Private Home

Location: Zones 2 & 3

From £189 per person / week

Combine the comforts of a home environment with more independent living and use of kitchen.
We offer a variety of homestays which may not always consist of a “traditional” family, i.e. mother, father and children, therefore you may find your host is a single person, a single parent with children or a retired couple. These types of hosts are equally as good, and can provide excellent hospitality to students.
In London, some homestay providers may not be of English origin but all speak English to native speaker standard and English will be the language spoken in the homestay. The UK has a rich history and is very proud of its cultural diversity. Our London homestay providers are a reflection of our society and may come from different backgrounds, age groups and socio-economic groups.

Amenities

Minimum Stay

1 Week

Minimum Age

18

Location

All our Private Homes are located in travel zones 2 & 3 within easy reach of our schools.

Nearest Bus/Train

Varies depending on homestay.

Travel Time/Cost

30-45/50 minutes by bus, underground or train.
Travel card £7 and for unlimited travel by bus and train in travel zones 1, 2 & 3: £50.20. (From March 3rd, 2024)

Room

A clean and comfortable room with a desk for private study and space for your clothes.
You will be given a key to the house but it is unlikely that you will have a key to the room.

Bathroom

Shared with the family / other students.

Laundry & Cleaning

Towels and bedding are provided and are laundered once a week. Bedrooms will also be cleaned once a week, but students must keep them tidy. Hosts will do a small amount of washing per week or will allow access to laundry facilities.

Kitchen Facilities

You can use the kitchen to prepare your own meals.

Internet Access

Internet access is available in all homestays.

Extra Information

2024:
Arrival: It is usually possible to arrive at your accommodation between 08.00 and 22.00. If you need to arrive outside of these hours, please check with us before making travel arrangements.
Other Students: There may be up to 4 students in a homestay but you will not share with other native speakers of your language.
Smoking: Smoking is only allowed outside and never inside the home. Please always let us know if you smoke before arrival in London.
Guests: Students must always ask their host if they want to invite friends.
Holidays: To leave your luggage during your holidays, you must pay £50.00/week. This fee is charged per student. For example, two students sharing a twin room will be charged £100.00 a week, if they store their luggage in the homestay during their holiday. During your time away, your host will safely store your luggage and your room may be let to another student.
Summer Supplement: A supplement of £30.00/week will be charged from 22 June to 01 September 2024.
Christmas and New Year Supplement: A supplement of £37.00/week will be charged to bookings which include weeks commencing December 23 and 30, 2024.
Notice/Cancellation: Before Arrival: 1 week’s notice to cancel or shorten a stay; otherwise 1 week’s rent payable as cancellation fee. After Arrival: 1 week's notice to cancel or shorten a stay; otherwise 1 week's rent payable as cancellation fee. The Frances King cancellation fee of £75 is also payable in case of cancellation after arrival.

2025:
Arrival: Arrival in homestay accommodation is on a Saturday or Sunday and departure on a Saturday. Departure on Sunday may be possible outside the summer months, i.e. June 7 - August 31 2025. It is usually possible to arrive at your accommodation between 08.00 and 22.00. If you need to arrive outside of these hours, please check with us before making travel arrangements.
Other Students: There may be up to 4 students in a homestay but you will not share with other native speakers of your language.
Smoking: Smoking is only allowed outside and never inside the home. Please always let us know if you smoke before arrival in London.
Guests: Students must always ask their host if they want to invite friends.
Holidays: To leave your luggage during your holidays, you must pay £79.00/week. This fee is charged per student. For example, two students sharing a twin room will be charged £158.00 a week, if they store their luggage in the homestay during their holiday. During your time away, your host will safely store your luggage and your room may be let to another student.
Summer Supplement: A supplement of £30.00/week will be charged from 21 June to 31 August 2025.
Christmas and New Year Supplement: A supplement of £41.00/week will be charged to bookings which include weeks commencing December 22 and 29, 2025.
Notice/Cancellation: Before Arrival: 1 week’s notice to cancel or shorten a stay; otherwise 1 week’s rent payable as cancellation fee. After Arrival: 1 week's notice to cancel or shorten a stay; otherwise 1 week's rent payable as cancellation fee. The Frances King cancellation fee of £75 is also payable in case of cancellation after arrival.

Please add an accommodation type to your enquiry below:

Prices

Code
Accommodation Name
Price
 
A1

Private Home: Single Self-Catering

Zones 2 and 3 (all year), no meals, use of kitchen provided.
  £189 per person / week
See "Extra Information" for possible homestay supplements.

2025 prices

See 2025 prices

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