About this space
A place to settle in and get things done.
Colony Jactin House is a flexible coworking and office venue in Ancoats, Manchester, set within a historic building overlooking Cutting Room Square. Originally built in 1881 as accommodation for local mill workers, the building was refurbished in 2016 and now combines industrial character with contemporary workspace for modern businesses. Members can choose from floating or hot desks, dedicated desks and private offices, with options suitable for solo workers, growing teams and established companies. The venue provides furnished work areas, ultra-fast Wi-Fi, breakout spaces, collaboration zones and a social kitchen, creating a practical environment for focused work as well as informal conversations and connections. Jactin House also caters well for meetings, creative projects and professional gatherings. Its meeting and conference rooms accommodate groups from small discussions through to larger sessions, while the bookable podcast studio offers professional microphones, recording equipment, acoustic treatment and technical support. The rooftop terrace adds an open-air setting for networking, launches, workshops and celebrations, with views across Ancoats. The atmosphere is sociable, creative and community-minded, with phone and screenshare booths, a focus room, personal storage, printing, showers for members and 24/7 member access. Regular seminars, socials and wellbeing activities help bring people together, making the venue a strong fit for freelancers, remote workers, entrepreneurs, creatives, start-ups and teams looking for a well-connected Manchester base.