Homestay
Your second home
Why choose Homestay?
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You are part of the family, not just renting a room
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Safe and trusted, organised by British Council-approved agencies
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Practise your English every day at home with your host family
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Learn about British life and culture by living with locals
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Feel welcome and comfortable during your stay in the UK
What is included?
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Full access to the home
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Laundry service available
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A private room - only single rooms currently available
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A bedroom with natural light, with an adequately sized bed
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Appropriate heating and lighting
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Enough hanging and drawer space and storage for clothes
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A table or desk and chair for studying (either in the bedroom or in the main part of the house)
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A key to the house (for adults only)
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A weekly change of towels and bed linens
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Daily access to a bathroom with a bath or shower
Who is the family?
Host families are different.
They can be:
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A single host mother
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A retired couple
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A family with children and pets
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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?
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Distance: homestays are 30-50 minutes from the city centre, with easy transport links (daily tickets cost about £5-£7).
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Guests: there may be up to 3 other guests in the house, making it a small, friendly group – great for meeting new people
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Meal options:
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Self-catering: you prepare your own meals.
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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.
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