Who we are... We are Home from Home Student Services, a provider of a wide range of accommodation in London, UK. Trading as London Homestays and with a database of over 2,000 host families, we have established ourselves as a market leader in our field. Our primary aim is to provide safe, comfortable accommodation to international students, interns and tourists with prices that are reasonable and fit all budgets. We recognise that moving to a new country can be a daunting challenge, and we strive to make the transition as simple as possible. Our accommodation team is highly skilled in finding the most suitable accommodation according to our customer’s budget and preferences. We provide three main types of accommodation:
Read on to find out more...
Why book a homestay... A homestay experience with London Homestays is the perfect way to improve your English while experiencing London life and British culture. Living as part of a British family, you will have an excellent opportunity to practice your English language ability while living in a friendly home environment. Whether you are talking about the news while eating an English breakfast, or discussing what to have for dinner while shopping, you will have many opportunities to practice speaking and listening to English. A friendly London Homestay’s host family will make you feel welcome and make the trip a lot less daunting. The host family can share local knowledge, suggest good places to visit for days out and is a friendly face at the end of each day whether you have been studying or sightseeing. At London Homestays, we understand that no two people are the same, we therefore take the utmost care in ensuring that every person staying in our accommodation is treated as an individual and that we match them with the accommodation that best suits them.
A range of meal plans to suit your needs... Self catering:
Choosing this option means the host will give the guest storage space in their kitchen and have access to the kitchen to cook their own meals. The host will not provide food for the guest.
Bed & Breakfast:
A continental breakfast is provided (not served) to the guests. This usually includes toast, jam, cereal, tea/coffee/ fruit juice. Guests are not generally permitted to use the kitchen to cook or store their own food. Some hosts permit light cooking if specifically arranged when booking.
Half Board:
The host provides breakfast (continental) and dinner for the guest. The student is not given any access to the kitchen, as meals are provided. Special dietary requirements can be catered for, simply let us know when booking.
London Zone 2 Zone 2 homestays are located in the first residential zone outside of central London (Zone 1 is mainly made up of tourist attractions, shops and businesses). As Zone 2 is very close to central London, many areas such as Camden, Finsbury Park or Clapham can be very lively, bustling with fashionable bars, restaurants and music venues. Other areas can be quieter, bohemian and literary, from the wonderful open spaces of Hampstead Heath to the fantastic river views of Putney. Hosts in Zone 2 usually work during the day and are at home in the evenings. Travelling from Zone 2 to central London on average takes between 25 and 40 minutes.
2011 weekly rates for Zone 2 Bed & Breakfast/SelfCatering Single Twin £165.00 £155.00
Half Board Single £195.00
Twin £185.00
A BOOKING FEE OF £50 PER PERSON WILL APPLY TO ALL INDIVIDUAL BOOKINGS
More information at www.londonhomestays.com/zone2
London Zone 3 Zone 3 homestays are located in safe, popular areas such as Ealing Broadway, Balham, Highgate and Golders Green, with great transport links in the districts that surround central London. These areas are often sought after by young families as they have the perfect blend of leafy suburban living, whilst not too far from the hustle and bustle of London.
2011 weekly rates for Zone 3 Bed & Breakfast/SelfCatering Single Twin £140.00 £130.00
Half Board Single £170.00
Twin £160.00
A BOOKING FEE OF £50 PER PERSON WILL APPLY TO ALL INDIVIDUAL BOOKINGS
Many Zone 3 areas have stylish coffee shops and boutiques, mixed with large chain shops and supermarkets, filled with everyday Londoners going about their daily life. Travelling time from Zone 3 to central London takes (on average) between 35 and 50 minutes.
More information at www.londonhomestays.com/zone3
London Zone 4/5 Zone 4/5 homestays are located in the suburban, residential areas that surround London, such as West Finchley, Southgate, Boston Manor and Wembley and therefore quieter and greener than the centre. Houses in Zones 4/5 are often larger and hosts usually have more time to spend with students than hosts in central London. Large shopping malls, sports fields and parks are usually within easy reach. This area is often dubbed the commuter belt as many workers travel to work in central London each day. Travelling time from Zone 4 to central London takes (on average) between 45 and 60 minutes, although some stations have express links making this journey quicker.
