Contractor accommodation near Rotherham and M1 J31
A house in South Anston that sleeps 10, with own beds for up to 7, about 3 miles from M1 Junction 31. One booking, one invoice and a walled garden for the end of the shift.
One house for your whole team
Working near M1 Junction 31? Our house in South Anston, near M1 J31 in Rotherham, keeps a team of up to 10 under one roof, with own beds for up to 7, free parking for two vehicles, fast Wi-Fi and a full kitchen and dining space for a proper team meal after a long shift. It's all on one booking and one invoice.
One front door, one crew. Instead of a row of hotel rooms, your team gets a house to themselves, with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a boot room for work gear and a private walled garden.
Trusted by contractors and site teams - rated 9.4 on Booking.com, and an Airbnb Superhost rated 4.89 from 126 reviews.
You get a clean, quiet house, off-road parking for two vehicles and one team to call if anything comes up. We answer the phone 24/7 for current guests and anyone checking in.
Why South Anston works for jobs around Rotherham
South Anston is a village in the Borough of Rotherham, on the A57 between Sheffield and Worksop. You're close to the motorway without staying in a town centre, and these are all within easy reach of the house.
M1 Junction 31 is about 3 miles away, around 6 minutes by car.
Dinnington's industrial estates, including Todwick Road Industrial Estate and 31 East, are about 2 miles away, around 5 minutes.
The Advanced Manufacturing Park (AMP) at Waverley, just off M1 Junction 33, is about 10 miles away, around 15 to 20 minutes.
Rotherham town centre is about 11 miles away, around 20 minutes, and Sheffield city centre is about 14 miles away, around 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic.
Worksop is about 6 miles away, around 10 to 15 minutes.
Solar farm crews. Teams working on solar farm projects around Anston and Dinnington stay with us, and there's more being built and planned nearby. Common Farm Solar Park, north of Todwick Road on the edge of Dinnington, is under construction and due to finish in mid-2027, about 2 miles from the house. Shireoaks Solar Farm, west of Worksop, was approved in June 2026 and is about 6 miles away.
Downtime close by. The village has two pubs, Anston Stones Wood with its woodland walks is about a mile away, and Rother Valley Country Park is about 6 miles away.
All distances and drive times are approximate, so check your own route.
The South Anston house
Four bedrooms, sleeps 10, own beds for up to 7. A king-size bedroom with its own en-suite shower room, a twin bedroom (it can be made up as a super king on request), a second twin bedroom, and a loft room with a king-size bed and a double sofa bed. A king-size bed can be split into twins on request.
Two bathrooms and an upstairs WC. As well as the en-suite, the main bathroom has a free-standing bath and a walk-in shower, so mornings don't turn into a queue.
A boot room for work gear. Boots, kit and wet coats stay in the boot room and out of the living room.
A desk in the loft room for paperwork and video calls.
A private walled garden for some fresh air at the end of the day.
Free off-road parking for two vehicles on a private lane. If you're bringing more than two vehicles, tell us before you book.
Bigger team? We can add our homes in Worksop, about 6 miles away, and our two flats in Retford. Across our 8 homes we sleep 37.
What's included in every stay
All bills and fast Wi-Fi included, so reports and video calls are easy.
Bed linen and towels ready when you arrive.
A proper kitchen with a dishwasher, washing machine, fridge freezer, oven, hob, microwave and a Philips pod coffee machine.
A welcome starter supply of Nespresso-compatible pods, tea, biscuits, sugar and milk, plus washing machine tablets and other basics.
A Smart TV with Netflix for some downtime after the shift.
A free mid-stay clean and fresh linen on stays of 14 nights or more.
Easy self check-in from 4pm with a reliable lockbox, so late arrivals aren't a problem. Your access code is revealed at check-in time, and check-out is by 10am.
Booking for your company
Monthly invoices with your PO number, and most companies simply pay by bank transfer.
Pay the way that suits you. BACS or card, with weekly, monthly or full-stay payment options. Proforma invoices are available on request for internal approval.
Monthly rates on stays of 28 nights or more.
Best price guaranteed when you book direct, with no booking fees when you book direct.
