birmingham

• Cadbury World (in Bournville) for chocolate-themed fun
Explore The Heart Of England
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These are a moderate distance away (requires public transport / drive) but are often on family “must-see” lists.
🍴 Places to Eat in Digbeth (Kid / Family Friendly Options)

Digbeth has become a hotspot for eclectic, creative dining. Here are some good options:

Restaurant / Cafe Cuisine & Highlights Comments / Tips
Mowgli Birmingham Indian / South Asian fare, with street-food style and more casual options Very popular, good option for families wanting something flavorful.


Fazeley Social Brunch, breakfast, a relaxed café / social venue Great for a casual midday meal.


670 Grams Contemporary fine dining, globally influenced menu More upscale — nice for a special dinner.


The Original Patty Men Burgers, loaded comfort food Kid-friendly, fun, casual.
DesignMyNight

Baked In Brick Neapolitan / wood-fired pizzas, creative toppings Great for families and pizza lovers.
Café Lovelife


Lovelife Mediterranean / tapas style, inclusive menu (vegan, halal etc.) Good all-rounder for different dietary needs.
Café Lovelife

Digbeth Kitchen Mixed menu, casual dining Decent option for everyday meals.
Tripadvisor

Original Patty Men (again) Burgers / comfort food Again, a local favorite.
Square Meal

🚉 Train & Coach
Station / Service How Far / Location What It Gives You
Birmingham New Street Station ~5-10 minute walk from Digbeth.

Major rail hub: lots of local, regional, and inter-city trains. Useful for getting across the UK.


Birmingham Moor Street Station Also nearby, generally walkable.

Good for shorter regional services. Less busy than New Street but very useful.
Digbeth / Birmingham Coach Station Right in Digbeth.

National Express coaches and other long-distance / cross-country coach services. Great for getting to/from other cities or the airport.
🚌 Bus Services

There are lots of bus routes in and around Digbeth. Some stop on Digbeth High Street, others from nearby streets like Bradford St / Rea St.


Some of the routes you might use:

50 / 50A — serves Digbeth / city centre.


6, 17, 37, 58, 59, 60, 97 etc — multiple routes pass through or very close.



X1, X2 — longer routes. Useful if you’re going further out, or to catch bus from the coach station.

🚋 Metro / Light Rail (Tram)

There is an ongoing project — the Midland Metro (West Midlands Metro) Eastside extension — which will add tram / light rail stops through Digbeth, particularly along High Street Deritend, connecting Bull Street, Curzon Street, etc.
Birmingham City Council


It’s not fully operational yet everywhere — some sections are being built and will open in phases.
Birmingham City Council


🚶 Walk / Bike

Because Digbeth is very close to Birmingham’s city centre, many places are walkable. For example, the Bullring is about a 10-minute walk

There is investment in active travel (walking, cycling, wheeling) — new / improved footpaths, cycle routes, better public realm.

✨ What to Expect on Arrival ✨

To help you settle in comfortably and enjoy a relaxing first night, we’ve prepared a complimentary starter pack for your stay, including:

🧻 2 toilet rolls
🫧 Washing-up liquid
🧽 Dish sponge
🧺 Cleaning cloth
🍽️ 2 dishwasher tablets (if Property has dishwasher)
👕 2 laundry tablets
☕ Tea & coffee-making facilities ready for your arrival

We hope these little touches help you feel at home from the moment you arrive. 💛

✨ Early Check-In & Late Check-Out ✨

Once you’ve booked with us, you’re welcome to request an early check-in or late check-out. These are subject to our cleaner’s schedule on the day, but we will always do everything we can to accommodate your request. 💛

🌐 To access check-in details, we will share a secure portal link after booking, which we are excited to share with you.

✨ The portal will also include recommendations for local attractions and guides to the property amenities.

❓ Please let us know if you have any questions about this.
*Self-check-in is available via a private entrance.


Guests are expected to respect house rules, including no smoking indoors and no parties.

Free Wi-Fi and essential amenities are provided for your convenience.

Parking is limited; nearby public parking is available. -

📍 Street / On-street Parking in Digbeth & Irish Quarter

These are council/municipal rates:

Duration Cost Notes
Up to 1 hour £1.90 Mon-Sat 8:00-18:00
Birmingham City Council

Up to 2 hours £3.00 Same hours
Birmingham City Council

Up to 3 hours £4.70 Same hours
Birmingham City Council

Up to 4 hours (max stay) £5.80 Same hours; can’t return to the same bay within 1 hour after leaving.
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