2011 weekly rates for Zone 4/5 * Bed & Breakfast/SelfCatering Single Twin £115.00 £105.00
Half Board Single £140.00
Twin £130.00
A BOOKING FEE OF £50 PER PERSON WILL APPLY TO ALL INDIVIDUAL BOOKINGS
*A WEEKLY SUPPLEMENT OF £20 WILL APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING AREAS: RICHMOND, KINGSTON, RAYNES PARK, TEDDINGTON, HAMPTON, HANWELL.
More information at www.londonhomestays.com/zone4
How it works.... Nine steps to a successful homestay
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Complete the simple online registration form at www.londonhomestays.com/book, providing all of your
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One of our team of accommodation officers will receive your submission within minutes and begin
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We will then send you via email a selection of host family profiles matching your requirements
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You review the profiles and notify us of the hosts you are interested in, in order of priority
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We will then check availability with your preferred host families and let you know the
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You confirm your choice of host and we send you our invoice for the full period
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As soon as we receive payment, we officially confirm your homestay book
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Group bookings We specialise in providing accommodation for groups, either in homestays, residences, hostels or hotels. For homestays, we have hosts living in close proximity to each other in North and South East London. We also have a large number of CRB registered families with experience in hosting under 18’s. If you would like your group to be closer to the centre of London, we can offer great deals on residences, hostels and hotels. We can also provide coaches and plan itineraries within the U.K. and the rest of Europe, English language courses, tickets to tourist attractions and much more to groups of all ages, all budgets, from all over the world.
2011 Group booking rates Students under 18 years old Students 18 years and older
Half Board
Full Board
(Breakfast and evening meal)
(Breakfast, evening meal and a packed lunch)
£19.50 £21.50
£20.50 £22.50
RATES ARE BASED ON TWO PEOPLE SHARING AND ARE PER PERSON PER NIGHT.
For further information and to request a quote for a group booking, please complete the enquiry form at www.londonhomestays.com/groups
Other accommodation In addition to homestays, we are also able to offer highly competitive rates on other types of accommodation, ranging from luxurious zone 1 residences and serviced apartments to central London hostels, offering fantastic value for money. As we source accommodation for thousands of students each year, we have strong partnerships with accommodation providers throughout London, enabling us to receive the most competitive rates and obtain rooms during peak periods. Simply email us at info@londonhomestays.com to find out more.
What our customers have said... Name: Ayako Age: 21 Nationality: Japanese In London to: Study English Accommodation: Homestay in Zone 2
“I had a great time in London and learnt many things from my host family. They made sure I never felt alone.”
Name: Gabriel Age: 24 Nationality: Brazilian In London to: Study engineering Accommodation: Residence in Zone 1
“I thoroughly enjoyed my stay in London, the accommodation was first class and very easy to organise.”
Name: Doris Age: 41 Nationality: Italian In London to: Study English Accommodation: Homestay in Zone 2
“I felt completely at ease and very comfortable with my host! She was really kind...many thanks!”
Name: Laura Age: 26 Nationality: Australian In London to: Work as a nurse Accommodation: Homestay in Zone 4
“My hosts were a lovely and warm family, helpful to any questions I had. My room was spacious and comfortable and met all my needs.”
Agent: Shanghai Chelsea International Consulting Nationality: Chinese
“Shanghai Chelsea International Consulting (SCIC) has worked with Home
from Home many times and they have provided a very professional service.”
From the plane to your front door! Looking for the convenience of an airport pickup? We can arrange that too. At the time of booking, you just need to tell us your flight number and arrival time and we will make all the arrangements for a driver to collect you and take you to your Home from Home accommodation.
2011 Airport transfer rates Airport Heathrow Gatwick Stansted Luton
Price per transfer (each way) £75 (£85.00 if the accommodation is on the East or South East of London) £95 From £95 From £95 .
Anything else you need? We don’t stop there! Through our partners, we can also provide you with ‘ready-to-go’ mobile phones, mobile broadband, UK sim-cards, phonecards, credit cards and travel insurance. Just tell us what you need when booking.
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For all enquiries please visit:
www.londonhomestays.com
Home from Home Student Services | 56D Norbiton Avenue | London | KT1 3QR Bookings | +44 208 288 6843 | bookings@londonhomestays.com Sales/Marketing | +44 7876 561924 | info@londonhomestays.com