Company bookings come first. We prioritise corporate bookings over leisure stays, so book early and we'll hold the homes your team needs. We place a 24-48 hour hold on the house while we prepare your invoice.
Clear cancellation terms. Cancel more than 14 days before your stay for a full refund.
Looked after from booking to check-out
One point of contact and a super fast response from our dedicated guest team.
Everything in one place. After booking, your team gets our mobile-friendly guest portal, with arrival instructions and the Wi-Fi and lockbox codes all in one place.
Jobs move. Need longer? Our extension process is easy. Just ask, even on your last day, and we'll extend if the house is free.
Early check-in or late check-out? Request it in advance and our team will confirm, subject to availability.
Meeting rooms when you need them. Book a meeting room at our nearby business centre, with IT facilities, refreshments and free parking. Just get in touch to book.
Safe and looked after. Every home is fully insured, gets regular fire safety checks and has PAT-tested electrical equipment.
Teams we've looked after
Duncan's team, 4-month project. They first booked through Airbnb, then switched to booking direct with us. They paid monthly and stayed in two neighbouring houses, so everyone had their own space and the team stayed close.
John's team of 5, 5-month stay. When part of their stay overlapped another booking, we placed them across two nearby properties and kept the team together.
A 9-month stay after flood damage. We housed an insurance accommodation client for 9 months, with one team handling every query and change along the way.
"Excellent property - so good we have rebooked multiple dates and are trying other properties from this host. Excellent communication, would highly recommend."
Duncan, booked for his team
"I booked for my colleague's currently working in the area. They were very happy with the house and requested to stay again :) Thank you."
Kelly, booked for colleagues
"Clean tidy. Ideal for contractors. Forgot my keys one weekend, sorted me out straight away no issues."
Nick, contractor guest
Rotherham and M1 J31 accommodation FAQs
Is the house in Rotherham?
Yes. The house is in South Anston, a village in the Borough of Rotherham, about 3 miles from M1 Junction 31, or around 6 minutes by car. Distances and drive times are approximate, so check your own route.
How many people does it sleep?
Up to 10, with own beds for up to 7, across four bedrooms: a king-size room with an en-suite shower room, two twin rooms and a loft room with a king-size bed and a double sofa bed. A king-size bed can be split into twins on request.
Do you host solar farm crews?
Yes. Teams working on solar farm projects around Anston and Dinnington stay with us. The house sleeps 10, with own beds for up to 7, and for bigger crews we can add our homes in Worksop and Retford.
Where do we park?
There's free off-road parking for two vehicles on a private lane. If you're bringing more than two vehicles, tell us before you book.
How far is the Advanced Manufacturing Park?
The AMP at Waverley, just off M1 Junction 33, is about 10 miles from the house, or around 15 to 20 minutes by car. That's approximate, so check your own route.
Can you house a bigger team?
Yes. The house sleeps 10, and we can add our homes in Worksop, about 6 miles away, and our two flats in Retford. Across our 8 homes we sleep 37.
Do you invoice the company directly?
Yes. We send monthly invoices with your PO number on them, and most companies simply pay by bank transfer. You can also pay by card, and choose weekly, monthly or full-stay payments. Proforma invoices are available on request for internal approval.
What is your cancellation policy?
We have a 14-day cancellation policy. Cancel more than 14 days before your stay and you get a full refund.
Is cleaning included on long stays?
Yes. Every stay of 14 nights or more includes a free mid-stay clean and a fresh change of linen and towels.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Self check-in is from 4pm and check-out is by 10am. Your access code is revealed at check-in time. Early check-in or late check-out is subject to availability, so request it in advance and our team will confirm.
What if the job runs over?
Just ask, even on your last day, and we'll extend if the house is free.
Ready to book your team in?
Tell us your dates, team size and site, and we'll come back with the best fit and a quote. Call 01909 300 135 or email admin@evostarshortstays.co.uk.
Want to see the house first? Arrange a viewing, or give us a call for a no-obligation chat about what your team needs.
EvoStar Short Stays is an independent accommodation provider and is not connected to any of the sites, businesses, solar farm projects or solar farm developers mentioned on this page. Distances and drive times are approximate. The Booking.com score is the average across our 7 Booking.com properties. Ratings as shown on Booking.com and Airbnb, October 2026.
