Temporary Accommodation While Moving House
When moving dates do not line up, having somewhere comfortable and practical to stay can take a great deal of pressure off the whole household.
Your sale may complete before the new property is ready. A chain can change at short notice, renovation work may run over or a new-build handover may be delayed. Sanctuary provides furnished temporary accommodation across Leicester and Leicestershire, giving you a settled base while the next stage of your move is resolved.
Tell us where you need to be, who is moving with you and how long you expect to stay. We will help you find an available house or apartment that fits everyday family life—not simply somewhere to sleep.
Accommodation Search
A Comfortable Place Between Homes
The period between leaving one property and moving into another can be uncertain. You may be surrounded by boxes, waiting for solicitors or builders, and trying to keep work, school and family routines running normally.
A furnished Sanctuary property gives you a private home of your own for that temporary period. You can cook familiar meals, do the washing, relax together and keep essential belongings close while the rest remain in storage.
Our team can help with stays caused by:
- A gap between sale and purchase completion dates
- A delayed new-build handover
- Renovation or building work taking longer than planned
- A property chain that needs one household to move first
- Relocation to Leicester or Leicestershire before a permanent home is secured
- The need to move out quickly while longer-term arrangements are made
More Settled Than Living in a Hotel
A hotel can work for a night or two, but it often becomes difficult when a move stretches into weeks. Families need room to live, not just beds. Having a kitchen, laundry facilities and a proper living area makes it easier to maintain a normal rhythm during an unsettled time.
Depending on the property selected, you can benefit from:
Facilities differ between properties, so let us know which details are essential and we will recommend suitable available options.
Stay Close to the Life You Already Have
Temporary accommodation is much easier when it keeps you close to the places that still matter each day. That may mean a child’s school, your workplace, family support, a building project or the area where you are buying your next home.
Sanctuary manages houses and apartments in Leicester and across surrounding Leicestershire locations. Rather than choosing only by town name, send us the relevant postcode and tell us what journey you need to protect. We can then identify available options that make the temporary period more manageable.
Homes for Different Households
Warren Cottage, Rothley
A thoughtfully presented three-bedroom home sleeping up to five guests. Warren Cottage has a fully equipped dining kitchen, a utility area, a private garden and off-road parking for two vehicles. Its peaceful village setting and practical layout make it a comfortable base for a family between homes.
Churchill House, Mountsorrel
A spacious three-bedroom home sleeping up to five guests, with a fully equipped kitchen, washing facilities, an enclosed garden and private driveway parking. Churchill House offers useful everyday space for a household needing to remain within reach of Leicester or Loughborough.
Broombriggs Cottage, Woodhouse Eaves
A welcoming two-bedroom cottage sleeping up to four guests, with a well-equipped kitchen, enclosed garden and private off-street parking. Its village location provides a quieter temporary base for a couple, small family or household waiting for a move to complete.
Apartments and Smaller Homes
Not every move requires a large family house. Sanctuary also manages apartments and smaller homes for individuals, couples and smaller households. Share your preferred area, dates, household size, pet requirements and parking needs so we can build a relevant shortlist.
Flexible When the Completion Date Changes
Moving dates are not always predictable. You may book for an expected period and then learn that the new property will be ready sooner—or later—than planned. Tell us at the beginning if your dates are uncertain and keep us updated as the move progresses.
Extensions always depend on availability, but contacting us early gives our team the best chance of extending the same property or finding another suitable option nearby. We will be clear about what is available rather than leaving you uncertain about the next step.
Moving With Children, Pets or Essential Belongings
Every household has different priorities. For one family, staying near school may come first. For another, it may be parking, a garden, separate bedrooms or permission to bring a pet. Storage capacity also varies, and serviced accommodation is not designed to hold the full contents of a house.
Before booking, tell us:
- How many adults and children will be staying
- The number of bedrooms or separate beds required
- Whether you are bringing a pet
- How many vehicles need parking
- The school, work or new-home postcode you need to remain near
- Any accessibility or ground-floor requirements
- How much luggage or essential equipment you expect to bring
Frequently Asked Questions
Tell Us About Your Move
Send us the following details and we will check suitable temporary accommodation:
- Expected check-in date and likely length of stay
- Preferred area or essential postcode
- Number of adults and children
- Bedrooms or separate beds required
- Pets and vehicle requirements
- Any accessibility needs
- Whether the dates are confirmed or may change
Telephone: 01163214950
