Why choose Homestay?

• You are part of the family, not just renting a room
• Safe and trusted, organised by British Council-approved agencies
• Practise your English every day at home with your host family
• Learn about British life and culture by living with locals
• Feel welcome and comfortable during your stay in the UK

What is included?

• Full access to the home
• Laundry service available
• A private room - only single rooms currently available
• A bedroom with natural light, with an adequately sized bed
• Appropriate heating and lighting
• Enough hanging and drawer space and storage for clothes
• A table or desk and chair for studying (either in the bedroom or in the main part of the house)
• A key to the house (for adults only)
• A weekly change of towels and bed linens
• Daily access to a bathroom with a bath or shower

Who is the family?

Host families are different.

They can be:

• A single host mother
• A retired couple
• A family with children and pets
• A professional couple offering a quiet place to stay

All families speak English at home and are kind and welcoming.

What to expect from the house?

• Distance: homestays are 30-50 minutes from the city centre, with easy transport links (daily tickets cost about £5-£7).
• Guests: there may be up to 3 other guests in the house, making it a small, friendly group – great for meeting new people
• Meal options:
  • Self-catering: you prepare your own meals.
  • Half board: it includes a continental breakfast and a cooked dinner, usually shared with the family. Please note there is a small daily supplement for vegan, gluten free, lactose free and halal diets to reflect the extra food that the host will provide.